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