Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Oulu, Kainuu & Koillismaa
Out & About
The area around Kuusamo and Ruka is fantastic for getting active. In summer great hiking,
canoeing and rafting is the draw; winter sees skiing, sled safaris and snowmobiling.
Bears & More
Around Kuhmo and Kuusamo there are all sorts of impressive beasts to see if you creep
out into the forest with a guide. Elk, flying squirrels, wolverines and bears are all viewable
from the comfort and safety of a hide.
Imaginary Instruments
Oulu raises the weirdness stakes with its ice-fishing marathon, garlic ice cream and air-
guitar championships. A statelier counterpoint is Kuhmo's chamber music festival.
