Learn from the folk who were here before you

If you’re curious about what made Finns along the Arctic Seaside the way they are – a little proud, very original and somewhat eccentric – take a nice slow trip down the coast and get to know local history. Find bits and pieces of the way life used to be along the way. Visit islands near and farther away and quaint museums with world class rarities. You’ll notice that here and there, history is still very much alive.

Peek into history on islands right next to the city

Start exploring the Arctic Seaside from Oulu, and you’ll find there’s an island full of history right next to the market square. On the island of Pikisaari you’ll be able peek into the lives of present-day artisans and past seafarers, co-existing in a charming old environment with red-brick and log houses. Colourful fishing boats line up on the shore, and are still in use by local fishermen.

For thousands of years, the river Oulujoki has been an important trade and transport route and the most well-known route for transporting tar in Finland and Europe. Just a few kilometres upstream from Oulu, another island has preserved a lot of local history. Accessible by car, bike or longboat – if you don’t mind rowing – Turkansaari welcomes you with a museum and various displays of how life used to be around here: burning tar in pits, rearing livestock and generally making ends meet.

Ever wondered why local, flat rye bread has a hole in the middle?

 

Curious communities that were and still are

The Varjakka island just a little south of Oulu is an eerie place. What used to be a busy sawmill community is now a deserted island with only the amazing wooden buildings reminiscent of a golden age a hundred years ago. What made people disappear and leave behind a whole village with a cinema, a bakery and the mill? Find out – if you’re ready to operate the manual ferry boat!

The biggest island in the Bothnian sea, Hailuoto, is a lively community with proud people. Things here are small and local – just the way the islanders like it. Also accessible by ferry, there’s something special about visiting Hailuoto. The island has a timetable and a scale of its own. Nowadays, the smallest municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia with less than 1000 inhabitants, the island has has a bloody history where hailuotoans almost became extinct. The entire island is classified as one of Finland’s nationally significant built cultural environments and national landscapes.

It’s not just the destination, but the journey as well.

 

Archives of the archipelago

Travel down south along the seashore and make a stop in Raahe. Now small and quaint, Raahe used to be the largest harbour town in Finland. The lightless lighthouses – daymarks – still stand in the archipelago.

The old town is among the country’s best-preserved 19th century wooden towns. In the local museum, say hi to the world’s oldest surviving diving suit that has scared school children for decades. Or have a nice cup of coffee served by personnel in 19th century outfits in an old trade house turned into a cafe.

Venture further south and even deeper into the secrets of Arctic archipelago in Kalajoki, where two little islands some 18 kilometres off the coast are still governed by fishermen. Maakalla and Ulkokalla form the Kallankari fishing community. Like the rest of the seashore, the the islets emerged as a result of land uplift centuries ago, and fishermen and seal hunters made their home there. Their self-government, granted by the King of Sweden in 1771, still stands today.

Admire old wooden fishermen’s huts and a wooden church from the 18th century. For lunch, buy freshly smoked whitefish, a well-known delicacy throughout the Arctic Seaside, caught by the locals.

Slowly but surely, the land still rises from the sea.

 

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Kotakahvion etupuoli

Kelosyöte/Kotacafe

Syöte
Miner statue in Vihanti Raahe

Miner Statue

Raahe

Sailor's trail

Ii
A unique restaurant in idyllic Pikisaari in Oulu.

Hailuodon Panimo's Restaurant Mallassauna

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Fishing at the Koiteli Rapids

Oulu
Oil painting from 1896.

De Urbe Uloa – Paintings of Oulu

Oulu
Talvipuutarha kokoustila

Meeting rooms for companies

Rokua
Hotel Iso-Syöte Hanhilampi Erämaaleiri

Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp

Syöte

Auditorium Kurkisali

Pudasjärvi

Pottery Keramiikkapaja TiinaMari

Liminka
Virkkula Birdwatching tower at winter.

Virkkula Birdwatching Tower at Liminka Bay

Liminka
kayaking is the best outdoor activity on summer time

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Raahe

Raahe
Tähtitorni cafe winter.

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Oulu
Fafa's Limingantulli indoors

Fafa's Restaurant Limingantulli

Oulu
Three National Parks Summer Adventure in South Lapland - canoeing

Three National Parks Summer Adventure

Syöte
Rosso seating area

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Oulu
Clear sunshiny summer day in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe Archipelago

Raahe

Mediterranean Restaurant

Oulu
Koirien kanssa luontopolulla.

Markkuu nature trail 10 km – Home to the Eurasian wren

Tyrnävä

Taxi services

Syöte
Old Town Raahe advent calendar window

Old Town Raahe Advent Calendar

Raahe
Artist room at Hotel Lasaretti

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Oulu
Windland – Ohjelmapalvelut luonnossa

Experiences in Tyrnävä: Tours, Local Experiences, Snowshoeing

Tyrnävä
Tietomaa science center in winter.

Tietomaa Science Centre Tower

Oulu
Nallikari beach in winter.

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu
Mies talvisessa maisemassa

Backcountry skiing in Rokua

Rokua
Let the sea wind dance with your hair.

The duckboards of Hiekkasärkät

Kalajoki
Cafeteria and bar. Place for meetings, weddings and events.

Ailasto Cafeteria and local product shop

Hailuoto

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Oulu
View from Oulu City Hall to Cathedral.

