Title: Kuusamo Church in Kuusamo - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Kuusamo Church Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Kuusamo-Church-Hotels.0-l6288933-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kuusamo](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kuusamo.d1757.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kuusamo](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kuusamo.d1757.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kuusamo Church Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kuusamo-Church.d6288933.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kuusamo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kuusamo.d1757.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kuusamo Church Tours and Activities ![Kuusamo Church featuring religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288933/ca9b871d-a6a0-41e0-a57e-5ec67267fc4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kuusamo Church featuring religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288933/ca9b871d-a6a0-41e0-a57e-5ec67267fc4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kuusamo Church which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288933/2dcb331e-d4ca-4b43-ad8f-df0353a0e3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kuusamo Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288933/b6dbb02b-6686-43b2-88ca-7756dbbf4b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kuusamo Church which includes a garden, a church or cathedral and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288933/85fc0c8e-e85c-4578-88ad-a4cafd04f37e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kuusamo Church Activities [Kuusamo travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kuusamo.dx1757) --- --- #### Visit a church with a history that tells the story of how the town survived in the wake of wartime destruction. Kuusamo Church, also known as the Kuusamo Holy Cross Church, is a symbol of the town’s survival spirit. Admire the simple beauty of its exterior and reflect on the building’s war-torn history. Learn about the story of the building and how it was built on the site of an older wooden church that dated back to 1802\. See old bells that predate even that original wooden church, having been first given as gifts to Kuusamo in the early 18th century. This church, like most of the town, was destroyed in World War II as the German army retreated through Finland. The building you see today is a later construction from 1951 and was part of a widespread restoration project in the region. Take photos of the bell tower. This was once the home of two bells that were buried by the Germans to stop them falling into Russian hands. The 300-year old artifacts were only restored to their tower in 1959 when SS engineers returned to Kuusamo to unearth them from where they had been hidden. Stroll around the exterior of the church to appreciate its picturesque Finnish architecture. A burnt orange roof slopes steeply over bright white walls. The building is immediately striking because of its tall grey spire, which tapers into the shape of a cross. Explore the grounds and find a monument to the old church and belfry. See the original cross from the old belfry that is now displayed on the monument. Visit the church in winter, when the whole town is lit up by Christmas markets and the aurora borealis (northern lights). During this festive season, the church hosts Christmas concerts, choral performances and Masses. Drive to Kuusamo Holy Cross Church and leave your car in the spacious parking lot next to the church grounds. Walk around the surrounding area to explore the scenic town and its museums. The church is located on an isthmus with two lakes on either side. The adjoining lakeside cemetery is picturesque and peaceful. ## Plan a trip to see Kuusamo Church Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Holiday Club Salla Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22183300/22183293/34b0c9e1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Holiday Club Salla Apartments CA $2,444 per person Mar 20 - Mar 26 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Kuusamo (KAO) 9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews) We had a fab time and stayed in a lovely log cabin - was clean and perfect for two adults and a nine year old. The resort was very quiet with two places to eat that were walkable. We really enjoyed the skiing, was approx 160 euros per day for two adults and a child for equipment hire and lift passes. The only downside was that the pool and gym were quite expensive to use - 45 euros for three people to swim and 6 euros to use the gym that were both part of the hotel. Also make sure you stock up on supplies before you get there in Salla if you dont have a car - there is only a tiny shop on site and was no milk while we were there. Also arrange transport before you get there! We were stung with taxis' that cost 630 euros in total to get to and from the airport Reviewed on Dec 31, 2022 ### Popular places to visit ![Kuusamo Park which includes forest scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288728/8a90aa8e-a7ba-419a-9e90-024c7be0521e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuusamo Park Relax from sightseeing in a town park that runs along the edge of a lake inlet and offers family fun in a peaceful setting. 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