Kuusamo

Kuusamo occupies a lake-studded upland in northeastern Finland, near the Russian border. The Oulanka River runs through Oulanka National Park, where pine forest, sandy banks and rapids shape one of the country’s best-known walking areas. The Karhunkierros route crosses the park on its way towards Ruka, a fell and year-round outdoor centre within Kuusamo. Reindeer husbandry remains part of local culture, alongside forestry and a long tradition of making use of northern forests and waters. In winter, snow cover and low light give the town a markedly different rhythm from the short green summer. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Kuusamo and northeastern Finland.

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