Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Northern Ostrobothnia February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Northern Ostrobothnia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Northern Ostrobothnia Types of activities [Northern Ostrobothnia travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/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 holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Northern Ostrobothnia --- ### 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) ![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 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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) ![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) ![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) ![Kuusamo Church featuring a church or cathedral and religious elements](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.co.uk/Kuusamo-Church-Kuusamo.d6288933.Attraction) #### Iso-Syöte Ski Center Hit the slopes in Pudasjärvi with a visit to Iso-Syöte Ski Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iso-Syote-Ski-Center-Pudasjarvi.d6294018.Attraction) #### Oulanka National Park Visitor Center 5/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Oulanka National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Kuusamo. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oulanka-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Kuusamo.d553248621562619950.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations 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 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 ![Rukatunturi which includes a lake or waterhole, a gondola 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 ![frozen lake at winter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500387/0a43f774-481f-4d2f-b694-33dfa8bc45fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pihtipudas ![Salla which includes snowmobiling, a sunset and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500390/c344faf1-c506-442a-a831-108e84794337.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salla ![Heart Lakes!! Northern Finland and an epic view over the centennial, Hossa National Park. This was the last image I took just past midnight yesterday evening to finish off another awesome Traveldudes campaign in partnership with Wild Taiga Finland, Kuhmo - Suomussalmi and I wish I was in Finland :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049005/5dba4b87-c988-46b1-84f1-359ef37a7b84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Suomussalmi ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app