The Winter War Memorial in Suomussalmi

This short, highly symbolic circular route invites you to discover the Talvisodan monumentti, a key site commemorating the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union, where the setting helps to convey the harshness of the fighting that took place here during the winter of 1939–1940. The route crosses the memorial before turning back through the neighbouring forest.

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Creation:
05 Jun 2026

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 0.62 mi
Average duration: 0h 20
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 43 ft
Descent: - 43 ft
Highest point: 653 ft
Lowest point: 607 ft

Country: Finland
Start/End: N 64.847996° / E 29.328083°
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The central artwork amidst the memorial’s 17,000 stones

Description of the walk

Park in the memorial car park, near the junction of Raatteentie and Kuhmontie.

(S/E) Head towards the memorial, following the path between the museum and the wrecks of vehicles and other period military equipment. Then turn right towards the central sculpture with the bells.

(1) Continue straight on until you reach the first trees.

(2) Turn right at the edge of the woods, and enter them a little further on. After crossing a footbridge, turn right at the T-junction and continue until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 650 ft - Parking
1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 630 ft - Winter War Monument - Talvisodan monumentti
2 : mi 0.26 - alt. 620 ft - Wood
S/E : mi 0.62 - alt. 650 ft - Parking

Notes

The memorial is open free of charge all year round. However, for the 2026 season, the Raatteen Portti Winter War Museum will be open from 23 May to 4 October, every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission to the museum costs €15 for adults, €7 for children aged 7 to 15, or €35 for a family ticket.