From snowy fells to the frozen sea

Feel free in the open space of the icy shores of the Bothnian Bay. Get into full speed on the snowy slopes of the Syöte fell area. 

Oulu

Combine winter activities on the frozen sea with the facilities of the city of Oulu. From Oulu, it’s easy to make day trips to other winter destinations.

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Syöte

Finland’s southernmost fell area, Syöte, is just a few hours away from the sea. In the winter time Syöte is extremely snow sure, so you can experience the Finnish winter on skis, snowboard, and snowshoes. How about getting on a sleigh pulled by reindeer or huskies?

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Which is faster?

A snowboard ride down the fell, or kite surfing on the frozen sea?

 

Hailuoto

You can cross the frozen sea to Hailuoto island by ferry or, when the ice is thick enough, by car.  Either way, it’ll be a trip to remember! For that, and many more reasons, Hailuoto is one of the best frozen sea destinations in Finland.

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Liminka

Liminka is known for its birds but this sea side destination is also a good place to get active. Explore the frozen shores on a fat bike or skis!

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Kempele

Just a short drive from the Oulu airport, Kempele is a handy destination. It’s easy to find a fun winter activity in this small-size, friendly town.

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Raahe

Imagine walking in the great nothingness of the frozen sea. There’s no experience that compares! Try it in Raahe, where you can also learn about the role the icy sea has played in the history of the area.

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Ii

The quaint little town of Ii is a lovely destination with diverse nature and waterways, offering memorable winter experiences. Enjoy outdoor activities like ice fishing, coffee made over a campfire, or try the traditional Finnish ice sleigh carousel!

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Dickheads

Aurora Hunt

Kemi

Equipment maintenance at the rental shop

Syöte
Safaritalo

A hovercraft ride on frozen sea

Kalajoki
Lobby

Airport Hotel Oulu

Kempele
Kahvilan takassa tuli

Pytky Cafe & Parttio Bistro

Syöte
Rock The City Adventure Game

Adventure Game: Rock The City Oulu

Oulu
Ice Fishing

Ice-Fishing Trip by Snowmobiles

Kemi

Iso-Syöte Ski School: Private lessons

Syöte
Icebreaker Sampo

Arctic Day at the Sea Best Seller!!!

Kemi
Syötteen Eräpalvelut Huskysafarit husky

Syöte husky safaris

Syöte
Husky farm in Kemi

Husky Safari and Excursion on the Farm

Kemi
Villa Kalajoki

Villa Kalajoki

Kalajoki

Wintery Bait Fishing for Northern Pike in Ii

Ii
Hiking in Syöte

Syöte Hiking Trails

Syöte
Ranua Zoo from Kemi

Day Trip to the Wildlife Park Ranua Zoo

Kemi
Snowboarding and skiing at Iso-Syöte

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Syöte
kennel visit

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Oulu

Iso-Syöte Snow World

Syöte
Clear sunshiny summer day in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Pekkatori square in old town raahe through a window with flowers

Old Town Raahe

Raahe
Varjo Festival 2022 was held in Kuusisaari.

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu
Oulu market square policeman.

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu
SnowCastle Resort in Autumn

Seaside Glass Villas

Kemi
Ice Jump

Icetrek to Kemi History

Kemi
Koivurannan saunalautta sauna Oulussa.

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Puplic Sauna

Oulu
In Syöte you can spend a winter day skiing or doing other winter sports.

Skibus from Oulu to Syöte

Syöte
Welcome!

Nallikari Bakery & Bistro

Oulu
Cycling in Köykkyri

Köykkyri recreation area

Kempele

Kastelli Giant's Church

Raahe
Iso-Kraaseli daymark and sail sheds

The Iso-Kraaseli Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Hotel Iso-Syöte Moottorikelkkasafari

Winter Weekly Programme

Syöte
Vene rannassa Ulkopauhan saaressa Raahessa

Ulkopauha Island

Raahe
Mies talvisessa maisemassa

Backcountry skiing in Rokua

Rokua
Luotsivahdinhuone

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Raahe
Kuvassa talvinen Pekka-patsas

Anna's Day Celebration in Old Raahe

Raahe
Nallikari beach on sunset.

