The autumn colours light up your soul

Northern nature, unbelievably beautiful in its autumn foliage, takes your breath away with its warm colours. Choose the perfect nature destinations for you and escape the ordinary on a colourful autumn route. An autumn foliage themed holiday on the Pohjola route will keep your heart warm for long.

A route to autumn colours

Choose from the ready-made outdoor routes and create your own autumn foliage themed route for the best possible autumn experience in northern nature.

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Find sleep in the middle of nature

An autumn colour themed route wouldn’t be perfect without just the right accommodation – close to nature. A cabin or a camping site, which do you prefer?

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Snowshoeing Holiday in South Lapland

Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland

Syöte
People resting in Finnish woods

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu
Pariskunta lumikenkäilemässä

Snowshoeing in Rokua

Rokua
Wanhan Raahen kaupunkikuvaa.

Old Town Raahe

Raahe

Guided fishing trip

Raahe
Fatbike mäntyä vasten metsästyssä

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Rokua
Luotsivahdinhuone

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Raahe
Kaksi hiihtäjää merenjäällä perässään ahkiot. Aurinko paistaa pilvettömältä taivaalta. /  Two skiers on sea ice with packs behind them. The sun shines from a cloudless sky. Kuva: Sini Salmirinne

Bothnian Bay National Park

Kemi
Syvyydenkaivo

Syvyydenkaivo, "the Well of the Depths"

Utajärvi

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu
padel virpiniemi pikepadel

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Oulu
Luotsitupa ja pooki Iso-Kraaselin saaressa Raahen saaristossa.

Iso-Kraaseli Island and Guest Berth

Raahe
Fish tern at Bothnian bay

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Oulu
Pariskunta kävelee talvisessa maisemassa Kaukonrannassa, kuvassa myös koira.

Kaukonranta Old Fishing Banks

Pyhäjoki
skin based skis

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Oulu
Varjakka island fire station.

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Oulu
Piispanletto Rajahauta nature trail.

Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Oulu
Syötteen Eräpalvelut Huskysafarit husky

Syöte husky safaris

Syöte
Lumijärven veneranta ja uimapaikka

Lumijärvi Beach

Raahe
Heimopäällikkö Go Arctic

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Oulu

Snow Adventure Day from Kemi

Kemi
Lapsi tekee tehtävää metsässä

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu
Horseback riding with Finnhorses

Enjoy a fun and unforgettable day with quality horse activities in the countryside

Tyrnävä
mies valkoisessa lippalakissa astumassa veden ylittävälle pitkospuulle Kielosaaren luontopolulla

Kielosaari Nature Trail

Pyhäjoki
Sleigh ready for guests in Ii

Snowmobile and sleigh trip on frozen sea after sunset in the Baltic Sea off Ii

Ii
Roses bloom in the garden.

Ylimattila Arboretum

Pyhäjoki
Pikku-Koski

Pikku-Koski - live like a local gottage

Vaala
Paddling at sea

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Oulu

Long Reindeer Safari from Kemi

Kemi
Manamansalon rantaviivaa

Oulujärvi Hiking Area

Vaala
Floating Cafe.

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Oulu

Kirkkosalmi Bird Watching tower

Hailuoto
Cycling in Köykkyri

Köykkyri recreation area

Kempele

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Oulu
Lapland-Welcome-Aurora-Borealis

Northern Lights Aurora Tour

Kemi
Two dogs on the bridge.

Alakestilä Arboretum in Liminka

Liminka
The white lighthouse in Hailuoto Marjaniemi against the blue sky.

