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