Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Finns were very successful on this front, inflicting enormous casualties on Russian di-
visions in frighteningly low temperatures. It sometimes opens for reduced hours in winter.
Activities
Hiking
is the big drawcard in Kuhmo - the eastern 'branch line' of the UKK route passes
through here - but there are plenty of other ways to get active.
The website
www.wildtaiga.fi
has details of wildlife-watching and other outdoor activit-
ies offered in the region. There are bears, elk, flying squirrels, beavers, wolverines and
wild reindeer around here; excursions cost from €80 to €150.
Erämatkailu Piirainen
CANOEING
( 0400-219-197;
www.erapiira.fi
)
Offers canoeing and wildlife-watching.
Taiga Spirit
WILDLIFE-WATCHING
( 040-746-8243;
www.taigaspirit.com
)
Organises wildlife safaris and bear- and wolverine-viewing from hides.
Wild Brown Bear
WILDLIFE-WATCHING
( 040-546-9008;
www.wildbrownbear.fi
; Mar-Sep)
Runs bear-watching excursions (€120), with chances to view wolverines, wolves and other
creatures. Accommodation available.