105 days of battle
A human-centered look at the stages of the Winter War in Kuhmo. Museum exhibitions depict evacuation, civilian life, and the fate of soldiers.
Kuhmo offers an in-depth overview of the stages and significance of the Winter War (1939–1940) on the Kuhmo front. Explore unique exhibitions at the Kuhmo Winter War Museum, presenting the everyday life of evacuees, civilians, and soldiers in a human-centered way. Discover historical information about the local encirclement (motti) battles and navigate independently to historic battle sites and memorials in the wilderness of Kainuu.
Visit the Winter War Museum
Explore the stories of evacuees, soldiers, and medical services through artifacts and scale models.
History of the Kuhmo front
Immerse yourself into the background of the war, key battles, and military operations in the wilderness of Kainuu.
Liberation
Route Europe
Kuhmo is part of the Liberation Route Europe (LRE) network, which connects sites and routes related to World War II history across Europe.
Battle sites on the map
Navigate to Kuhmo’s battle sites and uncover the stories behind them. Using the map, you can explore the locations independently or book a guided tour with an expert.
