Blanket Yourself in the Warmth of Winter

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.

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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Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Oulu

Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte

Syöte

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu

Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell

Syöte
winter cycling on the ice

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Oulu
Lapsi kurkistaa Pihkan majaan

Adventure course for Kids

Rokua
Pariskunta lumikenkäilemässä

Snowshoeing in Rokua

Rokua
kennel visit

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Oulu

Syöte Camping, seasonal space

Syöte
Robson's Lunch

SuperPark Restaurant

Oulu
Pikku-Syöte mökkialue keskusvaraamo talvi

Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area

Syöte
Hotel Iso-Syöte Bear Cave Suite Hot tube

Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte

Charter bus services

Syöte
Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli seating area

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Oulu

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Oulu
Rock The City Adventure Game

Rock The City Oulu

Oulu
Romekievari's famous salmon soup

Restaurant Romekievari - Tennessee BBQ house and the home of waffles

Syöte
Näkymä Iso-Syötteelle Luokkavaaran mökkialueelta

Cottages around Syöte

Syöte
Rokua Health & Spa Hotel

Spa Hotel in Rokua

Rokua
Herkullista pitsaa Maranaforni uunista.

Bistoria Patio

Oulu
Wellamo kesä

Syötteen Mökit Cottages

Syöte

Husky sledding crash course

Oulu
The white lighthouse in Hailuoto Marjaniemi against the blue sky.

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu
Nallikari Aalto located By the Sea

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

Oulu
Winter biking in Oulu.

Oulu loves biking

Oulu
Coffee House seating area

Coffee House Café

Oulu
Maaginen suppalampi Rokuan kansallispuistossa.

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua

Rokua
Nallikari Holiday Village - camping

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

Oulu
Puistokahvila Makia

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Skido Fell Nature

Snowmobile wilderness safari

Syöte
Arctic wolf and Auroras - Wolf photographing in winter

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu
Cottages are yellow and very idyllic outside.

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu

Go Arctic - Events Services

Oulu

SuperPark Oulu

Oulu
Taiga Resort sauna

Sauna Experience

Oulu
Ice fishing at Bothnian bay

Ice fishing with huskies

Oulu

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Oulu
Rosso Oulu seating area

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Oulu
Information

Study Programme

Oulu
Poiju Villat huokuvat ulkoapäin merellistä tyyliä ja niissä on iso oma terassi

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu

Karsikkolampi smoke sauna

Syöte

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Oulu
Lapsi tekee tehtävää metsässä

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu
Bar is Baari in Finnish

45 Special

Oulu

Avis Car Rental at Oulu Airport

Oulu
Reindeer and a sleigh with guide.

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

Oulu
Lapland Hotels Oulu Comfort Room.

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Oulu

Syöte Booking Centre

Syöte

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Oulu

Restaurant Puistola

Oulu
OTAXI VIP is available also for groups and disabled.

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

Oulu
Saaga Travel drivers are well-trained, polite and English speaking.

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Oulu
Children's Rokua day trip

Children's Rokua day trip

Rokua
Perioululainen ömeisingreis

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Oulu
Ravintola Mallassaunan sisäänkäynti

Restaurant Mallassauna

Oulu

Restaurant Harald

Oulu

Pytky Ranch reindeer services

Syöte
Koiravaljakko

Husky Spin

Oulu

Restaurant Caspian

Oulu

Café Kaari

Oulu
Northern lights.

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu
Main door to Cafe

Sleep in hostel

Oulu

Gym at KIDE Hotel

Syöte
Café Hilltop cakes pies smoothies

Cafe Hilltop

Syöte
Nallikari Holiday Village tent site

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Hanhilampi Erämaaleiri

Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp

Syöte
A person wading in ice cold water in Tuira beach in winter. Foreground snow in the bank. Background buildings on the other side of the Oulu river. Sky is grey and clouded.

