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.
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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.
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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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A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu
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Local Taxi Services in Kempele
Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Visit to the Home of Huskies
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Private meeting with Santa Claus
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Snowshoeing safari in the nature of Rokua hunting northern lights
Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland
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The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
Frans&Camille Bistro
Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Oulu Winter Village
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Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)
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Making of Individual Spice Mix
Adventure Game: Live the Nature
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Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu
Oulu Tourist Information
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Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
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Oulun Torisauna
Stone Age race of tribes
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Minivan Trip to Hailuoto
Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition
Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience
1bar – Casual cocktail bar in the heart of Oulu
Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu
Sliding snowshoe safari in the nature of Rokua
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Reindeer Farm Experience (private)
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)
Surprise Menu; a tribute to the diverse nature of the North
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SuperPark Oulu
Puistokahvila Makia Cafe
Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte
Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu
Local Food Visit
OuluHostel AlliMaria
Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre
Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
SEES SCENT LAB
Authentic ice fishing on a frozen lake in the pure nature of Rokua
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area
Northern Finland food experience
Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu
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Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private)
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Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids
Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes
Scandic Oulu Station
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Winter Weekly Programme
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Arctic Sea Bike Experience (public)
Restaurant and winebar VENN
Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu
Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees
Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu
Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu
Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events
Kelosyöte/Aten mökit
Café Kaari
Private event: Wine and Fashion
Arctic Spa
Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
Charter bus services
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli
Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli
Artic Northern Lights Camp
Cottages around Syöte
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (public)
Amarillo Restaurant Oulu
Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy
Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
Lake side Cottage Villa Wuotanka
Husky sledding crash course
Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki
Husky Spin
Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike
Oula Kitchen & Bar
Cafe / Bar KIIKKU
Avis Car Rental at Oulu Airport
45 Special
Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
Joku Paikallinen Pubi | Local pub for darts & karaoke in Tuira, Oulu
Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience
Cottages in Kelosyöte area
Restaurant La Sinfonia
Charter buses to Syöte
Snowmobile wilderness safari
Scandic Oulu City
Rokua Spa
Syöte Taxi services
Restaurant Rousku
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
The Cheezburg Factory
Ravintola Sarkka
Bistoria Patio
Private booking at Reenis
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Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game
Traditional Icefishing at Oulu
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
GreenStar Hotel Oulu
TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
ChocoTasting
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (private)
Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa
Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature
Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)
Fuchka
Coffee House Café
Sauna Experience
Fatbike rental in Rokua in winter
Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop
Winter Nature Snowshoe Safari (private)
Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu
Kelosyöte/Kotacafe
Puistola Cafe & Bakery
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park
Kindergarten Visit
Oulu Climbing Center
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites
Syöte Taxi
On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua
Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Expert Session / Workshop on Education
Hotel Pikku-Syöte
Pytky Ranch reindeer services
Breakfast by the sea
Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing (private)
Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte
Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell
Restaurant at KIDE Hotel
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
De Gamlas Hem Restaurant
Reindeer safari
Syöte Camping, short-term space
Ice fishing
Restaurant Caspian
Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area
Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu
Nature Resort Linnunrata / Sauna cabin
Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma
Syöte Booking Centre
Night at Reenis
Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food
Horse riding in Syöte
Avis Car Rental in Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
Traditional hut experience - lunch by fire
Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees (public)
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
Winter activities for groups
Sleep in hostel
Spa Hotel in Rokua
KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte
Tuba Food & Lounge
Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos
Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa
Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)
Tunturi Pub
Zivago
Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Restaurant Ule
Sauna experience on a frozen lake + ice swimming
Sliding snowshoes rental in Rokua
Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ
Float 60min
Restaurant Pannu
ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting
Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
THE HUT EXPERIENCE
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Private sauna experience
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (private)
Rosso Restaurant Valkea
Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure
Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop
Mediterranean Restaurant
Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area
Liisa & Moss Wonderland
School Visit
Rock The City Oulu
Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte
Restaurant Hugo
Oulu loves biking
Restaurant Kotva
Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery