What else is there to do in Kuhmo, apart from going to concerts?Here are some tips for the 2012 Festival on July 15-28.

Sports and outdoor recreation
Culture
Wining and dining
Shopping
Miscellaneous
 

SPORTS AND OUTDOOR REACTION

CYCLE
Bicycle hire:
Kesport E.I. Piipponen, tel. (08) 651 445
Pääkkönen & Piirainen, tel. (08) 655 0392
Kuhmon Pyörä ja Pienkone, tel. 0400 537 065

Kuntosali SYKEplus (kickbikes), tel. 050 523 2044

TAKE TO THE WATER
Hire a canoe:
Erämatkailu Piirainen, tel. 0400 219 197
Reki-Pertti, tel. 050 507 7402
Syväjärvi recreation fishing area, tel. (08) 654 461

Hire a boat:
Lentuankoski Camping, tel. (08) 658 626
Reki-Pertti, tel. 050 507 7402
Syväjärvi recreation fishing area, tel. Visitor Centre Petola/0205 64 6380

Hire a kayak:
Reki-Pertti, tel. 050 507 7402
 

Form a group for a guided canoe trip:
Erämatkailu Piirainen, tel. 0400 219 197
Reki-Pertti, tel. 050 507 7402
 

Form a group for a guided boat/tar-boat trip:
Erämatkailu Piirainen, tel. 0400 219 197
Reki-Pertti, tel. 050 507 7402
Peuranpolku Excursion Centre, tel. 040 829 1310

Row a "church boat":
Nivan Koskimatkat, tel. 040 738 7715

Water routes and facilities for lowering and raising boats
are shown on the Kuhmon Taiga route map available from
the Petola Visitor Centre, tel. 0205 64 6380.

SHOOT THE RAPIDS IN A WETSUIT
Erämatkailu Piirainen, tel. 0400 219 197

TAKE A WALK BY THE RAPIDS
Pajakkakoski (duckboards from the bridge).
Lentuankoski (pathway accessible to wheelchairs). The cottage
by the rapids highlights the local nature features. Rowing boats and a tepee for hire. Further information Petola Visitor Centre, tel. 0205 64 6380.

GO FISHING
in rapids!
The nearest rapids are Pajakkakoski rapids near the Church and
Library. Others include Akonkoski, Saarikoski, and Lentua rapids.

on a lake!
The nearest fishing grounds are on Lammasjärvi beside the Kontio School and the Kuhmo Arts Centre.

Permits can be bought from:
Pääkkönen & Piirainen, tel. (08) 655 0392
Kesport E.I. Piipponen, tel. (08) 651 445
Hotel Kainuu, tel. (08) 655 1711 (to Pajakkakoski rapids)
Lentuankoski Camping, tel. (08) 658 626 (to Lentuankoski rapids)
Petola Visitor Centre, tel. 0205 64 6380 (permits by Metsähallitus)
Neste Salmela, tel. 020 718 9855 (to Pajakkakoski rapids, permits by Metsähallitus)

Taiga Spirit, tel. 050 523 2044 (to Änättikoski rapids)

No permits required for fishing with hook and line!
The local sports shops sell lines and worms.

Fish with an expert guide! Reki-Pertti, tel. 050 507 7402.

Syväjärvi recreation fishing area is good for both fishing and hiking.

A guidebook to the Kuhmo fishing grounds is on sale at the Petola Visitor Centre, tel. 0205 64 6380.

GO HIKING
Choose a different route each day!

Less than half an hour's drive from the centre of Kuhmo:
Kämärä: forest trail 2.5 km. (Observation platform on the small Rytilampi lake).
Lauttavaara Nature School forest: 2.5 km, circular trail.
Lentua trail (nature trail) 6.6 km.
Jämäsvaara trail network: c. 15 km.
Syväjärvi recreation fishing area: hiking trails of 1, 4 and 5 km.
Jauhovaara: trails of 1.5 and 3.5 km.
Sininen (Blue) trail: total length 21 km, circular trail 13 km.

