Hailuoto Attractions

Off the coast, in the Gulf of Bothnia, is the island of Hailuoto (ferry in summer from Oulunsalo, 27km/17mi southwest of Oulu). This is a flat and very young island which came into being in the medieval period as a result of a rise in the level of the land. Thanks to its beautiful sandy beaches, particularly on the west coast, it is now a very popular holiday area. The chief place on the island, Hailuoto, is a little town in traditional style, with picturesque fishermen's huts along the shore. At Marjaniemi, at the end of the island, is a camping site with holiday cabins.

There is also a noted bird refuge that attracts many rare species.