Things to see and do Kajaani

This is the house where the Finnish poet was born. Eino Leino was born on July 6, 1878. He will be considered one of the greatest Finnish poets, and became one of the most famous authors in the country. If you have wandered around Helsinki in the Esplanade Park, you have surely come across his statue. This museum is an opportunity to learn more about his life and works. The site is great for walks, with a café by the lake and bicycles for rent

This beautiful wooden church was built in 1726. Its special feature is that its walls and ceiling were painted by Emanuel Grandberg, a local painter. One can especially admire his remarkable interpretation of hell, which can be seen above the entrance of the church. Also admire the Kalevala monument on the gate. A little further on, on Kirkkokatu 19, you will see another Lutheran church, in neo-gothic style, completed in 1897 according to the plans of the architect Jacob Ahrenberg. See in particular the altarpiece by the artist Tuhkanen.