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, northern fell scenery in Syöte or the maritime atmosphere and frozen seashore in Kalajoki. 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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Family autumn vacation: Break from everyday life

Oulu loves biking

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Cafe Hanna

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience

Spa Hotel in Rokua

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Meeting services

Café Kaari

Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Sightseeing of Oulu on Mountain Bikes

Karsikkolampi smoke sauna

Café Kaarna

Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Warjakka B&B Accommodation

Snowshoe safari

South Lapland Winter Experience

Glass Iglu: Enjoy the Luxury of the Arctic Nature in Rahja Archipelago

Get-away for Two by the Arctic Sea and Sand Dunes

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Go Arctic activities - Yoga

Restaurant Bistro

Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte

Winter Weekly Programme

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Koivuranta igloos

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Cottages around Syöte

Restaurant at KIDE Hotel
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High Ropes Courses

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari

Cafe Hilltop

Scandic Oulu City

Ice fishing in Nallikari, Oulu

Husky sledding crash course

Coffee House Café

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Nallikari Bakery & Bistro

Bubbles for Two in Lokkilinna Outdoor Yakuzi with a Seaview

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte

Guided transportation from Oulu airport to Oulu

Snowmobile safari

Fatbike safari

Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube

Idyllic holiday home by the Kiiminki River

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Marina Chalets, 4+2

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Puplic Sauna

Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip

Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp

SuperPark Oulu

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Holiday Apartment With Own Yard

Joo Hetki Cafe

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Syöte Cottage

Holiday house Aurinkorinne 8

Marina Chalets, 2+2

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees

Skibus from Oulu to Syöte

Restaurant Nallikari

Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

ChocoSomnia Factory tour&Tasting
Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo

Snowshoeing in Rokua

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

1bar

Restaurant Romekievari - Tennessee BBQ house and the home of waffles

Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell

Syote Taxi

Oulu Climbing Center
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Tunturi Pub

Children's Rokua day trip

ChocoSomnia Workshop

Fafa's Restaurant Valkea

Single ticket to Reenis

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Sup Balance

All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre
Kelosyöte/Kotacafe

Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte

Mediterranean Restaurant

Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Syöte Camping, short-term space

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Night at Reenis

Oulu quickly

Kahvila Kiikku

A hovercraft ride on frozen sea

Voimala 1889

Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Restaurant Rousku

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Snowmobile wilderness safari

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Father-child fishing trip at Rokua

Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte

Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte

Day Spa

Restaurant Hugo

Charter buses to Syöte

Mermaid experience

Restaurant Mallassauna

Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Koiteli or Liminka

Go Arctic group activities - Team Path

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

SuperPark Restaurant

Sea trip to Maakalla island

Go Arctic Events - Decorations for your events

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Spa Experience

Minivan trip to Hailuoto

Syöte Booking Centre

Northern Finland food experience

Marina Resort A3

Lapland Hotels Oulu

ATV safari

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Arctic Spa

Zivago

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Arctic Ice Paddling

Frans&Camille Bistro

Nallikari Aalto Apartments (open from February 2024)

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Luxuriuous apartment Villa Merellä

De Urbe Uloa – Paintings of Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Syöte Camping, seasonal space

Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Paintball
Gym at KIDE Hotel

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Rokua Spa

Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites

Reindeer safari

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Scandic Oulu Station

Adventure course for Kids

Cottages in Kelosyöte area

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Syöte husky safaris

Hotel Rantakalla – overlooking the arctic Bay of Bothnia

Horse riding in Syöte

Villa Kalajoki

Winter activities for groups

Ice fishing with huskies

ChocoTasting

Pytky Cafe & Parttio Bistro

Go Arctic - Events Services

Pytkyigloos Aurora Hut

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Restaurant Harald

Fafa's Restaurant Limingantulli

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Tuba Food & Lounge

Syötteen Mökit Cottages

Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Iso-Syöte Snow World
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Disc Golf

Syöte Taxi services

Pure maku

KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte

Go Arctic group activities - Hassle in the city

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Seniors' vacation: Break from everyday life

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Fresh Mex

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Day hike in a nature reserve

Kelosyöte/Aten mökit

Charter bus services

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Husky Spin

Backcountry skiing in Rokua

Adventure Game: Rock The City Oulu

Lokkilinna Restaurant

Playroom Leikkilä

Merihelmi

Restaurant Hilltop

Bacaro Doppio Café
