Hotels near Kuntivaara Observation Tower, Koillismaa

With a stay at Wilderness chalet Kuusamo in Kuusamo, you'll be 25 mi (40.3 km) from Ruka Ski Area and 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Valtavaaran Nature Reserve. This cabin is 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill and 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Etutuoli. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills. At Wilderness chalet Kuusamo, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

With a stay at Overwater Hut Kuusamo in Kuusamo, you'll be 25.2 mi (40.5 km) from Ruka Ski Area and 23.6 mi (37.9 km) from Valtavaaran Nature Reserve. This hotel is 24.3 mi (39 km) from Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill and 24.3 mi (39 km) from Etutuoli. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

40km East of Kuusamo, Ruka 40 km, lake Suininki 7 m, Isokenkäisten Klubi 10 km (www.ikk.fi) sandy/ deep beach, shared rowing boat. Log cottage built in 1991, bedroom 1 (downstairs): a bed, bedroom 2 (downstairs): doublebed, bedroom 3 (upstairs): double bed + 2 beds, alcove (upstairs): 2 beds, sofabed for 2. Combined kitchen/living room, electric sauna. Pets are allowed, pet fee covers maximum 2 pets. Excellent opportunities for all kind of hobby. The cottage is in the middle of nature by the lake Suininki. Additional services: Program around the year; snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, hiking, hunting licenses, fishing programs. Catering to the cottage (orders from the Isokenkäisten Klubi). Meeting services: beamer, flipchart and overhead projector (Isokenkäisten Klubi). Addiotional information: In the summer time outside sauna by the lake. Other distances: River Kuusinkijoki 25 km, fell Kuntivaara 17 km. Kuntivaara is a fell, from which top one has a breathtaking view to the fell tops in Salla, Iivaara in Southern Kuusamo and across the Russian border. There is a 2 km long hiking path there. River Varisjoki 7 km. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).

21 km east of Kuusamo, L. Haukijärvi 30 m (length 1 km, width 400 m), shallow, hard sand bottom, a pier, own boat. Log cottage 1993, renovated 2019, living room/kitchen, bedroom with 120 cm wide bed, low-ceilinged upper floor with double bed and 2 beds, sauna and dressing room, open porch. Very peaceful location on shore of wild lake, no view of neighbours. Shore is suitable for children. Kuusamo, Ruka ski resort and Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa 21 km. Good fishing waters (pike, whitefish, perch), net fishing permit, ice drill, ice fishing equipment and electric smoking oven are included in rent, fishing guide services from owner by arrangement. River Kuusinkijoki 18 km. 2 km cross country skiing track near the cottage. Kuusamo skiing tracks in 10 km distance. Illuminated ice rink 4 km. Bear watching services 25 km. Weekend bookings valid from 16:00 Friday to 12:00 Sunday. We recommend you to book final cleaning.

With a stay at Basecamp Oulanka in Kuusamo, you'll be 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Oulanka National Park and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Oulanka National Park Visitor Center. This ski guesthouse is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Ruka Ski Area and 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from Riisitunturi National Park. Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including a hot tub and a sauna. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. Satisfy your appetite with Scandinavian cuisine at Basecamp Kitchen, arestaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains.

Magnificent, high-quality Jussi’s Chalets A kelo-log villa is located in near the unique Oulanka National Park in Juuma. The Oulanka National Park is one of the ten best National Parks in Europe. Hiking routes of Karhunkierros and amazing rapids of the river Kitkajoki nearby. Well-known river Kitkajoki rapids Myllykoski and Aallokkokoski as well as waterfall Jyrävä are within a short walking distance. Jussi´s Chalet A kelo log villa is located by the lake Alajuumajärvi. The villa is bright, tastefully decorated and has an area of 150 m². Large living room with big windows to the lake and forest, high quality kitchen and 3 spacious bedrooms (all rooms are for two people). The villa has two saunas. One inside the cabin with electric sauna stove and another with wood-burning sauna stove in a separate building by the lake. The lakeside sauna has a hot tub, which is rented separately. In winter, you can enjoy the national park and the Karhunkierros trail by snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Alajuumajärvi is suitable for ice fishing. There is a separate cooking hut in the area. Cooking hut is shared with two villas (Jussi´s Chalet A and B) and it is a perfect place for an excursion. The bright night sky with stars and northern lights create a mystical atmosphere in the surrounding wilderness. The traditional joys in winter are lakeside sauna with its gentle streams, then rolling in the snow and taking a dip in the frozen lake (there is a hole in the ice). In summer, you can enjoy rowing and fishing on the lake Alajuumajärvi or barbecuing or smoking fish on the terrace. You can pick berries for desserts from the nearby forests or mires. In summer, you can also catch river Kitkajoki’s trout. The short Karhunkierros trail near the villa inspires you to hike even during a nightless night. Local program service companies offer rafting on the charming river Kitkajoki and rent equipment. Canoeing day on the river Oulankajoki is an enchanting experience. Visit to Oulanka National Park visitor center and to waterfall Kiutaköngäs are good ideas for day trips in both summer and autumn. The handsome kelo-log villa with saunas offers nice facilities for a relaxing holiday and enjoying nature. The tenant can arrive at holiday without any worries, everything is ready for you; beds are made, firewood and saunawood are available and all other amenities waiting. 50 km to the north from Kuusamo, Ruka 25 km, lake Ala-Juumajärvi 20 m. High-class kelo-log cabin, built in 2011. More information: The nearest ski trail is Karhunkierros wilderness trail (check the opening in advance). Other distances: Ruka 25 km. Oulanka National Park 500 m, Riisitunturi National Park 42 km. Reservations start at 16 and end at 12 (also weekend reservations).

