Wooden House District of Nurmes

Beautiful wooden houses amongst birch trees and steep streets form the unique cultural environment of Puu-Nurmes, an idyllic residential area in the heart of Nurmes.
Puu-Nurmes is one of the best preserved wooden house areas in Finland, with the majority of the buildings dating back to the 1880-1930. This area is perfect for strolling around whilst admiring the stunning views of the lakes of Nurmesjärvi and Pielinen.