Keep yourself in motion in the winter – not to stay warm, but to stay happy! Make the most of snow covered fells and forests, and go full throttle on the frozen lakes and seashores. Find new perspectives into familiar sports. Ready, set, go!
The winter air gives you happy tears
Don’t curb your enthusiasm
Living along the Pohjola route, you learn to enjoy your favorite outdoor activity in any season. So you’re about to see kites flying high above the ice all along the seaside, as snowkiting enthusiasts ride the wind on the ice. Spot these extreme sport enthusiasts in Oulu, Raahe or Kalajoki. In Kalajoki, arctic paddling is also a thing: what does paddling amongst floating ice, and a chance to spot a seal sunbathing sound like?
The local kids can’t wait for the freezing temperatures that turn the nearby sea, lake, ditch or even hayfield into a skating rink or skiing route. There’s no lack of well-maintained routes in any of the Pohjola route destinations, either. So be a kid for a day – make the frozen sea your skating rink, get yourself rosy red cheeks on a snowshoe hike or skiing trip. Guided or on your own, you decide!

Fat tyres on flat surfaces
The seaside destinations on the Pohjola route, Oulu, Liminka and Kalajoki all offer you a chance to take different bike ride: flat, open landscapes as far as the eye can see. There are practically no hills to climb on the land side, either, but on the frozen sea, your route is as flat as it can be. Even for the locals, the vastness of it all takes the breath away. So grab a fat bike and make your day!
For a different kind of scenery, rent your bike, snowshoes or skis in Rokua Geopark or Syöte, and spend hours amidst snowy trees in a pristine, white landscape.
Sometimes, you hear the ice
sing under your tyres.
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Hi-yo, Silver!
Leave it to our fellow northern species to give you a ride of your lifetime. Meet charming huskies and go for a spin in the magical wintry forest, over swamps and frozen lakes. Enjoy the sound of the sledge making its way through the snow and the sight of the dogs eagerly showing you what they were born to do. You might just get a wet kiss from the pack afterwards!
Sure, horse sledging is fun, but have you tried reindeer sledging? Reindeers used to be the mode of travel a few decades back in Pudasjärvi, close to Syöte. Now’s your chance to sit on a soft reindeer skin covering the sleigh and let these magical creatures pull you through a scenery of spruce trees covered in snow. Your heart soon finds the rhythm of the hooves tapping on snow.
Reindeers used to be the mode of travel a few decades back.
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The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
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Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell
The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration
Guided Tours in Raahe
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)
Adventure Game: Live the Nature
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu
Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Liminka
Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland
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Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo
Husky sledding crash course
Oulu Climbing Center
Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation
All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre
Snowmobile Rental
Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod
Nature-Based Experienses in the Finnish forests and Forest Rangers House - Naturest
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Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
Night at Reenis
Rent snowshoes for small children in Syöte
Arctic Sea Ice Camp (private)
Rokua Spa
Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre
Inhouse Derby
Winter day in Koiteli
Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp
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Traditional Games
Oulu: Reindeer Farm Tour with Feeding Experience
Oulu Quickly Walking Tour
Geocaching in Liminka
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Minivan Trip to Hailuoto
Rental equipment: Cross-country skiing and snowshoes
Traditional hut experience - lunch by fire
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Narrated Escape Room of Pitojen Helmi
Artic Sea Ice Fishing
Rantakylä Recreational Area in Liminka
Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Guided tour to the Eight Seasons of Birds' Year -exhibition in Liminka Bay
Snowshoeing safari in the nature of Rokua hunting northern lights
Skibus from Oulu to Syöte
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)
TurusenSaha Guesthouse
Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
Snowshoe trip in Liminka
Enjoy a Relaxing Stay in the Peaceful Countryside
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Ice Fishing Experience by Taiga Resort
Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Private booking at Reenis
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Spring
Liminka Disc Golf Course
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Snowshoeing trip in Syöte National Park
Rock The City Oulu
Deep Healing Sound Journey: Singing Bowl Therapy & Gentle Movement
Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals
Lake side Cottage Villa Wuotanka
Making of Individual Spice Mix
Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics
Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics
Sleigh ride to Raahe archipelago's icebergs
Cottages around Syöte
Artic Northern Lights Camp
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Reindeer Farm Experience (private)
Mustan Sauna and Winter Swimming Experience
Fatbike / E-fatbike Rental
GreenStar Hotel Oulu
Raahe Theatre
Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte
Cottages in Kelosyöte area
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game
Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte
Sliding snowshoes rental in Rokua
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure
Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli
Stone Age race of tribes
Rental equipment: Skiing and snowboarding
Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore
The reflecting pools of Oulu
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu
Local Taxi Services in Liminka
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Find Your Way in the Finnish Forest – Basics of Orienteering by Naturest
Arctic Wolf & Auroras
Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod
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South Lapland Winter Experience
Oulu Tourist Information
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Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
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Guided fatbike tour
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KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte
Europcar Car Rental | Oulu City
Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees (public)
Hiljainen Yön syli – Deep Relaxation Float in Total Darkness
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games
Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago
Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Hotel Liminka Bay
Work wellbeing day
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
Authentic ice fishing on a frozen lake in the pure nature of Rokua
Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area
Winter activities for groups
Under the Northern Night Sky - Guided Walk in the Dark
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu
Sauna experience on a frozen lake + ice swimming
Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events
Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment
Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike
Private meeting with Santa Claus
Gunnarin Kartano´s apartments and hostel rooms in Lampinsaari, Raahe
Experience Life at Trade House of Lang
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Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
Snowshoe hike
Sauna Experience
Reindeer safari
Heptathlon
Sports hall
Arctic Ice Fishing Experience
Budget Hotel Raahe
Guided E-Fatbike Safari in Liminka
Experience the Magic of a Finnish Winter in Sanginjoki Nature Reserve - Naturest
Oulu Winter Village
Adventure into the Goahti, Syöte National Park
Snowshoe rental in Rokua
The Blue Pine Cottage – Sauna in the Tranquility of the Countryside
Private event: Wine and Fashion
Traditional tar olympics
SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu City Centre
Arctic Spa
Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park
Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Go Arctic Activities - Reindeer Farm Visit
Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma
Paintball
Guided walking & cycling tours in Liminka and in Oulu area
Löylykontti Tuira
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Europcar Car Rental | Oulu Airport
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Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience
Guided Tour in Old Liminka
Puikkari swimming hall
Rent Ice Skates from Tourist Info
Rental equipment: Fatbike, winter
Taigalampi Log Villa in Syöte
Arctic Sea Bike Experience (public)
Study Programme
Oulu: Ice Fishing on the Frozen Sea
Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids
Husky Spin
Winter Weekly Programme
Cosy furnished and well equipped apartment with one bedroom and sauna
Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island
Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience
Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu
Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes
Exit Oulu Escape Rooms
Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu
ChocoTasting
Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli
Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte
Meeting services
Local Taxi Services in Kempele
Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
Fatbike trip in Liminka
The Captain’s Sauna – an Unforgettable Experience at The Trade House of Lang
Craft Upcycle Workshop
Iso-Syöte Snow World
Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka
Winter Nature Snowshoe Safari (private)
Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Electric fat bikes rental
Guided Winter Swimming
Snow shoeing in the forest by Taiga Resort
Local Food Visit
Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu
Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire
Soundbath relaxation
Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja
Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area
CakePop Accommodation
MajoitusYkkönen
Team Path in Liminka Bay Resort
Sightseeing ride - Iso-Syöte Express
Natureyoga
Secret Hideway Dinner
Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
Syötteen Mökit Cottages
Private sauna experience at Olosauna
Float 60min
Nallikari Aalto Seaside Hotel
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private)
Raahe | Hertz Car Rental
Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Santa´s Nature Trail
Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area
Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest
Liminka Bay: Guided visit to birdtower
Northern Finland food experience
Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Oulu: Guided Snowshoeing Tour
A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.
Syöte Camping, seasonal space
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
Rental equipment: Pikku-Syöte
Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
Pikkulahti Beach
SnowFun Day in Oulu
Reindeer farm visit and sleigh ride
Frozen Sea Fatbike Experience
Oulu: Northern lights tour
Snowmobile safari and guided tours
Children's Rokua day trip
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
Fatbike rental in Rokua in winter
Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment
Liisa & Moss Wonderland
Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon
Hilltop Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu
Syöte Taxi services
Syöte Taxi
City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing (private)
Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Theme parties
Lapland Hotels Oulu
Aurora Revelare NOW!
Expert Session / Workshop on Education
Polar nights dinner at Liminka Bay
On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua
Guided bus tours in Liminka and neighbouring municipalities
Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society
Oulu Culinary Experience
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (private)
Sauna ticket for public sauna
Kylmäniemi Beach
SuperPark Oulu
Avis Car Rental in Oulu
Kindergarten Visit
Yoga Class
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (public)
Ice fishing with huskies
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
Taigalampi Rental Villa
Summer fun for kids at the Trade House of Lang
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu
Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)
Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities
Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu
Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells
Paintball Areena
OuluHostel AlliMaria
Winter Olympics
Syöte husky safaris
Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)