So the journey to Kainuu and Kuhmo finished; I blew the opportunity. Based on my information about that location, I assume my friends had a fantastic trip. Indeed, after reading their writings on Kuhmo, I believe that they had some insight for this literature place!!!! Literature in the corner!!!! Kuhmo’s literary tour is intended to…
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Kajaani is a potential destination for literary tourism for its connection with Kälevala of Elias Lönnrot and the Emperor of Poetry Eino Leino. Therefore, Kajaani has many opportunities to become an academic tourism destination, especially Kälevala with Kajaani fans. However, Kajaani is now facing many challenges in developing literary tourism that requires specific change. Challenges…
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All of us have our own cultural heritage, and here in Finland, it is a lot different than for example in Portugal or in Vietnam. The differences make us richer, and when meeting new people, I love learning about them and their cultural heritage. It is also an important thing for me as a tourist,…
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Have you guys hear of Kainuu region? Guess what? I have no idea where and how it looks like. Come with me to find out how wonderful this place
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Kajaani’s cultural heritage support literary tourism Kajaani is the regional centre of Kainuu, with a population of almost 38 000; Pietari Brahe had found the city in 1651. Kainuu is the home of many famous Finnish writers, such as Eino Leino, Ilmari Kianto and Veikko Huovinen. However, the history and culture of Kajaani itself are…
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Kuhmo: A Forerunner in Finnish Literary Tourism Kuhmo is a small town located in the Kainuu region, close to the Russian border. Kainuu is the home of many famous Finnish writers, such as Eino Leino, Ilmari Kianto and Veikko Huovinen. However, Kainuu region is also the origin of Kalevala’s stories. Elias Lönnrot went to Kainuu…
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When thinking about literary tourism and Finland in general, Kuhmo is not the first place to pop in mind. Located in eastern Finland, Kuhmo is a home to roughly 8,000 inhabitants that live mainly by agriculture, forestry and tourism. Tourism in Kuhmo is actually growing and some of the most significant developments on that front…
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