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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GreenStar Hotel Oulu
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Making of Individual Spice Mix
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
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Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe
Park Hotel Liminka
Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp
Sports hall
City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing (private)
Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma
Adventure course for Kids
Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
The Blue Pine Cottage – Sauna in the Tranquility of the Countryside
Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Oulu Culinary Experience
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
Oulu City | Europcar Car Rental
KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte
Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre
Syöte husky safaris
Reindeer Farm Experience (private)
Oulu Airport | Europcar Car Rental
Ice fishing with huskies
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)
Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Hotel Raahen Hovi
Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat
Gym at KIDE Hotel
Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte
Local Taxi Services in Kempele
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Winter activities for groups
Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu
SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu City Centre
Go Arctic activities - SNOWSHOE TRIP
Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte
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The reflecting pools of Oulu
Syöte Taxi services
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Liisa & Moss Wonderland
Raahe | Hertz Car Rental
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Spring
Oulu Tourist Information
The Captain’s Sauna – an Unforgettable Experience at Lang’s Trading House
Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte
Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia
Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu
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Snowmobile wilderness safari
Polar nights dinner at Liminka Bay
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Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics
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Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe
Guided Winter Swimming
Oulu Winter Village
Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)
Rental equipment: Pikku-Syöte
Oulu Climbing Center
ChocoTasting
Liminka Bay: Guided visit to birdtower
Iso-Syöte Snow World
Public sauna experience
Backcountry skiing in Rokua
Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees (public)
Day Spa
Snowshoe and skinbased rental Liminka
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Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (private)
Oulu Quickly Walking Tour
Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos
Liminka Disc Golf Course
Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte
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Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby
Local Taxi Services in Liminka
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SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu Airport
Sleigh ride to Raahe archipelago's icebergs
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
Husky sledding crash course
On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua
Oula Kitchen & Bar
Yoga Class
Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park
Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI
Gunnarin Kartano´s apartments and hostel rooms in Lampinsaari, Raahe
Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path
Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka
SEES SCENT LAB
Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa
TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
Guided fishing trip
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (public)
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
Kylmäniemi Beach
Soundbath relaxation
Fatbike Tour in Syöte National Park
Husky Spin
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental
The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration
Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)
Deep Healing Sound Journey: Singing Bowl Therapy & Gentle Movement
Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events
Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte
Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop
Experience Authentic Ice Fishing in the Heart of Rokua’s Pure Nature
Stone Age race of tribes
Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod
Paintball
Arctic Sea Bike Experience (public)
Syöte Booking Centre
Arctic Wolf & Auroras
Taigalampi Log Villa in Syöte
Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Children's Rokua day trip
OVERNIGHT SKI HIKE
Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
School Visit
Snowshoe safari
ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting
Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli
Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
Syöte Cottage
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
Reindeer farm visit and sleigh ride
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games
Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes
Snowshoeing trip in Syöte National Park
Private event: Wine and Fashion
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Rent snowshoes for small children in Syöte
Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Liminka Bay: Guided tour to the Eight Seasons of Birds' Year -exhibition
Fatbike rental in Rokua
Hirsilampi apartments
Oulu loves biking
Syöte Camping, seasonal space
Narrated Escape Room of Pitojen Helmi
Syötteen Mökit Cottages
Kierikki: Guided tours
Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte
Float 60min
Guided Tours in Raahe
Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area
Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park
Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
Rental equipment: Cross-country skiing and snowshoes
Adventure Game: Live the Nature
Rental equipment: Fatbike, winter
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private)
Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience
Rent snowshoes in Syöte
Traditional Icefishing at Oulu
Karsikkolampi smoke sauna
Rock The City Oulu
Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu
Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Winter Nature Snowshoe Safari (private)
Guided fatbike tour
Study Programme
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (private)
Local Food Visit
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu
Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island
Sleep in hostel
Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu
Go Arctic - Events Services
Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod
Reindeer safari
Exit Oulu Escape Rooms
Trade House of Lang Unique Historic Hotel Experience in the Heart of the Raahe Old Town
Hotel Pikku-Syöte
Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte
Horseback riding
Pytky Ranch reindeer services
South Lapland Winter Experience
Winter Swimming in Raahe
Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Arctic Sea Ice Camp (private)
Paintball Areena
Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu
Lapland Hotels Oulu
Spa Hotel in Rokua
Rokua Spa
Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment
Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)
MajoitusYkkönen
Horse riding in Syöte
Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy
All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre
Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland
Equipment rental
Go Arctic Activities - Reindeer Farm Visit
Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo
Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society
Sauna Experience
Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids
Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Fatbike rental Liminka
Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show
Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area
Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Liminka
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
Rantakylä Recreational Area in Liminka
Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites
Snowmobile safari and guided tours
Syöte Camping, short-term space
Cottages in Kelosyöte area
Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe
Enjoy a Relaxing Stay in the Peaceful Countryside
Night at Reenis
Guided Tour in Old Liminka
Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel
Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
Taigalampi Rental Villa