Guided Winter Swimming

Oulu

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Oulu
Winter Olympics

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu
Snowboarding and skiing at Iso-Syöte

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Syöte
Fish tern at Bothnian bay

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Aurora Suite Aurora View

Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte
Joo Hetki kahvila sisätila

Joo Hetki Cafe

Oulu
Saunallinen kahden hengen parivuoteellinen hotellihuone 10 kpl

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Oulu
Log cabin of Liisa Rehu.

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Oulu
Ryhmä tekee tehtävää suon reunalla

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

Oulu
South Lapland Winter Experience - two day's husky tour

South Lapland Winter Experience

Syöte

Voimala 1889

Oulu
Työpaikkaohjaaja ohjaa liiketoiminnan perustutkinnon opiskelijaa salaattikastikkeiden hyllyttämisessä työpaikalla.

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

Oulu
OuluHostel AlliMaria

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Oulu
Saaga Travel largest charter bus is a 79-seater double-decker.

Charter buses to Syöte

Syöte

Hotel Pikku-Syöte

Syöte
Babista interior

Babista Oulu

Oulu
Nauti aamiaisesta meren äärellä.

Breakfast by the sea

Oulu

Stone Age race of tribes

Oulu
Fatbike lumessa

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Rokua
VENN Oulu, seating area

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Oulu
We recommend preordering when arriving to the airport.

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Oulu
Snowshoeing Holiday in South Lapland

Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland

Syöte

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

Oulu
Kotakahvio sisältä

Kelosyöte/Kotacafe

Syöte
Kellunta

Float 60min

Oulu

Night at Reenis

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Eagle View Suite

Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte
Yrttiaitta

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu
Hemmotteleva rentoutus

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu

Oulu Winter Village

Oulu
Kahvila Kiikku

Kahvila Kiikku

Oulu

Tunturi Pub

Syöte
Toripoliisi Statue 1

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Oulu

Mediterranean Restaurant

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Oulu

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Oulu
Artist room at Hotel Lasaretti

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Oulu
Kahvihetki talvisessa maisemassa

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu
Pookivaara, Rokua

Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park

Rokua

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Oulu
People resting in Finnish woods

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu
Restaurant Rousku

Restaurant Rousku

Rokua
Exit Oulu Room Escape Games

Room Escape Games

Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Oulu
Reenis is a creative gym for versatile training. With us, you train purposefully in the gym and develop coordination and have fun on the trampolines.

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Oulu

Kierikki: Guided tours

Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Oulu

Horse riding in Syöte

Syöte

1bar

Oulu
Forest Mind Trip in winter with snowshoes

Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park

Syöte
Hotel Iso-Syöte Snowshoe Safari Views

Snowshoe safari

Syöte
Koivurannan saunalautta sauna Oulussa.

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Oulu

Winter activities for groups

Syöte

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Oulu

Restaurant Marani

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Kelomökki kesä

Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Syöte
Facade of OSH Arina

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Oulu

ChocoTasting

Oulu
Kylpylän monitoimiallas

Rokua Spa

Rokua

Ravintola Sarkka

Oulu

Café Kaarna

Rokua

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Oulu
Fatbike mäntyä vasten metsästyssä

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Rokua
skin based skis

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Oulu
Snowboarding in Finland

Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees

Syöte
Metsänkävijä -mökki Riihikummussa

Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte

Syöte

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Reindeer Safari

Reindeer safari

Syöte

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Oulu
Kakaravaaran Pirtti

Kakaravaara Holiday Cottages

Rokua

Iso-Syöte Snow World

Syöte
De Gamlas Hem Hotel & Restaurant.

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Oulu
Floating Cafe.

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Oulu

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Oulu
Yellow Oulu Cathedral church tower against blue sky in summer.

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu
Pilkkiretki Oulun Nallikarissa 1

Ice Fishing, Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Oulu
Kelosyöte

Cottages in Kelosyöte area

Syöte
Superior room

Scandic Oulu Station

Oulu

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Oulu

Syöte Taxi services

Syöte
Sauna experience.

Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube

Oulu
Dining room of the Koiteli Residenssi.

