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A city of many opportunities

Kajaani plays a significant role as a centre city centre and Paltaniemi church – are visited
of success and excellence in Kainuu. Several by both national and international travellers.
technology and industry companies operate Kajaani City Theatre, museums, Kaukametsä
in the region, such as the world’s third fastest Congress and Cultural Centre and several
supercomputer, one of the leading European freelance professionals provide high quality
rolling stock manufacturers and one of the culture.
world’s largest battery chemical plants.
In addition, there are several other operators in The City of Kajaani supports and develops
the area, for example in the fields of game and attraction, retention, and competition factors.
measurement technology. It has invested in the quality of urban life,
residential satisfaction and creating better
Kajaani is also an attractive centre of culture conditions for businesses. Kajaani is a vital city
and tourism. It offers unique events, including that offers work and education opportunities
the Kajaani Poetry Week, various festivals and for experts of various fields.
family events. The historical landscapes and
attractions – the beautiful Ärjänsaari island in
Lake Oulujärvi, the Kajaani Castle ruins in the

Growing and developing fields:

y High-performance computing
y Measurement technology
y G ame industry
y B iorefinery
y M etal industry
y Experience sector

LUMI, the fastest supercomputer
in Europe and the third fastest
supercomputer in the world, is

located in CSC’s modern data centre
environment in Kajaani.

Photo: CSC, Fade Creative