Chasing the Northern Lights - Pohjola route

Chasing the Northern Lights

Have you ever had the chance to see the Northern Lights live? The skies, painted with magical colors and the snow, glistening in the light – chasing the experience makes it all worth it. Along the Pohjola route there are many destinations you can travel and see the Northern Lights – if you’re lucky!

Oulu

Just a few steps away from the city lights, the Aurora Borealis dance above the frozen sea in Oulu. On a cold, starry night, the sky’s dark canvas may just offer you the show of your lifetime!

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Can your hear the sound of the Aurora Borealis?

Did you know that the Northern Lights also make sounds?

 

Syöte

Just lie in your comfy bed and look up. In Syöte, you can book a hotel room made especially for enjoying the Northern Lights. You don’t even have to go out in the frost and cold. 

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Hailuoto

Imagine lodging on the shore of Hailuoto island in the middle of the frozen sea. It’s freezing outside and you are dumbfounded by the amount of darkness. Suddenly, a magical green light fills your hotel room or cabin and you see them: the Northern Lights.

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Snowshoeing Holiday in South Lapland

Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland

Syöte
Sunset by the sea

Seaside Glass Villas

Kemi
Seafood pasta.

Bistoria Iso-Syöte

Pudasjärvi
Luxury rental cabin on the shore of Lake Oulujärvi with a private sandy beach.

Villa Salmi

Vaala

Artic Northern Lights Camp

Oulu
Our dinner restaurant

Polar nights dinner at Liminka Bay

Liminka
Icebreaker Sampo & snowmobiles

Icebreaker Sampo Cruise from Kemi

Kemi

Northern Lights Aurora Tour from Kemi

Kemi
In the living room, you can enjoy the sight of both the fireplace and the lake view at the same time.

Villa Pine Point

Vaala
South Lapland Winter Experience - two day's husky tour

South Lapland Winter Experience

Syöte

Glass Room Venue @ Nature Dream Days

Muhos
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)1

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Oulu
Husky sleigh ride in Ranua with Arctic Borealis Huskies

Winter Activities in Ranua

Ranua
Snowboarding and skiing at Iso-Syöte

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Syöte
Reflection of the pedestrian bridge in water.

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Oulu

Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte

Pudasjärvi

Evening Campfire at the Island

Kemi
Ihminen seisomassa Suomen pisimmän seinän edustalla

The Longest Wall in Finland

Raahe

Searching for the Aurora Borealis by Car

Kemi
Statue with light snow cover.

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Oulu

Cultural and historical route Ruustinna

Ii
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)1

Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)

Oulu
Northern Lights Kemi

Hunting for Aurora Borealis by Car

Kemi
The luxury cabin has been thoughtfully built with respect for the environment.

Villa Lichen

Vaala

Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari in Kemi

Kemi
Mounts of packed ice and Tasku Island daymark at Raahe archipelago.

Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Premium cabin at Lake Oulujärvi in Rokua Geopark.

Villa Swan

Vaala
Northern Lights Kemi

Snowmobile Safari by Night

Kemi
Dickheads

Aurora Hunt

Kemi
Holiday Villa during Winter time covered in snow

Ranua Resort - Holiday Villas

Ranua

Aurora Revelare

Oulu
Kulttuuritalo Valveen julkisivu

Cultural Centre Valve

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Oulu
Big terrace area invites you to spend time outdoor.

Villa Hilikkula

Vaala

Kirkkosalmi Bird Watching tower

Hailuoto
Nallikari beach at the winter time.

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu
Ranua Wildlife Park - Animals

Ranua Resort - Wildlife Park

Ranua
Ilmakuva

Airport Hotel Oulu

Kempele

New Year Celebration by Finnish Traditions and Northern Lights (Kemi)

Kemi

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Oulu

Skywalk rooftop terrace

Syöte
Pikku-Koski

Pikku-Koski - live like a local gottage

Vaala
Arctic Northern Lights Camp-3

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Oulu
Northern lights abowe the Nallikari lighthouse.

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu

Northern Lights Snowmobile Sleigh Ride from Kemi

Kemi
Arctic Igloos under Polar Night

Ranua Resort - Arctic Igloos

Ranua
Finnhorse Sleigh Ride under a night sky full on Aurora Borealis

Ranua Resort - Safaris

Ranua
Husky experience in Lapland

A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.

Pudasjärvi
Sea Oulu Terwaluoto lounge

Villa Terwaluoto

Hailuoto
Windland – Ohjelmapalvelut luonnossa

Experiences in Tyrnävä: Tours, Local History, and Snowshoeing

Tyrnävä