The project “Northern Axis – Barents Link” has published a study of the impacts of a new railway connection...
Regional Council of Kainuu
Your Regional Development Partner
Kainuu region consists of 8 municipalities. The size of our region is comparable to Belgium. However, the population density in Kainuu is only as much as 3,6 inhabitants per km2, when in Belgium the number is more than ten times higher.
Our distance from the Finnish capital Helsinki is 568 km, and approximately 2 000 km from Brussels. However, the distance from Saint Petersburg is about 500 km.
The Regional Council of Kainuu is here to promote the vitality and sustainable development of Kainuu region and the well-being of its inhabitants. We are responsible for the general development of the region and the regional land use planning. Our organisation promotes the livelihoods of Kainuu region through its role as the funding authority for EU programmes.
Co-operation within the region, on national and international levels is important for us.
Kainuu is full of opportunities and we want to be your development partner. Please don’t hesitate to contact us in case you see any possibilities for cooperation with us!
If you can’t find what you’re looking for on our site, please tell us and we’ll try our best to improve the situation. We are here for you!
Kainuu region is a Northern combination of vitality, peace of nature, state-of-the-art technology and smooth everyday life. New know-how and business are currently emerging especially around the wood industry, ICT, tourism, bioeconomy, circular economy and the creative industries. Kainuu’s economic growth and the well-being of its residents are supported by the sustainable use of natural resources and smart technologies.
In the future, Kainuu needs a wide range of new experts. Whether you are looking for a job or new business opportunities for your company. Come and create your own dream in Kainuu, the center of Finland!
Latest News in English
BRYC Annual Event on 4th December 2021
Register before 1st December On Saturday, December 4th 2021, Barents Regional Youth Council BRYC will arrange its annual event....
Roads, Small Aviation and Infrastructure Development Discussed at NABL Webinar
An international webinar “Barents Region Transport and Logistics: Roads, Small Aviation and Infrastructure Development” was held on September 21...
Flight Time Tables for Winter 2021-2022 Published
Danish aviation company DAT started flights between Kajaani and Helsinki in May 2021. The company is satisfied with their...
Two LOGOKA webinars during week 39
The LOGOKA-project aims to increase logistics and trade options knowledge among manufacturing, wholesale, export logistics companies and other stakeholders,...
Hybrid Seminar on Barents Region Transport and Logistics 21.9.2021
As a part of the Kolarctic ENI CBC Northern Axis – Barents Link project, the Regional Council of Kainuu...
Some of our Ongoing Processes
Kainuu Programme
The Regional programmes direct funding to the most important development measures.
The Regional programmes usually are updated every four years.
The Kainuu Programme update process has been started in 2020.
Updating the Regional Plan for Windpower Construction
Where can new wind farms be established in Kainuu? The preparation of a new phased regional plan for wind power has been launched. Revising the current plan has become topical, as the rapidly evolving industry allows for new perspectives and new potential areas for wind power production.
The Climate and Environmental Strategy
What does the environmentally responsible Kainuu look like? The regional environmental and climate goals are currently being updated in the project "Climatewise and Environmentally Responsible Kainuu" project, to be later incorporated into the regional plan and program. Check out the project site!
What's Special About Kainuu Region?
Destination: Kainuu!
Come and explore the possibilities of Kainuu, whether you are looking for a new home, for leisure activities, health services, schools or if you want to start your own business here.
Kainuu region offers you four distinctive seasons, sound of silence and space to breathe, but there's so much more to it. Whether you want peace and silence, fun with the family or experiential activities, in Kainuu you will find it. We have experiences for every taste and season!
Kainuu Facts and Figures
Are you looking for information about Kainuu? You'll find several kinds of statistics and infographs on a dedicated section of our web pages. There you'll find information related to population, migration, our key industries, employment, transport, education as well as the state of the environment in Kainuu. On the Information Services section, you can also get acquainted with the current plans, studies and reports published by the Regional Council of Kainuu.
At the moment, most of the documents are only for Finnish, but we're working on some English materials!
Pentti Malinen
At the office of Regional Council, we are the developers, planners as well as the advocates for Kainuu region. Our skilled and enthusiastic staff is a team with which we promote the vitality and success of Kainuu as instructed by our regional, political decision-makers. I find the potential of our region excellent. As the regional Mayor, I want to put myself out there for Kainuu and communicate about the region’s will to develop, about our hopes and our success stories. On our web sites you will find the core issues about our activities and a description of Kainuu as a region, as well as its attractions that we are proud of.
Pentti Malinen, Regional Director