Kainuu Wilderness Cafes
A map of 7 Wilderness Cafes in Kainuu.
Cafe Syväjärvi
Heikkilän Pirtti Café
A cafe on some ski, snowmobile and hiking trails in Vuokatti. The ski slope café is located along the illuminated ski slope. During the ski season we are open daily, otherwise by appointment.
Tilausravintola Vanha Kurimo
The Kurimo Cultural Trail starts at this restaurant. You can park for free here. The house is over 100 years old and now serves as a restaurant. It is open Monday to Friday from 10 - 16. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vanhakurimo/">Tilausravintola Facebook Page</a>
Vaaran Tupa
At the top of the hill, hidden in the forest there is a small log cabin that has a small cafe. It has been serving tourist since 1937! The cafe is open during both the winter and summer seasons. You can reach there area by bike, hiking, skiing or running the fitness trail.
Piirakkapuoti
If you time it right, you can enjoy some traditional Finnish Karjalanpiirakat (Karelian pies) and rönttös in the wilderness. Very traditional finnish foods. The cafe is only open on Saturday from 9:00 - 13:00. The Lentiira Village Association's Piirakkapuoti and café is located in the village of Lentiira in Kuhmo.
Ärjänsaaren kesäkahvila
Ärjänsaari summer café is on Säipä's sandy beach and is open from early June to mid-August. Along with coffee and ice cream, you can rent SUP boards, kayaks, and bicycles from the summer café. You can get to this island by boat or kayaking. You can jump on a private boat transportation ferry for 32€ round trip: https://luonnollisesti.fi/kyydit-arjaan/
Kahvila Wanha Asema Vuokatti
This is a popular Waffle Café located in Old Station in Vuokatti.
Wilderness Cafes in Kainuu
Enjoy coffee in the woods. These charming cafes appear in unexpected places
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