In spring 2025, Ruka-Kuusamo Tourism Association and the City of Kuusamo organized a two-month community space pilot called Kuusamo Living Room. Due to interest in continuing the experiment with a focus on strengthening community, inclusion, and positive population relations, Community Space Soppi was created based on this idea and need.
Soppi is located at Nuottatie 1, with the entrance on the right-hand side of the building.
Community Space Soppi serves as a shared meeting place for local residents. In addition to the city, activities in the space are organized by other local actors and volunteers. The weekly program is published on the @kieppikuusamo Instagram account.
- Finnish Red Cross International Club: Mondays 5–7 PM
- Oulu 2026 Culture Buddy Club: Every second Tuesday of the month, 5–7 PM
- Parish Conversation Circle: 2 PM (3.1, 27.1, 10.2, 24.2, 10.3, 24.3, 7.4, 21.4 and 5.5)
- Language Café: Every Wednesday, 3–5 PM
- Easy Read Book Club: Wednesdays 5–6 PM ( (14.1, 21.1, 28.1 and 4.2)
Would you like to organize activities at Soppi?
Please contact Raisa at raisa.kuusisto@kuusamo.fi