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city center

Oulu
Visit Kalajoki

Fatbike safari

Kalajoki

Environmental Art Park

Ii
Suomen Tivoli

Suomen Tivoli Amusement park

Kempele
Floating Cafe.

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Oulu
Raahe Event House from outside.

Raahe Event House

Raahe

Canoeing, Paddling and Kayaking routes in Ii

Ii
Outdoor yakuzi by the beach of Kalajoki Sand Dunes

Bubbles for Two in Lokkilinna Outdoor Yakuzi with a Seaview

Kalajoki

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Oulu
boulis-kabinetit-juhlat-kokoukset

Parties & Meetings

Kempele

Bronze-casting course

Raahe
Meijerikatu ja Myllykirjasto

Tyrnävä's beautiful and historic Dairy Street

Tyrnävä

Music House BRR-Musiikki

Raahe
Hotel Iso-Syöte Skido Fell Nature

Snowmobile wilderness safari

Syöte

Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience

Oulu

Koskikippari in Koiteli - Conference and event service

Oulu

Hotel Liminka Bay

Liminka
Kuusisaari recreation park in winter.

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu
Arctic wolf and Auroras - Wolf photographing in winter

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu
Hotel Lasaretti, Pato-Hall

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti's Venues

Oulu
tasting, brewery, restaurant, bar, organic, local food

Hailuoto Organic Brewery

Hailuoto

Fish Restaurant and Fishmonger's Lapaluodon KALA & KAHVILA

Raahe

Rokua's Kirjolohikunkku

Rokua

Anna's Day Celebration in Old Raahe

Raahe
Cycling in Köykkyri

Köykkyri recreation area

Kempele
Cafe Hanna is a small cafe close to the Oulu Train station.

Cafe Hanna

Oulu
Kivikkoinen rantaviiva

Smitti Island

Raahe
The Table, Amarillo

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Oulu

The slopes of Pikku-Syöte

Pudasjärvi
Saaga Travel largest charter bus is a 79-seater double-decker.

Charter buses to Syöte

Syöte
Fafa's Valkea indoors

Fafa's Restaurant Valkea

Oulu
tyttö soittaa viulua, taustalla taulu

Ou­lun­sa­lo Soi Cham­ber Music Fes­ti­val

Oulu
Ruokailut

All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre

Syöte
Statue of Kekkonen in close

Statue of President Urho Kaleva Kekkonen

Raahe
Illinsaaren hiihtomaja.

Illinsaari disc golf course

Ii
bouliskeilaus

Bowling

Kempele
Rokua Health & Spa Hotel

Spa Hotel in Rokua

Rokua
Pikku-Syöte mökkialue keskusvaraamo talvi

Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area

Syöte
Pilpasuo nature trail includes duck boards.

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Oulu

KulttuuriKauppila Art Centre

Ii

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Oulu

Elojazz

Oulu

Panorama Conference Room

Syöte
Ruovikon takana on rakennus, jossa on torni.  Behind the beach grass is a building with a tower.

Liminka Bay Visitor Centre

Liminka
Oulu cathedral in Oulu city.

Oulu Cathedral

Oulu

Rent a fatbike

Pudasjärvi
Walking tour with a local guide

Guided walking tours in Oulu

Oulu
Lännentilan kotieläinpihan lammas.

Lännentila farmyard with animals

Lumijoki
Winter biking in Oulu.

Oulu loves biking

Oulu
Fatbike lumessa

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Rokua

SUP boards for amazing water adventures in Ii

Ii
Varvi Mast in Raahe pays tribute to old shipbuilders.

Varvi Mast Memorial

Raahe
Luotsivahdinhuone

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Raahe
one corner of Pekkatori square with old wooden houses in white, yellow and blue

Pekkatori Square in the Heart of Old Raahe

Raahe

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu
Koivurannan iglut Oulussa.

Koivuranta igloos

Oulu
A happy girl is playing that she is fishing.

Playroom Leikkilä

Oulu
take-away coffee

Kahvila Kiikku

Oulu
Paintball Värikuulasota Oulu Action Park

Paintball

Oulu
Old wooden houses in Karjasilta.

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Oulu
Vilho Lampi Museum building at winter.

Vilho Lampi Museum - Liminka

Liminka
The Church of the Holy Trinity is made of granite stones

Raahe Church of the Holy Trinity

Raahe
Enjoy your time in historic milieu.

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Raahe
Everyman´s rights allows to pick up some berries and mushrooms from the forest.

Siiponjoki nature trail

Kalajoki

Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Koiteli or Liminka

Oulu
Exterior

Scandic Oulu City

Oulu
Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte lumilautailu

Winter season lift passes

Syöte

Iisland Uoma, beautiful house on an island

Ii
Visit Kalajoki

Canoeing trip

Kalajoki
Finnish design is sold by Taito Shop Oulu.

Taito Shop Oulu

Oulu

Skywalk rooftop terrace

Syöte
Varjakka island fire station.

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Oulu
Vene rannassa Ulkopauhan saaressa Raahessa

Ulkopauha Island

Raahe
Accommodation double room.

Ailasto accommodation

Hailuoto

Rokua's Easter

Rokua
Maaginen suppalampi Rokuan kansallispuistossa.

