Ristijärvi

Region: Kainuu | Population: ~1,350 (estimate 2024) | Area: ~1,628 km²

Town Highlights

• Small Kainuu municipality surrounded by forests and lakes
• Renowned for serene nature and wilderness recreation
• Traditional Finnish countryside life

Nature & Climate

Taiga forests, lakes, hills and peat bogs typical of Kainuu.

Fun Facts

• Population density under ~1 /km²
• Popular with anglers, hikers and nature lovers