In the hot summer days nothing is better than dipping into a lake at one of Vuokatti's beaches. The best one is the Hiukka beach, that is easily reached from the Sotkamo center.
The Riviera of Kainuu lakeland
Hiukka beach in Sotkamo is a perfect swimming spot and a place with magnificent views. This beach is great for the whole family to enjoy. Lake Sapsojärvi is shallow and comfortable to have fun in the water. The beach has an 'EU beach' certification which is a guarantee for the water to be clean.
In summer there is a café offering diverse snacks and drinks.
You will find beach volleyball field on the beach and a tennis court in the park. There are convenient walking paths and a nature trail leading to the beach. In winter these paths turn into ski tracks that can be reached from Vuokatti on crosscountry skis.
Highlights:
- Lake Sapsojärvi sandy shore
- Situated in the heart of Sotkamo
- Summer cafe, changing rooms, showers, wc
- Starting point for hiking paths and mountainbiking trail
- Beach volleyball and tennis courts, petanque court
- Kids playground
Opening times
- Beach area open and accessible around the year.
- Showers, changing rooms and wc daily until 9 pm.
- There is a lifeguard on duty during high season. Check the 'on duty' hours from the notice boards at the beach.
Price:
Free
Public transport
The beach can be reached from Vuokatti and Kajaani by public transportation.
It is a 5 minute walk from Sotkamo market place to the beach.
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Directions
From Vuokatti to the center of Sotkamo, at the first traffic lights turn right to street Urheilukatu and next to the baseball stadium right again to street Tervatie.Parking
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