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua

Rokua

Merihelmi

Kalajoki

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Oulu
Maikkula Mansion´s courtyard.

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulu
Aten mökit/Satu 31

Kelosyöte/Aten mökit

Syöte
Old artifacts related to local history.

Liminka Local History Museum

Liminka
Red tulips surround one of Kari Juva's sculptures in Raahe.

Kari Juva Sculpture Park

Raahe

Love on the beach -package for couples

Kalajoki

Akupuncture and energy healing treatments

Kempele
Tar boat in Turkansaari.

Minivan trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu

Café Kaarna

Rokua

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

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Snowshoe Safari Views

Snowshoe safari

Syöte
Hotel Iso-Syöte Meeting room

Meeting services

Syöte
Old pilot building Torni

Hailuodon Majakkapiha

Hailuoto

Bike Park guidance lesson

Syöte

Local Taxi Services in Liminka

Liminka

Abraham's Culture Park Liminka

Liminka
Sofia Magdalena Church of Vihanti

Sofia Magdalena Church of Vihanti

Raahe
Utuan myymälä sijaitsee Raahen vanhan kaupungin ytimessä.

Utua Showroom & Shop

Raahe

Charter bus services

Syöte
The café is decorated in the style of the 1860s.

Trade House of Lang 19th Century Style Cafe and Restaurant at the Raahe Old Town

Raahe

Lähde! wellness art park

Ii
Turkansaari museum church.

Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Oulu

Rent a canoe or kayak

Pudasjärvi
Traditional Finnish pancake with jam

Pancake trip in Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi

Pikku-Syöte caravan area

Pudasjärvi

ChocoSomnia Workshop

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu
Winter swimmer in Tuira beach.

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Oulu
Alpaca walking in a forest

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

Kempele
Kierikkikeskus.

Kierikki Stone Age Center

Oulu
Cottages are yellow and very idyllic outside.

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu
Lumisen metsän keskellä on hirsirakennus. /  In the middle of the snowy forest is a log building. Kuva: Sami Säily.

Syöte Visitor Centre

Pudasjärvi

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu
Martti Tarvainen, Sunrise

Martti Tarvainen (1897–1985): To See and to Experience

Oulu

Iisland Boating trip in Ii river and Bothnian Bay

Ii

Oolanti nature trail in Vatunki

Ii
Greenhouses Romeo ja Julia.

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu
Sauna

Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes

Syöte
Winter forest from above. Snow covered white trees and ground.

Backcountry skier level 2 - North Enough

Oulu
Kempele Local Museum

Kempele Local History Museum

Kempele
Nallikari Lomakylässä on yhdeksän idyllistä kesämökkiä

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu
Snowboarding and skiing at Iso-Syöte

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Syöte
KIDE Finland's Best Ski Hotel

KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte

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

The Vihaslahti bird tower and nature reserve

Kalajoki
Liminka church in wintery landscape.

Old Liminka

Liminka
Kelosyöte

Cottages in Kelosyöte area

Syöte

Go Arctic - Conference services

Oulu
Row of pastel colored houses in Raksila with autumn foliage.

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Oulu

Lintukoto Clothes for Kids and Women

Raahe
Toripoliisi Statue 1

Sightseeing of Oulu on Mountain Bikes

Oulu
Olohuone ja keittiö

Holiday Apartment With Own Yard

Kalajoki
Glass iglu by Botnian Bay in Rahja Archipelago in winter

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

Kalajoki
Rekiretki

Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Rokua TrailRun

Rokua TrailRun

Rokua

Ojala Museum

Raahe
ZROCK

ZROCK 2023

Kempele
Järvelänjärvven Grilli-Cafe rannalta kuvattuna

Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café

Raahe
We recommend preordering when arriving to the airport.

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Oulu

Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli - Conference services

Oulu
raatausta

Walking tour in the Old town of Raahe

Raahe
A snowy tree in the park

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Oulu

Pekanpäivät Summer Festival

Raahe
Romekievari's famous salmon soup

Restaurant Romekievari - Tennessee BBQ house and the home of waffles

Syöte
Fish tern at Bothnian bay

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Oulu
Free fall

Free fall

Kalajoki

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Oulu

The St. Olaf’s Day Fair

Raahe
Nuotiossa palaa tuli

Ämmä - Äijä Island

Raahe

Hotel-Restaurant Liminka Bay: Conference day

Liminka

Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja

Raahe
Hotel Iso-Syöte Reindeer Safari

Reindeer safari

Syöte
White water rafting in Koiteli

Go Arctic activities - White water rafting in Koiteli

Oulu
Snowshoeing Holiday in South Lapland

Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland

Syöte

Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo

Syöte
Liminka church in wintery landscape.

Liminka Church

Liminka

Hop On - Hop Off Cruise

Raahe
group excursion in Syöte national park

Trail biking experience in the Syöte National Park

Syöte
Mysterioustrip

Mysterioustrip

Oulu

Restaurant at KIDE Hotel

Syöte
Winter Olympics

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu
Hovi Bistro - Coastal Gem Platter for two

Coastal Gem Platter and a bottle of wine

Raahe
Taigalampi Syöte

Taigalampi Rental Villa

Pudasjärvi

Equipment maintenance at the rental shop

Syöte

Arctic Ice Paddling

Kalajoki

Local Taxi Services in Muhos

Muhos
Kujalan Tilan löökikastikkeet

Farm Products from Kujala´s farm Hailuoto

Hailuoto
Kujalan ruokarekka

Kujala´s Burger

Hailuoto
It is easy to enjoy at Nallikari Holiday Village tent site.

