Located on the shore of Lake Oulujarvi, Kajaani is a charming town with a pleasant rural atmosphere. As a matter of fact, this beautiful town is famed for its fishing culture, specially Lake Ruuhijarvi, and for the beauty of the surrounding region which includes the nature park protected area Talaskangas and the Otanmaki Bird Basin. Despite its small size, Kajaani has a full calendar of events including the Kainuun JazzKevät, Kajaani Poetry Week, Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival, the unique, and hilarious, Swamp Soccer World Championships, Vuokatti Hiihto Skiing Race, Kainuun Soutu Rowing Competition, Kainuun Rastiviikko Orienteering Race, and Kajaani Tanssii Dance Event.