Tour de Kainuu
Welcome to enjoy a relaxed cycling event as well as beautiful hills and the brilliant waters of Kainuu!
The competition office is located in Vuokatti, Sotkamo, where also the routes of the two-day event start from. The event is targeted to both domestic and international road cycling enthusiasts (racing and fitness cyclists).
The event has been granted an Eco-Compass certificate, and is organized in such a way as to minimize the burden on the environment.
The event was originally launched as a result of the Tour de Kainuu project, aiming to increase sports tourism to Kainuu by developing the cycling conditions in the area and increasing the range of events related to cycling.
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A Region of Tar Burners
The history of tar making dates back thousands of years. The technique used traditionally used in Finland was tar burning in a pit, i.e. dry distillation of wood. The tar barrels were transported to Oulu in the coast by boat. The large rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the biggest obstacles for the oarsmen rowing tar barrels to Oulu. The canals built in the rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the solution.
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Lost in Kainuu Adventure Race
Lost In Kainuu Adventure Race is arranged annually in a changing location in Kainuu, gathering about 500-700 adventure racers (amateurs to top athletes) to survive this ultimate challenge of physical and mental endurance.
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Wildlife
The Finnish people have a millennial history of living side by side with carnivores. Watch a documentary and take a look into the predators' life!
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Vuokatti all the Year Round
Vuokatti in Sotkamo holds the place of the third most popular tourism destination in Finland. Is suits equally the purposes of families and professional athletes and offers activities for all the 365 days of the year. That is actually the motto of the whole Sotkamo municipality - live like you're on holiday 365 days a year!
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Swamp Soccer World Championships
Swamp Soccer World Championships are played annually in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu.
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Homebase in Sotkamo
Sotkamo is an active municipality that has more to offer to its residents than an average towns of its size. In Sotkamo, it's easy to lead an active life style, and the municipality is attracting new inhabitants. Get to know your potential neighbors, who are living like they were on holiday 365 days a year!
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Pakko Sanoa!
Pakko Sanoa! (Must say!) festival in Suomussalmi offers the audience a diverse and artistically interesting program with a comprehensive sample of the power of monologue theater, solo performances and the necessity to speak up.
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Linnanvirta Festival in Kajaani
Linnanvirta festival around the Kajaani ruin castle in August sets the riverside park to life. There's interesting program available during several days. The event is jointly organized by Metsähallitus, the Vaara collective and the city of Kajaani.
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Why Jaana Chose Kuhmo
Jaana Koistinen, a nature and culture enthusiast and a parent of two children chose Kuhmo for reasons that are equally appreciated by newcomers and by those who have always lived there.
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Bread Cheese Fair in Ristijärvi
Bread cheese is an important part of the Kainuu cuisine. In Ristijärvi, a bread cheese event is organised annually at the same time with the Veisuuvestivaali music event.
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Raate Marathon and March
Raate Marathon and Raate March are organized on the historical sites of Winter War. There are suitable options for the whole family to participate.
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Migration Stories
The RekryKainuu project has interviewed some people who have moved to Kainuu. From that series of articles, you may read in English the story of Diana, who moved from Barcelona to Sotkamo.
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