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu
Keskiniemen Pooki kunnostuksen jälkeen

Keskiniemi Beacon Tower

Hailuoto
Hotel Iso-Syöte wellbeing

Work wellbeing day

Pudasjärvi
Sarkkiranta sports centre

Sarkkiranta sports centre

Kempele
KIDE hotellilla pyöräilijöitä Iso-Syötteellä

Summer activities for groups

Pudasjärvi
canoieng at raahe

Canoe rental at Raahe

Raahe
Paintball Värikuulasota Oulu Action Park

Paintball

Oulu
Bird-watching tower in Vihiluoto. Kempele, Finland

Vihiluoto beach and bird watching area

Kempele

Guided Standup Paddle Boarding Trip to the Ii river and Bothnian Bay

Ii
View from bird tower

Liminka Bay: Guided visit to birdtower

Liminka
Kahvihetki talvisessa maisemassa

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu
Työpaikkaohjaaja ohjaa liiketoiminnan perustutkinnon opiskelijaa salaattikastikkeiden hyllyttämisessä työpaikalla.

Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu

Oulu

Paddle kayak

Rokua
Picnic shelters in Virpiniemi sport area

Virpiniemi recreational area

Oulu

Environmental Art Park

Ii
Kuusiluoto presents heritage of wood building in Finland.

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Oulu
Two men playing frisbee golf

Rantakylä Recreational Area in Liminka

Liminka
Windland – Ohjelmapalvelut luonnossa

Experiences in Tyrnävä: Tours, Local Experiences, Snowshoeing

Tyrnävä

Hotel Liminka Bay

Liminka
Three National Parks Summer Adventure in South Lapland - canoeing

Three National Parks Summer Adventure

Syöte

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Toripoliisi Statue 1

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Oulu
Ranua Zoo from Kemi

Day Trip to the Wildlife Park Ranua Zoo

Kemi
Husky experience in Lapland

A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.

Pudasjärvi
Policeman statue at night.

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

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

Visit Hailuoto, Tourist Information

Hailuoto
LUOVON MESTARIT -all  inclusive  Paketti

The MASTERS of Hailuoto - all inclusive service

Hailuoto

Go Arctic Activities - Reindeer Farm Visit

Pudasjärvi
Winter Olympics

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu
View from the Hupisaaret City Park.

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Oulu

Arkkukari Allotment Garden

Raahe

Canoeing, Paddling and Kayaking routes in Ii

Ii
Lapsi uimarannalla Olkijoella Raahessa.

Olkijoki Beach

Raahe
Kastellin jätinkirkko Raahessa.

Kastelli Giant's Church

Raahe
Pekkatori Wanhassa Raahessa.

Pekkatori Square in the heart of Old Raahe

Raahe

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Oulu
Varjo Festival 2022 was held in Kuusisaari.

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu
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

Rautiperä Sports Area

Pyhäjoki
Lobby

Airport Hotel Oulu

Kempele

Moose Safari from Kemi

Kemi
icelandic horses

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

Oulu
Yrttiaitta

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu
Fatbike lumessa

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Rokua

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu

Horseback riding

Liminka
Matti Lepistön veistospuisto.

Matti Lepistö Sculpture Park

Raahe

SUP boards for amazing water adventures in Ii

Ii
Mustasalmi Oulu 1

Kayaking Safari, Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu

Children's Birthday Party by Boat, Fishing

Ii

Traditional Net Fishing Trip in Ii and Lunch

Ii

Fatbike Tour in Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi
Oulujärvellä on upeita melontapaikkoja.

On the Traces of the Ice Age - Lake Oulujärvi

Vaala
Boreal bird and wildlife tour - brown bear

Boreal Bird & Wildlife Photographing Tour

Syöte

Skywalk rooftop terrace

Syöte

Syöte Visitor Center cottage

Pudasjärvi
The SLIDE of Hailuoto - sliding snowshoe trip

The SLIDE of Hailuoto - sliding snowshoe trip

Hailuoto

Northern Lights Snowmobile Sleigh Ride from Kemi

Kemi
Kemi-snowcastle-wall

Mini Holiday in Sea Lapland, Package

Kemi
Marjaniemi lighthouse

Marjaniemi Lighthouse

Hailuoto
Bridge in Alakestilä Botanical Garden

Guided Tour in Alakestilä Botanical Garden, Liminka

Liminka

Geological Time Trail, Utajärvi

Utajärvi
Nuotiossa palaa tuli Ämmä-Äijän saarella.

