Suomussalmi

Tucked along Lake Kiantajärvi in the Kainuu region of northeastern Finland, Suomussalmi is a place whose character is shaped by its mosaic of lakes, forests and long winters. The municipality is closely associated with the Winter War: the Battle of Suomussalmi and fighting on the Raate Road in 1939–40 became defining episodes in Finland’s defence against the Soviet invasion. South of the centre, Reijo Kela’s environmental artwork The Silent People fills a field with thousands of human-shaped figures, dressed anew with the seasons. Hossa National Park, within the municipality, adds hiking and paddling routes through pine woods and clear waters, while the Värikallio cliffs preserve prehistoric rock paintings. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Suomussalmi and Kainuu.

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