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Oulu

Jakkukylä suspension bridge and Purusaari

Ii

Restaurant Hugo

Oulu
Pilot's hut and historical daymark on Iso-Kraaseli island Raahe archipelago

Iso-Kraaseli Island and Guest Berth

Raahe
Nainen hiihtää ladulla husky-koiran kanssa. Taustalla luminen metsä ja sininen taivas. / A woman is skiing on a piste with a gray husky dog. In the background you can see a snowy forest and a blue sky. Kuva:Annu Tuohiluoto

Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Oulu
Ohjelmaksi tarjoamme panimoesittelyn ja tastingin

Hailuodon Panimo's Restaurant Mallassauna

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

Visit Hailuoto, Information point

Hailuoto

Fatbike rental Liminka

Liminka
Smiling girl eating ice cream in the Science cafe.

Tiedekahvila - Science cafe

Oulu
De Gamlas Hem meetings and events Ester.

De Gamlas Hem Meetings and Events

Oulu
Rock The City Adventure Game

Adventure Game: Rock The City Oulu

Oulu
Kumilauttapoolo

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

Oulu
montta, oulujoki, muhos

Active camping Montta

Muhos

Fishing trips

Raahe

Iisland Fatbikes in Ii and Oulu area

Ii

SuperPark Oulu

Oulu
Hulhava mökkialue Syöte

Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte

Syöte
Riitta-Alina Helevä, Moonwatchers II

Riitta-Alina Helevä: My Song

Oulu

Hotel-Restaurant Liminka Bay: Conference services

Liminka
Iso-Kraaseli daymark and sail sheds

The Iso-Kraaseli Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Traditional Finnish market day at Rantatori Raahe

Spring and Autumn Market in Raahe

Raahe
Main area

Conference and Banquet Facilities by Original Sokos Hotel ArinaOulu

Oulu

Taigalampi log villa

Pudasjärvi

Härkätori Pharmacy and Nurce

Raahe
LumiAreena julkisivu

LumiAreena – the heart of events in the middle of Syöte!

Syöte
Visit Kalajoki

Snowmobile safari

Kalajoki
A photo of a person in a dark forest looking at some trees with a head lamp.

Pelekääkkö nää pimiää - As dark as it gets

Oulu

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Oulu
Koivurannan saunalautta Risteilyllä Oulussa.

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Oulu

All-year round campsite in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu

Meeting facilities at Hotel Pikku-Syöte

Pudasjärvi

Bike Park package

Syöte
Burger and country fries

Vanhatien Ravintola, Smoked burgers & BBQ

Tyrnävä
Koiravaljakko

Husky Spin

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Pyörävuokraamo

Bike Rental Shop - Lapland Bike Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Oulu
SUPping is nice summer activity

Bay of Bothnia by SUP (Stand Up Paddling) in Oulu

Oulu
fatbiking you can do year around

Fatbike Tour in Raahe

Raahe
Perioululainen ömeisingreis

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Oulu
Restaurant El Sabor

Tapas Dinner for two

Kempele
Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli seating area

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Hassle in the city

Oulu
Nallikari beach covered with ice and snow.

Hietasaari recreational area

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Arctic Spa Sauna

Arctic Spa

Syöte
Sarkkiranta sports centre

Sarkkiranta sports centre

Kempele

Local museum of Ii

Ii

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Oulu
Old yellow wooden house Wanhakulma guesthouse in Old Raahe

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Raahe

Raahe
Mega Zipline

Mega Zipline

Kalajoki

Ladies on the Beach

Kalajoki
Pronsin kaato muottiin

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration

Raahe
Oulujoki on Suomen 7. suurin joki.

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - The Oulujoki River Valley

Muhos
Keskiniemi beacon tower in Autumn

Keskiniemi Beacon Tower

Hailuoto
Fatbike mäntyä vasten metsästyssä

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Rokua

Iso-Syöte Ski School: Private lessons

Syöte
Automatic belay

Oulu Climbing Center

Oulu
Team

Saksetti Hairdresser and Barbershop

Raahe
Have a fun ride in city train Kompiainen.

City Train Kompiainen

Oulu
Mountainbiking

A guided cross-country bicycle excursion in Rokua Geopark

Rokua
Glass iglo floating in Botnian Bay in Kalajoki Sand Dunes

Floating Iglu: Enjoy the luxury of nature and the nightless night by the arctic beach

Kalajoki
Oulucityhall

Guided transportation from Oulu airport to Oulu

Oulu

Rent snowshoes

Pudasjärvi

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Oulu

Packhouse Museum

Raahe
Superior room

Scandic Oulu Station

Oulu
A smiling girl dressed in an old-fashioned role costume. In the background is the Museum of Northern Ostrobothnia.

Northern Ostrobothnia Museum

Oulu
Woman throws snow at Liminka Bay.

Geocaching in Liminka

Liminka
Rantakortteli block in winter.

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Oulu

Voimala 1889

Oulu
View from bird tower

Liminka Bay: Guided visit to birdtower

Liminka
The beautiful wooden church has been built 1700s.

