Best Hotels in Suomussalmi, Finland

150 km northeast from Kajaani, 75 km southeast from Suomussalmi, near Russian border (1,5 km) in Kuivajärvi village, which is the only inhabited Viena Karelian village in Finland. Lake Pieni Kuivajärvi 20 m (length 1 km, width 0,5 km), connection to Lake Kuivajärvi (length 2,3 km, width 1 km), shallow, rocky bottom, a pier, own rowing boat.Large, hand-carved log cabin, built in 1964, renovated and modernized in 2015, spacious living room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms (all bedrooms with 2 beds in each), sauna (electric sauna stove), washroom with hydro massage bath and 2 showers, dressing room and living-, exhibition- and meeting area. Three of the bedrooms are upstairs, sauna facilities downstairs.Kitchen is equipped with catering kitchen facilities, hot and cold buffet tables in the living room.Lakeside sauna 40 m, wood heated sauna stove, hearth room and covered porch. Water pipe (shower in the sauna), electric heating and electric lighting. Own boat launching and campfire site on the shore.In the main building there are for example Smart tv, Netflix and wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) and hot tub in the yard (filled and heated by the client himself, price 50 € / booking). TV can be seen only through internet connection because of the secluded location. Karaoke equipment, poker table and air source heat pump (with cooling in the summer time). Fish cleaning table in the yard.Historically valuable Domnan Pirtti offers a fine setting for wilderness- and nature activities, hunting- and fishing trips and also for meetings, recreational days and family celebrations. Catering- and programme services available for advance booking. There is room even for 50 persons (however 10 persons is maximum for overnight guests).Domnan Pirtti is also suitable for peaceful vacations in beautiful Viena Karelian village. Nearby there are for example Orthodox chapel of St. Nicholas (church, 150 m), Kuivajärvi outdoor dance hall (200m) and Hietajärvi heritage house (3,5 km). Cottage is surrounded by state-owned...

120 km north of Kajaani. Lake Pesiönjärvi 35 m (length 8 km, breadth 5 km), shallow water, firm clay bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1991, living room/kitchen, bedroom with 2 beds, sleeping loft (15 m² with low room height) with 2 mattresses (steep stairs), washroom, sauna (electric sauna stove), open veranda. Smoke sauna by arrangement. Fish stocks in Lake Pesiönjärvi: perch, roach and pike.Joutenjärvi bird-watching tower 3 km, Kaunisniemi summer theater (Theater Retikka) 27 km, Silent People art work and Summer cafe Niittykahvila 35 km, Raate Winter War museum 43 km, Hepoköngäs water fall and nature reserve 52 km, Kylmäluoma Hiking area 100 km, Hossa Nature Park and Visitor centre 105 km, Kuusamo large carnivor centre 112 km.

165 km north of Kajaani, L.Piispajärvi 10 m (length 7 km, width 2 km), shallow, soft and stony silt bottom, own boat.Log cottage 1998, living room/kitchen, bedroom double bed, sleeping loft double bed, sauna (wood-burning stove), washroom, separate WC, open porch, balcony. Additionally, 2 moveable extra beds which can be sited as required.Separate lakeshore sauna 10 m, with ‘steam room’ (wood-burning stove and hot water tank on stove) and open porch. Jetty next to sauna. Lakeshore sauna has neither water pipe nor electricity. Log cottage with all conveniences, located right on lake shore. 2 fish nets and 2 “katiska” fish traps with licences, as also trident fishing gear, can be used by customers. Owner can arrange hunting services and permits, seine net fishing and trolling, also excursions to Hossa area.

170 km north of Kajaani, Lake Juntusjärvi 30 m (length 4 km, width 2 km, connected with Lake Kiantajärvi, so that total length is over 50 km), shallow shore, hard stony sand bottom, own boat.Log cottage (laminated log type) 2010, living room/kitchen, sleeping alcove (folding door) 2 beds, Upstairs/sleeping loft 2 beds and 2 mattresses, sauna (wood-burning stove), washroom, open porch, balcony.Separate lakeshore sauna 36 m², distance 20 m, »steam room« (wood-burning stove, hot water tank on stove), room with fireplace 2 extra beds, open porch. Lakeshore sauna has electric light and water pipe in summer. Log chalet in quiet location on shore of large lake. Customers can also use a second boat on a wild river in the Martinselkonen wilderness area. Meal services, spoon trolling, hunting, berry and mushroom picking trips, and other programme packages can all be booked from the owner. Snowmobile available for rent through the owner. Ruhtinansalmi church 3 km, Kalmosärkät (prehistoric settlement) 5 km, Hossa fishing and hiking area 35 km, Martinselkonen protected area 5 km, bear watching and photographing location 10 km.There are cages and dog houses on the yard and some pets might have been in sauna building. However, it's not allowed to bring pets inside the cottage.

Holiday Home Virsuniemi by Interhome is set in Piispajärvi. The non-smoking unit is comprised of a fireplace, a bath or shower and TV with DVD player. If you would rather not eat out, you can make use of the kitchenette facilities, which include a dishwasher, a fridge and kitchenware. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Piispajärvi, like skiing. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, 93 km from Holiday Home Virsuniemi by Interhome.

130 km to the northeast from Kajaani, 27 km to the east from center of Suomussalmi, pond Mäntylampi (length 800 m, width 200 m) 25 m, deep beach, soft bottom, own rowing boat.Planed log cabin, built in 1995. Living room, kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, both with 2 beds, sauna (wood-burning sauna stove), washroom/WC. On the upper floor, 2 rooms, both with 1 bed and a spreadable sofa, maximum height of rooms is 180 cm, sloping roof, steep and rough stairs.The dishwasher is a small tabletop model. There is an air source heat pump in the cabin. It can be used for cooling during summer. Broadband Internet and satellite channels on TV.Playhouse, doghouse (dogs are not allowed inside the cabin) and smoker.Fireplace room with outdoor kitchen; key is available on request.Cabin with amenities in a very calm location by the quite large pond. Terrain work on the beach is not ready yet. Water in the pond is dark.The cabin is located nearby Raate Road, which is the known memorial site of Winter War. Raate Road is a historically significant museum road. By the road, there are multiple Battle of Raate Road related monuments. At the beginning of the road (8 km from the cabin) is a spectacular Winter War monument and a Winter War museum.Hunting: state owned small game hunting area 5604 Itä-Suomussalmi begin from the opposite shore of pond Mäntylampi (www.eraluvat.fi).Fishing: Fishing in pond Mäntylampi is permitted with fisheries management fee (www.eraluvat.fi).5411 Northern Ostrobothnia – Kainuu angling permit is family-specific and allows you to use several fishing rods while trolling (up to 8 fishing rods). Northern Ostrobothnia - Kainuu angling permit allows you to fish in the state-owned waters containing rapids and running sections that are not included in the national fisheries management fee (www.eraluvat.fi).Services of Suomussalmi municipality center 28 km.

Located in Suomussalmi, Camping Hossan Lumo is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Itarajan Hiking Trail and Hossa National Park. This cottage is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Julma-Ölkky and 17.4 mi (27.9 km) from Ruhtinansalmen uimaranta.Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with ovens and stovetops. Conveniences include microwaves, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.

Kyyhkylä is situated in Juntusranta and offers a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Boasting free private parking, the country house is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, skiing and fishing. With free WiFi, this country house features a satellite TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. The country house offers 3-star accommodation with a sauna. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, 86 km from Kyyhkylä.