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