A road in the middle of a snowy forest.

Development initiatives

Ukkohalla ski slopes photographed at night.

Regenerating Tourism Appeal of Arctic Lakeland Kainuu

Tourism is one of the key priority sectors for development in Kainuu. After the prolonged coronavirus pandemic, international tourism is beginning to reopen, and the tourism sector in Kainuu must be ready to meet the upcoming demand in order to maintain competitiveness.

Green transition of Upper and Eastern Kainuu

One of the project’s key objectives is to strengthen expertise related to the green transition in the Upper and Eastern Kainuu region. To ensure this, the aim is to establish a competence center. The center will bring together high-level expertise in the green transition, the bioeconomy, and sustainable development.

Cover photo and the photograph of the green transition by Samuli Rinne.

© Hyrynsalmen kunta 2026