Finland Northern Ostrobothnia Kuusamo

Kuusamo is a town is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland. Kuusamo is a major center for winter sports and receives approximately a million tourists every year.One of the largest ski resorts in Finland, Ruka, is situated in Kuusamo. Activities include skiing, snowmobile tours and excursions with reindeer and dog sleds. Ruka is also the host of many international international competitions in ski jumping, cross country skiing and Nordic combined. In summer, Kuusamo is a popular wilderness destination for fishing, kayaking and hiking. The Oulanka National Park to the north is another local attraction.