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Hepoköngäs, Puolanka: One of Finland’s Greatest Waterfalls

In commercial cooperation with Visit Puolanka, Municipality of Puolanka, Paljakka, UVM project, co-funded by the European Union Hepoköngäs in Puolanka, Kainuu is one of Finland’s largest waterfalls — and one of the few that is accessible to almost everyone, thanks to an accessible trail leading all the way to the falls. You can experience the […]

Pyssykulju Loop in Puolanka: A Family-Friendly Hike Through Classic Kainuu Scenery

In commercial cooperation with Visit Puolanka, Municipality of Puolanka, Paljakka, UVM project, co-funded by the European Union The Pyssykulju loop (4 km) is an easy outing even with younger children. The trail starts and ends at a lean-to shelter on the shore of a small lake, and the scenery shifts constantly along the way. Adults […]

A kingdom of ancient spruces: Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve in Puolanka, Kainuu

In commercial collaboration with Visit Puolanka, Puolanka municipality, Paljakka, UVM project, co-funded by the European Union Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve in Puolanka, Kainuu, protects one of the largest contiguous old-growth forests in the southern half of Finland. A peaceful loop trail winds through the reserve, introducing visitors to the extraordinary world of spruce giants up […]