Other routes:
UKK-route: trails totalling about 240 km.
Iso-Palonen: hiking trails of 3.5 km, 4.5 km and 14.5 km.
Elimyssalo: hiking trail of 12 km.
Kilpelänkangas trail: 3.5 km in Winter War battlefields.
Teerisuo trail: 11 km.
Jonkerinsalo trail: 4.6 km.
Kieverrys trail: 5 km.
Petranpolku: 44 km, links the UKK-route and Jämäsvaara trail network with the Karhunpolku trail from Lieksa.
Niva trails: 17 km, choice of 6.5 km, 4.5 km and 6 km.
Geological nature trail at Härmänkylä 3.5 km. You can also
try gold washing! Tel. 044 329 6773.

There are shelters and camp fire sites along the trails.
Take a picnic with you! Maps from the Petola Visitor Centre,
tel. 0205 64 6380.

Please also look at the websites www.luontoon.fi and www.retkikartta.fi.

HITE A WILDERNESS GUIDE

Erämatkailu Piirainen, tel. 0400 219 197
Reki-Pertti, tel. 050 507 7402
Retkikeskus Peuranpolku, tel. 040 829 1310
Taiga Spirit, tel. 040 746 8243
Wild Brown Bear, tel. 040 546 9008

SWIM
Ruukinranta beach behind the Kuhmo Arts Centre
Kalevala Hotel beach
Akonlahden poukama beach
Can you remember when you last went for a moonlight swim?

SUNBATHE
Ruukinranta beach behind the Kuhmo Arts Centre.
Fine sandy beach at Harakkasaari within walking distance of
the Kalevala Camping Site and the Hotel Kalevala.
Beach in the front of the Hotel Kalevala. The Hotel will, on request, arrange beach parties and other events for groups.

JOG
5 km jogging track at the sports centre

GO HORSE-RIDING OR RIDE IN STYLE IN A HORSE
-DRAWN CARRIAGE
Multikangas Stables, tel. 050 320 4709
Martinvaara Farm, tel. (08) 651 128
Kainuun Vaellustalli, Sotkamo, puh. 0400 913 215

WILD TAIGA - NATURE AND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES IN KUHMO

Articmedia, puh. 0400 380 878
Boreal Wildlife Centre, tel. 0400 187 286
Erämatkailu Piirainen, tel. 0400 219 197
Wild Brown Bear, tel. 040 546 9008
Taiga Spirit, tel. 040 746 8243

TAKE A WORK-OUT
Kuntosali SYKE plus (gym), tel. 050 523 2044

PLAY GOLF
There are splendid golf courses at:
Katinkulta, Vuokatti, tel. 030 686 3000
Metelinniemi, Paltamo, tel. 040 588 7085
Pielis-Golf, Nurmes, tel. 020 746 6785
Kajaani, tel. (08) 613 1144

DANCE
Hotel Kainuu, tel. (08) 655 1711
Naapurinvaara dance hall at Vuokatti, tel. 0400 372415 or 045 131 0932

CULTURE

TOUR THE SUMMER EXHIBITIONS

Works by Outi Heiskanen and Janne Laine in the Kuhmo Arts Centre foyer 15.−28.7.

Exhibition of sculpture by Jaana Bombin in the Juttua café window gallery, Kuhmo Arts Centre, 15.−28.7.

Exhibition of photos by I.K. Inha at Kuhmo Osuuspankki 7.−29.7.

Recent illustrations of the Kalevala at Juminkeko, tel. (08) 653 0670. Open daily 12-18.

The Predators on the Prowl exhibition at Petola Visitor Centre.
Versatile information on Finland's large carnivores - brownbear
(Ursus arctos), wolf (Canis lupus), lynx (Lynx lynx) and wolverine
(Gulo gulo). Open daily 9-17. No entrance fee. Tel. 0205 64 6380.

