Nurmes

'''''' is a town and municipality of Finland, located in the county of North Karelia. The town has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . Neighbouring municipalities are Juuka, Kuhmo, Lieksa, Rautavaara and Sotkamo.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Nurmes
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Nurmes Church 1.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Nurmes Church
Settlement.image_shield: Nurmes.vaakuna.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_map: Nurmes sijainti Suomi.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Nurmes in Finland
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: North Karelia
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Sub-region

Article

10 sections

Contents

Karelian nest
Geography
Climate
Economy
Culture
Notable people
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
References
External links

Nurmes railway station is the northern terminus of a twice-daily VR passenger train service from Joensuu. The service has been under threat of closure but is currently part of rail services that the Ministry of Transport and Communications requires VR to run in exchange for its monopoly on more attractive routes. The agreement is currently valid through 2030.