The Hailuoto and Bay of Liminka area is situates just south of Oulu and about 600 km north of the Finnish Capital, Helsinki. It gains its special character from the unique combination of vast stretches of peat bog with the taiga forest zone. The gradual r ising of the land out of the sea and the broad shore meadows provide ample nesting places for a wide variety of birds: the yellow-breasted bunting on the Bay of Liminka itself, waders on the shores of Hailuoto and on the nearby mires, the Ural Owl on its evening flights... and many others. A total of 170 species are known to rest in the area.

The Bay of Liminka and the largest island in the northern part of the Gulf of Bothnia, Hailuoto, offer the best birdwatching opportunities of anywhere in Finland - in fact one of the best natural sites in the whole of Europe. The high northern latitude me ans that the night are light around midsummer, so that birdwatching can go on around the clock!

Rural landscapes beside the sea

Apart from these specialities, the landscape of the area benefits from the presence of the sea, the clean, unspoiled nature, the rivers flowing through fertile fields and the pleasant people of the idyllic country villages.

The best way to see coutry life in Finland is by staying on a farm. This will provide wonderful opportunities for taking part in local events or simply exploring the area on foot, by bike, or simply going fishing or riding...

Easy to reach

...but hard to leave! Although a country area, Hailuoto and the Bay of Liminka can be reached by all modern forms of transport: by train, by air, by car, by boat... just as You like. It even has its own international airport at Oulunsalo.

Come to see us! The yellow-breasted bunting, smew and white-tailed eagle will be waiting for You.