Here, every season has its charm – from peaceful winter days to bright summer nights. Enjoy warm saunas, beautiful forest scenery, and the quiet atmosphere of Finland’s pure nature.
When you arrive at the Kylmäluoma gate, simply call the number above for guidance on how to access the area. The restaurant and reception are closed during the off-season, but our staff is available by phone every day of the year.
🏕 Hossa’s Karhunkainalo camping area has been closed slightly earlier than planned this autumn due to a technical issue with the water circulation system. Normally, the area closes in mid-October, so this only brings a few days’ difference.
🛖 Cabins in both Kylmäluoma and Hossa are available for rent all year round. Spend Christmas or New Year surrounded by snow-covered forests, the warmth of a fireplace, and the peaceful silence of nature. Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat or an active outdoor holiday, Hossa and Kylmäluoma offer the perfect setting.
✨ Welcome to enjoy Finland’s nature – in every season.
The Nature Centre will close for the winter break starting Thursday as our team takes a short rest. Although the doors are closed, Hossa stays alive – maintenance work continues, and preparations for the upcoming winter season are already underway.
If you pass by and see lights inside, feel free to step in – coffee is always available, and you might find us working on site. ☕
Hiking continues through the winter
You can explore Hossa’s trails all year round. When the frost arrives and snow covers the paths, the trails turn into peaceful winter routes. There are plenty of opportunities for cross-country skiing, multi-use trail adventures, snowshoeing and even visiting the Värikallio rock paintings in winter.
Trails are maintained throughout the snowy months, and when the spring sun starts to shine, Hossa’s forests glow with a calm and bright energy. During icy periods, please take care on cliffs and paths – once the snow settles properly, the routes become safe and enjoyable again.
From November calm to the winter travel season
November is a peaceful time in Hossa, but after Christmas the international travel season begins. Each week brings new visitors to the cabins, and there are still some accommodations available for the winter months. At the beginning of the new year, the Nature Centre will be open on several days as we prepare meals for visiting groups.
📞 Give us a call to check opening days and find out which services best suit your own travel plans.
Accommodation and group services
You can always contact the Hossa Nature Centre for information about accommodation, group meals, guided tours and breakfast basket deliveries to cabins. Let us help you plan the perfect stay – whether you’re travelling solo, with family or as part of a group.
Autumn lingers in Hossa’s forests. The crisp air, the last shades of ruska and the quiet trails invite you to slow down before the first snow. Here, there’s time – to walk, to breathe, to listen.
Well-marked trails lead through forests and along lake shores. You can choose your own pace – hiking, biking or both. And when the snow arrives, it doesn’t stop you from moving. In Hossa, the trails stay open throughout the winter – last season, fatbikers enjoyed stunning snowy routes and peaceful landscapes all season long.
Trails and destinations
Find updated maps, route descriptions and tips for planning your adventure at Luontoon.fi/Hossa The area offers plenty of campfire sites, rest spots, fishing lakes, clear streams and serene forest stretches. Each trail has its own atmosphere – and always a perfect place to pause.
Stay right next to the National Park
After a day outdoors, rest comfortably at Hossa’s Karhunkainalo accommodation. Our cabins and camping area are located right beside Hossa National Park, at the starting points of many trails and next to excellent fishing lakes. Wake up to the sounds of nature and step straight onto the path from your doorstep.
Book your cabin or campsite easily on our website. 📸 Photos: Filved Oy
Hossa National Park is the perfect place for small and big outdoor adventures. Gentle forest paths, clear lakes, and the peaceful atmosphere of nature make it easy to spend time outdoors – even for just a few hours.
The Huosilampi Nature Trail is a family favorite. It’s short, easy to follow, and full of things to explore for all ages. Along the way, you can admire old pines, study the shapes of the forest, and follow the playful new pinecone signs guiding the way.
Children especially enjoy spotting the next sign, counting pinecones, and listening to the sounds of nature. The highlight of the hike is the Huosilampi campfire site, where you can rest, have a snack, and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa together.
