Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Forest · Lake · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Suomussalmi et Raate
Silence of forests, history of the Winter War and outdoor art mark this border region.
Road of Raate, The Silent People and Hossa give the most telling landmarks of Suomussalmi and Raate. Together, they form a destination where forests, shores and lakes and heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Road to Raate
- Le Peuple silencieux
- Hossa
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Route de Raate
The road to Raate was the scene of a decisive battle of the Winter War; museum, trenches and monuments place the fighting in their forest landscape.
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Le Peuple silencieux
Hundreds of silhouettes dressed according to the season are held in a field by the roadside; the installation of Reijo Kela transforms an ordinary landscape into a troubling collective presence.
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Hossa
Since Suomussalmi, Hossa gives access to waters so clear that canoes seem to float above the bottom; ridges of pines and paintings of Värikallio complete the excursion.
Practical tips
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