Filed under: Finland
Kuhmo, near the eastern border of Finland and Russia. I visited Kuhmo for the first time at about 8 years ago. I was amazed by the richness of the nature and the amount of different wildlife I saw.
At winter, Kuhmo is a freezing place, literally. When it’s 40 Centigrades minus, you dont want to go out without a proper clothing. The amount of snow makes it possible to ski, and is (and was) also a useful way to move from a place to other.
Summers in Kuhmo are very relaxing. Lots of places to swim at, and fishing is possible too, although you might need fishing licenses to fish legally there. Beautiful hiking places and routes to travel. I’d suggest taking binoculars for spotting animals, but dont go too close.
Here’s a clip of someone driving around the town of Kuhmo
Visiting Kuhmo is definitely worth it, you’ll see a different site of the urban Finland. Depending at the time of the year you go to Kuhmo, remember to pack your bags according to the weather. If you are a fan, or even like classical music, you should time your visit to the autumn, because thats when the annual chamber music festival is usually organised.
Links: Kuhmonet
