16 days in Oulu, Kemi & Kuusamo Itinerary

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Change things up with these side-trips from Oulu: Kierikki Stone Age Centre (in Yli-Ii), Raahe Museum (in Raahe) and Hailuoto (Luovon Puoji & Marjaniemi Lighthouse). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nallikari Beach, examine the collection at Turkansaaren Ulkomuseo, engage your brain at Tietomaa, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Oulu route planner.

In December in Oulu, expect temperatures between -2°C during the day and -9°C at night. You will leave for Kemi on the 5th (Sun).

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Sampo Icebreaker.

For more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Kemi trip planner .

You can take a train from Oulu to Kemi in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Kemi are -7°C, while nighttime lows are -16°C. On the 7th (Tue), you're off toKuusamo.

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. You've now added Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm to your itinerary. On the 8th (Wed), take in breathtaking views at Kiutakongas Rapids, then hit the slopes at Ruka, then admire the masterpieces at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre, and finally relax in the rural setting at Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm. On your second day here, identify plant and animal life at The Predator Center in Kuusamo, get outside with Karhunkierros, and then get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Kuusamo travel planner.

Getting from Kemi to Kuusamo by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Kemi in January, expect little chillier with lows of -19°C in Kuusamo. On the 10th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.