Ämmä-Äijä Island

Raahe

Kilonniemi Gneiss Site, Manamansalo

Vaala
Goahti is top of hill, next to the Syöte national park

Adventure into the Goahti, Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi
Loppulan tulisija

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

Oulu
Lapsi ja tehtäviä metsässä

Forest Nature School in Rokua - Naturest Oy

Utajärvi
Pyhäluodon uimarannalla Pyhäjoella

Pyhäluoto Beach

Pyhäjoki

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Oulu
Sunset by the sea

Seaside Glass Villas

Kemi
China Girl

Sight-Skiing

Kemi
Virkkula Birdwatching tower from bird perspective.

Virkkula Birdwatching Tower at Liminka Bay

Liminka
Sun shines through the pine forest in Liminka

Relax & Reconnect in Pure Finnish Nature

Liminka
PIMIÄ10 juoksutapahtuma Raahessa 31.8.2024

PIMIÄ10 Running Event in Raahe

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

Syöte Visitor Centre

Pudasjärvi
Beach of Kylmäniemi Raahe

Kylmäniemi Beach

Raahe

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Oulu

Katkavaara Nature Path and Caves from Kemi

Kemi
Rekiretki

Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Accommodation double room.

Ailasto accommodation

Hailuoto

Snowshoe Trip for Searching Arctic Animals from Kemi

Kemi

Standup Paddle Boards Rental in Ii

Ii
Yoga class

Yoga Class

Liminka

Kankarin Isokivi Erratic Boulder

Vaala
SUPboarging at Raahe

SUP rental at Raahe

Oulu

Boat trip to the island of Röyttä in Ii

Ii

The Silence´s Voice - Transformative Winter snow experience + storytelling

Muhos
Ryhmä tekee tehtävää suon reunalla

Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy

Oulu
The CHARM of Hailuoto  - moment of experience

The CHARM of Hailuoto - moment of experience

Hailuoto

Lännentila Farm - Experience the Finnish Countryside Atmosphere

Lumijoki
Bar and Cafeteria. Coffee to go. Hailuoto brewery beers from the bar. Alcohol licence. Meeting, weddings, and events.

Ailasto Cafeteria and local product shop

Hailuoto

Canoeing Trip in Syöte

Syöte
Liminka's church in the summer

Discover the Hidden Gems of Liminka – Cycling Tour Through Nature, Culture & History

Liminka

Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park

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

Glamping in Hailuoto

Hailuoto

Snowmobile Safari in the Forest from Kemi

Kemi
Reenis is a creative gym for versatile training. With us, you train purposefully in the gym and develop coordination and have fun on the trampolines.

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Oulu
Greenhouses Romeo ja Julia.

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu
Hiastinhaaran suisto.

Nature trail and birdwatching tower Hiastinhaara

Ii
Natur tour

Naturetour by Snowshoes

Kemi
Tasku island and historical daymark in the summer

The Tasku Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Pitkospuut Palosaaren metsänvartijan luontopolulla metsän keskellä Pyhäjoella

Palosaari Naturetrack

Pyhäjoki

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Oulu
Team Path

Go Arctic group activities - Team Path in Liminka

Liminka
A boulder resembling a pulpit in Alpua Raahe

The Alpua Church Stone

Raahe
Hotel Iso-Syöte Snowshoe Safari Views

Snowshoe safari

Syöte
Vene mahdollistaa myös liikuntarajoitteisen mukaan pääsyn

Accessible Fishing and Boating Trip in Ii

Ii
A dock and boats at Kiviniemi port.

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Oulu
Oulu Estuary and Pikisaari from above.

Gems of the Oulu River estuary

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

Särkkä's Perennial Nursery

Raahe

Local crafts, wildherbs and baking

Pudasjärvi

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Oulu
Ihmisiä metsässä

Nature Power from a forest in Rokua - Naturest Oy

Utajärvi

Visit a Husky Farm and Husky Safari from Kemi

Kemi
Nallikari beach on sunset.

