Kainuu Beaches
A map of 55 Beaches in Kainuu.
Hietalahden uimaranta
Hietalahti beach is an unofficial beach that is a good family beach. The beach gently slopes making it good for younger children. The bottom is shallow and sandy.
Tenetin uimaranta- ja laituri
A pier / beach on the Tenetinvirta River in Vuokatti. It is also a good place to launch a kayak or canoe. The current is not strong. There is also a outdoor campfire grill. There are no changing rooms or fire pits on the beach. There are some boat ramps next to the pier.
Ruukinrannan uimaranta
Kesä-elokuussa pukuhuoneet ja WC:t ovat avoinna Ruukinranta is a sandy beach good for families. The changing rooms are only open from June to August. The swimming beach is not supervised! Depth at the end of the pier 3 meters
Paltaniemen uimaranta
Paltaniemi beach is on Lake Oulujärvi and located near a harbor. There is a kayaking route, snowmobile route and biking route that starts here. It is a popular locals beach. The bottom is sandy and it is shallow. It is a good family / children beach. Also beach volleyball courts (Rannalla beachvolleykenttä)
Kuluntalahden uimapaikka
Kuluntalahti public beach is located at the northern end of Rehjanselkä in Nuasjärvi. It is a family beach. It is a good place to start kayaking trips.
Kultarannan uimapaikka
Kultaranta beach in Vuokatti. It is behind Katinkulta golf course on Lake Nuasjärvi. It is a good place to launch a kayak or rest stip on a bike trip. is one of Vuokatti's hidden gems. The sandy beach can be found behind the Katinkulta golf courses on the shore of Lake Nuasjärvi. It is a great excursion destination for kayakers and cyclists. The municipality of Sotkamo is responsible for maintaining the beach.
Kuolasalmen rantautumispaikka
An unofficial beach on Lake Sapsojärvi that is good for launching kayaks
Topinlammen Uimapaikka
A great sandy beach for kaykers. The beach connects Topinlammi to Mujethoulu and Tenetinvirta.
Rehjansaaren uimaranta ja keittokatos
A pretty good place to land if you are kayaking out to this island (Rehjansaari) located in Nuasjärvi. There is a very small sandy beach but it does the job. Plus, there is a very nice & new covered outdoor grill for cooking. (grillipaikka / grillipaikat). You can get wood from a cottage called Kuusela and there WC behind some of the old gray cottages on the island. You can camp free on the island (every persons right in Finland) but the company that manages these huts also rents out cabins, kayaks, SUP boards, and other services in the area: https://luonnollisesti.fi/
Ruomasianpuiston uimaranta
Öllörin sukelluspaikka
Kirkonkylän uimapaikka Ristijärvi
Uitonlaituri
Kanootti-ja virkistyslaituri
Sapsoperän uimapaikka
Vimpelinlammen uimapaikka
Mieslahden uimapaikka
Veneluiska, kota, pöytä/penkkikatos, halkovaja, jäteastia ja lintutorni.
Otanmäen maauimala
Allas nro 2 on lasten allas.
Muikkulan uimapaikka
Kiannanniemen uimapaikka
Koikerojärven uimapaikka
Grillikatos, nuotiokehä, pöytä/penkkikatos, halkovaja ja jäteastia.
Ukkohallan uimaranta
Ei valvontaa, pukukopit löytyy.
Hiisijärven uimapaikka
Mannilanrannan uimapaikka
Valkeisen uimapaikka Suomussalmi
Vonkan leirintäalueen uimapaikka
Vonka Beach is on Lake Hyrynjärvi in Hyrynsalmi. It has a sandy bottom and is a great family beach. Camping Vonkka is nearby and also has services (restaurant & bathroom)
Jätkänpuiston uimaranta
Rauramon uimalaituri
Rauramo swimming pier is a place where you can launch a kayak or canoe. There is also a beach to go swimming.
Ahjolan kyläranta
Makkosenmäen uimapaikka
Ruokailukatos.
Särkkäjärven uimapaikka Suomussalmi
Pöyhölänniemen uimapaikka
Savirannan uimapaikka Paltamo
Nuotiopaikka ja takkatupa.
Ala-Vuokin uimapaikka
Melalahden uimapaikka
Griilikatos, veneluiska, telaranta ja jäteastia. Melalahti beach, located on Lake Oulujärvi, offers a comfortable, well-equipped spot for summer activities, including boat docks, changing rooms, huts, picnic areas, and a boathouse.
Maanselän uimapaikka
Sahanrannan uimapaikka
Pirttijärven uimapaikka
Kesäniemen uimaranta - Kajaani
Rannalla beachvolleykenttä.
Taivallahden uimapaikka
Metelinniemen uimaranta
Kangasjärven uimaranta Hyrynsalmi
Möykynlampi
A beach on the many hiking, biking and ski trails in Vuokatti
Kontiolammen uimapaikka
Jäteastia.
Ahvelan uimapaikka
Vaarannivan uimaranta
Piispajärven uimapaikka
Saharanta
Saharanta
Ahorannan uimapaikka
Saharanta Puolanka
Hoikanlammen uimapaikka
A beach with a pier on Hoikanlampi pond.
Iivonperän uimapaikka
Katinkullan uimaranta
Katinkulta's beach has a large sandy bottom and popular with familys. It is in Jäätiönlahti Bay, on Nuasjärvi Lake.
Hiukan uimaranta
Uimavalvonta, kesäkahvila. 5 km pitkä hiekkaranta-alue.
Pitämän uimapaikka
Juntusrannan uimapaikka
Beaches in Kainuu
Sunbathe by the water. Finland has surprisingly beautiful sandy beaches on the coast and along lake shores for summer days.
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