You’ve planned the route. You’ve packed the gear. Now you need somewhere to sleep that doesn’t add two hours of driving to your day.

Finding good accommodation near Hossa National Park that actually suits hikers and trekkers is harder than it sounds. Most options are either too far from the trailheads or feel more like a hotel than a wilderness base. There is a better way.

Your wilderness base camp, right at the trailhead

Martinselkosen Eräkeskus sits deep in the forests of Suomussalmi, Kainuu, right on the edge of the Martinselkonen nature reserve and close to the Finnish-Russian border. This is genuine wilderness, not a scenic backdrop.

We operate from a restored 1990 border guard station, which gives the place a character you won’t find anywhere else. It’s been fully renovated to meet modern comfort standards, but the spirit of the wilderness is built into every wall.

As a family business running since 1991, we know what outdoor travellers actually need after a long day on the trail. Not a spa menu. Not a conference room. A warm meal, a proper sauna, and a bed close to where tomorrow’s adventure begins.

• Rooms and self-contained apartments available year-round
• On-site café and full catering services so you don’t have to cook after a long hike
• Traditional Finnish sauna and a wood-fired smoke sauna to recover in the evenings
• A location that puts you inside the landscape, not on the edge of a town

This is your Kainuu wilderness lodge base camp. Everything is set up so you can focus entirely on the trail.

What hikers and trekkers get from staying here

Staying close to Hossa means more time hiking and less time in the car. That sounds simple, but it changes the whole trip.

You wake up already in the forest. You can start earlier, go further, and still get back in time for a hot meal and a sauna. There’s no commute between your accommodation and the wilderness.

• Start your hiking day without a long drive to the trailhead
• Return to hot food and a smoke sauna instead of a roadside takeaway
• Get local knowledge from people who live and work in this landscape every day
• Stay in a place that genuinely understands the needs of outdoor travellers

Beyond hiking, we offer guided wildlife watching and photography experiences in summer. Kainuu is home to bears, elk, wolverines, black kites, and white-tailed eagles. If you want to see Finnish wildlife up close, this is one of the best places in the country to do it.

In winter, the same landscape transforms into a cross-country skiing and ice fishing destination. We can also arrange dog sled tours and ski trekking expeditions through our partner network. Whatever season brings you to Kainuu, there’s something here worth staying for.

Hossa National Park trails from your doorstep

Hossa National Park is one of Finland’s most rewarding hiking destinations. Established in 2017, it protects an extraordinary stretch of lakes, forests, and ancient rock paintings that date back thousands of years.

The park offers trail options for every pace and fitness level. Whether you’re planning a short day walk or a multi-day trekking route, the terrain rewards you with quiet forest paths, clear lake views, and the kind of solitude that’s genuinely hard to find in most of Europe.

• Well-marked trail network suitable for day hikes and longer routes
• The Värikallio ancient rock paintings, one of Finland’s most significant prehistoric sites
• Excellent lake swimming and paddling opportunities in summer
• Lean-to shelters and campfire spots throughout the park
• Wildlife-rich forest corridors connecting to the wider Kainuu wilderness

Staying at Martinselkosen Eräkeskus puts you within easy reach of the park while keeping you in a wilder, less visited part of the Kainuu region. You get the best of both worlds: access to marked trails and visitor facilities in Hossa, and the raw, undeveloped landscape right outside our door.

This is what Hossa hiking accommodation should feel like. Not a hotel that happens to be near a national park, but a place that’s part of the wilderness itself.

Book your stay near Hossa National Park

We’re open year-round, which means whenever you’re ready to come, we’re ready to welcome you.

Whether you’re planning a solo trekking trip, a weekend away with a group of friends, or a longer wilderness stay, we can put together the right combination of accommodation, meals, and guided experiences for your trip.

• Choose from rooms or self-contained apartments depending on your group size
• Add on guided wildlife experiences, winter activities, or catering as needed
• Get in touch directly to ask about availability and to plan your itinerary

Booking your Hossa National Park stay with us is straightforward. Reach out, tell us your dates and what you’re looking for, and we’ll take it from there. No complicated booking systems, no guesswork.

The trails are waiting. Come and find out why Kainuu keeps drawing hikers back, year after year.