{"id":3453,"date":"2021-07-08T16:34:40","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T14:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koekainuu.fi\/hotel-kalevala\/"},"modified":"2024-06-05T11:57:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T09:57:45","slug":"hotel-kalevala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/hotel-kalevala\/","title":{"rendered":"Relaxing environment, great food, and plenty to do \u2013 fall in love with Hotel Kalevala in Kuhmo!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>*In collaboration with Hotel Kalevala<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-10-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"Hotelli Kalevala from outside\" class=\"wp-image-785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-10-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-10-980x670.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-10-480x328.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Hotel Kalevala?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Hotel Kalevala is located in Kuhmo, four kilometers from the town center, on the shore of Lake Lammasj\u00e4rvi.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/HotelliKalevala?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>The hotel building, inspired by the Kalevala eagle, is a protected site by the Finnish Heritage Agency. Besides its architecture, the hotel charms with its location; close to the center but still nestled in nature. <\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotellikalevala.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit and book your trip.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotel Kalevala is ideal for relaxation and nature adventures<\/h2>\n\n<p>Hotel Kalevala welcomes everyone, including people and dogs, but it is especially popular among adults.<\/p>\n\n<p>The hotel is an excellent base for hikers. After a day hike, it&#8217;s wonderful to relax in the sauna area, which also includes an outdoor hot tub. You can also enjoy special treatments like a peat sauna or Kalevala-style bone setting upon request. Check out the hotel\u2019s activity selection <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotellikalevala.fi\/aktiviteetit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">here<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Frisbeegolf-basket\" class=\"wp-image-789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-13-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-13-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption>Next to the hotel, there is a frisbee golf course. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kuhmo.fluentprogress.fi\/outdoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fluent Outdoors<\/a><\/strong> map conveniently shows all the sports facilities in Kuhmo and the current ski track conditions in real-time!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Kuhmo\u2019s nature by renting a bike or a SUP board<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can rent various outdoor equipment from the hotel. Go cycling in Kuhmo&#8217;s ridge landscapes, or take a rowboat or SUP board and head out to the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/kuhmo-harakkasaari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harakkasaari island<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<p>Did you know that there is a geocache on the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/asiointi.maanmittauslaitos.fi\/karttapaikka\/?lang=fi&amp;share=customMarker&amp;n=7112805.872859096&amp;e=626857.3682884699&amp;title=Jauholaiva&amp;desc=&amp;zoom=11&amp;layers=%5B%7B%22id%22:2,%22opacity%22:100%7D%5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jauholaiva island<\/a>? Will you go after it by boat or SUP board?<\/p>\n\n<p>In winter, you can rent skis and snowshoes, among other things. There is a diverse network of ski trails next to the hotel. <\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotellikalevala.fi\/vuokraamo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See all the rental equipment here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_vuokraveneet-695x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View of Harakkasaari from Hotel Kalevala&#x2019;s terrace\" class=\"wp-image-795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_vuokraveneet-695x1024.jpg 695w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_vuokraveneet-480x707.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 695px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiences at Hotel Kalevala \u2013 a couple\u2019s summer staycation<\/h2>\n\n<p>I have plenty of experiences at Hotel Kalevala, having visited for sauna sessions and various events. This time, however, I\u2019m sharing about a one-night summer staycation with my husband. This story is from the summer of 2021.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Check-in went smoothly, and we were informed that we could come to dinner whenever it suited us. First, of course, we headed to check out our room. <\/p>\n\n<p>The room was a standard hotel room. The beautiful bear-patterned wallpaper caught my attention immediately. The furniture had also been updated since my last visit and looked very stylish. The window offered a beautiful view of Lake Lammasj\u00e4rvi and <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/kuhmo-harakkasaari\/\">Harakkasaari<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Kalevala review, standard room\" class=\"wp-image-778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-980x596.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-480x292.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-5-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"Bear wallpaper\" class=\"wp-image-779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-5-1024x747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-5-980x715.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-5-480x350.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotel Kalevala\u2019s restaurant Kanteletar<\/h4>\n\n<p>We were hungry, so we headed to dinner. Since the place wasn\u2019t full, we got to choose our seats. Naturally, we headed to the glazed summer terrace. Could this be the restaurant in the most beautiful spot in Kuhmo?   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-16-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-16-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-16-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 683px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Often, a restaurant experience reaches a whole new level if the customer service is excellent. We immediately liked our waiter Heiko\u2019s cheerful style. He was great both with jokes, and drink recommendations.