Finland

Regional sacred-site guide

Sacred sites in Kainuu

Explore 1 sacred place in Kainuu, Finland, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.

Traditions in Kainuu

Finnish Prehistoric1

Site types in Kainuu

Rock Art Site1

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Värikallio Rock Paintings
Finnish Prehistoric

Värikallio Rock Paintings

Suomussalmi (Hossa), Kainuu, Finland

On a sheer rock face above Lake Somerjärvi in Finland's far northeast, Bronze Age hunters painted more than sixty figures in red ochre and blood — elk, hand prints, and...

Key questions

Kainuu sacred-site questions

How many sacred sites are listed in Kainuu?
This regional guide currently includes 1 sacred site in Kainuu, Finland.
Which traditions are represented in Kainuu?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Finnish Prehistoric.
Can I view Kainuu sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.