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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Oulu: Reindeer sleigh ride at a local reindeer farm
Ravintola Sarkka
Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu
Syöte Taxi services
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Santa´s Nature Trail
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
Cafe Hilltop
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games
Avis Car Rental in Oulu
Menevä Taxi Service Oulu Area
Kindergarten Visit
Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation
Sleep in hostel
Adventure Game: Live the Nature
Syöte Booking Centre
Go Arctic - Events Services
Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Charter bus services
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Rosso Restaurant Valkea
Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game
School Visit
Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli
Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte
Breakfast by the sea
SnowFun Day in Oulu
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private)
Expert Session / Workshop on Education
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience
Café Kaari
Reindeer safari
Reindeer Farm Experience (private)
Lake side Cottage Villa Wuotanka
Syötteen Mökit Cottages
OuluHostel AlliMaria
Ice Fishing Experience by Taiga Resort
Nature Resort Linnunrata / Sauna cabin
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Cottages around Syöte
Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees (public)
Restaurant Hugo
SuperPark Restaurant
Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
Bistro Scandic Oulu City
Syöte Cottage
Coffee House Café
Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua
Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte
Cottages in Luokkavaara area in Syöte
Making of Individual Spice Mix
TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo
Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike
Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte
Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte
Amarillo Restaurant Oulu
Local Taxi Services in Kempele
Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti
Transportation for cyclists
Private event: Wine and Fashion
Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
Fatbike rental in Rokua in winter
THE HUT EXPERIENCE
Night at Reenis
Winter Nature Snowshoe Safari (private)
Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod
Restaurant Harald
Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop
Hailong Chinese Restaurant
Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (private)
Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Arctic Spa
KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte
Karsikkolampi smoke sauna
Puistola Cafe & Bakery
Hiljainen Yön syli – Deep Relaxation Float in Total Darkness
Bacaro Doppio Café
Private sauna experience at Olosauna
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Spring
Syöte Camping, short-term space
Sauna experience on a frozen lake + ice swimming
Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu
Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells
Restaurant Rousku
Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu
Oulu: Guided Snowshoeing Tour
Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop
Snowshoe rental in Rokua
Restaurant Puistola
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Restaurant Kotva
Restaurant Hilltop
Oulu: Northern lights tour
Private Guided Tour from Oulu to the Jussila Reindeer Farm in Ii
Oulu loves biking
Hotel Pikku-Syöte
Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees
Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals
Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu
Sauna ticket for public sauna
Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop
Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki
A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Theme parties
Private meeting with Santa Claus
Puistokahvila Makia Cafe
Secret Hideway Dinner
Snow shoeing in the forest by Taiga Resort
Varikko Taproom & Terrace
Varikko Brewery Restaurant
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics
Guided Beer Tasting in Mallassauna
Winter Weekly Programme
Rock The City Oulu
Cafe Hanna
Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie
Restaurant and winebar VENN
Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest
Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte
Aurora Revelare NOW!
Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area
Paintball
Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes
Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI
Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)
Restaurant at KIDE Hotel
Oula Kitchen & Bar
Oulu Tourist Information
Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu
Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
ChocoTasting
Hilltop Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
TurusenSaha Guesthouse
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)
Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events
Oulu: Reindeer Farm Tour with Feeding Experience
1bar – Casual cocktail bar in the heart of Oulu
Local Food Visit
Kelosyöte/Kotacafe
Ice fishing with huskies
All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre
Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
GreenStar Hotel Oulu
Oulu Culinary Experience
Restaurant Indian Cuisine
Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
Syöte husky safaris
Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu
Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
Restaurant Mallassauna
Syöte Camping, seasonal space
La Sinfonia Wine Tasting
Meeting services
Children's Rokua day trip
Fuchka
Oulu Climbing Center
Traditional hut experience - lunch by fire
Recovery room services
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience
Rokua Spa
Winter day in Koiteli
Sliding snowshoe safari in the nature of Rokua
Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)
Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food
Exit Oulu Escape Rooms
Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant
Skibus from Oulu to Syöte
South Lapland Winter Experience
Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos
Liisa & Moss Wonderland
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
Avis Car Rental at Oulu Airport
Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte
Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta
Iso-Syöte Snow World
Scandic Oulu City
Kurkela Lounge & Dine
Charter buses to Syöte
Artic Sea Ice Fishing
Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell
Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area
Day Spa
Tuba Food & Lounge
Gym at KIDE Hotel
Snowmobile wilderness safari
Arctic Wolf & Auroras
Winter activities for groups
The Cheezburg Factory
Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli
Experience the Magic of a Finnish Winter in Sanginjoki Nature Reserve - Naturest
Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon
Oulu Quickly Walking Tour
Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
Eat & Drink Scandic Oulu Station
Adventure course for Kids
Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area
Oulu Winter Village
Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure
Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu
SEES SCENT LAB
Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby
Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu
Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire
Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa
Tunturi Pub
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (private)
Frans&Camille Bistro
Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu
Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path
Stone Age race of tribes
Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
Restaurant Nallikari
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
Café Kaarna
Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ
Restaurant Pannu
Husky Spin
Kierikki: Guided tours
Burgers
Hirsilampi apartments
Minivan Trip to Hailuoto
The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing (private)
Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod
Study Programme
Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Syöte Taxi
Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas
Spa Hotel in Rokua
Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
Kakaravaara Holiday Cottages
Siipiweikot Oulu
Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
Lapland Hotels Oulu
ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting
Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
Restaurant La Sinfonia
Scandic Oulu Station
De Gamlas Hem Restaurant
Private booking at Reenis
Mediterranean Restaurant
Grill it! Oulu
Löylykontti Tuira
Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland
Artic Northern Lights Camp
Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore
Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu
Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
SuperPark Oulu
Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu: Ice Fishing on the Frozen Sea
45 Special
Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery
Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition
Kallen Pizzat
Restaurant Ule
Snowshoeing safari in the nature of Rokua hunting northern lights
Arctic Sea Bike Experience (public)
Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics
Cafe / Bar KIIKKU
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (public)
Sauna Experience
Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma
Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa
Restaurant Caspian
Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest
Snowshoe hike
Joku Paikallinen Pubi | Local pub for darts & karaoke in Tuira, Oulu
Husky sledding crash course
Frozen Sea Fatbike Experience
Bistoria Patio
Surprise Menu; a tribute to the diverse nature of the North
Nature-Based Experienses in the Finnish forests and Forest Rangers House - Naturest
Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)
Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte
Traditional Icefishing at Oulu
Guided Winter Swimming
Kelosyöte/Aten mökit
Arctic Sea Ice Camp (private)
Sliding snowshoes rental in Rokua
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)
Pure maku
Northern Finland food experience
OVERNIGHT SKI HIKE
Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu
Nallikari Aalto Seaside Hotel
Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature
Find Your Way in the Finnish Forest – Basics of Orienteering by Naturest
The reflecting pools of Oulu
Float 60min
Cafe Olosauna
Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure
Authentic ice fishing on a frozen lake in the pure nature of Rokua