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Things to see in Kuhmo (Finland): 7 places and when to go
Kuhmo is a town in Finland, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Temples (2), Hiking (1). The best known are Kuhmo Church, Winter War Museum and Petola Visitor Centre. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 20 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 64.1881, 29.5773
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · Hiking (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 218 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kuhmo
The places in and around Kuhmo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kuhmo ChurchChurch building in Kuhmo, Finland7.6 km
- Winter War MuseumMuseum in Kuhmo, Finland7.9 km
- Petola Visitor CentreVisitor centre in Kuhmo, Finland7.4 km
- Tuupala museumMuseum7.9 km
- Kuhmon helluntaiseurakuntaTemples6.7 km
- Lehtosaaren autiotupaHiking8.1 km
- Lentuan luonnonsuojelualueNational park7.2 km
When to go to Kuhmo
The best time to visit Kuhmo is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time4:52
- FebBest time8:06
- MarBest time11:13
- AprPossible14:40
- MayPossible17:57
- JunBest time20:24
- JulBest time19:17
- AugBest time16:04
- SepBest time12:37
- OctPossible9:16
- NovBetter not5:53
- DecBest time3:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 36. In June, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kuhmo
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 218 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Vuokatti10 places64 km
- Rautavaara5 places90 km
- Puolanka7 places106 km
- Suomussalmi9 places114 km
- Lieksa13 places119 km
- Juankoski6 places139 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kuhmo?
The best known: Kuhmo Church, Winter War Museum, Petola Visitor Centre, Tuupala museum, Kuhmon helluntaiseurakunta. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kuhmo?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 20 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 36.
How do you get to Kuhmo?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 218 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kuhmo as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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