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

Oulu
The menu provides ample choices for many tastes

Restaurant Pannu

Oulu
Starter at Lasaretti's Bistro

Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli

Oulu
Bar / lobby area, entrance to restaurant

Restaurant Hilltop

Syöte
Hulhava mökkialue Syöte

Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte

Syöte

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Oulu
Burrito

Fresh Mex

Oulu
Heimopäällikkö Go Arctic

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Oulu
Rentoutuskellunta

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Oulu
Handmade chocolate and local products.

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Oulu
Auringonnousu

Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos

Syöte

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Oulu
fatbiking is nice summer activity

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Oulu
Mies talvisessa maisemassa

Backcountry skiing in Rokua

Rokua
Fell Top Cottage

Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Syöte
In Syöte you can spend a winter day skiing or doing other winter sports.

Skibus from Oulu to Syöte

Syöte
Exterior

Scandic Oulu City

Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Oulu
Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu ulkoa kuvattuna

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Oulu

Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Oulu

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

Oulu
Dinner in Oula Kitchen & Bar.

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Oulu

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Oulu
Pikku-Syöte offers exceptional trails and sceneries for Mountain Biking around the year.

Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte

Syöte
Aloita matkasi Otaxin kyydissä.

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Oulu

Restaurant at KIDE Hotel

Syöte
Local tradiotional Pulla

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Oulu
Koiteli rapids area in summer. Blue water flowing between rocks. Foreground green grass on the bank. Background green spruces.

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Oulu
Bacaro Doppio indoors

Bacaro Doppio Café

Oulu

Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites

Syöte

Bistro Mesu

Oulu
group on the ice

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Oulu
Reflection of the pedestrian bridge in water.

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Meeting room

Meeting services

Syöte

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Arctic Spa Sauna

Arctic Spa

Syöte
Koivurannan iglut Oulussa.

Koivuranta igloos

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience

Oulu
Fireplace summer

Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte
De Gamlas Hem Restaurant.

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Oulu
Brownish Oulu city hall with three main doors and two little towers. Background blue sky.

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Oulu
Revontulet

All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre

Syöte
Ravintolamaailma seating area

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Oulu

Syöte Taxi

Syöte

Bistro Pikku-Syöte

Syöte
Hotstone-hieronta

Day Spa

Rokua
Authentic soy sauce ramen

Pure maku

Oulu
Winter swimming in Tuira beach.

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Oulu
people laughing and listening to storytelling at a fantasy tavern

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Oulu
Syöte keskusvaraamo kelomökit tykkypuut

Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte

Syöte

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu
Kelosyöte Aten mökit/Satu 31

Kelosyöte/Aten mökit

Syöte
Automatic belay

Oulu Climbing Center

Oulu
Veranta for private occasions

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Oulu

Private booking at Reenis

Oulu
Winter wishing in Oulujoki delta area.

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu
Paintball Värikuulasota Oulu Action Park

Paintball

Oulu

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Oulu
Biisikärpänen-musiikkivisa

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Oulu
Syöte Cottage

Syöte Cottage

Syöte
Hotel Iso-Syöte Moottorikelkkasafari

Winter Weekly Programme

Syöte

Zivago

Oulu
Sauna

Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes

Syöte
Pllukka Syötteen keskusvaraamo vuokramökit

Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte

Syöte

Restaurant Kotva

SYÖTE

Syöte Camping, short-term space

Syöte
Cafe Hanna is a small cafe close to the Oulu Train station.

Cafe Hanna

Oulu
The Table, Amarillo

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Oulu

Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo

Syöte
Surprise menu

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

Oulu

Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma

Rokua

Wilderness Cafe Ahmatupa

Syöte
Parikellunta

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Oulu
Syötteen Eräpalvelut Huskysafarit husky

Syöte husky safaris

Syöte
Hotel Iso-Syöte Phoenix Suite Winter View

Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte
Frans&Camille table setting

Frans&Camille Bistro

Oulu
Pytkynharju mökkialue Syöte järvi talvi

Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte

Syöte
KIDE Finland's Best Ski Hotel

KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte

Syöte