Oulujärvi Hiking Area

17.1.2022

Check regional Covid-instructions before your hiking trip or a visit to a nature center.

Liminganlahti Nature Centre is closed 1.1.-4.2.2022. The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is closed 10.1.–1.2.2022. Koli Nature Centre Ukko is closed 1.1.–26.1.2022. Kuusamo Customer Service Karhuntassu is closed 13.1.–31.1.2022.

In other nature centers in Finland, we require the use of a facial mask and keeping the 2 meter distance to other visitors. In addition, there may be requirements to show the Covid pass, and/or the number of visitors can be limited. More information Nature centers. The length of the restrictions depends on the region. More regional information can be found at the Finnish institute for health and welfare website.

Two adults ski on a snowy and open lake. The other is followed by a sledge with two children.

For local people visiting Lake Oulujärvi is like going to the seaside. Beautiful sandy shores and unspoilt islands await boaters, rowers and canoeists in their own proud vessels or rented craft. The best place to start exploring is the island of Manamansalo, which can also be reached by car.

Suitability: Excellent for families with children. There are no special accessible services.

Before The Trip

Instructions on Exploring Oulujärvi Hiking Area.
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Directions

Location: Lakeland, Northern Ostrobothnia region, in the areas of Oulu and Vaala.
Arrival: By car, boat and public transportation.
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Customer Service

Liminganlahti Visitor Centre
Tel. int. +358 (0)40 832 1781
liminganlahti(at)metsa.fi
Manamansalo Camping (manamansalo.fi)
serves from May till September

Maps of Oulujärvi

Various maps and brochures of Oulujärvi. Read more

Trails

Marked trails (a total of 17 km) in the area surrounding the Manamansalo camping ground. A trail (4 km) on Kuostonsaari Island. Cross-country ski trails maintained by the municipality of Vaala. Read more >

Nature

The widest stretches of open water in Finland, the fine sandy beaches and the steep shore banks. The landscape, which was shaped by the Ice Age, is part of the first Unesco-appointed Geopark area in Finland. Read more >

What To Do

Trekking
Fishing
Admiring the sights and the views
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Services

The camping ground from May to September, rental cabins, campfire sites and firewood, lean-to shelters, campfire huts and cooking shelters, boat and kayak rental. Read more >

Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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History

The golden period of Lake Oulujärvi was in the 1800s, when Finland and especially Kainuu region were producing tar. The tar was transported from Kainuu to the harbour in the town of Oulu by row boats.
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Map Of Oulujärvi

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Weather

See the local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
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The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland, Ostrobothnia–Kainuu.