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