Autumn in Kuhmo once again brings a variety of things to see and experience. How about excursions to natural sites and live music on the Kide stage or at the Kuhmo Arts Centre? Come and enjoy autumn with us.

Explore Kuhmo’s Hiking Trails

Kuhmo offers peaceful and beautiful nature destinations for every taste. In this article, you’ll find our latest recommendations: Outdoor tips for nature destinations in Kuhmo For more information about Kuhmo’s routes and nature destinations, visit: Routes and Nature Sites.

See the Big Predators Live

Have you always dreamed of photographing a bear or a wolf? In Kuhmo, this has been possible for decades. We have four companies that offer wildlife experiences, whether you are a photographer or simply want to witness and enjoy the wild nature. Read more: Wildlife observation

Join the events and experience Kuhmo’s community spirit

There’s always something happening in Kuhmo, the city of culture. For its size, Kuhmo offers a remarkably rich cultural scene, including concerts in the world-class Kuhmo Arts Centre and community-driven events such as the much-anticipated Kuhmo Arts Night. This year, the event will once again bring live music and diverse performances all around Kuhmo on Friday, September 5th.

Also coming up are the Kuhmo Römppäviikot, held from October 24 to November 9, featuring highlights such as Musta Peura Stand-up (Oct 24–25) and Yona Duo (Oct 31). More details on both programs will be announced soon, but be sure to mark your calendar so you won’t miss them!

Here are a few highlights from upcoming events:

• Sat 30.8. Afterdark 2.0 – Open air techno, Sins and Wings

• Wed 3.9. 12:00–14:00 Open Knitting Club, upstairs at Kaesa

• Thu 4.9. 16:00–17:00 Poet Teija Annelin: AIKA poetry performance, Kuhmo City Library

• Fri 5.9. Arts night: Live music all around town and on the Kide Stage, food stalls, local delicacies, hobby fair, unveiling of Sammon Takoja winner , Hymn Fest – an event you don’t want to miss! Arts Night program (in Finnish): Taiteiden yö 5.9. – Kuhmo

• Fri 12.9. 18:00–20:00 Audience Favorites Concert, Kuhmo Arts Centre

• Fri 19.9. Janne Hurme, Hotel Kainuu

• Tue 30.9. 19:00–21:00 Saara Aalto & Teemu Roivainen: A Love Story, Kuhmo Arts Centre

• Sat 4.10. 18:00–20:00 Tyyne Kettunen: Live in Kuhmo, Kuhmo Arts Centre

• 24.10.–9.11. Römppäviikot: Exhibitions, concerts, and much more. Program will be published later.

• Fri–Sat 24.–25.10. Musta Peura Stand-up Festival 2025, upstairs at Kaesa

• Wed 29.10. 19:00–20:30 Helsinki Chamber Choir & Finnish Baroque Orchestra: France, Italy and Portugal – Baroque in Latin Style, Kuhmo Arts Centre

• Fri 31.10. 19:00–20:15 Yona Duo, Kuhmo Arts Centre

• Fri 14.11. 19:00–20:30 ONEVIOLIN, Kuhmo Arts Centre

More events in Kuhmo: visitkuhmo.fi/events

Immerse yourself in history and culture

Learn more about the Winter War and the region’s history at the Winter War Museum. You can also explore the battlefields yourself by car or on foot along the 100-kilometre Winter War Route. Check out the route in advance and read detailed descriptions of each site online: Military history in Kuhmo.

Did you know that Kuhmo is also a UNESCO City of Literature? Kuhmo is home to one of the world’s largest Kalevala collections. The Kalevala is also one of the rare examples of intangible cultural heritage to have been awarded the European Heritage Label. The recognition was granted to the Kalevala as a living epic that continues to inspire new scientific, artistic, and cultural interpretations.

The European Heritage Label highlights four different sites where you can explore the Kalevala from different perspectives and one of them is Juminkeko in Kuhmo, which is definitely worth a visit.

Where to stay or eat?

Kuhmo offers accommodation options for every taste: Accommodation in Kuhmo
Looking for places to dine or enjoy a coffee? Check them out here: Eat & Drink

Find more inspiration for your visit to Kuhmo at www.visitkuhmo.fi, welcome!