KUUSAMO – TOWN IN THE BOSOM OF NATURE
The most popular holiday region in Finland, Kuusamo is an active and lively town surrounded by nature. The town’s main attractions are the fast developing Ruka Holiday and Ski Resort, Oulanka National Park and Finland’s most popular hiking trail, Karhunkierros (the Bear Trail).
In summer, Kuusamo offers a fascinating mix of unspoilt nature and a wide range of events, live performances and activities to choose from. During the winter months, visitors are guaranteed snow and find an international atmosphere coupled with the exotic charm of Lapland.
Kuusamo is the commercial centre of an economic zone of some 30,000 inhabitants. The town has a modern airport with daily flights to and from Helsinki. Key companies include Rukakeskus Ltd, Pölkky Oy, TeliaSonera Oyj, and JK Juusto Kaira Oy. Kuusamo also has a higher number of holiday residences than anywhere else in Finland.