Sotkamo

The landscape around Sotkamo is a broad weave of boreal forest, lakes and low wooded hills, which has shaped both the settlement pattern and the local economy. Set in Finland’s Kainuu region, the municipality centres on Lake Sapsojärvi and includes Vuokatti, a resort area known for its ski slopes and year-round outdoor facilities. Tourism is an important presence, alongside forestry and the Terrafame mining operation. Sport is part of Sotkamo’s identity too: Sotkamon Jymy is one of Finland’s best-known pesäpallo clubs, representing the national bat-and-ball game. Continue with other webcams from Kainuu to follow how Sotkamo’s lake-and-forest country connects across eastern Finland.

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