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Things to see in Kuusamo (Finland): 11 places and when to go
Kuusamo is a town in Finland, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (8), Nature (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Rukatunturi and Konttainen. The best time to come is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 22 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 66.1889, 29.3306
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- June to September.
- Also possible
- December to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 162 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Rukatunturi, at 500 m.
What to see in Kuusamo
The places in and around Kuusamo, 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.
- RukatunturiMountain in Kuusamo, Finland8.5 km
- KonttainenHill in Kuusamo, Finland5.9 km
- Aitaniitty vuokratupaHiking18 km
- Ansakämppä autiotupaHiking19 km
- JussinkämppäHiking15 km
- Myllytupa Day Trip HutHiking8.9 km
- Porontimajoki autiotupaHiking3.2 km
- Porontimajoki myllytupaHiking3.2 km
- RukatunturiSki resort8.2 km
- Siilastupa autiotupaHiking8.7 km
- ValtavaaraHiking6.2 km
When to go to Kuusamo
The best time to visit Kuusamo is June to September; also possible: December 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.
- JanPossible3:45
- FebPossible7:41
- MarPossible11:09
- AprPossible14:56
- MayPossible18:43
- JunBest time22:20
- JulBest time20:26
- AugBest time16:30
- SepBest time12:40
- OctPossible9:00
- NovBetter not5:05
- DecPossible1:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 38. In June, 10 of the 11 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 Kuusamo
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 162 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
- Hautajärvi5 places39 km
- Posio13 places65 km
- Ruhtinansalmi13 places79 km
- Syöte20 places97 km
- Kemijärvi5 places100 km
- Suomussalmi9 places110 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kuusamo?
The best known: Rukatunturi, Konttainen. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kuusamo?
June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 22 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 38.
How do you get to Kuusamo?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 162 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kuusamo as the destination and these 11 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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