Northern Ostrobothnia

Finland

Photo provided by Thomas Kast, Visit Finland
Photo provided by Visit Finland
Photo provided by Visit Finland
Photo provided by Visit Finland
Photo provided by Visit Finland

Popular cities in Northern Ostrobothnia

Kuusamo Church showing a park, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Kuusamo
Known for Skiing, Hiking and Nature
Get away to Kuusamo! Enjoy the hiking, natural setting, and snowmobiling.

Reasons to visit

  • Ruka Ski Area
  • Oulanka National Park Visitor Center
  • Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill
Oulu showing northern lights and night scenes
Oulu
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Romantic Oulu awaits: its food, entertainment, museums, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Nallikari
  • Oulu Beach
A visit to Maakalla will have you feeling like time has stood still. It has  been a base for fishermen since the 1400s. Fishermen lived here during the summer months catching herring and hunting seals. It’s a truly unique place. Still, quiet and even a bit eery.  I’ve never been anywhere like it. Admittedly, there’s not much to do there.  You can visit Finland’s smallest parsonage, and walk around the 40 fishing huts.  But you don’t go to Maakalla to check off a bunch of sites from your list.  It’s one of those places that you go to experience.

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Kalajoki
Known for Sandy beaches, Deserts and Fishing
Escape to Kalajoki! Enjoy its desert views, fishing, and beaches.
Raahe
Raahe
Known for Islands, Scuba diving and Baseball
Escape to quaint Raahe! Enjoy its island views, baseball, and festivals.
When snow covered trees turn into special creatures :)
Pudasjärvi
Venture to sights like Iso-Syöte Ski Center and Pikku-Syote Ski Center as you discover Pudasjärvi.