City: Northern Ostrobothnia
Top Things to do in Northern Ostrobothnia
5 Farms in Northern Ostrobothnia That You Shouldn't Miss
Northern Ostrobothnia (Finnish: Pohjois-Pohjanmaa; Swedish: Norra Österbotten) is a region of Finland. It borders the Finnish regions of Lapland, Kainuu, Northern Savonia, Central Finland and Central Ostrobothnia, as well as the Russian Republic of Karelia.
Restaurants in Northern Ostrobothnia
1. Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Crystal clear waters, hundreds kilometres of deep snow, cutting leafs, making dry hein, marking the baby reindeers and most of all guest with smile on their face, that how our days are made. Come to be our guest in Kuusamo. Our reindeer and fishing farm offers to YOU reindeer, fishing and nature program services in Kuusamo all year round. You are most welcomed to be our guest and spend experience time with us!
Reviewed By The_Canal
Visited the farm as our first stop during a weekend to Ruka. Mika met us in the arrivals lounge at the airport and then drove us to the farm. Spent a couple of hours riding reindeer sleds, feeding reindeer and learning about reindeers and reindeer farming followed by time in a traditional reindeer farmers house drinking hot drinks and eating cookies and sausages. Received our reindeer driving licences and then Mika took us onward to our hotel in Ruka. Mika is an excellent guide - he is really friendly & knowledgeable about the reindeers and patiently answered questions from the kids (where is Rudolph etc.) We booked directly and it was significantly better value than going via one of the tour operators - we had a private visit for the same price as group trips to other farms!
2. Wanha Raatesalmi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Situated only 30 minutes’ drive from Ruka ski resort, lies our farm Wanha Raatesalmi (Old Raatesalmi). From this unique and protected historical location on the lakeside, our riding tours take us through scenic landscapes in the heart of Kuusamo’s wilderness where have good chance to see wild animals e.g. reindeers. We emphasize personal service, safety and an environmentally friendly operation.
Reviewed By henryaroundtheworld
We did a 2 hour trail ride and it was simply awesome! Was luckily enough to be just us on the activity! I haven't ridden much at all and have to say that the Icelandic Horses are the most lovely, calm, well mannered and ideal horses to ride! The area where the stables are located and the trail we went on is stunning - the temperature was around -16°C and had over a metre of snow on the ground in a lot of places but this just added to the beauty and splendor! Our guide was amazing too - explained everything that we needed to know how to ride, control the horses and had some interesting facts about the horses we were riding and the breed themselves! I highly recommend this to visitors as an activity to do for many reasons - the horses, scenery, time away from the slopes, to relax and many more! One tip - just make sure you have the appropriate clothing on for the time of year, our guide told us how people would turn up in highly inappropriate wear especially for the winter time trails! Luckily I didn't fall off my horse - if I had the snow would have been like a pillow to land on!!!!
3. Poro-Panuma Reindeer Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Poro-Panuma reindeer farm is located in the village of Panuma in Pudasjarvi, 45 minutes drive from Oulu. We provide farm visits, accommodation and other tourism services at our wilderness farm around the year. Please have a reservation via e-mail, private message or call us. We are open only on demand. Contact us via e-mail for more information about price politics etc.
4. Pohjolan Pirtti - Santa's Cottage
Pohjolan Pirtti Countryside Estate has been a home of our family since 1686. We are located in Vuotunki, one of the oldest villages in Kuusamo, Finland. Pohjolan Pirtti estate and it's surroundings offer many activities to do. You can enjoy fresh outdoors, try local activities, and travel back in time through the history and stories Pohjolan Pirtti and the surrounding village have to offer.
