Crystal clear waters and ancient rock paintings

The magnificent wilderness of Hossa is an excellent destination: the trails running along pine heaths invite you to hike and cycle, and the crystal-clear lakes to go canoeing and fishing.

The rock paintings of Julma-Ölkky and Värikallio depict stories of shamanism, dating back thousands of years. In nature conservation areas, everyman's rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip.

National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation. All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

• Destination

  Suomussalmi

• Country

  Finland

• Type of experience

  Outdoor

• Best time to visit

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Kontiomäki Railway Station