Sotkamo, Municipality in Kainuu, Finland
Description
Sotkamo is a municipality in the Kainuu region of northern Finland, situated approximately 40 kilometers east of Kajaani. The area encompasses lakes, rivers, and forests along with Hiidenportti and Tiilikkajärvi National Parks.
History
The settlement grew along a water route connecting local communities to the White Sea, establishing important trade links in its early development. These waterways remained vital for moving goods and exchanging knowledge between neighboring regions.
Culture
The local community centers much of its social life around sports, particularly pesäpallo, a Finnish bat sport played by the home team Sotkamon Jymy at the central Hiukka Stadium. Residents and visitors can often see the enthusiasm for the sport during matches and community gatherings.
Practical
The area offers outdoor activities throughout the year, with skiing available at Vuokatti and hiking trails through both national parks. Visitors can choose between winter sports and summer activities like walking and fishing depending on the season.
Did you know?
The Talvivaara area contains one of Europe's largest nickel deposits, powering mining operations that shape the local economy alongside tourism and outdoor activities. Mining has been central to the region's industrial identity and continues to influence employment and growth.
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43.7 km
Murtovaara House Museum
45.1 km
Sotkamo Church
1.1 km
Uitonsalmi railway bridge
26.2 km
Jyrkkäkoski Ironworks
48.4 kmPeurajärvi Recreational Area
52.4 km
Pyhän Kolminaisuuden kirkko
53.7 km
Vuokatti church
5.8 km
Tervasalmi bridge
35 kmTäyssinän rauhan rajakivi
28.2 km
Sotkamo Museum
1.2 km
Tervajärvi Museum
18.8 kmNaulavaara
27.9 kmHalolankallio Rock Painting
7.7 kmPetäjäkosken ruukki
40.8 kmKukkarokivi (bato sa Finlandia, Pohjois-Karjala, Pielisen Karjala, lat 63,79, long 29,02)
49.1 kmKalmanniemi
55.3 kmIsokivi (bato sa Finlandia, Kainuu, Kajaani, lat 63,91, long 27,83)
36.4 kmPakoluola
5.9 kmWater tower in Vuokatti Railway Station
5.6 km
Kontiomäki railway station building
26.5 kmWarehouse in Kontiomäki railway station
26.6 kmShed 3 in Vuokatti Railway Station
5.6 kmShed 1 in Vuokatti Railway Station
5.7 kmShed in Kontiomäki railway station
26.4 kmRestaurant appendage in Kontiomäki railway station
26.4 kmPublic toilet in Kontiomäki railway station
26.4 kmResidential barracks in Kontiomäki railway station
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