Hossa Nature Centre – peace, nature experiences and accommodation by the edge of Hossa National Park
Hossa Nature Centre is your gateway to one of Finland’s most beautiful natural areas. Here you can enjoy pristine ridges, crystal-clear lakes, and accommodation that offers year-round tranquillity – without the crowds.
The Hossa Nature Centre is a place where nature is close and the holiday feeling comes naturally. Stay in a log cabin surrounded by peace, step straight from your door into the national park, and enjoy delicious food and warm service at our restaurant.
People come to us for silence, pure nature, and the freedom to simply be – the very things many seek in Lapland, but discover here in Hossa instead.
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In Hossa, you can stay exactly the way you prefer. Our selection includes fully equipped modern log cabins as well as traditional wilderness huts where life runs just like it used to – without electricity or running water.
Looking for your own sauna, kitchen and comfortable beds?
Or do you prefer a wood-heated lakeside sauna and an evening campfire beside an old wilderness hut?
Here, you can have either – or both.
Modern log cabins: electricity, heating, kitchen, toilet, shower
Traditional wilderness huts: no electricity, no running water, wood-heated sauna – an authentic old-time experience
Lakeside saunas & old saunas: original log-wood charm and complete peace
Small cabins for two, or larger cabins and huts for big groups
Hossa’s iconic Jatkonsalmi Main Lodge – the place where our accommodation operations first began – continues to welcome families and groups all year round.
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Karhunkainalo Camping is located next to the Hossa Visitor Centre, set on a beautiful pine ridge by Lake Öllöri. The area offers electric pitches, non-electric pitches and tent sites, and thanks to its excellent service level, it is one of the most popular caravan destinations in the Kainuu and Koillismaa regions.
The service building includes:
- kitchen facilities
- washrooms and showers
- saunas
- a fish-cleaning area
From the camping area, it’s just a short walk to the Visitor Centre’s restaurant, kiosk and equipment rental. Trails, beaches and services are all close by — the perfect place for hikers, caravanners and families who want both peace and convenience.
In Hossa, groups stay comfortably with plenty of space and enjoy being surrounded by nature. Large cabins and traditional logging huts are ideal for work teams, hobby groups, school camps and trekking groups. On request, we can also arrange meals, saunas, meeting facilities and activity services.
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Seipiniemi is an atmospheric lakeside venue on the shore of Lake Hossajärvi, where catered meals, a traditional smoke sauna and the tranquillity of nature come together. The smoke sauna seats around 10 people at a time, and the restaurant can serve groups of up to 30. The area also features two campfire spots and a lean-to shelter right by the water.
A perfect location for wellbeing days, evening gatherings, group events and camps.
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The Hossa Nature Centre offers a meeting room where it’s easy to focus and work in the heart of nature. The space is suitable for workshops, team days, trainings and small meetings. Modern meeting technology is available, and meals can be provided directly from the restaurant.
A meeting day can be combined with a nature excursion, sauna, outdoor dining, or activities such as canoeing or hiking. The peaceful environment gives room for ideas — and right next door, Hossa National Park offers the perfect break during the workday.
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There is plenty to do in Hossa all year round. We rent equipment for solo adventurers as well as large groups: canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, boats, camping gear and fatbikes. Guided tours and national park excursions are also available.
Fishing is popular in Hossa throughout the year. The area offers natural fish lakes, stocked fishing waters, rapid fishing spots and shoreline areas where you can cast a line even without a boat. In winter, ice fishing is one of Hossa’s classics — the scenery, fire pits and tranquillity make it a true experience.
Skiing begins as soon as snow conditions allow. Hossa has tens of kilometres of calm, easy-to-ski trails winding through the national park and open marshlands. Dogs on leash are welcome, and the trails are suitable for both relaxed outings and fitness-oriented skiing.
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Next to the Hossa Nature Centre you’ll find a small grocery and outdoor kiosk with everything you need for your trip or your accommodation. If you run out of snacks, you can easily pick up more — and if needed, you can also buy basic food items from the kitchen to take to your cabin.
The shop offers a wide selection of:
- souvenirs and Hossa National Park products
- books, guides and maps
- fishing gear and accessories
- local handicrafts and small treats
- hygiene items and first-aid supplies
- insect repellents and other outdoor essentials
You’ll often find exactly what you forgot at home — or that little keepsake you want to take with you.
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At the Hossa Nature Centre, you can get all the permits, maps and information you need for hiking and fishing. You can purchase fishing permits for Hossa’s lakes and rapids, obtain hiking maps, and check up-to-date trail and nature information.
The Nature Centre is also where you pick up keys for reserved cabins, saunas and wilderness huts. Our staff will be happy to guide you with route choices, fishing spots and safe movement within the national park.
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