Wild Taiga, Finland

Contributor	dienuz
Country	Finland
Keywords	EDEN Excellence
Postal address	Suomussalmi Tourist Office, Jalonkaarre 5, Post Box 110, FI-89601 SUOMUSSALMI, Finland
Phone	+358 8 615 555 45
Email	tourist.office@suomussalmi.fi
Webpage	http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/tourism/eden/themes-destinations/countries/finland/wild-taiga/index_en.htm
Release date	30/03/2018
Landscape type	Unspecified
Topics	Destination Management
Type	(Best Practice Destination)

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Kuhmo-Suomussalmi or Wild Taiga lies at Finland’s easternmost borderline, neighbouring Russia, in the Kainuu region. Building on small family-owned enterprises, Wild Taiga is a marketing association promoting the local way of life of its people, its traditions and products as well as bringing nature closer to individuals. The biggest event of the year is the international Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival held since 1970. Winner of the “European Tourist Destination of Excellence in Intangible Heritage” Award 2008 (project European Destinations of Excellence EDEN).