Kuhmo
Finland · KainuuFI
Town in Kainuu, Finland
Kuhmo is a town and a municipality in Finland and is located at the south-eastern corner of the Kainuu region. The municipality has a population of 7,300 and covers an area of 5,456.78 square kilometres (2,106.87 sq mi) of which 649.97 km2 (250.95 sq mi) is water. The population density is 1.52 inhabitants per square kilometre (3.9/sq mi). It shares a border of 120 kilometres (75 mi) with Russia. Neighbouring towns are Hyrynsalmi, Lieksa, Nurmes, Ristijärvi, Sotkamo and Suomussalmi. A neighbour city across the Russian border is Kostomuksha. Vartius, one of the border crossing points between Finland and Russia, is located in northern Kuhmo.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,582
- Coordinates
- 64.133, 29.517
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
Overview of Kuhmo
In Kainuu, Finland, Kuhmo stands out as a small settlement. Population figures land around 7,582. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature and nightlife to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Kuhmo
Nature in Kuhmo
(3)For nature, expect Rivers, Walkways and Wildlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Kuhmo's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Kuhmo
(3)On the nightlife side, Kuhmo offers Bars, Festival and Nightlife. All of it is drawn from Kuhmo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Kuhmo
(1)Other activities in Kuhmo covers Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kuhmo's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kuhmo
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Kainuu first, then drive or cycle into Kuhmo. The local time zone is Europe/Helsinki.
Similar destinations
Places near Kuhmo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kuhmo known for?
- Kuhmo is mainly a destination for nature and nightlife, set in Kainuu, Finland with around 7,582 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kuhmo?
- You can plan around Rivers, Walkways, Wildlife, Bars and Festival in Kuhmo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Kuhmo?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Kuhmo located?
- Administratively, Kuhmo sits in Kainuu, Finland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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