Bird watching
Where Eastern bird species meet North and South
The natural environs of Kuusamo provide a highly fascinating locale for birdwatchers. A keen bird observer can spot Eastern species, more likely to be seen in Kuusamo than anywhere else in Europe. Some of these birds are only seen in Kuusamo. For some Northern species, Kuusamo is their southernmost area of occurrence.
Bird watching and nature photography tours are organized by Kuusamo Nature Photography and Kuusamo-opisto. We've listed all of the services that can be booked online. See all activity providers >
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Birdwatching towers in Kuusamo
Birdwatching towers have been built in many places throughout Kuusamo. They are marked in the Ruka-Kuusamon Traveller's Map available for free in Ruka Info, super markets in Kuusamo centre and hotel receptions.
Birdwatching tower | Location | Easy access |
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Toranki tower | Lake Toranki | |
Toranki platform | Lake Toranki, Northern corner | x |
Jätäri tower | Lake Toranki, Northwest corner | |
Nilo platform | Nilojoen river | |
Antinperä tower | Ruka East side | |
Vasaraperä (Haataja) tower | Lake Kitka, Vasaralahti | |
Kaukosaari tower | Lake Ala-Kitka, Kaukosaari | |
Vuotunki tower | Lake Vuotunki | |
Nilojoki tower | Lake Kuusamojärvi, near city centre | |
Vihtasalmi tower | Lake Kuusamojärvi, near city centre | |
Olkivaara tower | Suininki village (built by Pentti Kurvinen) |
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