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Puolanka
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In Puolanka, right at the centre of Finland, you will meet the wild hill landscape and blue waters of the province of Kainuu. The pure, unpolluted natural surroundings offer visitors a unique opportunity to pursue a wide range of activities. From the sources of the Kiiminkijoki river you can go by canoe downstream all the way to the sea, the Gulf of Bothnia. For fishing enthusiasts, the lakes and rivers of Puolanka offer splendid opportunities for fishing. Those seeking incentives should absolutely visit Finland's highest waterfall Hepoköngäs and Pirunkirkko ( the devil's church), a ravine in the Paljakka recreation area. For those interested in trekking, there is a range of hiking trails, such as the 70-kilometre-long UKK trail with plenty of resting places and campfire sites along the trail. The UKK trail is a part of the E 10 long-distance trail going right across Europe.
In summer time, the village associations engage in a range of activities. For example, the traditional Mushroom Festival of Joukonkylä village attract visitors from both Finland and abroad. The Summer Theatre of Askankylä village offers enjoyment to young and old theatre lovers. Puolanka is also well known in Finland as the "film municipality" since many famous films have been filmed in the Puolakka landscape, such as Rukajärven tie, Rölli and Lotta.
The year-round tourist centre of Paljakka invites families to spend their free time in a rewarding manner amid natural surroundings. You can go in for skiing, slalom, sleigh-riding, or invent your own activities. The new Paljakkatalo hall provides facilities for playing indoor games as well as a new, high-standard cinema. The hiking trails of the Paljakka outdoor recreation area provide an opportunity for hiking and mountain biking.
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