“I liked that the trail markers had been renewed – Emppu was so excited about them!” says Darja, who visited Hossa with her family.
The nature trails of Hossa invite you to slow down, move together, and enjoy being outdoors. For children it’s an adventure – for adults, a peaceful moment in the forest.
Tip: Pack a small backpack, snacks, and a thermos of cocoa. Take your time – there’s no hurry on the trails of Hossa.
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A new chemical toilet disposal point is being built at the Karhunkainalo campsite in Hossa. The disposal point will be located next to the service building, further improving the facilities for caravan travellers and campers.
Construction work will begin on Monday, October 6th, and is expected to continue for a few weeks. During this time, there may be minor temporary inconvenience in the yard area of the service building, but both the building and the campsite will remain fully operational throughout the project.
The goal of the upgrade is to improve the campsite’s functionality and increase comfort for all visitors.
By the lakeside, in the midst of Kylmäluoma’s rugged landscapes, stands a log-built hut where time itself seems to pause.
The nearest neighbor is far away, and the rush of everyday life never reaches here.
Only the surface of the lake sparkles in the sun, and the forest hums in the background. Fallen trees from the Paula storm remind visitors of the immense power of nature, but also of its strength and resilience.
Inside the cabin, everything is simple and calm. One room with a wide lofted sleeping platform – mattresses and blankets ready for rest. As evening falls, warmth spreads from the wood stove, and light comes only from candles. Water is carried from the lake, meals are prepared on the stove, the gas hob, or by the glow of an open fire, and the day ends with a sauna a short walk away. The water pot starts to bubble, the stove radiates heat, and the cool embrace of the lake soon calls you in.
Here, everyday routines turn into simple rituals. Brewing morning coffee becomes a moment to focus on in a way that never happens at home. After the sauna, you can sit on the porch steps, watch the sun sink behind the lake, and feel the day slowly fade into evening. Nature is present in every moment – it is easy to fall into its rhythm.
Ahveninen is a wilderness hut without electricity or running water, but it offers so much more: peace, space to breathe, and the chance to be truly far away from it all.
At the end of October, the peaceful silence of Hossa National Park invites women to pause and breathe. Heta Keränen and Anna Latvakoski are hosting the Hossa’s Gentleness Retreat on 24–26 October 2025 at the Jatkonsalmi wilderness lodge. The weekend combines the tranquility of nature, poetry, gentleness and togetherness – offering participants the chance to slow down from everyday life.
Heta Keränen – gentle presence for yourself
From Suomussalmi, Heta Keränen is the founder of Pohjoisen Lempeys, a community and youth worker as well as a creative writing instructor. She found her way to retreat work through her studies in bibliotherapy, during which she met Anna.
“Mental wellbeing is extremely important, and I hope to bring gratitude, love and forgiveness towards oneself into participants’ lives – and a more peaceful mind,” Heta says.
Her long-time dream has been to organize a weekend of gentle practices, nature, and community. Cooperation with Hossa Nature Centre made it possible to realize the idea at Jatkonsalmi, where she has also previously led a wellness program for staff.
“Jatkonsalmi lodge is in a beautiful and peaceful location in Hossa. The landscape soothes both mind and eye, and in the quiet soundscape the soul finds rest,” Heta adds.
Anna Latvakoski – connecting with nature and gratitude
Anna Latvakoski, entrepreneur behind Sielun Kaiku from Kemijärvi, has previous experience organizing retreats in Kemijärvi, Oulu, and soon Savukoski.
“A retreat is a moment of shared experience, where one can take a break and forget everyday worries. I want to offer people these moments in the best way I can,” Anna explains.
This is Anna’s first retreat in Hossa, but she trusts Heta’s choice of Jatkonsalmi as the perfect setting.
“The rugged peace of Hossa – stored in its majestic cliffs, steady flowing waters, and the balancing hum of the forest – gives us the perfect setting to rest and care for ourselves.”
What does the weekend include?
