Koitelinkoski

Koitelinkoski

Koitelinkoski

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Koitelinkoski (i.e. Koiteli rapids) is an outdoor recreation area located along the Kiiminkijoki river in the Kiiminki district in Oulu, Finland. The area consists of small islands which divide the free-flowing river into smaller streams and rapids. The Koitelinkoski rapids stretch about three kilometers on the river.[1] The rapids are one of the most impressive ones on the Kiiminkijoki river.[2]

The rapids in the winter.

The larger islands are connected with suspension bridges.[1] There is a summer café and an event stage on the largest, Sahasaari, island.[3][4] There are several campfire sites scattered on the islands.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Koiteli". Oulun Matkailu Oy. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Kiiminkijoki". Kiiminkijoki ry. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  3. [3]
    Tourist map (Map). City of Oulu. 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Tunnelmatuvan kahvila". Kiiminkijoki ry. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  • Koiteli rapids and the pedestrian bridge

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