For Culturally Aware

Culture in Northern Finland is living, contemporary, and rooted in place. Local lifestyles, Sámi heritage, design, food culture, and creative industries are integral parts of the visitor experience, not add-ons. This allows operators to offer meaningful encounters that go beyond sightseeing.

Culturally aware travel here supports smaller communities, local businesses, and year-round livelihoods. Products are developed with respect, storytelling, and local participation, making them well-suited for conscious travellers, educational groups, and premium experiential travel segments.

 

 

 

 

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CONTACT US

YT. Anderson, CEO of Visit Oulu (Oulun Matkailu Oy)

yt(at)visitoulu.fi

+358 40 546 6283

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Johanna Salmela, Head of International Marketing

johanna(at)visitoulu.fi

+358 40 826 2345

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Anniina Merikanto, Head of Business Events

anniina(at)visitoulu.fi

+358 40 146 3150

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Pablo A. González Jiménez, Head of Operations & Smart Tourism

pablo(at)visitoulu.fi

+358 40 482 5554

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Visit Northern Finland stems from the Smart Growth for International Tourism (SmartGIT) project, which is made a reality thanks to Pohjois-Pohjanmaan liitto and the European Regional Development Fund. In collaboration with City of Oulu (BusinessOulu), Visit Tampere and Visit Finland.

Learn more: SmartGIT

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