Maakalla island

Kalajoki
Kahvilan takassa tuli

Pytky Cafe & Parttio Bistro

Syöte
kennel visit

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Oulu
Pikisaari scenery in winter.

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Oulu
Marjaniemi lighthouse

Marjaniemi Lighthouse

Hailuoto
Mountain biking , Köykkyrin retkireitistö

Mountain biking and hiking route - Köykkyrin retkireitistö

Kempele
Coffee in nature. Coffee pouring from a thermos into a cup.

Day hike with a professional wilderness guide

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Souvenir Shop Local

Souvenir Shop

Syöte
Hotel Iso-Syöte Aurora Suite Aurora View

Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte
White water swimming

Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli

Oulu

Cafe Korppi

Pudasjärvi
Hiastinhaaran suisto.

Nature trail and birdwatching tower Hiastinhaara

Ii
people laughing and listening to storytelling at a fantasy tavern

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Oulu
Saunallinen kahden hengen hotellihuone.

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Oulu
Iso-Syöte huippu kelomökit talvi

Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte

Syöte
Rokua MTB race

Rokua MTB

Rokua

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Oulu

Black Suites

Kempele
Portion boys

YZÄRIFEST 2023

Kempele

SUP-board Deep Sea

Hailuoto
Riihikummun mökit Syötteen keskusvaraamo

Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte

Syöte
Winter SUP boarding in Mustasalmi.

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Oulu
A boulder resembling a pulpit in Alpua Raahe

The Alpua Church Stone

Raahe
Traditional sailing ships anchored on the shore of the Packhouse museum on a summer day.

Pooki Flakkaa – Raahe Maritime Festival

Raahe
Iisi-areena liikuntakeskus.

Iisi-areena indoor sport center

Ii

Tunturi Pub

Syöte

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Oulu
Teoksia valokuvaaja Vesa Rannan näyttelystä.

Art Gallery Myötätuuli

Raahe
Hotelli Pohjankievari

Hotel Pohjankievari

Kempele

Holiday house Aurinkorinne 8

Kalajoki
Syöte Cottage

Syöte Cottage

Syöte
Iso-Syöte Bike Park at the top

Iso-Syöte Bike Park

Syöte

Gym at KIDE Hotel

Syöte
Rent a traditional finnish retro bike Jopo.

Rent a Jopo-bike

Oulu

Snowshoeing trip in Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi
Robson's Lunch

SuperPark Restaurant

Oulu
Oulujärvellä on upeita melontapaikkoja.

On the Traces of the Ice Age - Lake Oulujärvi

Vaala
High Ropes Course

High Ropes Courses

Kalajoki

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Oulu
Syöte Rent&Safaris - E-Fatbikes

Fatbike / E-fatbike Rental

Syöte
Meetings, weddings, parties and events.

Event and meeting place

Hailuoto

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Raahe

Karsikkolampi smoke sauna

Syöte
Pariskunta lumikenkäilemässä

Snowshoeing in Rokua

Rokua
Eini esiintymässä Raahesalin lavalla.

Raahesali Concert and Conference Hall

Raahe
Pattijoki church and church yard.

Pattijoki Church Chapel of Silence

Raahe

Husky sledding crash course

Oulu
Restaurant Rousku

Restaurant Rousku

Rokua
kayaking is the best outdoor activity on summer time

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Oulu
Tasku island and historical daymark in the summer

The Tasku Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe

Kirkkosalmi Bird Watching tower

Hailuoto

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Oulu
Hyllyssä on lukuisia eri lankamerkkejä (ei Novitan lankoja).

Kuutostiimi Handicrafts and Souvenirs Shop

Raahe
Rosso Zeppelin indoors

Rosso Restaurant Kempele

Kempele

Go Arctic activities - Yoga

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Oulu

Iso-Syöte Ski School: Group lessons

Syöte
Reindeer in the snowy forest

Reindeer farm visit and sleigh ride

Pudasjärvi

Iso-Syöte Snow World

Syöte

Zivago

Oulu

Rental equipment: Fatbike, winter

Syöte
Puikkari julkisivu.

Puikkari swimming hall

Pudasjärvi

Farmahand´s Cabin Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Raahe
Hotel Iso-Syöte Lumikenkävuokraus

Equipment rental

Syöte
Meriholsti varattavissa sekä kokouksiin että tapahtumiin

Meriholsti Meeting Room & Private Saunas in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu

Air Gui­tar World Cham­pions­hips

Oulu
Thompsonin rannan vierasvenepaikat

Guest Berths at Thompson

Raahe
Toripolliisi statue in the Oulu Market Square.

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Oulu
Dive into history; Havula manor house is full of beautiful old details.

Visit a wealthy merchant´s house Havula from the early 1900s

Kalajoki

Marina Chalets, 2+2

Kalajoki
Seafood pasta.

Bistoria Iso-Syöte

Pudasjärvi
sauna

BUDGET HOTEL RAAHE, in North Ostrobothnia

Raahe

Arctic Edu-Tech - Art & Design in Oulu

Oulu

Rantakota shore hut

Rokua

Rent snowshoes for small children

Pudasjärvi

Meeting rooms for companies

Syöte
Frisbeegolf

Disc Golf

Kalajoki
boulisvadilla

Food & drinks

Kempele
Kids favorite roller coaster ride in amusement park Vauhtipuisto.

