Hossa
Hossa National Park in Suomussalmi offers hiking, fishing and outdoor adventures all year round. Explore ridges, lakes and winter trails in Finland’s wilderness.
Hossa National Park in Suomussalmi has attracted visitors since the Stone Age. Its easy-to-walk ridges, crystal-clear lakes and rich wildlife have made the area a unique wilderness and crossroads of waterways.
Today, Hossa is one of Finland’s most popular hiking areas and was established as a national park to celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary. At Hossa Visitor Centre you’ll find a campsite, accommodation, a restaurant, and plenty of activities year-round – from hiking, canoeing and mountain biking to fishing in summer, and well-maintained winter trails for skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking.
Kylmäluoma
Kylmäluoma Hiking Area in Taivalkoski is a paradise for hikers and anglers. Stay in cabins, enjoy local fishing waters and explore summer and winter trails.
Kylmäluoma Hiking Area in Taivalkoski is famous for its clear lakes and diverse landscapes. People have fished here for centuries – from Sámi and coastal hunters to 17th-century settlers, who named the area “luoma”, meaning a good fishing spot.
Established in 1979 alongside Hossa, Kylmäluoma became one of Finland’s very first official hiking areas. Today, Kylmäluoma Trekking Centre offers a campsite, cabin accommodation, a restaurant, and a wide range of year-round activities. The hiking trails, fish-rich waters and well-marked winter routes attract both active outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking peaceful nature holidays.
