# Things to see in Suomussalmi (Finland): 9 places and when to go

> Suomussalmi is a town in Finland, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (9). The best time to come is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 21 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/suomussalmi/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Finland · 65.2016, 29.2933
- **Places:** 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/senderismo/) (9)
- **Best time:** June to September.
- **Also possible:** December to May and October.
- **Nearest airport:** OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 187 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Suomussalmi

The places in and around Suomussalmi, 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.

- [Hämeaho autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hameaho-autiotupa/): Hiking · 16 km
- [Kantokoski autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kantokoski-autiotupa/): Hiking · 8.7 km
- [Laitasaaren autiotupa paikkapiste](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/laitasaaren-autiotupa-paikkapiste/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Laitasaari autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/laitasaari-autiotupa/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Lintulampi autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lintulampi-autiotupa/): Hiking · 21 km
- [Ristiluoma autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ristiluoma-autiotupa/): Hiking · 8.8 km
- [Särkän maja, autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/sarkan-maja-autiotupa/): Hiking · 23 km
- [Teerilampi autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/teerilampi-autiotupa/): Hiking · 24 km
- [Tulijärvi autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tulijarvi-autiotupa/): Hiking · 19 km

## When to go to Suomussalmi

The best time to visit Suomussalmi 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 4 h 21 |
| February | Possible | 7 h 54 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 11 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 48 |
| May | Possible | 18 h 19 |
| June | Best time | 21 h 10 |
| July | Best time | 19 h 48 |
| August | Best time | 16 h 16 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 38 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 08 |
| November | Better not | 5 h 30 |
| December | Possible | 2 h 48 |

In June there are 21 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 48. In June, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.

When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Suomussalmi

The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 187 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=65.2016%2C29.2933)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.2016%2C29.2933)

## Other towns nearby

- [Ruhtinansalmi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ruhtinansalmi/): 13 places · 32 km
- [Puolanka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/puolanka/): 7 places · 83 km
- [Syöte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/syote/): 20 places · 88 km
- [Kuusamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kuusamo/): 11 places · 110 km
- [Kuhmo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kuhmo/): 7 places · 114 km
- [Posio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/posio/): 13 places · 123 km

And all of Finland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Suomussalmi?

In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Suomussalmi?

June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 21 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 48.

### How do you get to Suomussalmi?

The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 187 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=65.2016%2C29.2933) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Suomussalmi as the destination and these 9 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).