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

Oulu
Villa Kalajoki

Villa Kalajoki

Kalajoki
Kuusiluoto presents heritage of wood building in Finland.

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Oulu
Yksi kissahoitolan huoneista, joissa kaikissa ikkuna, monipuoliset aktivointirakenteet sekä myös piilopaikkoja.

Jokiniemen Kissahoitola boarding cattery – individualized holiday care for cats

Tyrnävä
Kaksi alamäkipyöräilijää Rusko Bike Parkissa ajamassa helppoa reittiä alaspäin.

Rusko Bike Park

Oulu
Northern lights abowe the Nallikari lighthouse.

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu
Seasonal menu in Lokkilinna seaview restaurant

Lokkilinna Restaurant

Kalajoki
Hotel Iso-Syöte Kelomökki kesä

Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Syöte

Youth centre Pikku-Syöte

Pudasjärvi
Water park in Oulu

Lappis Water Park Oulu

Oulu
Auringonnousu

Pytkyigloos Aurora Hut

Syöte
Matti Lepistö's sculptures

Matti Lepistö Sculpture Park

Raahe
Ollukka mökkialue Syöte rinteet

Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte

Syöte
Cathedral in Oulu.

Oulu quickly

Oulu
Heimopäällikkö Go Arctic

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Oulu

Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell

Syöte
Pytkynharju mökkialue keskusvaraamo kohde

Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte

Syöte
Lapsi kurkistaa Pihkan majaan

Adventure course for Kids

Rokua
Hotel Iso-Syöte Bear Cave Suite Hot tube

Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte

Raahe Book Fair

Raahe
Tirsanurkka snooze nook offers you a private relaxing moment

Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka

Raahe

Fatbike rental

Kempele
Market hall in winter.

Oulu Market Hall

Oulu
Puistokahvila Makia

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Oulu
Metropolis-products and Uusitunne postcards from Oulu Shop

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Oulu
Sauna experience.

Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube

Oulu
Safaritalo

A hovercraft ride on frozen sea

Kalajoki

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Oulu
Snowboarding in Finland

Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees

Syöte
Syötteen Eräpalvelut kesäsafarit river tubing

Guided summer safaris at Syöte

Syöte

Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites

Syöte
Hotstone-hieronta

Day Spa

Rokua

Traditional handicrafts in an atmospheric old foundry

Raahe
Inside Oulujoki church.

Oulujoki Church

Oulu
Frans&Camille indoors

Frans&Camille Bistro

Oulu
Hiking in Syöte

Syöte Hiking Trails

Syöte
Olga Nordström, Self-Portrait

Will and Skill – Artist Women of the Early 20th Century

Oulu
Bird-watching tower in Vihiluoto. Kempele, Finland

Vihiluoto beach and bird watching area

Kempele

Marina Resort A3

Kalajoki
Ice fishing at Bothnian bay

Ice fishing with huskies

Oulu

Restaurant at Hotel Pikku-Syöte

Pudasjärvi
Ilmakitaransoiton MM-kisat

Oulu August Festival

Oulu
Restaurant Bistro Kalajoki

Restaurant Bistro

Kalajoki

Syöte Camping, short-term space

Syöte
Abraham Ojanperä Home Museum building at winter.

Abraham Ojanperä Home Museum in Liminka

Liminka

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip

Oulu
Seaview room has also a seaview balcony

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

Kalajoki
Authentic soy sauce ramen

Pure maku

Oulu
Letonniemi nature trail.

Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Oulu
Facade of OSH Arina

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Oulu
Team Path

Go Arctic group activities - Team Path

Oulu
Glamping in Hailuoto. Mosquito net is all over tent.

Glamping in Hailuoto

Hailuoto

Go Arctic - Conference rooms - Seelari in Hietasaari

Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshop of art

Oulu
Canoeing in Oulu.

Rent a canoe

Oulu
Accommodation near Oulu and Hailuoto.

Warjakka B&B Accommodation

Oulu

Saloinen Museum

Raahe

Kruunu Cabinet Meeting Room

Syöte
Exit Oulu Room Escape Games

Room Escape Games

Oulu

Syöte Tourist Information

Syöte
The old stone arch bridge in Pattijoki is a national road museum site

Pattijoki Stone Arch Bridge

Raahe
Coffee House seating area

Coffee House Café

Oulu
OTAXI VIP is available also for groups and disabled.

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

Oulu
The Smoke Sauna.

Saunas of the Maikkula Mansion

Oulu

Bike rental in summer

Syöte
Raahen Hovi - Bistro & Café

Bottle of Wine and Northern Style Antipasti for Two

Raahe
Hovi Bistro & Café - Three-course dinner for two

Three-course Dinner For Two at Hovi Bistro

Raahe
Jennamaria at sea

Raahe Archipelago Cruises

Raahe
Beach at Pikkulahti Raahe

Pikkulahti Beach and Outdoors

Raahe

Rental equipment: Cross-country skiing and snowshoes

Syöte

Ojan Rauta Arena

Kempele
Kylpylän monitoimiallas

Rokua Spa

Rokua
Main building

Laukanranta B&B

Muhos
Näkymä Iso-Syötteelle Luokkavaaran mökkialueelta

Cottages around Syöte

Syöte

Olkijoki Treaty Museum

Raahe
Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani Kalajoki

Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani

Kalajoki

Old Pharmacy

Raahe
Handmade chocolate and local products.