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Kalevala restaurant review &#x2013; picture of a salad on the table\" class=\"wp-image-780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-2-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The starter was a salad with roasted Brie cheese. The salad also included strawberries and arugula. A great combination!  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Food experiences &#x2013; man, table, and plate with pike-perch, asparagus, and potatoes\" class=\"wp-image-781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-3-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 683px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The main course was pike-perch from Lake Lammasj\u00e4rvi. This was certainly local food, as the lake is right next to the hotel, barely a hundred meters away. Once again, the food was very good, with special praise for the delicious sauce.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The portions were large, and neither of us could finish the pike-perch. Luckily, dessert is a separate matter! For dessert, we had lime puddings, which also tasted excellent.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Food experiences &#x2013; glass with pudding\" class=\"wp-image-782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-4-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-4-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relaxing in the sauna area and the light of a summer night<\/h4>\n\n<p>After dinner, we had the sauna area to ourselves. The facility includes two saunas, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, and, upon request, an infrared sauna and herbal baths. Of course, you can also run to the lake for a swim.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The outdoor hot tub is undoubtedly the most popular. Who wouldn\u2019t want to spend an evening in such a beautiful spot, enjoying the bubbles! I feared mosquitoes would ruin the experience, but there were none at all.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-17-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-17-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-17-980x628.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-17-480x308.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-6-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-6-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-6-980x668.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-6-480x327.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption>Indoor hot tub, herbal bath in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Tip: You can access the sauna area for relaxation during public sessions even if you\u2019re not staying at the hotel. Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotellikalevala.fi\/saunat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<p>After the sauna, we took a short evening walk nearby. Although Kuhmo doesn\u2019t have the midnight sun like Lapland, the summer light here is still stunning. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View from Hotel Kalevala&#x2019;s lakeside path towards Harakkasaari\" class=\"wp-image-784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-1080x1620.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo-11-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-12-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cottongrass and small pines in the summer night sun\" class=\"wp-image-783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-12-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-12-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 683px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption>These photos are right next to the hotel.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>It was getting late, so we retired for the night. The beds felt new. The room was warm, but fortunately, it was equipped with a fan. There were no disturbing noises at all.   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breakfast with a lake view<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>In the morning, it was time for my favorite part of staying in hotels \u2013 breakfast.<\/p>\n\n<p>The breakfast was a typical hotel breakfast, but the beautiful lake view made it one of my favorites. It\u2019s so relaxing to look out over the sunny lake. A couple of goldeneye ducks swam right by the hotel, adding entertainment to the moment with their funny swimming style.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-14-708x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View from Hotel Kalevala&#x2019;s restaurant towards the lake, breakfast items on the table\" class=\"wp-image-792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-14-708x1024.jpg 708w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hotelli_kalevala_kuhmo_web-14-480x694.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 708px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>After breakfast, we checked out and continued our journey. It would have been nice to stay longer; I probably would have gone on a rowing trip. <\/p>\n\n<p>PS: A few months after writing this article, my husband got a job at Hotel Kalevala! You might now see him at the restaurant or the reception. \ud83d\ude42  \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Hotel Kalevala is an excellent accommodation option for travelers in Kuhmo. Its beautiful location, wonderful staff, and diverse activities make it a great vacation destination! Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotellikalevala.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hotel\u2019s website<\/a>.  <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Kuhmo:<\/h4>\n\n<p>If you are interested in Kalevala, culture and art history: <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/kultalahde\/\">Kultal\u00e4hde<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>For friends of music: <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/kuhmon-kamarimusiikki\/\">Kuhmon Kamarimusiikki<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Nearby nature destinations: <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/kuhmo-harakkasaari\/\">Harakkasaari<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/pajakkakoski-kuhmo\/\">Pajakkakoski<\/a> ja <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/lentuankoski\/\">Lentuankoski<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*In collaboration with Hotel Kalevala What is Hotel Kalevala? Hotel Kalevala is located in Kuhmo, four kilometers from the town center, on the shore of Lake Lammasj\u00e4rvi. Map The hotel building, inspired by the Kalevala eagle, is a protected site by the Finnish Heritage Agency. 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