Things to do in Kajaani
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Ranch
In an alley off the main street, the painted windows here defy casual stickybeaking but conceal a pleasant interior. The food’s for meat-eating people with an appetite; big burgers and choose-your-weight steaks fried and served in the pan with crunchy vegetables and a mountain of potato. Good service and free corn chips add points.
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Sirius
Located above the rapids, this restaurant is set in a characterful 1940s villa built as a residence for the local paper company. Choices range from salad table to a full buffet, and there are also delicious, classy daily fish or meat specials. There’s a great terrace out the back. It opens in the evenings for group bookings only.
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Pikantti
This attractive spot has a stylish interior with white wooden fittings and lamps off-setting the lack of natural light. It offers an excellent lunchtime salad buffet, with options to include daily soup or hot dish specials. Dessert and coffee are included, and there’s pleasant outdoor seating.
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Tar-Boat Canal
At the Ämmäkoski waterfall, near the castle ruins, is a Tar-Boat Canal (Ämmäkoski waterfall), a channel built in 1846 to enable the boats laden with tar barrels to pass the rapids. There's a small museum in the old lock-keeper's cottage, and tar boat shows on Saturdays in July.
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Kajaani Castle
On an island in the middle of the Kajaaninjoki near the town centre is what's left of Kajaani Castle, built in the 17th century and thoroughly damaged by war, time and some more recent mischief. There's not much to see, admission is free and it's easily viewed from the bridge.
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Kainuun Museo
Kainuun Museo was revamping its permanent collection at last visit. It puts on temporary exhibitions upstairs, and downstairs has information on the tar industry, the Kalevala and its author, Elias Lönnrot, and other local history.
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Kainuu Museum
Kainuu Museum, near the train station, is a good place to get acquainted with local history, including the Kalevala and its author, Elias Lönnrot. There is little information in English.
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Kajaani Church
In town, the beautiful wooden Church from 1896 is a rare example of neo-Gothic architecture. It's typically Karelian, with lots of ornate wooden trim and a delicate, slender, Italianate belltower.
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Kajaanin Taidemuseo
Behind the old town hall is the former police station, which now serves as the Kajaanin Taidemuseo. It hosts changing exhibitions of mostly contemporary art from the region.
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Church
The beautiful wooden church from 1896 is a fine example of Finnish neo-Gothic. It’s typically Karelian, with lots of ornate wooden trim and a delicate, slender, bell tower.
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Casa Bianca
This is a cosy little Italian-style pizzeria tucked away on the street corner facing the river. It's a favourite with local families.
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Town Hall
Facing the small raatihuoneentori (town square) is the old Town Hall (town square), designed by German architect CL Engel.
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Rosso
This branch of the Rosso chain is also the town’s most popular public bar, with a large terrace on the town hall square.
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Golden Dragon
Tasty Chinese serving Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. Lunch buffet is €8.
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Kauppapaikka Shopping Centre
This centre has some cheap eating options, including Golden Dragon.
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