ChocoSomnia Factory tour&Tasting

Oulu
Hyypänmäki, Struve measure point,

Forest trip to historic Hyyppä hill

Hailuoto

Luxuriuous apartment Villa Merellä

Kalajoki
Puuilo Vasaraperästä löydät laajan valikoiman työkaluja

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Oulu
teltta-alue, camping

Ailasto Camping and Caravan Park

Hailuoto
Park Hotel Liminka

Park Hotel Liminka

Liminka
safaritalo

Go cart

Kalajoki

ChocoTasting

Oulu
Raahen Rantajatsit

Raahe Jazz on the Beach - Raahen Rantajatsit

Raahe
Pier and cabin by the lake at Läntisranta Vihanti Raahe

Läntisranta recreational area

Raahe

Guest Berths at Museonranta

Raahe
Winter scenery of river delta.

Gems of the Oulu River estuary

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

Old Town Raahe

Raahe
Bar / lobby area, entrance to restaurant

Restaurant Hilltop

Syöte
Majakkapiha Caravan park

Caravan park

Hailuoto
Children's Rokua day trip

Children's Rokua day trip

Rokua

Sea trip to Maakalla island

Kalajoki
Northern lights.

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Oulu

Geocaching in Ii

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

South Lapland Winter Experience

Syöte
Lapland Hotels Oulu Comfort Room.

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Oulu
Statue with light snow cover.

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Oulu

Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi

Taxi services Syote

Syöte
Luotolainen tikkuri on kaunis perinneneule

Luotolainen Tikkuri - exhibition

Oulu
The Särkkä's Perennialnursery grow more than 1000 different perennials.

Särkkä's Perennial Nursery

Raahe
Air view of the island from the daymark

Tasku Island and Guest Berth

Raahe
Old granaries of the market square during winter.

Oulu Market Square

Oulu

Ice fishing for perch on the frozen Bothnian Bay

Ii

Rent skinbased skis

Pudasjärvi
Winter forest from above. Snow covered white trees and ground.

Backcountry skier level 1 - North Enough

Oulu
A girl moving the light tubes.

Science Centre Tietomaa

Oulu
Talvinen wanha Hamina.

The old town of Ii - Wanha Hamina

Ii
Hotel Iso-Syöte Moottorikelkkasafari

Winter Weekly Programme

Syöte

Kastelli Giant's Church

Raahe

Rental equipment: Skiing and snowboarding

Syöte
Tourist information sign outside.

Oulu Tourist Info

Oulu

Yoga course at Rokua

Rokua

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Oulu
Kankarin Taidehuvila, Vaala

Art exhibition

Vaala
Outside picture of the hotel

Arctic Lighthouse Hotel

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

Skibus from Oulu to Syöte

Syöte
Fire show at Raahen Pimiät Festival.

Raahen Pimiät Festival

Raahe
VENN Bar

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Oulu
Mies pilkkimässä

Father-child fishing trip at Rokua

Rokua
Sup-lautailu Oulujärvi

Paddling in Rokua Geopark

Muhos
Poika ajaa punaisella polkuautolla lasten liikennepuistossa Raahessa

Children’s Traffic Park

Raahe
Pääruoka Destination Unknown

Destination Unknown – alkuillan gourmet mysteerimaut

Oulu
Picture of the restaurant pointing towards the sunset

Restaurant Aava

Hailuoto

Sea journey to Maakalla island

Kalajoki
Laaja valikoima eläintarvikkeita Puuilosta

Puuilo Rusko

Oulu
Veranta for private occasions

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Oulu

Crown Granary

Raahe
De Gamlas Hem Restaurant.

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Oulu
easymove-kuntosali-ryhmaliikunta

Gym & Group Activities

Kempele
Aloita matkasi Otaxin kyydissä.

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Oulu
Mustasalmi Oulu 1

Kayaking safari to River Oulu delta

Oulu
fatbiking is nice summer activity

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Oulu
Musicians in the city centre

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Oulu

Bike Park tickets

Syöte
Fireplace summer

Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte

Snowshoe and skinbased rental Liminka

Liminka
Lobby

Airport Hotel Oulu

Kempele
Two mountainbikers on a winter trail.

Rantakylä Recreational Area in Liminka

Liminka

Winter activities for groups

Syöte

Liminka Bay: Guided tour to the Eight Seasons of Birds' Year -exhibition

Liminka

Saloinen Red Cottage and Museum

Raahe

Tunturi Market

Syöte

Horse riding in Syöte

Syöte
Microphone.

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Oulu

Kalajoki Golf

Kalajoki
more than hundred of small islands invites for island hopping.

Rahja archipelago

Kalajoki

E-fatbiking and fatbiking in Rokua Geopark area

Muhos

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Oulu
Yrttiaitta

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu

Oulu Museum of Art

Oulu

Lampinsaari Camping

Raahe

Jumpru Patio Live!