Magnificent, high-quality Jussi’s Chalets B kelo-log villa is located in near the unique Oulanka National Park in Juuma. The Oulanka National Park is one of the ten best National Parks in Europe. Hiking routes of Karhunkierros and amazing rapids of the river Kitkajoki nearby. Well-known river Kitkajoki rapids Myllykoski and Aallokkokoski as well as waterfall Jyrävä are within a short walking distance. Jussi´s Chalet B kelo log villa is located by the lake Alajuumajärvi. The villa is bright, tastefully decorated and has an area of 150 m². Large living room with big windows to the lake and forest, high quality kitchen and 3 spacious bedrooms (all rooms are for two people). The villa has two saunas. One inside the cabin with electric sauna stove and another with wood-burning sauna stove in a separate building by the lake. The lakeside sauna has a hot tub, which is rented separately. In winter, you can enjoy the national park and the Karhunkierros trail by snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Alajuumajärvi is suitable for ice fishing. There is a separate cooking hut in the area. Cooking hut is shared with two villas (Jussi´s Chalet A and B) and it is a perfect place for an excursion. The bright night sky with stars and northern lights create a mystical atmosphere in the surrounding wilderness. The traditional joys in winter are lakeside sauna with its gentle streams, then rolling in the snow and taking a dip in the frozen lake (there is a hole in the ice). In summer, you can enjoy rowing and fishing on the lake Alajuumajärvi or barbecuing or smoking fish on the terrace. You can pick berries for desserts from the nearby forests or mires. In summer, you can also catch river Kitkajoki’s trout. The short Karhunkierros trail near the villa inspires you to hike even during a nightless night. Local program service companies offer rafting on the charming river Kitkajoki and rent equipment. Canoeing day on the river Oulankajoki is an enchanting experience. Visit to Oulanka National Park visitor center and to waterfall Kiutaköngäs are good ideas for day trips in both summer and autumn. The handsome kelo-log villa with saunas offers nice facilities for a relaxing holiday and enjoying nature. The tenant can arrive at holiday without any worries, everything is ready for you; beds are made, firewood and saunawood are available and all other amenities waiting. 50 km to the north from Kuusamo, Ruka 25 km, lake Ala-Juumajärvi 20 m. High-class kelo-log cabin, built in 2011. More information: The nearest ski trail is Karhunkierros wilderness trail (check the opening in advance). Other distances: Cafe-restaurant Basecamp Oulanka 400 m, Ruka 25 km. Oulanka National Park 500 m, Riisitunturi National Park 42 km. Reservations start at 16 and end at 12 (also weekend reservations).

50km north of Kuusamo, Ruka 25km, Lake Juumajärvi 100m, sandy beach in public use. Log cottage, built in 1987, bedroom: double bed, living room: convertible bed, loft (9 m², low room height, steep stairs): 4 mattresses, combined kitchen/living room, electric sauna. Retkietappi is a camping site in Juuma. Pieni Karhunkierros Trail begins from the site. Access also to Karhunkierros Trail. Pet allowed at extra price. Additional equipment: Rowing boat in shared use. Other distances: Oulanka National Park / Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 0km, Riisitunturi Fell 35km. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).

Mäkitupa 2 cabin is located in the yard of Juuma camping area, by the scenic lake Ylä-Juumajärvi (20 m). Oulanka national park, river Kitkajoki, Pieni Karhunkierros trail and Iso Karhunkierros trail are within walking distance. The cabin has two bedrooms, both have 2 beds. The cabin has living room, living room/kitchen, fireplace and wood-heated sauna. Pets allowed for an additional fee; fee per pet. 50 km to the north from Kuusamo, Ruka 25 km, lake Ala-Juumajärvi 20 m. Log-built semidetached house, built in 1997, living room/kitchen, wood-heated sauna. More information: There are other cabins in the same area. Reception with pizzeria during the summer (May-September), also small grocery store, alcohol serving right and fishing permit sales. Other distances: Oulanka National Park/Pieni Karhunkierros 1 km, Riisitunturi 35 km.

Log cabin by clear-water lake Joukamojärvi. Magnificent view to the nature from beachfront terrace. 39 km to the east from Kuusamo, Ruka 63 km, lake Joukamojärvi 25 m. Shallow, hard, sand-bottomed beach. Rooms on 3 floors: loft, middle floor and ground floor. Bedroom 1: double bed, bedroom 2: 2 beds, loft: 2 box springs with legs, sleeping alcove on the ground floor: 140 cm wide bed. Separate lakeside sauna at extra price, agree with owners. More information: There is a karaoke equipment in this destination. Internet = 4 G dongle. The stairs to the loft have child safety gates at both ends. Additional equipment: Rental of electric bikes and hot tub can be asked from the owner. Other distances: Spa Kuusamo Tropiikki 44,0 km, Kuusamo Golf 44.0 km. Reservations start at 16 and end at 12 (also weekend reservations).