The Top 13 Attractions around Vaala
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Vaala. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vaala is a region where 13
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Pitkäjärvi Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Here you can light a fire, grill some sausages and even spend the night, if you feel like it.
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Fire Lookout Tower in Rokua National Park
Highlight • Monument
The fire watchtower is the seat of the fire watchmen in summer. During the day they watch the forest from above and look out for smoke or other signs of fire. The tower is not open to the public.
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Bog Pond
Highlight • Lake
A moor lake in which the mosses are slowly reclaiming their habitat. It appears to be a raised bog that is fed by rain and has no drainage. Nature is …
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By the lake
Highlight • Lake
A lake that can mirror the sky, as there were two. Enjoy the area near the lake as it feels very untouched. Lichens looking like corals were my personal highlight.
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Beautiful forest paths
Highlight • Forest
Rokua Nationalpark is known for its wide variety of plants and a beautiful landscape. Here you'll have it all to yourself!
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Kirvesjärvi Lake
Highlight • Lake
Located in the Rokua National Park, this lake is one of the many you can encounter during a trip in the UNESCO Global Geopark in Northern Ostrobothnia. It is surrounded by very green vegetation.
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Manamansalo Camping
Highlight • Rest Area
Great camping ground with tent/caravan spots and bungalows. There is a little kiosk/supermarket and a restaurant too (kitchen closes at 6pm). Tent spot = 30€ + 15€/person/night
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Pookivaara
Highlight • Summit
Pookivaara is a scenic hill in the Rokua Geopark, offering sweeping views over forests and eskers shaped by the Ice Age. At its summit stands a wooden fire watchtower, a …
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Rokua National Park
Highlight • Forest
The Rokua National Park, located south-east of Oulu, is perfect for some off-road riding of your bike in the nature. You can ride and relax but not everywhere here, so make sure to check out all the signs and infos.
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Lake and Marshland View
Highlight • Lake
This unique environment showcases clear traces of the Ice Age with hills, esker ridges, and mystical moors. Parts of the marshland are equipped with wooden pathways that allow for safe …
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Lakeside Campfire Spot
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Great campfire spot by the beach. Firewood must be purchased, there is a phone number for payment by the hut. Or bring your own firewood. Has changing rooms and a toilet.
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