Winter brings out things in nature we rarely notice in other seasons. Things quiet down, suggesting we should slow down a bit, too. The best way to find peace of mind is to leave your everyday behind and find new, relaxing experiences in new landscapes. Take your weary soul on a road trip and charge your batteries the way the locals do in the Pohjola route destinations.
Blanket Yourself in the Warmth of Winter
The warm feeling of cold water
In wintry Oulu, a curious sight may meet the eye of a first-time visitor. Despite the season, bicycles and swimming suits are not stowed away. The locals know better than to stop taking their body and mind out in the fresh air, or water!
Bikes are used in everyday commute just like any other season, and bike roads are kept in excellent condition all year round. Before their day at the office, many pop by the beach and take an icy plunge in the river or pond nearby. Heated bathing huts are usually available!
Despite the season, bicycles and swimming suits are not stowed away.
Sauna til you drop
Another year-round favourite of the locals and an experience sure to take you to the gates of nirvana is, of course, the sauna. Steam or traditional, you’re about to find these temples of R&R in most places offering accommodation – even the smallest cottages.
In Rokua Geopark, surrounded by unique, picture-perfect nature in every season, the Rokua Health&Spa invites you to unwind in various pools. Dip in, breathe deep and admire the views opening from the windows, wherever you look. For a final treat, choose your favourite from the spa’s sauna selection.
There’s no place like sauna.
Treat yourself to a treatment
Make sure to book a spa treatment and leave yourself in the hands of professionals for a luxurious massage, cosmetology treatment or a relaxing bath. Find one of the oases located in the midst of the most enchanting northern nature, and combine your spa trip with a day out walking in the heathlands in Rokua Geopark or northern fell scenery in Syöte. A combination of a day out in nature and a sauna, bath or other kind of pampering in the evening is the local recipe for total reset of the body and mind.
When you’re all pampered up and ready for bed, climb under the duvet in your favourite type of accommodation. A log cabin just for you, a modern apartment or hotel room with breathtaking views? You choose.
So take a different kind of winter vacation and head to the Pohjola route. And don’t forget to pack your swimming suit!
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Tuba Food & Lounge
Oulu
Rosso Restaurant Valkea
Oulu
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
Oulu
Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy
Oulu
1bar – Casual cocktail bar in the heart of Oulu
Oulu
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Oulu
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
Oulu
Grill it! Oulu
Oulu
Restaurant Mallassauna
Oulu
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
Oulu
School Visit
Oulu
Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
Oulu
Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari
Oulu
THE HUT EXPERIENCE
Syöte
Float 60min
Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby
Oulu
Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu
Oulu
Hotel Pikku-Syöte
Syöte
Restaurant Harald
Oulu
Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli
Oulu
SuperPark Oulu
Oulu
Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie
Oulu
Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu
Oulu
Ravintola Sarkka
Oulu
Oula Kitchen & Bar
Oulu
Restaurant at KIDE Hotel
Syöte
Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu
Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel
Oulu
Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell
Syöte
Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta
Oulu
Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park
Rokua
Restaurant Hilltop
Syöte
Cafe Hanna
Oulu
Arctic Spa
Syöte
ChocoTasting
Oulu
Mediterranean Restaurant
Oulu
OVERNIGHT SKI HIKE
Syöte
Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe
Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics
Oulu
Restaurant Caspian
Oulu
ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting
Oulu
Private sauna experience
Oulu
Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
Oulu
GreenStar Hotel Oulu
Oulu
Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park
Syöte
Oulun Torisauna
Oulu
The reflecting pools of Oulu
Oulu
Coffee House Café
Oulu
Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu
Oulu
Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
Oulu
Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa
Oulu
Husky Spin
Oulu
Zivago
Oulu
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Oulu
Traditional Icefishing at Oulu
Oulu
Gym at KIDE Hotel
Syöte
Oulu Tourist Information
Oulu
Frozen Sea Fatbike Experience
Oulu
Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game
Oulu
Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte
Syöte
Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu
Oulu
Syöte husky safaris
Syöte
Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos
Syöte
Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike
Oulu
Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery
Oulu
Private event: Wine and Fashion
Oulu
Pytky Ranch reindeer services
Syöte
Surprise Menu; a tribute to the diverse nature of the North
Oulu
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Oulu
Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
Oulu
Cottages in Kelosyöte area
Syöte
Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature
Oulu
Menevä Taxi Service Oulu Area
Oulu
Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop
Oulu
Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees
Syöte
Karsikkolampi smoke sauna
Syöte
Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
Oulu
Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu
Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids
Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games
Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon
Oulu
Frans&Camille Bistro
Oulu
Exit Oulu Escape Rooms
Oulu
Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore
Oulu
Guided Winter Swimming
Oulu
Oulu Quickly Walking Tour
Oulu
Syöte Taxi services
Syöte
Sauna ticket for public sauna
Oulu
Sleep in hostel
Oulu
Study Programme
Oulu
Fatbike rental in Rokua
Rokua
Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Syöte
Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo
Syöte
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Spring
Oulu
Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod
Oulu
Experience Authentic Ice Fishing in the Heart of Rokua’s Pure Nature
Rokua
Kindergarten Visit
Oulu
Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities
Oulu
Private Guided Tour from Oulu to the Jussila Reindeer Farm in Ii
Oulu
Winter Weekly Programme
Syöte
Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees (public)
Oulu
Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Syöte
Pure maku
Oulu
Scandic Oulu City
Oulu
Husky sledding crash course
Oulu
Restaurant Pannu
Oulu
Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food
Oulu
Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu
Oulu
Burgers
Oulu
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)
Oulu
Northern Finland food experience
Oulu
Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant
Oulu
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
Oulu
On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua
Rokua
Café Kaari
Oulu
Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area
Oulu
Joku Paikallinen Pubi | Local pub for darts & karaoke in Tuira, Oulu
Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat
Oulu
Rock The City Oulu
Oulu
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti
Oulu
Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop
Oulu
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Tunturi Pub
Syöte
Arctic Sea Bike Experience (public)
Oulu
Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu
Oulu
Oulu Winter Village
Oulu
City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing (private)
Oulu
Restaurant Indian Cuisine
Oulu
Day Spa
Rokua
Restaurant Puistola
Oulu
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (private)
Oulu
Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)
Oulu
SEES SCENT LAB
Syöte
A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu
Oulu
Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu
Oulu
Restaurant Marani
Oulu
Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
Oulu
Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Syöte
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
Oulu
Arctic Wolf & Auroras
Oulu
Local Taxi Services in Kempele
Oulu
Go Arctic - Events Services
Oulu
Oulu Culinary Experience
Oulu
Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte
Syöte
Iso-Syöte Snow World
Syöte
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (private)
Oulu
OuluHostel AlliMaria
Oulu
Cottages around Syöte
Syöte
Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu
Oulu
Winter Nature Snowshoe Safari (private)
Oulu
Horse riding in Syöte
Syöte
Adventure course for Kids
Rokua
Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI
Oulu
Bacaro Doppio Café
Oulu
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Oulu
Breakfast by the sea
Oulu
Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)
Oulu
Syöte Taxi
Syöte
Artic Northern Lights Camp
Oulu
Scandic Oulu Station
Oulu
Spa Hotel in Rokua
Rokua
Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu
Oulu
Arctic Sea Ice Camp (private)
Oulu
Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes
Syöte
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
Oulu
Reindeer Farm Experience (private)
Oulu
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
Oulu
Private booking at Reenis
Oulu
Snowmobile wilderness safari
Syöte
South Lapland Winter Experience
Syöte
Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp
Syöte
Rokua Spa
Rokua
Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte
Syöte
Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma
Rokua
Night at Reenis
Oulu
Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu
Oulu
Restaurant and winebar VENN
Oulu
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Syöte
KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte
Syöte
Syöte Cottage
Syöte
Local Food Visit
Syöte
Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition
Oulu
Kahvila Kiikku
Oulu
Restaurant Hugo
Oulu
Minivan Trip to Hailuoto
Oulu
Café Kaarna
Rokua
Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area
Syöte
The Cheezburg Factory
Oulu
Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Oulu
Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte
Syöte
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Oulu
Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu
Oulu
Charter buses to Syöte
Syöte
Charter bus services
Syöte
Kelosyöte/Kotacafe
Syöte
Snowshoe safari
Syöte
Ice fishing with huskies
Oulu
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience
Oulu
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
Oulu
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
Oulu
Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
Syöte
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
Oulu
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Oulu
Kakaravaara Holiday Cottages
Rokua
Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte
Syöte
Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area
Oulu
SuperPark Restaurant
Oulu
Oulu loves biking
Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Theme parties
Oulu
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu
Oulu
The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
Oulu
Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte
Syöte
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (public)
Oulu
Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Syöte
All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre
Syöte
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
Oulu
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private)
Oulu
Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland
Syöte
Syöte Camping, seasonal space
Syöte
Avis Car Rental in Oulu
Oulu
Restaurant Kotva
SYÖTE
Backcountry skiing in Rokua
Rokua
Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu
Oulu
Bistro Mesu
Oulu
Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)
Oulu
Restaurant Rousku
Rokua
Syöte Camping, short-term space
Syöte
Bistoria Patio
Oulu
Syöte Booking Centre
Syöte
Puistokahvila Makia Cafe
Oulu
Avis Car Rental at Oulu Airport
Oulu
Oulu Climbing Center
Oulu
Public sauna experience
Oulu
Expert Session / Workshop on Education
Oulu
Lapland Hotels Oulu
Oulu
45 Special
Oulu
Kelosyöte/Aten mökit
Syöte
Artic Sea Ice Fishing
Oulu
TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
Syöte
Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod
Oulu
Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli
Oulu
Kierikki: Guided tours
Oulu
De Gamlas Hem Restaurant
Oulu
Stone Age race of tribes
Oulu
Sauna Experience
Oulu
Children's Rokua day trip
Rokua
Syötteen Mökit Cottages
Syöte
Paintball
Oulu
Winter activities for groups
Syöte
Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki
Oulu
Liisa & Moss Wonderland
Oulu
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)
Oulu
Restaurant Nallikari
Oulu
Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Oulu
Cafe Hilltop
Syöte
Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience
Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events
Oulu
Amarillo Restaurant Oulu
Oulu
Snowshoeing in Rokua
Rokua
Transportation for cyclists
Syöte
Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte
Syöte
Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
Syöte
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Oulu
Fatbike rental in Rokua
Rokua
Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites
Syöte
Making of Individual Spice Mix
Syöte
Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu
Oulu
Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Syöte
Skibus from Oulu to Syöte
Syöte
Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show
Oulu
Fuchka
Oulu
Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu
Oulu
Puistola Cafe & Bakery
Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics
Oulu
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
Oulu
Adventure Game: Live the Nature
Oulu
Meeting services
Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure
Oulu
Hirsilampi apartments
Oulu
Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa
Oulu
Reindeer safari
Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path
Oulu