Holiday houses in Northern Ostrobothnia & holiday apartments in Northern Ostrobothnia

Plan a break in a holiday home in Northern Ostrobothnia

The Finnish region of Northern Ostrobothnia with its holiday homes and diverse landscapes is a paradise for holidaymakers. From the gorgeous Ostrobothnian plains in the west the landscape quickly changes towards the east, giving way to dark hills and finally the fjells which characterise the north-eastern part of the region around Kuusamo and Taivalkoski. The area attracts visitors for its extensive hiking trails, skiing tracks and slalom slopes. Holiday rentals, holiday houses and holiday apartments are in plentiful supply. Northern Ostrobothnia's eastern boundary falls between the European Union and Russia making the region the gateway between East and West.

A cultural hot spot in the far North

The friendly inhabitants of Northern Ostrobothnia are rooted in tradition yet more than happy to embrace new technologies and perhaps this is why its principal city Oulu, one of the most populous in Northern Finland, is hailed as Europe's "living lab". Here both young and old are enthusiastic adopters of new technologies like NFC tags and UBI hot spots which are strategically placed in airports, shopping centres and other public spaces. Prominent attractions in Oulu include the Merikoski hydroelectric dam, Rotuaari pedestrian street, Oulu Cathedral, Mannerheim Park and the Oulu Museum of Art. Northern Ostrobothnia's towns and villages haven't let go of their cultural traditions and visitors staying in a holiday home are treated to summer music and theatre festivals, Arctic weeks and fish and produce markets. Oulu is also the host of the World Air Guitar Championships, Mieskuoro Huutajat (also known as Screaming Men) and the Jalometalli Metal Music Festival.

Nature and winter sports in Northern Ostrobothnia

The ports of Oulu, Raahe and Kalajoki on the Bothnian Bay are the ideal locations in which to find holiday rentals, holiday houses and holiday apartments and are perfect for families with kids looking to set up a base from which to explore the region. Winter sports such as ice fishing, skiing and snow-mobiling are popular and renting equipment could not be easier when you book a holiday home Northern Ostrobothnia.

Neighbouring holiday regions Northern Ostrobothnia

• Central Ostrobothnia
• Northern Savonia
• Riisitunturi-Nationalpark
• Salamajärvi-Nationalpark
• Tiilikkajärvi-Nationalpark
• Skerry garden in north Sweden
• Norrbotten
• See Oulujärvi
• See Yli-Kitka
• Kitkajärvi-Seen