6 days in Kuusamo Itinerary

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Get some cultural insight at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre and Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction. Get outdoors at Ruka and Era-Susi Huskies - Day Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Kuusamo: Syote National Park (in Syote), Joutsijarven Bunkkerit (in Kemijarvi) and Paikanselan Taistelualue (in Salla). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Julma Olkky, contemplate the waterfront views at Kiutakongas Rapids, experience rural life at Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm, and head outdoors with Karhunkierros.

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In January, plan for daily highs up to -10°C, and evening lows to -19°C.