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu
Sunset scenery with Nallikari lighthouse.

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu
Seafood pasta.

Bistoria Iso-Syöte

Pudasjärvi

Winter activities for groups

Syöte
Skating on the on the frozen sea in Kempele

Tour skating or skiing at the frozen sea in Vihiluoto

Kempele
Hovercraft side pic

Hovercraft in the Bothnian Bay archipelago, Seadventures

Kemi

Rental equipment: Skiing and snowboarding

Syöte
Accommodation double room.

Ailasto accommodation

Hailuoto
Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani Kalajoki

Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani

Kalajoki

Old Pine Husky Lodge

Kemi
China Girl

Sight-Skiing

Kemi
Bird watching tower in Hietasaari

Hietasaari recreational area

Oulu
In a quiet Vihaslahti area yo can spot many species of birds and animals.

The Vihaslahti bird tower and nature reserve

Kalajoki
Sarkkiranta sports centre

Sarkkiranta sports centre

Kempele

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Oulu
Explore the unique Circustheme in the all-year round ice and snow indoor exhibition

SnowExperience365 Indoor Exhibition

Kemi
Beach of Kylmäniemi Raahe

Kylmäniemi Beach

Raahe
Winter biking in Oulu.

Oulu loves biking

Oulu
Beach at Pikkulahti Raahe

Pikkulahti Beach and Outdoors

Raahe
Winter Olympics

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu
Rekiretki

Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Keskiniemi beacon tower in Autumn

Keskiniemi Beacon Tower

Hailuoto
Pariskunta kävelee talvisessa maisemassa Kaukonrannassa, kuvassa myös koira.

Kaukonranta Old Fishing Banks

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

South Lapland Winter Experience

Syöte
Lapland-Welcome-Husky-safari

Visit a Husky Farm and Husky Safari

Kemi

Arctic Ice Paddling

Kalajoki
Snowboarding in Finland

Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees

Syöte
Icebreaker Sampo & snowmobiles

Sampo Icebreaker Cruise

Kemi
Tasku island and historical daymark in the summer

The Tasku Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Oulujoki delta area from the air.

Gems of the Oulu River estuary

Oulu
Koiravaljakko

Husky Spin

Oulu
Lapland-Welcome-ice-fishing

Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing from Kemi

Kemi
Floating Cafe.

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Oulu
Air view of the island from the daymark

Tasku Island and Guest Berth

Raahe
Northern lights.

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu
Kivikkoinen rantaviiva

Smitti Island

Raahe
Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte lumilautailu

Winter season lift passes

Syöte
Winter wishing in Oulujoki delta area.

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Oulu
Pilkkiretki Oulun Nallikarissa 1

Ice fishing in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu

Rautiperä Sports Area

Pyhäjoki
Pikisaari island from air.

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Oulu
Virkkula Birdwatching tower from bird perspective.

Virkkula Birdwatching Tower at Liminka Bay

Liminka
Snowmobile safari Kemi Sea Lapland

Ice Fishing Trip by Snowmobiles

Kemi
Kesäteatterin katetusta katsomosta

Raahe Theatre

Raahe
Meetings, weddings, parties and events.

Event and meeting place

Hailuoto
Oulu market square and market hall.

Oulu Market Square

Oulu
Ice fishing Kemi

Ice Fishig on the Gulf of Bothnia

Kemi
Santa Claus from Kemi

Day Trip to Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle from Kemi

Kemi
Natural white sandy beach of Tauvo in Siikajoki with white

Tauvo Beach and Small-craft Harbour

Siikajoki

Iso-Syöte Ski School: Group lessons

Syöte

Husky sledding crash course

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience

Oulu
Mies pilkkimässä

Father-child fishing trip at Rokua

Rokua
Sampo cruise

Icebreaker Sampo cruise with transfer from Kemi

Kemi
Ice cup drinks

IceRestaurant365

Kemi

Easy Family-friendly Ice Fishing Trip to the Sea in Ii

Ii
Ice fishing at Bothnian bay

Ice fishing with huskies

Oulu

Quality Ice Fishing Equipment for Your Trips on Frozen Sea

Ii
Winter swimmer in Tuira beach.

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Oulu