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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Kahvihetki talvisessa maisemassa

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu
China Girl

Sight-Skiing

Kemi
Floating Cafe.

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Oulu
Mies talvisessa maisemassa

Backcountry skiing in Rokua

Rokua
Husky Ride

Jive to the Five with the Huskies

Kemi
Dickheads

Aurora Hunt

Kemi

Iso-Syöte Snow World

Syöte
Lepohetki talvisessa maisemassa

Winter experiences in Rokua - Naturest Oy

Utajärvi
SnowExperience365 jääliukumäki

SnowExperience365 Indoor Exhibition

Kemi
Winter wishing in Oulujoki delta area.

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Oulu

Rent skinbased skis in Syöte

Pudasjärvi
A person wading in ice cold water in Tuira beach in winter. Foreground snow in the bank. Background buildings on the other side of the Oulu river. Sky is grey and clouded.

Guided Winter Swimming

Oulu

Wintery Bait Fishing for Northern Pike in Ii

Ii

Pytky Ranch reindeer services

Syöte

Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Oulu
Rekiretki

Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Natural white sandy beach of Tauvo in Siikajoki with white

Tauvo Beach and Small-craft Harbour

Siikajoki
Sampo cruise

Icebreaker Sampo cruise with transfer from Kemi

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

Skibus from Oulu to Syöte

Syöte

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

Ii
Virkkula Birdwatching tower from bird perspective.

Virkkula Birdwatching Tower at Liminka Bay

Liminka
Kesäteatterin katetusta katsomosta

Raahe Theatre

Raahe
Beach at Pikkulahti Raahe

Pikkulahti Beach and Outdoors

Raahe

Old Pine Husky Lodge

Kemi
Pilkkiretki Oulun Nallikarissa 1

Ice Fishing, Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu
Kuvassa talvinen Pekka-patsas

Anna's Day Celebration in Old Town Raahe

Raahe
Lapland-Welcome-ice-fishing

Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing from Kemi

Kemi
skin based skis

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Oulu
Tasku island and historical daymark in the summer

The Tasku Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Wanhan Raahen kaupunkikuvaa

Old Town Raahe

Raahe

Romantic North - A St. Valentine´s Getaway

Muhos
Vene rannassa Ulkopauhan saaressa Raahessa

Ulkopauha Island

Raahe
Syötteen Eräpalvelut Huskysafarit husky

Syöte husky safaris

Syöte
Lobby

Airport Hotel Oulu

Kempele
Iso-Kraaseli daymark and sail sheds

The Iso-Kraaseli Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Nallikari beach covered with ice and snow.

Hietasaari recreational area

Oulu
Winter scenery of river delta.

Gems of the Oulu River estuary

Oulu

Equipment maintenance at the rental shop

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

South Lapland Winter Experience

Syöte
Ice fishing at Bothnian bay

Ice fishing with huskies

Oulu
Santa Claus from Kemi

Day Trip to Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle from Kemi

Kemi

Rental equipment: Skiing and snowboarding

Syöte

Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience

Oulu

Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte

Pudasjärvi
Seafood pasta.

Bistoria Iso-Syöte

Pudasjärvi
Alpaca walking in a forest

Alpacafarm visit and walk in forest - Hanging out with alpacas in finnish nature!

Kempele

Rental equipment: Pikku-Syöte

Syöte
Hovercraft side pic

Hovercraft in the Bothnian Bay archipelago, Seadventures

Kemi

Iso-Syöte Ski School: Group lessons

Syöte

Oulu Winter Village

Oulu
kennel visit

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Oulu

Quality Ice Fishing Equipment for Your Trips on Frozen Sea

Ii
Beach of Kylmäniemi Raahe

Kylmäniemi Beach

Raahe
Koivurannan saunalautta sauna Oulussa.

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Oulu
Ranua Zoo from Kemi

Day Trip to the Wildlife Park Ranua Zoo

Kemi

Kastelli Giant's Church

Raahe
Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte lumilautailu

Winter season lift passes

Syöte
Icebreaker Sampo

Arctic Day at the Sea Best Seller

Kemi
Snowboarding and skiing at Iso-Syöte

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Syöte
Winter biking in Oulu.