Oulu
The Church of Saloinen

St. Olaf’s Church of Saloinen

Raahe
Retkeilijä hiihtää umpihangessa metsässä. Ympärillä puita ja aurinko paistaa takaa. / A hiker skis in the dead end of the forest. There are trees all around and the sun is shining from behind. Kuva: Eeva Mäkinen

Rokua National Park

Rokua
Juhlat ravintolassa

Celebration venue at Rokua

Rokua
Winter wishing in Oulujoki delta area.

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Oulu
Bacaro Doppio indoors

Bacaro Doppio Café

Oulu
Rantahotelli / Hotel by the beach

Hotel Rantakalla – overlooking the arctic Bay of Bothnia

Kalajoki

Syöte Camping, seasonal space

Syöte

Marina Chalets, 4+2

Kalajoki

Oulu Music Video Festival

Oulu

Vihannin Härkäjuhlat

Raahe
Koivurannan saunalautta sauna Oulussa.

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Puplic Sauna

Oulu
SUPping is nice summer activity

Bay of Bothnia by SUP (stand up paddling) in Raahe

Raahe
Oulu city reflection in the water at the night time.

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Oulu

Syöte Booking Centre

Syöte
Zemppi Areena

ZEMPPI AREENA CONFERENCE AND EVENT ARENA

Kempele
Beach of Kylmäniemi Raahe

Kylmäniemi Beach

Raahe
The Miss Sofia’s Chamber is decorated in the style 1840s.

Trade House of Lang Unique Historic Hotel Experience in the Heart of the Raahe Old Town

Raahe
Ravintolamaailma seating area

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Oulu

Rent an electric fatbike

Pudasjärvi

Yoga-pilates course at Rokua

Rokua
Farmyard. A red log building in the background.

Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu
Skating on the on the frozen sea in Kempele

Tour skating or skiing at the frozen sea in Vihiluoto

Kempele
Safaritalo

ATV safari

Kalajoki
Katariina´s Chambers entrance

Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Raahe
Poiju Villat huokuvat ulkoapäin merellistä tyyliä ja niissä on iso oma terassi

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu
Valkean Kesäkatu ilta-auringon paisteessa.

Valkea Shopping Centre

Oulu

Go Arctic - Events Services

Oulu
Forest Mind Trip in winter with snowshoes

Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park

Syöte
Two men playing Disc Golf in the forest.

Liminka Disc Golf Course

Liminka

Raahen Taitopaja

Raahe
Café Kaari

Café Kaari

Oulu
Dinner in Oula Kitchen & Bar.

Surprise menu in Oula Kitchen & Bar

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Eagle View Suite

Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte
Kempeleen vanha kirkko

Kempele old church

Kempele

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Syötteen Eräpalvelut Huskysafarit husky

Syöte husky safaris

Syöte
Raahen Hovi - Getaway for two - Drinks

VIP Getaway for Two at Raahen Hovi

Raahe
Ryhmä lumikenkäilijöitä kulkee jonossa lumisessa metsässä. / A group of snowshoers walking in a line in snowy forest. Kuva: Harri Tarvainen.

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Oulu
Fell Top Cottage

Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Syöte
Watersliding is great fun at Raahe Vesipekka

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

Raahe
Charter driving and private transport services since 1925.

High-quality transport and travel agency services in Europe

Oulu
People resting in Finnish woods

We Breathe the Forest!

Oulu
easymove-kuntoutus-hieronta

Massage

Kempele

Fishing trip on the beautiful Bothnian Bay in Ii

Ii

The Sovelius House

Raahe
Boreal bird and wildlife tour - brown bear

Boreal Bird & Wildlife Photographing Tour

Syöte
Mökki sijaitsee saaressa

Kalla Island and Guest Berth

Raahe

Oulu Arts Night

Oulu
De Gamlas Hem Hotel & Restaurant.

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Oulu
Aparment Kievarinhovi

Aparment Kievarinhovi

Kempele

Go Arctic Events - Decorations for your events

Oulu
Meeting facilities in Lapland Hotels Oulu.

Conference and venue facilities in Lapland Hotels Oulu

Oulu
Starter at Lasaretti's Bistro

Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Oulu
Cafe Hilltop vitriini

Cafe Hilltop

Syöte

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Oulu

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Oulu
Welcome!

Nallikari Bakery & Bistro

Oulu
Lännenpirtin kahvilan pihapiiriä.

Lännenpirtti Cafe

Lumijoki
Liminganjoki river runs in Alakestilä Arboretum.

Alakestilä Arboretum in Liminka

Liminka
Old lighthouse in Marjaniemi.

Minivan trip to Hailuoto

Oulu

Master-Heikki’s hut

Raahe
Pilkkiretki Oulun Nallikarissa 1

Ice fishing in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Phoenix Suite Winter View

Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte
Saaga Travel drivers are well-trained, polite and English speaking.

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Oulu
Zeppelin has plenty of parking space, without time limits and free of charge.

Shopping Center Zeppelin

Kempele
Skiers on sea ice.

Virpiniemi recreational area

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Oulu
Väinämöinen talvi

Syötteen Mökit Cottages

Syöte
Guest harbour

Guest harbour

Hailuoto
Pikku-Syöte offers exceptional trails and sceneries for Mountain Biking around the year.

Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte

Syöte
Arctic Food Lab juoma.

Arctic Food Lab goes Tiernatori

Oulu
Hotel Pikku-Syöte at winter

Hotel Pikku-Syöte

Pudasjärvi

1bar

Oulu