Villas in Puolanka
Puolanka is a huge, thinly settled municipality in Kainuu, and these homes cluster around the Paljakka ski resort. Every home has a sauna. Puolanka village itself is a fair drive away, so bring supplies.
- Villas
- 37
- From, per week
- £309
About Puolanka
Puolanka covers about 2,600 square kilometres and has some 2,300 residents, fewer than one person per square kilometre. The homes listed here sit around the Paljakka resort at Kotila, close together and roughly 25 km south-east of Puolanka village. The resort centre looks out on Paljakka hill and its ski slopes, and the Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve of old spruce forest, with trees up to 40 m tall, lies a few kilometres to the east. Every home has a sauna, none has a pool, and Wi-Fi is not universal. Evenings are for the sauna and the sky: the VisitFinland listing mentions stargazing and, in autumn and winter, possible northern lights.
Is Puolanka right for you?
- Best for
- Sauna-and-forest weeks for skiers and hikers who bring their own supplies
- Not for you if
- You want shops and cafes within walking distance, because Puolanka village is a drive away from the resort.
Near Puolanka
Hepoköngäs
A 24 m waterfall rated among the most beautiful in Finland, 16 km from the centre of Puolanka, with a 600 m wheelchair-accessible trail.
Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve
Old, high spruce forest protected since 1956, covering 30 sq km; the tallest trees reach 40 m and the orchid Cypripedium calceolus grows there.
Puolanka village
Small centre with the Puolanka-Pirtti local history museum in a converted barn, on Highway 78 between Paltamo and Rovaniemi.
Kajaani
Capital of Kainuu on the shore of Oulujärvi, the region's main transport hub and site of its only major airport.
Getting to Puolanka
Kajaani airport, about 7 km north-west of Kajaani, is the only major airport in Kainuu. Highway 78 runs through Puolanka, with local roads from Vaala, Hyrynsalmi and Utajärvi. Buses reach Puolanka village from Oulu, Kajaani and Suomussalmi, but for the homes at Paljakka a car is the practical choice.
When to go to Puolanka
Kainuu has two main tourist seasons, winter and summer, with winter more popular overall and July the single busiest month for overnight stays. Winter is the ski season at Paljakka, one of Kainuu's three major ski resorts, and the VisitFinland listing mentions possible northern lights in autumn and winter. July is also Puolanka's wettest month on average, so pack for showers.
Villas in Puolanka
4-star property
Skivillas paljakka 8. (3mh)
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
8
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£119
per night
4-star property
Skivillas paljakka 3. (2mh)
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£90
per night
2-star property
Lomapesä 10a
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£44
per night
4-star property
3-star property
Lomarivi c4
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£99
per night
2-star property
4-star property
Karhunpesä a
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
14
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
from£119
per night
3-star property
Villa tassu 2
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
6
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£51
per night
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Villa tassu 1
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
5
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£56
per night
3-star property
Kotipaljakka a3
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
4
1
0
MicrowaveSaunaWashing Machine+6 more
from£53
per night
3-star property
Kotipaljakka a2
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
4
1
0
MicrowaveSaunaWashing Machine+6 more
from£50
per night
3-star property
Lomapesä 2b
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
7
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+4 more
from£58
per night
4-star property
Skivillas paljakka 4. (2mh)
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£103
per night
4-star property
Lampitaival 6b
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£104
per night
4-star property
3-star property
Miilumaja b1
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
8
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+4 more
from£83
per night
3-star property
Paljakan pirtit a3
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveSauna+4 more
from£89
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Paljakan pirtit a4
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
5
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£64
per night
4-star property
3-star property
4-star property
Skivillas paljakka 6. (2mh)
Puolanka, Kainuu, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£90
per nightPuolanka villa holidays: questions answered
Is Paljakka part of Puolanka?
Yes, in the south-east of the municipality. The homes listed under Puolanka sit around the Paljakka resort, whose address is Kotila, about 25 km from Puolanka village.
Do all the homes near Puolanka have a sauna?
Every home listed here has one, and most also have a fireplace. Wi-Fi is not universal, so check each listing if you need to work or stream.
Is there a waterfall near Puolanka?
Yes. Hepoköngäs drops about 24 m, is rated among the most beautiful waterfalls in Finland and sits 16 km from the centre of Puolanka. The trail is about 600 m and wheelchair accessible.
Is Puolanka good for skiing?
Paljakka is one of Kainuu's three major ski and sports resorts, alongside Ukkohalla and Vuokatti, and the resort centre faces its ski slopes. Check the resort for current slope and lift details before you book.
How far is Puolanka from Kajaani airport?
Kajaani airport is the only major one in Kainuu, about 7 km from Kajaani. Highway 78 runs through the municipality, so check the road distance on a map before booking.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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