Oulu loves biking

Oulu
Sarkkiranta sports centre

Sarkkiranta sports centre

Kempele
Policeman statue at night.

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Oulu
Sunset by the sea

Seaside Glass Villas

Kemi

Searching for the Aurora Borealis by Car

Kemi
LumiLinnan Talvipuisto

SnowCastle Winter Park

Kemi
group on the ice

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Oulu
Kivikkoinen rantaviiva

Smitti Island

Raahe
Reindeer and a sleigh with guide.

Private Guided Tour from Oulu to the Jussila Reindeer Farm in Ii

Oulu
Mies pilkkimässä

Father-child fishing trip at Rokua

Rokua
Pariskunta kävelee talvisessa maisemassa Kaukonrannassa, kuvassa myös koira.

Kaukonranta Old Fishing Banks

Pyhäjoki
Accommodation double room.

Ailasto accommodation

Hailuoto
Snowboarding in Finland

Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees

Syöte

Icebreaker Sampo Cruise from Haparanda and Tornio

Kemi
Skating on the on the frozen sea in Kempele

Tour skating or skiing at the frozen sea in Vihiluoto

Kempele
Hotel Iso-Syöte Moottorikelkkasafari

Winter Weekly Programme

Syöte
Camping on Tasku Island at Raahe Archipelago

Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Rock The City Adventure Game

Rock The City Oulu

Oulu
Cycling in Köykkyri

Köykkyri recreation area

Kempele
Ice fishing Kemi

Ice Fishig on the Gulf of Bothnia

Kemi
Northern lights abowe the Nallikari lighthouse.

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu

Ice-Fishing Safari with Snowmobiles

Kemi

Wisdom comes with Winters - Holiday package Chalet stay + Winter experience

Muhos
Keskiniemen Pooki kunnostuksen jälkeen

Keskiniemi Beacon Tower

Hailuoto

Husky sledding crash course

Oulu
Visit Hailuoto, Hailuoto, Information point, info, Hailuodon Elinkeinotoimijat ry

Visit Hailuoto, Tourist Information

Hailuoto

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu
Koiravaljakko

Husky Spin

Oulu
Nallikari beach in winter.

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu
Northern lights.

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu
A bucket and a rope on a dock at Kiviniemi port.

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Oulu
Husky experience in Lapland

A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.

Pudasjärvi
Winter Olympics

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu

Rautiperä Sports Area

Pyhäjoki

Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte

Syöte
Husky farm in Kemi

Husky Safari and Excursion on the Farm

Kemi

Iso-Syöte Ski School: Private lessons

Syöte
Winter swimming in Tuira beach.

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Oulu
Kuusisaari recreation park in winter.

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu
Lapsi tekee tehtävää metsässä

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu

Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing from Kemi

Kemi

Visit a Husky Farm and Husky Safari from Kemi

Kemi
Lapland-Welcome-Husky-safari

Visit a Husky Farm and Husky Safari

Kemi
Two reindeers with a sled on a reindeer farm

Visiting at Reindeer Farm in Ii

Ii

Snow Adventure Day from Kemi

Kemi
Meetings, weddings, parties and events.

Event and meeting place

Hailuoto
Luotsivahdinhuone

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Raahe
Icebreaker Sampo & snowmobiles

Icebreaker Sampo Cruise from Kemi

Kemi
Snowmobile safari Kemi Sea Lapland

Ice Fishing Trip by Snowmobiles

Kemi
Air view of the island from the daymark

Tasku Island and Guest Harbour

Raahe

Evening Campfire at the Island

Kemi
Ice Jump

Icetrek to Kemi History

Kemi
A woman winter swimming in Pikkulahti, Raahe.

Winter Swimming in Raahe

Raahe

Winter activities for groups

Syöte
Pikisaari scenery in winter.

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Oulu