You might drive past Kuusamo centre, enclosed by Oulangantaipale and Kitkantie, when heading to Ruka, but we absolutely recommend getting to know what it has to offer.
A town centre with spectacular lakeside scenery and diverse services
Kuusamo is a beautiful nature town
Kuusamo centre is surrounded by bodies of water, and many of the area’s hiking, cycling and skiing trails and paths run along lakes or rivers. Compared to Ruka, the terrain is fairly even, so if you love cross country skiing, make sure you also try out the ski trail network in Kuusamo centre!
Local culture in many forms
The heart of Kuusamo’s cultural offering is definitely Kuusamotalo, which also houses Kuusamo’s cinema with a whopping 520 seats. In the summer, popular tourist attractions include Kuusamo Outdoor Museum, the summer theatre and the history trail around the shores of Lake Kuusamojärvi.
Tourist Centre Karhuntassu – the source of all information
Immediately when you arrive in Kuusamo centre, you will come face to face with Tourist and Culture Centre Karhuntassu. There you will find tourist information point and interesting exhibitions.
Kuusamo town centre on map
Thanks to tourism, Kuusamo’s services match the level of a significantly larger town or city, and they include two supermarkets and a selection of smaller brick-and-mortar shops.
Close to Kuusamo town centre you can also find Kuusamo airport and the experience hub of Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki, which features a spa hotel, Angry Birds Activity Park, a bowling alley, an escape room, a golf course, disc golf courses, fantastic swimming opportunities and great ski trails and bike paths.
Services at Kuusamo town centre:
Alko Kuusamo
Shop
Angry Birds Activity Park
Place to visit
Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki conference rooms
Meeting room
Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa and treatments
Wellbeing
Hostel Aurora
Hotel
Kuusamo Golf
Activity
Kuusamo Hall
Meeting room
Kuusamo Health Center
Wellbeing
Kuusamo Info - Tourist Information
Other service
Kuusamo Museum
Place to visit
Kuusamo Sports Center
Sports
Kuusamo Summer Theatre
Place to visit
Kuusamon Uistin Fishing Lures Shop
Shop
Lomarengas - Holiday Homes
Central booking agency
Northern Lights Rent
Traffic
O´Learys Kuusamo
Restaurant
ProHolidays
Central booking agency
Riipisen Wild Game and Souvenier Shop - Kuusamo
Shop
Ruka Charter
Traffic
Taxi Centre Otaxi Kuusamo
Traffic
Tourism and Culture Centre Karhuntassu
Place to visit
Events at Kuusamo centre:
Kuusamorastit Orienteering Event on Wednesdays
6.5.2026 - 23.9.2026
17:00 - 20:00
From 10.00€
