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Martinselkosen Erakeskus

Pirttivaara 131, Suomussalmi 89920, Finland
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London, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012

This is THE place to stay if you want to see and or photograph European wild brown bears. The centre is clean, warm and comfortable. The staff are welcoming and incredibly helpful. The food was really good and the whole place was impecably organised in order to allow guests the best chance to see bears in the wild. I can't... More

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Braintree
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2012

Martinselkonen wildlife centre really is in the middle of nowhere, but close to the Russian border and steeped in history. The whole area is a simple mixture of pine forest and lakes, interspersed with small towns seemily buried in the trees. it is stunningly beautiful. The centre itself provides good, clean and basic accomodation with freshly cooked wholesome food. The... More

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Rivergaro
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26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011

I've been there for three days for the Brown Bears photography. This is the most comfortable place you can find in the area. Rooms are new and very clean and the food was pretty good. The photo experience is simply amazing.

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Exeter GB
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2010

This is a simply wonderful place set in remote forest close to the Russian border. You are most likely to visit in order to see the bears. The bear hides are set a few kilometres away and you are driven there in the late afternoon. A short, quiet walk through the woods brings you to the two hides, which are... More

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Address: Pirttivaara 131, Suomussalmi 89920, Finland
Region: Finland > Kainuu Region > Wild Taiga > Suomussalmi
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Ranked #1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Suomussalmi

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