Winter War Museum
About This Museum
You might not expect a museum dedicated to the Winter War to be tucked away in Kuhmo, but this town saw some of the fiercest fighting of the entire conflict. The museum doesn't just tell you the story, it makes you feel the bone-chilling cold and the quiet desperation of that winter. Walking through, you're surrounded by the very objects that soldiers held and used, each one with a tale etched into it. It’s a profoundly personal and humbling experience that stays with you long after you've left.
Collection Highlights
Look for the heavily patched white snowsuits, a testament to field repairs, and the simple birch bark containers soldiers used for food. One of the most moving exhibits is a collection of handwritten letters sent from the front lines back to anxious families at home.
Visitor Information
You'll find it on Väinämöinen Street—fittingly named for Finland's mythical hero. It's a compact museum, so you can easily absorb it all in a good, thoughtful hour or two.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a long, low-slung granite building that feels both sturdy and unassuming, almost like it's part of the rugged Finnish landscape itself.
Contact & Location
Address: Kuhmon talvisotamuseo, 11, Väinämöinen, Kalevala, Tönölä, Kuhmo, Kehys-Kainuun seutukunta, Kainuu, Manner-Suomi, 88900, Suomi / Finland
Phone: +358 8 61555395
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