Sotkamo

Invest in Sotkamo

A Unique Opportunity in One of Finland’s Top Year-Round Destinations Located in the heart of Artic Lakeland Finland, Vuokatti is one of Finland’s most renowned year-round resorts, offering a unique chance for the growth of accommodation and hospitality services. A natural beauty of exceptional quality, well-developed infrastructure, and over 500,000 annual visitors, Vuokatti attracts those in search of both adventure and leisure.

Located in the heart of Arctic Lakeland Finland, Vuokatti is well placed only 30 kilometers to the east of Kajaani and is easily accessible from all major Finnish cities. Regardless of whether you are coming from Helsinki (580 km, 7 hours), Oulu (190 km, 2.5 hours), or Rovaniemi (350 km, 4.5 hours), Vuokatti is always within convenient reach.

Visitors may arrive either by bus or car, and Kajaani is also reachable by train. The nearest airport, just 35 minutes from Vuokatti, has regular flight connections, making Vuokatti an appealing resort for both domestic and international tourists. From 2025, nearly 20 direct charter flights from destinations such as the Netherlands, the UK, and Spain will operate to Kajaani, with an increase in frequency and growing interest from more distant locations.

Investment highlights

  • New Vuokatti 2040 master plan dividing Vuokatti Ski Resort area into three new centers
  • 2,500,000 sqm land area
  • 230,000 sqm building rights for holiday accommodation and services
  • 3-6 new hotels, 2,500 holiday apartments
  • Partially valid zoning in place
  • Ski slope infrastructure investments – 7 new slopes, 4 new and 3 renewed lifts
  • New train station to provide a direct access to the ski resort

Get to know Vuokatti slope area opportunities (YouTube)

 

Map of Finland. Location of Sotkamo highlighted