Kuusamo

Kuusamo is a small town in northern Finland, surrounded by dense forests and numerous bodies of water spread over a wide area. The central settlement provides basic facilities for residents and visitors, while the surrounding landscape is characterized by wooded hills and shallow lakes.

Finnish settlers arrived in the region during the 17th century, encouraged by tax relief measures introduced by the Swedish crown. The community gradually developed from scattered farms into a trading and administrative center.

The town serves as an important supply center for the region, combining Finnish everyday culture with the needs of winter sports visitors. Residents maintain a quiet way of life in which work, nature, and leisure blend together.

The town is accessible by plane through the nearby airport or by car via country roads that wind through forested terrain. Most facilities are located along the main road, while the surroundings are best explored with a personal vehicle.

The watersheds around the town direct rivers in five different directions, so water from here eventually reaches three separate seas. This rare geographic feature makes the place a crossroads of natural watercourses.

Location: North Ostrobothnia

Inception: 1868

Elevation above the sea: 250 m

Reference: 305

Shares border with: Suomussalmi, Taivalkoski, Posio, Salla

Email: kirjaamo@kuusamo.fi

Website: https://kuusamo.fi/en

GPS coordinates: 65.96667,29.18333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:29