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, northern fell scenery in Syöte or the maritime atmosphere and frozen seashore in Kalajoki. 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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Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Syöte Camping, short-term space
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Kierikki: Guided tours

Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland

Bistoria Patio

Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Syöte Taxi

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Restaurant Nallikari

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Cafe Hilltop

Paintball

Visit to the Home of Huskies
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Tunturi Pub

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Restaurant Pannu

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Syöte Camping, seasonal space

Float 60min

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Restaurant Caspian

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Restaurant Puistola

Oulu Winter Village

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

1bar – Casual cocktail bar in the heart of Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge
Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo

Pytky Ranch reindeer services

Night at Reenis

Restaurant Marani

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Zivago

Kahvila Kiikku

Husky Spin

Cottages in Kelosyöte area

Skibus from Oulu to Syöte

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Charter bus services

KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte

Backcountry skiing in Rokua

Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu

Syöte Booking Centre

Bacaro Doppio Café

Cottages around Syöte

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

Frans&Camille Bistro

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

SuperPark Restaurant

Coffee House Café

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Koivuranta igloos

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park

Room Escape Games

Taiga Resort Holiday Village

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

45 Special

Meeting services

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte

Restaurant at KIDE Hotel

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Ice Fishing, Nallikari, Oulu

All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre

Charter buses to Syöte

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Cafe Hanna

Oulu Climbing Center

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

School Visit

Iso-Syöte Snow World

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte

Syöte husky safaris

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Sleep in hostel

Menevä Taxi Service Oulu Area

South Lapland Winter Experience

Restaurant Rousku

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees

Reindeer safari

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Rock The City Oulu

Day Spa

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Snowmobile wilderness safari

Syöte Cottage

Guided Winter Swimming

Kakaravaara Holiday Cottages

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Children's Rokua day trip

Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell

Bistro Pikku-Syöte

Snowshoe safari

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Private Guided Tour from Oulu to the Jussila Reindeer Farm in Ii

Northern Finland food experience

Study Programme

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby
Gym at KIDE Hotel

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Harald

Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma

Scandic Oulu City

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Syöte Taxi services

Joku Paikallinen Pubi | Local pub for darts & karaoke in Tuira, Oulu

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

Syötteen Mökit Cottages

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Café Kaari

Ravintola Sarkka

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy

Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

SuperPark Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Restaurant Mallassauna

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Café Kaarna

Oulu Tourist Information

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Winter Weekly Programme

Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua

Hotel Pikku-Syöte

Husky sledding crash course

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Spa Hotel in Rokua

Stone Age race of tribes

Kelosyöte/Kotacafe

Private booking at Reenis

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Arctic Spa

Breakfast by the sea

Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Winter activities for groups

Karsikkolampi smoke sauna

Adventure course for Kids

Kindergarten Visit

Restaurant Kotva

Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli

Kelosyöte/Aten mökit

Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area

Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Wilderness Cafe Ahmatupa

Ice fishing with huskies

Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Bistro Mesu

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Horse riding in Syöte

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Surprise Menu; a tribute to the diverse nature of the North

Avis Car Rental at Oulu Airport

ChocoTasting

Rokua Spa

Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Fresh Mex

Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Go Arctic - Events Services

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Snowshoeing in Rokua

Oulu loves biking

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Sauna Experience

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Pure maku

Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

Scandic Oulu Station

Restaurant Hilltop

Mediterranean Restaurant
