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