Ärjänsaari

Ärjänsaari, the pearl of Lake Oulujärvi. Spend a summer day in stunning scenery enjoying beach activities or explore the island by hiking the trail that circles around it (approx. 10km). The island also features a summer café, a sauna for rent, campfire sites, and a cooking shelter. Learn more about Ärjänsaari, its services, and transportation here:
https://visitkajaani.fi/palvelu/arjansaari/

Kajaani Castle Ruins and the Tar Canal

Built in the 17th century, Kajaani Castle Ruins are a popular attraction and one of Kajaani's most famous sights. The area is easily accessible on foot, and you can enter the castle via a bridge.

The Kajaani River Tar Canal is the world's only operational tar canal. The tar boat rowing demonstrations are a popular event where the canal locks are opened and tar boats row through the dams accompanied by accordion music.

In summer 2026, tar boat rowing demonstrations will be held as follows:

Sun 28.6. at 1 PM at the Pietarin kalansaalis event
Sun 5.7. at 1 PM Runoviikko rowing demonstration
Sun 12.7. at 1 PM Tar Canal rowing demonstration
Sun 19.7. at 1 PM Tar Canal rowing demonstration
Sun 26.7. at 1 PM Tar Canal rowing demonstration
Sat 29.8. at 1 PM Linnanvirran puistojuhla rowing demonstration

Eino Leino House

Eino Leino House is a heritage house in Paltaniemi, Kajaani, built to resemble poet Eino Leino's childhood home. The house features a summer café, a book exhibition, and a photo exhibition about the lives of Eino Leino and Elias Lönnrot. Learn more:
https://visitkajaani.fi/palvelu/eino-leino-talo/

Summer Dances at Naapurinvaara and Jormua Stage

Come and enjoy a dance-filled weekend. The summer program at Naapurinvaara Entertainment Center can be found here and the Jormua Stage program here.