LISTEN TO LECTURES ON MUSIC

Harry Halbreich's lectures on music in English on weekdays at 9.30 in Salakamari.

READ
Read a newspaper, get your own library card and borrow books,
check out the music section…
Kuhmo Library, tel. 044 725 5390

VISIT A MUSEUM
Tuupala Museum, tel. (08) 6155 5394. Open Mon-Fri 10-16, Sat-Sun 11-16.
Winter War Museum, tel. (08) 6155 5395. Open Mon-Fri 9-18, Sat-Sun 11-16.

KNOW YOUR KALEVALA – DON’T MISS JUMINKEKO
Juminkeko Centre of Karelian Culture, tel. (08) 653 0670

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KUHMO ARTS CENTRE
Guided tours, tel. (08) 6155 5450

SEE KUHMO ON FOOT
Take a walk round the centre of Kuhmo: the old cemetery,
Kuhmo Arts Centre, tar-boat shore, Juminkeko, Chamber Music
Centre, Church, Tuupala Museum, Library. Info along the route.

Or book an expert guide, tel. (08) 652 0936.

DO THE KALEVALA TOUR
Kalevala Spirit Kuhmo, tel. 0440 755 500

FIND OUT ABOUT TAR-BURNING
Tar-burning demonstration by arrangement, tel. 050 507 7402.

RELIVE THE WINTER WAR IN KUHMO
Winter War Museum, tel. (08) 6155 5395

Jyrkänkoski base open and manned daily.

DISCOVER THE STATUES AND MONUMENTS
Monuments in the old cemetery to war heroes, famine victims
and the Lentua boat disaster of 1877.
Monument to victims of partisan warfare in the new cemetery.
Memorial to the War of Independence in the churchyard.
Memorial to the first Kuhmo church at Kuhmoniemi.
Arhippa’s Stone in the Juminkeko yard.
Light Room on the Library shore.
War veterans’ monument between the Kuhmo Arts Centre and
Kontio School.
Bears Maltti and Viltti in the Kuhmo Arts Centre backyard.

Woman and sculpture in the Kuhmo Arts Centre backyard.
Tar-burner statue by the lake.
Porter’s statue in the market square.
Kirveskansa Church and famine victim memorials at Lentiira.
Numerous memorials on the Winter War battlefields.
Further details from the City Info, tel. (08) 6155 5292.

SEE THE RUSSIAN BORDER
Learn about the border past and present, tel. 050 507 7402 /
Reki-Pertti.

CROSS OVER INTO RUSSIA
For this you need a passport and visa. Further details of trips from:
Pohjolan Matkatoimisto Oy, tel. (08) 652 0421
A. Kyllönen Oy/Matka-Hermanni, tel. (08) 655 0256
Matka-Kyllönen Oy, tel. (08) 652 0771

SPEND A DAY AT LENTIIRA
The Lentiira concerts are a good opportunity to see what else
Lentiira has to offer: the Kirveskansa Church memorial, a walk
in the old cemetery, and the Lentiira Holiday Village. Coffee
bookings, tel. 0440 297 214/Lentiira Holiday Village.

BON APPETIT
Ask at the Festival Ticket Office or the Tourist Office for a
brochure giving details of where to eat during the Festival and
some of the menus.

Alci Pizzeria Kebab Café, tel. (08) 650 276
Chamber Music Centre/Amati, Courtyard Restaurant, tel. (08) 652 0936
Hotel Kainuu, tel. (08) 655 1711
Hotel Kalevala, tel. (08) 6554 100
Juttua Café/Kuhmo Arts Centre, tel. 0400 202 833
Kotipizza/Scanburger, tel. 020 718 9851
Neljä Kaesaa Lunch Café, tel. (08) 652 1573
Pohjola House/Kalevala Spirit Kuhmo, tel. 0440 755 500
Rantaravintola, tel. 040 573 2525
Restaurant Eskobar, tel. (08) 652 0144
Restaurant Maikki, tel. (08) 655 2121

Outside the centre:

Nivan Koskimatkat, tel. 040 738 7715
Raja-Kontti Café, tel. (08) 650 900

The same places also do coffees. And don’t forget the
Patrons’ Association cafés at Kontio School and the
service station cafés!

