OuluZone

In Arkala, near Oulu, in northern Finland, OuluZone is a large motorsport centre that brings several activities together on one site, including a karting track. You come for speed and tight corners in a kart, but the place also offers car and bike track time, snowmobile safaris in winter and drifting events. It is less an isolated track than a full park devoted to motorsport.

Karting is part of this whole and lets you get started or lap for fun, in a setting built to host groups and events. The range of activities makes OuluZone a destination in its own right, where you can combine several disciplines over a single day. Opening times and access depend on the centre's programme and the season, so it is best to check before coming, especially in winter when some activities move onto snow and ice.

Oulu is one of the major cities of northern Finland, known for its technology drive and student scene, as well as for its Nallikari beach on the Gulf of Bothnia. The region, between forests, rivers and coast, offers a typically Nordic setting. OuluZone makes a handy sporting stop for anyone exploring the north of the country, away from the urban bustle, in an environment built for speed. In the north of the country, where karting tracks are scarcer than in the south, OuluZone stands out as a reference for speed lovers in the Oulu area. The site is easily reached by car from the city and makes a good outing for a group after varied thrills.