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Kajaani is a great place to live right now and in the future! Our city is located in the centre of Finland, linked by excellent traffic connections and surrounded by stunning forest-covered hills and beautiful lakes and rivers. We take care of our urban environment and develop it actively.

Everyday life in this scenic and active city is made easy and enjoyable by

  • the short distances,
  • a wide network of bicycle and pedestrian routes,
  • high-quality services and
  • diverse opportunities for both culture and sports.

Nature is always nearby, as are children’s play parks and sports areas, such as the popular lakeside recreational area by Kaupunginlampi, including its skatepark. Kajaani is also a child and family-friendly city that offers safe living conditions and diverse housing options. Welcome!

Excursions in nature

 A wide variety of excursions in nature offer people of all ages the opportunity to unwind every day of the year. Kajaani is a city surrounded by nature, where the opportunities to explore and hike start at your front door. The closest and highly popular campfire site, Limppusaari, is located on the shore of River Kajaanijoki,…

Read more about excursions in nature

Find the nearest playground

Did you know that there are 32 playgrounds in Kajaani? Playgrounds offer nice things to do for the whole family. Playgrounds located across Kajaani, Vuolijoki and Otanmäki. Come and play!

See the playgrounds in Kajaani on the map (In Finnish)