Sotkamo

Travel Guide

Sotkamo
Sotkamo
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Visit Sotkamo for the Vuokatti tourist centre and Hiidenportti National Park.

Sotkamo is a municipality of about 10,500 inhabitants in Kainuu region, where the scenery is dominated by hills and lakes. Travel to Sotkamo and explore the rugged gorges of Hiidenportti National Park, and the Vuokatti tourist centre. Sotkamo is a popular tourist area, visited by about a million visitors every year. Good services and a wide range of leisure activities ensure an enjoyable holiday in Sotkamo.

Sotkamo is surrounded by lakes and offers many important services for tourists. Before going out on the forest paths or to Vuokatti tourist centre, it is worth visiting the centrally located sandy beaches at Hiukka. The history of Sotkamo is displayed, during the summer, in Sotkamo Museum.

One good reason for enjoying a holiday in Sotkamo is the tourist centre of Vuokatti, where you can find information on a wide variety of activities, including skiing, snowboarding, orienteering, hiking and adventure safaris. Vuokatti has thirteen ski slopes, suitable for skiers of all levels. A speciality is Finland's only indoor snowboard tunnel, where you can practise all year round.

You will never run out of things to do at Vuokatti, even if you do not care for skiing or snowboarding. The Angry Birds Activity Park has adventure trails and other fun activities for all the family. Explore the countryside by snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle, or more quietly on snowshoes. Katinkulta Golf has a full-sized course for experienced players and a 9-hole course where anyone can play without a green card.

A great and inexpensive trip to Sotkamo is easily arranged by hiking in the impressive surroundings of Hiidenportti National Park. The most famous attraction in the park is Hiidenportti Gorge, the vertical rock walls of which can be seen even on the shortest visit. The national park has nearly 20 miles of trails, surrounded by mires and forest. Be sure to see the traditional Kainuu landscape at Kovasinvaara.

The easiest route to Sotkamo is via Kajaani, where the nearest domestic airport and railway station are located. Many air and train services link with buses that go directly to Vuokatti.

Holiday Club Katinkulta
Holiday Club Katinkulta
4 out of 5
Katinkullantie 15, Sotkamo
The price is S$178 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$178
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sotkamo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 indoor pools. Popular attractions Katinkulta Golf and Vuokatti Ski Tunnel are ...
7.8/10 Good! (833 reviews)
Nice relaxation spa hotel
"Nice place. Reception was very cold and not helping about lunch. We ended up in Urheiluopisto to eat. The sauna world and the spa facilities were very relaxing and enjoyable. Made us enjoy our stay..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2024

Holiday Club Katinkulta
Holiday Club Katinkulta Superior Apartments
Holiday Club Katinkulta Superior Apartments
3.5 out of 5
15 Katinkullantie, Sotkamo
The price is S$228 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$228
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sotkamo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Katinkulta Golf and Vuokatti ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (178 reviews)
"Kaikkinensa oikein hyvä majoituspaikka niin aikuisille kuin lapsille."

Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2025

Holiday Club Katinkulta Superior Apartments
Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti
Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti
4 out of 5
Kidekuja 2, Snowpolis, Sotkamo
The price is S$194 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$194
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sotkamo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Skateboard Park and Vuokatti Ski Tunnel ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (168 reviews)
"Awesome staff. A lot of places ofvinterest nearby. Delicious Finnish breakfast!"

Reviewed on 16 May, 2025

Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Holiday Club Katinkulta Superior Apartments
Holiday Club Katinkulta Superior Apartments
3.5 out of 5
15 Katinkullantie, Sotkamo
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sotkamo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Katinkulta Golf and Vuokatti ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (178 reviews)
"Kaikkinensa oikein hyvä majoituspaikka niin aikuisille kuin lapsille."

Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2025

Holiday Club Katinkulta Superior Apartments
Holiday Club Katinkulta Apartments
Holiday Club Katinkulta Apartments
4 out of 5
Katinkullantie 15, Sotkamo
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sotkamo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Katinkulta Golf and Vuokatti Ski Tunnel ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
Great accommodation with versatile activities
"High quality and well equipped apartment. Well maintained ski tracks and numerous things to do, including of course the spa and various types of saunas, with the smoke sauna being absolutely the best..!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2025

Holiday Club Katinkulta Apartments
Kultaranta Kultakimpaleet
Kultaranta Kultakimpaleet
4.5 out of 5
Juusonpolku, 4, Sotkamo, Kainuu
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Sotkamo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Katinkulta Golf and Vuokatti Ski Tunnel are ...
Kultaranta Kultakimpaleet
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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