Title: Things to Do in Northern Ostrobothnia in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Northern Ostrobothnia ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Northern Ostrobothnia Types of activities [Northern Ostrobothnia Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Northern-Ostrobothnia.dx553248635975177429) ![When snow covered trees turn into special creatures :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000478614/3832a5d5-04a3-436d-a641-408d878b92cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![When snow covered trees turn into special creatures :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000478614/3832a5d5-04a3-436d-a641-408d878b92cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cool spot on the Pieni Karhunkierros hiking trail, that is also hike-able in the winter time, in Oulanka National Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1757/56c366dc-e46a-4ff2-bd9b-e3d6f265a502.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Snow tree icicles in Finland, it's incredible the trees survive #snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500376/92d85e25-e6f0-4237-912c-6bb9666df4f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Moon melody Our last day in Oulanka National Park in Finland... Hope we'll be back here sometime :) https://www.instagram.com/_krubek_/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1757/1d94249e-e2d8-4895-b71b-f1908817d7fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Northern Ostrobothnia ![Ruka Ski Area which includes forests, rafting and rapids](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288726/39b21ab5-45d6-46dd-9664-c71a2c6c7fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruka Ski Area Experience this dynamic resort, which features snow-covered forest trails, husky safaris, long winter skiing seasons and excellent fishing and rafting in summer. [](https://expedia.com/Ruka-Ski-Area-Kuusamo.d6288726.Vacation-Attraction) ![The irregular and stretching beach Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät in Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939591545/1e896f2f-18b2-43d9-833b-e266e63b9020.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalajoki. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Kalajoen-Hiekkasarkat-Kalajoki.d553248635939591545.Vacation-Attraction) ![The wannabe lighthouse at Nallikari beach, Oulu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2717/06c90d93-e0e4-47ed-a74b-ac9c3c079a33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nallikari Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Nallikari during your trip to Oulu? Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Nallikari-Oulu.d553248635997366000.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill showing snow skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288731/d8d2497d-e532-411b-b537-856d5ebe9d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill Hit the slopes in Rukatunturi with a visit to Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Rukatunturi-Ski-Jumping-Hill-Kuusamo.d6288731.Vacation-Attraction) ![The wannabe lighthouse at Nallikari beach, Oulu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2717/06c90d93-e0e4-47ed-a74b-ac9c3c079a33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oulu Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Oulu Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Oulu. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Oulu-Beach-Oulu.d6110060.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kuusamo Park featuring forest scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288728/8a90aa8e-a7ba-419a-9e90-024c7be0521e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuusamo Park Relax from sightseeing in a town park that runs along the edge of a lake inlet and offers family fun in a peaceful setting. [](https://expedia.com/Kuusamo-Park-Kuusamo.d6288728.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kuusamo Church featuring a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288933/ca9b871d-a6a0-41e0-a57e-5ec67267fc4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuusamo Church Visit a church with a history that tells the story of how the town survived in the wake of wartime destruction. [](https://expedia.com/Kuusamo-Church-Kuusamo.d6288933.Vacation-Attraction) #### Iso-Syöte Ski Center Hit the slopes in Pudasjärvi with a visit to Iso-Syöte Ski Center. [](https://expedia.com/Iso-Syote-Ski-Center-Pudasjarvi.d6294018.Vacation-Attraction) #### Oulu Market Square Explore the great outdoors at Oulu Market Square, a lovely green space in Oulu. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Oulu-Market-Square-Oulu.d6110052.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Northern Ostrobothnia ![Aerial view of the snow-dusted Kajaani Castle ruins embraced by dark, icy waters under a stark winter sky, Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1752/3861ae7b-9b11-41f6-ba8a-bfd69662fa93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kajaani ![Kuusamo Church showing a park, religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288933/85fc0c8e-e85c-4578-88ad-a4cafd04f37e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuusamo ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1885/7a29c4fe-c068-45cc-bdc0-1c63e563825d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kokkola ![idyllic Baltic Sea panorama landscape with red cottages on the shoreline under a blue sky in autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2717/fcc272f3-1ff6-40fd-aafa-bce5818077ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oulu ![Sunset at seaside, Finland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4233/cd1445d1-4d7a-4867-94e4-62782558034b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Raahe ![Oulanka which includes forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11378/04863e54-e3dc-4f8e-9b3d-00729ef07df9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oulanka ![Rukatunturi showing a gondola, a lake or waterhole and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500376/98ae0526-6610-444f-9e51-e48fc0dc983a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rukatunturi ![Beaches and dunes of Vihaspauha beach in Kalajoki, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500380/da15819d-3615-486d-8011-b6bce6768f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kalajoki ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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