Hyrynsalmi

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Cable wakeboarding, swamp soccer, downhill skiing or fly-fishing? Ukkohalla resort of Hyrynsalmi municipality offers year-round activities in tourism sector.

Hyrynsalmi is internationally known for its swamp soccer world championships that takes place every year in the municipality. The first competition in 1998 involved 13 teams and since 2000, the battle for the title of world champion has taken place in Vuorisuo, Hyrynsalmi bringing together 200 teams internationally. The Ukkohalla ski & sport resort acts as a place of accommodation for the players, and hosts the Swamp Rock event during the games.