Feel free in the open space of the icy shores of the Bothnian Bay. Get into full speed on the snowy slopes of the Syöte fell area.
From snowy fells to the frozen sea
Oulu
Combine winter activities on the frozen sea with the facilities of the city of Oulu. From Oulu, it’s easy to make day trips to other winter destinations.
Read moreSyöte
Finland’s southernmost fell area, Syöte, is just a few hours away from the sea. In the winter time Syöte is extremely snow sure, so you can experience the Finnish winter on skis, snowboard, and snowshoes. How about getting on a sleigh pulled by reindeer or huskies?
Read moreWhich is faster?
A snowboard ride down the fell, or kite surfing on the frozen sea?
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Hailuoto
You can cross the frozen sea to Hailuoto island by ferry or, when the ice is thick enough, by car. Either way, it’ll be a trip to remember! For that, and many more reasons, Hailuoto is one of the best frozen sea destinations in Finland.
Read moreLiminka
Liminka is known for its birds but this sea side destination is also a good place to get active. Explore the frozen shores on a fat bike or skis!
Read moreKempele
Just a short drive from the Oulu airport, Kempele is a handy destination. It’s easy to find a fun winter activity in this small-size, friendly town.
Read moreRaahe
Imagine walking in the great nothingness of the frozen sea. There’s no experience that compares! Try it in Raahe, where you can also learn about the role the icy sea has played in the history of the area.
Read moreIi
The quaint little town of Ii is a lovely destination with diverse nature and waterways, offering memorable winter experiences. Enjoy outdoor activities like ice fishing, coffee made over a campfire, or try the traditional Finnish ice sleigh carousel!
Read moreChoose your favourites along the Pohjola route!
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Guided Ice Swimming Experience – Dive Into Nordic Well-Being
Jive to the Five with the Huskies
Oulu: Northern lights tour
Visiting at Reindeer Farm in Ii
e-Fatbike Safari with Campfire Meal
Traditional Icefishing at Oulu
Day Trip to Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle from Kemi
Alpacafarm visit and walk in forest - Hanging out with alpacas in finnish nature!
Kastelli Giant's Church
Old Town Raahe
Evening Campfire at the Island
Winter Olympics
Virkkula Birdwatching Tower at Liminka Bay
A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.
Skibus from Oulu to Syöte
Restaurant Nallikari
Raahe Theatre
Ranua Resort - Snowmobile Safari and Ice-Fishing
Ulkopauha Island
Oulu loves biking
Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics
Mustan Sauna and Winter Swimming Experience
Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island
Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest
Rent skinbased skis in Syöte
Iso-Syöte Ski School: Group lessons
Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing from Kemi
Private sauna experience at Olosauna
Ice Fishing Trip by Snowmobiles
Gems of the Oulu River estuary
Rental equipment: Skiing and snowboarding
Rent Ice Skates from Tourist Info
Ice-Fishing Safari with Snowmobiles
Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ
Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Husky sledding crash course
Husky Safaris in Ranua
Köykkyri recreation area
Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience
Love by the Iijoki River – An Audio Story Trail Along the Shores of Ii
Kaukonranta Old Fishing Banks
Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure
Iso-Syöte Snow World
Seaside Glass Villas
The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
Nallikari Lighthouse
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private)
SnowFun Day in Oulu
Cultural and historical route Ruustinna
Experience the Magic of a Finnish Winter in Sanginjoki Nature Reserve - Naturest
Tasku Island and Guest Harbour
Hietasaari recreational area
Artic Northern Lights Camp
Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu
Ice Fishig on the Gulf of Bothnia
Syöte husky safaris
Nallikari – the Riviera of the North
Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)
Aurora Hunt
Oulu Market Square Policeman statue
Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Pytky Ranch reindeer services
Authentic ice fishing on a frozen lake in the pure nature of Rokua
Keskiniemi Beacon Tower
Sauna ticket for public sauna
Ice Fishing Experience by Taiga Resort
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
Searching for the Aurora Borealis by Car
Winter experiences in Rokua - Naturest
Sauna experience on a frozen lake + ice swimming
Ailasto accommodation
Icebreaker Sampo cruise with transfer from Kemi
City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing (private)
Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park
Arctic Ice Fishing Experience
Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals
Husky Safari and Excursion on the Farm
Smitti Island
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu
Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees
Equipment maintenance at the rental shop
Frozen Sea Fatbike Experience
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Visit Hailuoto, Hailuoto info
Iso-Syöte Ski School: Private lessons
Event and meeting place
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Ranua Resort - Holiday Villas
Löylykontti Tuira
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
Ranua Resort - Safaris
Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago
Icebreaker Sampo Cruise from Kemi
Sliding snowshoes rental in Rokua
Ice fishing with huskies
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu
Kylmäniemi Beach
Icebreaker Sampo Cruise from Haparanda and Tornio
Shearching Northern Light with Finnhorse
Winter Activities in Ranua
Winter Weekly Programme
Raahe Archipelago
Old Pine Husky Lodge
Airport Hotel Oulu
Oulu Winter Village
Pikkulahti Beach
Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
Tauvo Beach and Small-craft Harbour
Day Trip to the Wildlife Park Ranua Zoo
Merilä Manor View Sauna
Polar nights dinner at Liminka Bay
Anna's Day Celebration in Old Town Raahe
Quality Ice Fishing Equipment for Your Trips on Frozen Sea
Liminka Bay Nature Centre
Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island
Rental equipment: Pikku-Syöte
Educational Learning Programmes in Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark
Private Guided Tour from Oulu to the Jussila Reindeer Farm in Ii
Christmas Village
Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu
Artic Sea Ice Fishing
Rautiperä Sports Area
Snow Adventure Day from Kemi
SnowCastle Winter Park
Sarkkiranta sports centre
Bistoria Iso-Syöte
Kuusisaari Recreation Park
Guided Winter Swimming
Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest
Winter activities for groups
Wintery Bait Fishing for Northern Pike in Ii
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)
Sight-Skiing
Oulu: Ice Fishing on the Frozen Sea
Arctic Day at the Sea Best Seller
Rock The City Oulu
Northern Sleigh Ride: Frozen River & Sea Experience
Gemstone Exhibition and SnowExperience
Ranua Resort - Wildlife Park
Arctic Sea Ice Camp (private)
Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells
Visit Family Farm Near the Ranua Zoo.
The Tasku Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago
Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
Husky Spin
South Lapland Winter Experience
Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
Winter season lift passes
Easy Family-friendly Ice Fishing Trip to the Sea in Ii
The Iso-Kraaseli Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago
Tour skating or skiing at the frozen sea in Vihiluoto
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi
Icetrek to Kemi History