Oulanka National Park
A park of canyons, rivers and taiga forest, famous for its hiking trails.
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Kuusamo: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kuusamo is a town in north-eastern Finland, near the Russian border. It is the gateway to Oulanka National Park, the Karhunkierros trail and the Ruka ski resort.
Kuusamo airports
From the airport to central Kuusamo
Kuusamo airport is about 3 km from central Kuusamo.
Autobús lanzadera
Shuttle buses to Kuusamo and Ruka, mainly in the winter season.
Taxi
Taxis and pre-booked transfers to Kuusamo town (a few minutes) and Ruka (about 25-30 min).
Kuusamo
Things to do in Kuusamo
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Kuusamo?
Kuusamo is served by Kuusamo (KAO).
How far is the airport from central Kuusamo?
Kuusamo airport is about 3 km from central Kuusamo.
How do I get from the airport to central Kuusamo?
From Kuusamo airport you can take Autobús lanzadera (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kuusamo?
Highlights of Kuusamo include Oulanka National Park, Ruka, Kiutaköngäs, and Pieni Karhunkierros.
Photo credits
- Oulanka National Park: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ruka: Timo_w2s, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kiutaköngäs: Timo Newton-Syms from Helsinki, Finland & Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pieni Karhunkierros: Timo Newton-Syms from Helsinki, Finland and Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons