Kuusamo Sights

Sights in Kuusamo

  1. Kuusamon Suurpetokeskus

    Thirty-three kilometres south of Kuusamo, on the Kajaani road, Kuusamon Suurpetokeskus is a bear zoo originally set up as a rescue centre; there are also foxes, lynx and a wolverine, as well as reindeer. Entry is by guided tour.

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    Porkkatörmä

    About 500m southeast of the town centre is Porkkatörmä, the local open-air museum, which brings together a selection of venerable farm buildings from the Kuusamo region. It's not as interesting as some of these museums can be

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    Kuusamon Uistin

    Kuusamon Uistin, north of the centre on main road 5 to Ruka, sells beautifully crafted fishing lures and sheath knives from its factory. Some of these products are exported throughout the world under the brand name Kuusamo.

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  4. Kuusamon Ulkomuseo

    On a lake near the centre is Kuusamon Ulkomuseo, the local open-air museum, which brings together a selection of venerable farm buildings from the region.

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  5. Water Tower

    This modern water tower has an observation platform with a good view, as well as a cafe.

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