Arctic animals

One of the questions we hear most often is: where can I see animals in Kuusamo? 

Encountering husky dogs and reindeer is on the wish list of many small holidaymakers. Riding Finnhorses is also a popular activity in both the summer and winter. Bird watching can be enjoyed all year round, whereas summer is understandably the best time for bear watching. 

Reindeer and birds can be encountered in forests especially in the summer, and you can meet other animals on husky farms, at horse stables and bear watching towers. 

Take a look at our arctic animals:

Porojoogaa Kuusamossa

Reindeer

Reindeer yoga, reindeer sledge rides and feeding hundreds of reindeer.

Husky dogs

Shorter and longer husky safaris and meeting the adorable husky puppies!

Birds

Bird watching and wildlife photography

Horses

Horseback riding, sleigh rides and visits to the farm.
Karhunkatselua Kuusamossa. Kuva Phil Gale.

Bears

Bear watching is available from May until September.
Kuntivaara

Nature photography

The spectacular sceneries and light in Ruka-Kuusamo!
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Lentokone punainen ikoni Ruka-Kuusamo
Getting here
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Ruka-Kuusamo pyöreä punainen ikoni ruokalautanen ravintolat
Restaurants
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Ruka-Kuusamo pyöreä ikoni - vaellus ja retkeily
National parks

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