Snow season in Hossa-Suomussalmi

Enjoy the Finnish winter – Suomussalmi is the perfect winter destination. Suomussalmi’s snowy season from November to April, offers endless adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you prefer winter cycling on maintained trails, cross-country skiing on groomed tracks or exploring virgin snow terrain, our glittering winter landscape awaits. Watch as the spring sun transforms the snow-covered scenery into a dazzling outdoor paradise, and you will discover why winter here means a season of endless possibilities rather than hibernation.

Come and enjoy the Finnish winter!

Winter Cycling
Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling

Skiing

Suomussalmi’s snowy winters make it a skier’s paradise with around 60 km of mechanically groomed trails in the town centre and nearby forests. Hossa National Park offers an additional 30 km of trails that are ideal for traditional backcountry skiing, as well as multi-purpose routes designed for walking, snowshoeing, skiing and fat biking. Enjoy the pristine winter landscape on your own terms!

 

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Combine ski excursion with relaxing hotel or cottage stay

A night spent amidst the snowdrifts, in the glow of a campfire, is an unforgettable experience. An overnight ski excursion ranks among the finest outdoor adventures. On a ski trek, you can follow prepared tracks or forge your own path through the wilderness on forest skis. The lean-tos and wilderness huts found in the national park offer shelter and a place to rest for those traveling through the winter landscape. In Suomussalmi and Hossa, you can find a variety of guided ski trekking excursions. Those who appreciate a bit of comfort can combine a day of skiing with, for example, a relaxing spa break at Kiannon Kuohut or a weekend in a cottage in Hossa.

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