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Travel Guide Finland Central Ostrobothnia
  • Hikers in Salamajärvi National Park's landscape
    Hikers in Salamajärvi National Park's landscape Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Ohtakari fisherman village
    Ohtakari fisherman village Photo: Visit Kokkola
  • Magnificent beach of Vattaja
    Magnificent beach of Vattaja Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Tankar Island from air Photo: Visit Kokkola
  • Event at Neristan, the old wooden town of Kokkola Photo: Visit Kokkola, #ReittienKP
  • Sunset on Tankar Photo: Sami Mutka
  • Having a break on a lean-to in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Mari Keiski, Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Duckboards by a lake in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Evening Kayaking on the sea Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Calm evening in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Taking a break on a lean-to in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Mari Keiski, Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Duckboards lead you through beautiful bog landscapes in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa

Central Ostrobothnia

Streching from sea to the wilderness, Central Ostrobothnia treats you with a variety of beautiful nature: Sea, magnificent beaches, primeval forests, rivers, vast bogs and charming history. The old fishing villages, Öjä, Tankar and Ohtakari treat you with their picturesque history. In Neristan, the old town of Kokkola, you can admire one of the best preserved old wooden towns in Finland. Hiking in Salamajärvi National Park takes you to the footprints of wild forest reindeer surrounded by vast open bogs and beautiful primeval forests. Cental Ostrobothnia welcomes you to explore our versatile and peaceful nature, uncrowded hiking trails and charming history.
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Attractions in Central Ostrobothnia

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Kraatari Museum, part of Wirkkala artist path
Finnish Coast and Archipelago

The house was built during the famine of the late 1860s.  Elias Wirkkala had it built for his eldest ...

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Mäkiraonmäki museums, Kannus
Finnish Coast and Archipelago

The former centre of the village is nowadays classified as cultural historically valuable ...

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Kaarlela local history museum, Kokkola
Finnish Coast and Archipelago

The Kaarlela Museum of Local History and Culture presents local Finnish rural culture from the ...

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Hunting Museum Tankar Kokkola
Finnish Coast and Archipelago

The first traces of sealing on Tankar date from the 1330s. The sealing museum on the island houses ...

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Lestijärvi local history museum
Finnish Coast and Archipelago

The museum is located in the centre of Lestijärvi, near the church. Guidning available during ...

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Pajamäen perinnekeskus, local history centre, Toholampi
Finnish Coast and Archipelago

Local history and heritage centre Pajamäki represents the traditional buildings of the area.

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Kaustinen local history museum
Finnish Coast and Archipelago

Local history museum is situated in an old storehouse near the church. Open on summer, other times ...

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Hiking in Central Ostrobothnia

Hiking trails in Central Ostrobothnia take you from sea shores to the primeval forests and vast bogs in Salamajärvi National Park. Here are some hiking tips for you to enjoy.

Cycling in Central Ostrobothnia

The flat terrain in Central Ostrobothnia offer comfortable and relaxed cycling routes. Take a day trip to the fishing village of Öja, enjoy the culture near the center of Kokkola or experience mountain biking to the magnificent beaches of Lohtaja and the old fishing village of Ohtakari.

Canoeing and kayaking in Central Ostrobothnia

Experience the nature from a new perspective. Enjoy the lakes, rivers and the sea by canoe or kayak. On Lestijoki river canoeing route you will experience a wilderness atmosphere and rapids. Perhonjoki river offers more relaxed tour right next to Kokkola. Canoeing in Salamajärvi National Park takes you in the middle of pristine nature. More experienced paddlers can head to the sea where they will find endless options for unforgettable kayaking experiences.

Experience the wilderness in Salamajärvi National Park

Trails in Salamajärvi National Park offer truly peaceful nature with primeval forests and vastest bog areas in Southern Finland. With a little luck you can spot a wild forest reindeer.
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Salamajärvi National Park
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Follow in the hoofprints of wild forest reindeer on the Peuran Polku Trail. You might even spot some of these rare ...

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Map / Halsua
Halsua
You will remember your vacation in Halsua for a long time. Find information about fantastic routes ...
Map / Kannus
Kannus
Our Travel Guide gives you some recommendations for your next stay in Kannus. Browse through ...
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Kaustinen
Our Travel Guide gives you some recommendations for your next stay in Kaustinen. Browse through ...
Kokkola
The coastal town of Kokkola is located in the northern archipelago on the West Coast of Finland. The ...
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Lestijärvi
For those who prefer an active vacation, there are numerous sights and destinations to discover in ...
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Perho
Our Travel Guide gives you some recommendations for your next stay in Perho. Browse through ...
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Toholampi
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Veteli
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