Sustainability
The tourism of Suomussalmi and the creation of experiences is based on the combination of the wonderful nature, history and the rich culture. Locality, local products and services play an important role. The operators in the area are mainly small family companies, to whom sustainability is one of the main values of operations.
Suomussalmi is working with Visit Finland on the Sustainable Travel Finland -program they have developed and wants to be involved in developing the vision, according to which Finland will be one of the most sustainable travel destinations by 2025. For the shared STF-development path out of the companies in the area the Silent People Niittykahvila Café, Kainuu Nature Tours, Hossa Visitor Centre, Camping Hossan Lumo have started their path. Out of these companies Silent People Niittykahvila Café, Loma-Hossa and Kainuu Nature Tours have alr
eady received their STF-certificate.
Sustainable Travel Finland products
The Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label is awarded by Visit Finland to companies and regions that participate in the STF sustainable tourism programme and meet all the criteria for the label.Recycling
The Rinki ecopoints for recycling are located in:
- S-market Suomussalmi, Ämmänkatu 2
- K-Supermarket Suomussalmi, Risteentie 12
- Suomussalmi Old Village Centre (Kirkonkylä), K-market Rahtimiehentie, Rahtimiehentie 1
The recycling points accept cardboard, metal, glass, plastic packaging, paper and textiles. There is no separate collection of biowaste, composting is recommended. More information: