The Top 11 Natural Monuments around Kainuu
Kainuu’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments around Kainuu. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Kainuu. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
The rock paintings are between 3,500 and 7,000 years old. They show people and animal figures. Presumably they convey a shamanic message. You can look at the pictures from a bridge construction.
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A lake that can mirror the sky, as there were two. Enjoy the area near the lake as it feels very untouched. Lichens looking like corals were my personal highlight.
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At the southern end of the long and narrow Syvä-Hoilua lake is the Torkonluikea rapids and a fireplace.
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The viewing platforms are easily accessible, a short distance from the parking lot.
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Hiidenportti Gorge is the heart of Hiidenportti National Park, where towering rock walls give way to a landscape of shady spruce forests, vibrant meadows, and tranquil woodlands. As you hike …
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Rokua Nationalpark is known for its wide variety of plants and a beautiful landscape. Here you'll have it all to yourself!
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Komulanköngäs Waterfall, is an impressive sight—especially after heavy rains when the flow is at its strongest. This is a great spot for a short break, with the cool mist offering a refreshing pause on a warm hike.
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Swamps, bogs and other wetlands are ecologically important natural habitats. Swamps are so important that they have been included in the Helmi Habitats Program. Under the aegis of the Ministry …
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At this particular point on the Emäjoki river bank you'll not only be able to enjoy the fascinating view of the harsh rocky banks that flank the river but also …
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Iso-Valkeinen is a scenic lake in Kuopio, Finland. It has a park and playground, a swimming beach, and a fishing resort. The lake is also home to the Hotelli IsoValkeinen, which has a lakeside sauna.
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