Hossa National Park

The magnificent wilderness of Hossa is an excellent destination: the trails running along pine heaths invite you to hike and cycle, and the crystal-clear lakes to go canoeing and fishing. The rock paintings of Julma-Ölkky and Värikallio depict stories of shamanism, dating back thousands of years.

Suitability: Excellent for families with children. Part of the trails are accessible by wheelchair and there are also fishing jetties, a lean-to shelter and rental huts that are accessible services.

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Before The Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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Directions

Location: Lapland, Kainuu and North Ostrobothnia regions, in the areas of Suomussalmi, Kuusamo and Taivalkoski.
Arrival: By car or by public transport.
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A building on the shores of a summer lake photographed from the air.

Customer Service

Hossa Visitor Centre
Tel.int. +358 (0)206 39 6041
+358 (0)40 751 7221
hossa(at)metsa.fi

Maps of Hossa

Various maps and brochures of Hossa. Read more >

Trails

The marked trails are mainly easy (90 km) and they are suitable for day trips and for longer hikes. Fairly easy water routes (60 km).
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Nature

Traces of the Ice Age, rugged pine forests and more than a one hundred ponds and lakes.
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What To Do

Hiking
Canoeing
Mountain biking
Fishing
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What To See

Värikallio rock paintings, the Julma-Ölkky canyon lake, the mosaic of crystal-clear waters and eskers, the buildings that represent the livelihoods people used to have in days of old. Read more >

Services

Hossa Visitor Centre (open from March to October), open wilderness huts, lean-to shelters, campfire sites and firewood, camping sites, camping grounds, rental huts, dry toilets.
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Accessibility

In Hossa there is an accessible visitor center and camping area, as well as accessible rental cottages, nature trails, fishing piers, dry toilets and campfire sites. Read more>

Top 5 locations for nature photographers

Muikkupuro Creek, Julma-Ölkky Canyon Lake, Kokalmus Beach...
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Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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History

The series of rock paintings at the Värikallio Cliffs are the largest prehistoric paintings in Finland.
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Hossa in Excursionmap.fi

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Weather

See the local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
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The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.