GEOfood products are made in the Geopark area by local businesses using local ingredients in line with strict GEOfood guidelines. There are currently GEOfood producers in Katla Geopark in Iceland, in Magma Geopark in Norway and in Odsherred Geopark in Denmark as well as in Rokua Geopark. The Rokua Geopark area also boasts GEOfood restaurants, serving Geo-Menus that comply with GEOfood guidelines. GEOfood products and restaurants are denoted by the GEOfood symbol.
Omaleipuri is a bakery and cafe located by Road 22 in Utajärvi. Omaleipuri serves GEOfood products made from carefully selected, local ingredients. Nutrients from the soil of the Geopark area, the fresh climate and the clean environment, all come together with the bakery’s craftsmanship to create a high quality GEOfood product. The bakery’s GEOfood products epitomise local food at its most authentic and most delicious.
Pop by for a coffee or a meal and explore the Geological time trail in the bakery’s grounds. And you can also buy GEOfood and other bakery products to take home or give to friends.
Manamansalon Portti is on the stunning island of Manamansalo in the middle of Lake Oulujärvi. There are caravan pitches on the pine slopes and on the shore of Martinlahti bay. Manamansalon Portti also has a guest harbour and a village shop. And it’s right next to the beach. We rent fatbikes and canomarans, and also snowshoes in late winter.
A couple of Rokua Geopark's historical attractions, the Gneiss rock site of Kilonniemi and the Manamansalo memorial church, are located only walking distance away. Two-kilometer-long nature trail, Peurapolku, will familiarize you with the long human history of the area. Oulujärvi Hiking Area, with beautiful trails and nice hiking facilities, is located six kilometers from our place.
Rokua Health & Spa is the perfect spot to relax and recharge. In a unique area of Rokua Geopark, within the National Park, you get to luxuriate, relaxing soul and body surrounded by unhurried peace. Enjoy a fabulous night’s sleep in the hotel soothed by a sense of well-being.
The wide range of services at Rokua Health & Spa and the unique natural world on the doorstep offer experiences for everyone. There’s plenty to do all year round as the glorious countryside of Rokua isn’t short of options when it comes to activities to enjoy, summer and winter alike. The restaurant’s chefs conjure up marvels on the plate from local ingredients. Accommodation includes use of the spa and the well-equipped gym. Rokua Health & Spa is ideal for holidays, work awaydays and conferences, and welcomes children, adults, young people and older visitors.