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Photo: Klaus von Matt

 

Photo: Klaus von Matt

 

Kuhmo

Kuhmo

Kuhmo is renowned for its ever-changing cultural events. The year begins with the Kuhmo Winter event, and culminates in July with the internationally acclaimed festivals, Sommelo and the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival, which offer a wide range of music for their audiences. A cavalcade of events titled “Jolly July” offers much to see and experience for children and young people in Kuhmo.

The Information Centre for the Kalevala and Karelian Culture “Juminkeko”organises thematic exhibitions about Kalevala all the year round, and there one can also watch multimedia programmes about the Finnish national epic, Kareliansim – an important trend of Romantic national movement in Finland in the 19th century – and Karelian culture. These programmes have been made with various approaches to suit audiences of different ages, from children under school age to grandparents.

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Events

Events

Familiarize yourself with events that take place along the route. In Kuhmo, the year begins with Kuhmo's Winter Festival. At the beginning of July, the Sommelo Ethno Music Festival is held in Kainuu and Viena. The Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival, which offer a wide range of music for their audiences. A cavalcade of events titled “Jolly July” offers much to see and experience for children and young people in Kuhmo.

 

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Services in Kuhmo

Services in Kuhmo

There are accommodation services in the centre of Kuhmo but also close to wilderness. In the restaurants and cafés of Kuhmo it is possible to taste local traditional pastries.

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Kuhmo