Title: Northern Finland Travel Guide: Best of Northern Finland, Finland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Northern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Finland-Hotels.d6232708.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Northern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Finland-Holiday-Rentals.d6232708.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Northern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Finland.d6232708.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Northern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Finland.d6232708.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northern Finland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northern-Finland.d6232708.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northern Finland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Finland.d6232708.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northern Finland Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kuusamo Park which includes forests and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288728/4cb6b796-9ef7-44d9-9cf4-a9854b3e73b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ruka Ski Area featuring snow, hiking or walking and snow shoeing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288726/c7198f7d-0941-4925-aa3a-e67db684daf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kuusamo Park showing a river or creek and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288728/352e1efb-b7a4-43e7-8082-f7b65b6ccba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kuusamo Park featuring a river or creek and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288728/8a90aa8e-a7ba-419a-9e90-024c7be0521e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill which includes snow skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288731/d8d2497d-e532-411b-b537-856d5ebe9d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northern Finland Things to do - Top hotels in Northern Finland - Top Holiday Rentals in Northern Finland ![Lapland Hotels Oulu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10393000/10392903/dcd8f5e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lapland Hotels Oulu Kirkkokatu 3 Oulu £112 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oulu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews) Everything was perfect Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=10392903&PinnedHotelID=10392903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232708) ![GreenStar Hotel Oulu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88625900/88625861/b1eeb865_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GreenStar Hotel Oulu 26 Uusikatu Oulu £67 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rotuaari and Cultural Centre Valve are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (834 reviews) GreenStar Hotel, Oulu was centrally based in downtown Oulu. The shopping center Valkea was just around the corner which had many excellent stores, restaurant's and grocery store where you can buy all necessary products for yourself and family members. The hotel room was very good and the bed was ... Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=88625861&PinnedHotelID=88625861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232708) ![Best Western Hotel Apollo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/574800/574773/564967c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Hotel Apollo Asemakatu 31-33 Oulu £100 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oulu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=574773&PinnedHotelID=574773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232708) [See all 1,005 properties in Northern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6232708) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Forenom Aparthotel Kempele](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18320000/18319600/18319513/34717cfc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forenom Aparthotel Kempele Pekurintie 2 Kempele Stay at this apartment in Kempele. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (344 reviews) All good Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kempele-Hotels-Forenom-Aparthotel-Kempele.h18319513.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Club Kuusamo Superior Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64180000/64175500/64175447/4a36258e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Club Kuusamo Superior Apartments 5 Kylpyläntie Kuusamo Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Kuusamo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Angry Birds Activity ... 9/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews) We stayed in the apartments, it was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We used the spa and pool which we paid extra for at the main reception, which was lovely. There was a small shop within reception and a small bakery which was about a 5 min walk out of the complex, everyone was ... Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuusamo-Hotels-Holiday-Club-Kuusamo-Superior-Apartments.h64175447.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Club Katinkulta Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17080000/17072600/17072534/8e1925a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Club Katinkulta Apartments Katinkullantie 15 Sotkamo Stay at this spa aparthotel in Sotkamo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Katinkulta Golf and Vuokatti Ski Tunnel are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (155 reviews) clean comfy appointment. Parking next to it. Ski trails stright from our door. Down hill skiing 5 mins drive Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sotkamo-Hotels-Holiday-Club-Katinkulta-Apartments.h17072534.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Northern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6232708&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Northern Finland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232708&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[15 Mar - 16 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232708&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232708&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17)[16 Mar - 17 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232708&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232708&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6232708&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Ruka Ski Area which includes forests, rapids and rafting](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.co.uk/Ruka-Ski-Area-Kuusamo.d6288726.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 holiday is part of your travel plans, Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kalajoki. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kalajoen-Hiekkasarkat-Kalajoki.d553248635939591545.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.co.uk/Nallikari-Oulu.d553248635997366000.Attraction) ![Rukatunturi Ski Jumping Hill which includes 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.co.uk/Rukatunturi-Ski-Jumping-Hill-Kuusamo.d6288731.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 holiday is part of your travel plans, Oulu Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Oulu. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oulu-Beach-Oulu.d6110060.Attraction) ![Kuusamo Park featuring a river or creek and forests](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.co.uk/Kuusamo-Park-Kuusamo.d6288728.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private Snowshoe Hike in Forests and Fells of Kuusamo ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50703274/f596b5f1-2f1a-428d-b1f8-0633ee9ba3fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snowshoe Adventure in the Fells of Kuusamo £129 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snowshoe-adventure-in-the-fells-of-kuusamo.a50703274.activity-details) ![Ruka: SaunaTour - Finnish Sauna experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48248541/b72222b1-f0e8-417c-8ffc-bd9711de33dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruka: SaunaTour - Finnish Sauna experience £78 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ruka-saunatour-finnish-sauna-experience.a48248541.activity-details) ![Ruka: Searching for the northern lights with snowshoes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47867313/fca5b30d-6e44-4ef1-9eee-db6baa648b5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruka: Searching for the northern lights with snowshoes £76 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ruka-searching-for-the-northern-lights-with-snowshoes.a47867313.activity-details) ![Ruka: River Floating](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47912888/95861e64-e1aa-4ecc-9ea6-4a878378c3cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruka: River Floating £94 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ruka-river-floating.a47912888.activity-details) ![Ruka: Cross-country skiing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48542089/670e372b-e219-4f85-9e10-a8ba52b4ee57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruka: Cross-country skiing £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ruka-cross-country-skiing.a48542089.activity-details) ![Reindeer yoga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49265374/22db0b55-9c35-4785-9825-5a4e59e678dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reindeer yoga £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reindeer-yoga.a49265374.activity-details) [See all activities in Northern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Finland.d6232708.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Northern Finland ![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 which includes religious elements, a park 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 ![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 ![Koli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4230/666b60ec-12c3-4087-94a1-6bf5ffd29324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lieksa ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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