Kajaani

Kajaani is warm and sympathetic small city, which always have some happenings going on. You can find many different recreational possibilities and diverse services. Here you have many opportunities to go outdoors. Moving around the city is easy by bike and by feet and you don’t have to spend time on traffic jams. Looking up the bus shifts in Kajaani and all around the Kainuu area is easy. Traviling to Kajaani is easy and convenient by bus, train and airplane.

When arriving to Kajaani from abroad, please note that the winter months see extremely low temperatures (-20C, even -30C) and therefore proper winter attire such as a thermal coat, winter hat, gloves, boots, and snow pants are recommended. During the summer months rain is common and temperatures can range from 10C to 30C during the hottest summer days.

Neljä opiskelijaa tekemässä ryhmätyötä ringissä.

KAMO’s Summer Bucket List 2023

Summer is finally here and it’s time to enjoy! Whether it’s a holiday break between studies or a well-deserved break from work, KAMO’s Summer Bucket List offers you lots of ideas for summer activities. You can complete the list on your own or with friends, it’s up to you. You don’t have to complete the list in its entirety, but the most important thing is that you do things that bring you joy and relaxation.

  • Play Racquetball games. For example, Padel, Badminton, Tennis…
  • Go to a restaurant
  • Treat yourself
  • Play minigolf
  • Stay at the hotel
  • Barbecue
  • Watch the sunset
  • Eat icecream
  • Go an pick up berries
  • Read a book
  • Don’t burn – Use sunscreen
  • Go to a marketplace
  • Go night swimming

If you are in or visiting Kajaani:

  • Go to Kalkkisilta Laituriterassi
  • Walk the Renfors route
  • Take a bike ride. Tip! You can borrow a bike from Kaukavesi
  • Enjoy the weather at the beach
  • Go to picnic
  • Visit the Otanmäki outdoor swimming pool
  • Go to the summer theatre
  • Explore the castle ruins
  • Fry sausages at Limppusaari
  • Eat or drink on the Rosso’s terrace
  • Take part in an event. You can also use your sports and culture vouchers for events. More information from events at Kajaani Info.
  • Go to the cinema at Biorex

There is some web pages, which will help you with living in Kajaani.

Kajaani city website
Guide for winter clothing
Information about ATM’s in Finland
Information about Kajaani
Electronic route guide
Events in Kainuu

Urho Kekkonen memorial
Eino Leino statue
Raatihuoneentori
Kauppatori
Kajaani castle
Nakertaja-Hetteenmäki sports area

Area includes multi-purpose arena, multipurpose rink, discgolf course, rope course and play ground area.

Kuurna-Kätönlahti sports area

Area includes parkous, frisbeegolf, athletics, ball games in multipurpose rink. Area also has a playground

Soidinsuo sports area

Area includes multi-purpose arena, street basketball court, football field playground area.

Hauhola sport area

Area includes multi-purpose arena, street basketball court, football field, playground area.

Lohtaja sport area

Area includes multi-purpose arena, skate area, street basketball court, football field, playground areas, adventure area and practice area for skiing.

Paltaniemi beach
Kajaani beaches.
Kesäniemi beach
Railway and bus station
Kainuu Central Hospital

Con­tact de­tails:
Kai­nuu Cent­ral Hos­pi­tal
Sot­ka­mon­tie 13
87300 Ka­jaa­ni

tel: +358 8 61561

More about Kainuu central hospital.