The program consists of gentle practices: forest bathing, sound bowl relaxation, gratitude writing, and moments of poetry. In the evenings the lakeside sauna will be heated, and the bravest can dip into the water by lantern light.
According to both Heta and Anna, the essence of the retreat lies in the silence and the calm pace of nature. Each participant can join the activities according to their own energy – with plenty of space left for private reflection.
“I hope participants will take home concrete tools for improving their wellbeing,” Heta says. “And that they will discover peace, relaxation, and gratitude for their lives,” Anna adds.
The heart of the retreat
When asked to describe the retreat in three words, Heta answers: – Gentle presence for yourself. Anna sums it up as: – Peace, relaxation, gratitude.
📅 Hossa’s Gentleness Retreat 24–26 October 2025 📍 Jatkonsalmi Wilderness Lodge, Hossa, Suomussalmi, Finland 💶 Early bird price €289 (until 30 Sept), after that €329 📩 Registration closes 15 Oct – maximum 15 participants
More information & registration: Heta Keränen, +358 40 651 5616, pohjoisenlempeys @ outlook.com Anna Latvakoski, +358 400 254 207, sielunkaiku @ gmail.com
Hossa National Park is known for its crystal-clear lakes, pine forests and easily accessible trails. Many visitors are pleasantly surprised by how well the area can be explored with strollers – and how many destinations are barrier-free. This makes Hossa an excellent choice for families travelling with both younger children and older adventurers.
From the Visitor Centre to the trail
The easiest starting point for families is the Hossa Nature Trail, which begins right next to the Visitor Centre. The trail is easy to follow with strollers and leads to the Huosilampi area, where you’ll find lean-tos, campfire sites and fishing piers. All of these are accessible, so strollers and wheelchairs can be taken along without difficulty.
The Visitor Centre provides indoor facilities, toilets and a café just a stone’s throw away. It’s convenient for taking care of younger children, and there is also a playground and a resting spot for families. It’s no wonder many families start their adventure here.
Muikkupuro – one of Hossa’s most photographed spots
Just 1.5 kilometres away lies Muikkupuro, one of the most popular and photographed sites in Hossa National Park. The route takes you through beautiful pine forest and along lakeside scenery, and even the walk itself feels like a special experience.
At the end you’ll find a clear stream, a lean-to with a campfire site and an accessible toilet. Parking is located close to the starting point of the trail. Muikkupuro is a place where many want to pause, enjoy the scenery and capture memories – both in photos and in their hearts.
Lihapyörre lean-to – an easy trip to the riverbank
Another easy destination for families with children is the Lihapyörre lean-to. The walk is only about 300 metres, leading directly to the riverside. At the site you’ll find a lean-to and a large pier where you can admire the view, listen to the flowing water or try fishing.
Casting a rod is an exciting activity for many children, and here it can be done easily and safely – without the need to climb over rocks along the rapids. There is also an accessible toilet at Lihapyörre, making the trip smooth for the whole family.
Easy to reach, unforgettable to experience
The strength of Hossa lies in its ability to offer experiences for everyone, including families and visitors who need accessible routes. The proximity of the Visitor Centre, clear paths and barrier-free sites make the park easy to explore. At the same time, the scenery and tranquillity of nature provide exactly what people seek in a national park – unforgettable moments together outdoors.
✨ Embark on an adventure with your children – Hossa warmly welcomes families!
At Hossa Nationalpark Visitor Centre you can enjoy a hearty Finnish lunch every day from 12:00 to 16:00. The menu for week 38 features traditional home-style dishes, with oven-baked vendace and a vegetarian option available daily.
Weekly lunch menu:
Mon: Ham casserole
Tue: Chicken stew
Wed: Meatballs
Thu: Lindström’s beef patties
Fri: Minced meat sauce
Sat: Karelian stew
Sun: Kebab casserole
The lunch includes salad, bread, beverage, dessert, and coffee or tea.
The Visitor Centre is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. The café serves throughout the opening hours, and you will also find a grocery kiosk and souvenir shop. The same building also houses the campsite reception and provides further visitor information.