EAT A RÖNTTÖNEN / ORDER TRADITIONAL FOOD
Jump on your bike on a summer’s morning and pick up a traditional local delicacy straight from the Kaesan Kotileipomo or Hyvärisen Leipomo bakery! Or place an order for something exotic for the day you leave to take home with you!

Kaesan Kotileipomo, tel. 0208 335 335

Hyvärisen Leipomo, tel. (08) 655 7700

SHOPPING

GO SHOPPING!
Most of the Kuhmo shops are on Kainuuntie and Koulukatu. The following are just some of the souvenir and specialist shops:

Chamber music shop at Kontio School: Festival products.
DeeKooStore: giftware, tel. (08) 655 2060
Eko-Kala Oy: salmon, cold-smoked and salted, tel. (08) 656 565
Kainuun Pirtti shop in the Chamber Music Centre yard
Kalevala Spirit Kuhmo: Finnish giftware, tel. 0440 755 500
Villiaromi: jellies, jams, sauces, tel. (08) 655 1920
Nature Centre Petola, handicrafts, tel. 0205 64 6376

Käsityömyymälä Apila, hancicratfs, tel. 040 734 6797

The Kuhmo food shops sell pies and pasties and local specialities. Details of the Festival's sponsors and their addresses are given in the programme book Serenade.

THINKING OF BUYING?
A log house or sauna: Timber Frame Oy Ltd, tel. (08) 652 0333
A house or a summer cottage...

Enquire about loans at the local banks!

BROWSE ROUND THE MARKET
All kinds of local and other produce daily.
Which has the best fresh strawberries and arctic cloudberries:
the market or the shops?

SPOIL YOURSELF
Make an appointment for a haircut or perm, a physical or beauty
treatment, a massage, or a session with the dentist.

Details of the Festival's sponsors and their addresses are given in the programme book Serenade.

ENJOY A SMOKE SAUNA
Lentiira Holiday Village, tel. 0440 297 214
Kalevala Spirit Camping, tel. 0440 755 500

MISCELLANEOUS

MEDITATE
Kuhmo Church, open to the public 12-18, divine worship
Sundays at 10.
Lentiira Church, open to the public 10-20, divine worship
Sundays at 10.
Kuhmo old and new cemeteries.
Lentiira new and old cemeteries.
Site of the old Kuhmoniemi Church.

REST A WHILE
Relax in the swing in the yard of the Tuupala Museum!
Sit for a while and drink in the view along the lake-side path!

MAKE THE MOST OF THE CHAMBER MUSIC CENTRE
Listen to Harry Halbreich talking about the works on the day’s
programme, indulge in a cake or a salad at the Amati, sip a glass
of Château Carsin in the yard or Salakamari, visit the hand-made giftware shop and sit round an evening camp fire!

CHECK YOUR EMAIL
There are email terminals in the Festival Ticket Office, the
Kuhmo Arts Centre and Kuhmo Library. Wlan in the lobby of the Kuhmo Arts Centre and in Kuhmo Library.

TAKE THE CHILDREN WITH YOU
to the numerous places already mentioned and to

the events of the Jolly July!
the playgrounds to play!
the sports field for some exercise!

HIRE A CHILD-MINDER

Kuhmo 4H Association, tel. 040 734 6797, or Mannerheim League for Child Welfare on Wednesdays at 9-11, tel. (08) 612 1893.

Free child-minding service during concerts at Kontio School
until 21.00 (excluding course and village concerts),
tel. (08) 652 0212.

OR A DOG-MINDER
Kuhmo 4H Association, tel. 040 734 6797

GROUP PROPOSALS
Enjoy Kuhmo!