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu
Sea Oulu Water Taxi

Sea Oulu Water Taxi

Oulu
Lapland-Welcome-snowmobile-safari

Snowmobile Safari in the Forest

Kemi

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu

Sailor's trail

Ii

Hop On - Hop Off Cruise in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Northern Lights Kemi

Hunting for Aurora Borealis by Car

Kemi
Mikonkarin rannalla auringonpalvojia.

Mikonkari Beach

Raahe
Siltojen Temmes Cycling Event

Bridges of Temmes Cycling Event

Tyrnävä
CanAm Outlander MAX 570 XU+

ATV Rental

Pudasjärvi

Geocaching in Ii

Ii
Camping on Tasku Island at Raahe Archipelago.

Raahe Archipelago

Raahe

Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari in Kemi

Kemi

Rent a Canoe or Kayak in Syöte

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

South Lapland Winter Experience

Syöte

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

Muhos
Children's Rokua day trip

Children's Rokua day trip

Rokua

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Oulu
View from the northern side, Hourunkoski rapids and fish steps in Pyhäjoki

Koskipuisto Park

Pyhäjoki

Active Cast Fishing with a Professional Fisherman in Ii

Ii

Lähde! wellness art park

Ii
Luovon LOISTE -luonnonkosmetiikkatuokio

The SHINE of Hailuoto - Natural cosmetics

Hailuoto

Wintery Bait Fishing for Northern Pike in Ii

Ii
Sea Oulu Black Lady

Sea Oulu Charter Cruise

Oulu
Birdwatching tower at Liminka Bay and people watching the birds.

Geocaching in Liminka

Liminka
Pyöräilijät lähdössä pyöräilemään kaupunkipyörillä

City Bikes

Raahe
Kuvassa talvinen Pekka-patsas

Anna's Day Celebration in Old Town Raahe

Raahe

Frozen Iijoki River and Sea Experienced from a Snowmobile Sleigh

Ii
Yellow Oulu Cathedral church tower against blue sky in summer.

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Oulu
Koirien kanssa luontopolulla.

Markkuu nature trail 10 km – Home to the cute little wren

Tyrnävä
Christmas lights at the market square.

Oulu Market Square

Oulu
Hotel Iso-Syöte Hanhilampi Erämaaleiri

Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp

Syöte

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Oulu

Midnight Sun Special from Kemi

Kemi
group excursion in Syöte national park

Trail biking experience in the Syöte National Park

Syöte
Seafood pasta.

Bistoria Iso-Syöte

Pudasjärvi
Meetings, weddings, parties and events.

Event and meeting place

Hailuoto

Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli

Oulu
Koiteli rapids area in summer. Blue water flowing between rocks. Foreground green grass on the bank. Background green spruces.

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Oulu
Northern lights.

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu
Nallikari lighthouse at the dawn.

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu

Hietamaa Beach and Recreation Center

Siikajoki
Snowboarding and skiing at Iso-Syöte

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Syöte

Building a Snow Igloo from Kemi

Kemi
Lapset leikkivät kauppaa, etuallal vanhanaikainen vaaka.

Vekara­vintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Oulu

Northern Lights Aurora Tour from Kemi

Kemi
Alpaca walking in a forest

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

Kempele
SUPping is nice summer activity

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

Oulu
Icebreaker Sampo & snowmobiles

Icebreaker Sampo Cruise from Kemi

Kemi

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Oulu
Dickheads

Aurora Hunt

Kemi
Forest Mind Trip in winter with snowshoes

Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park

Syöte
Syvyydenkaivo, Rokua

Guided Tour from Oulu to the Rokua National Park with a private guide

Utajärvi
Ice Jump

Icetrek to Kemi History

Kemi
Isosilta bridge in summer.

Historical Eteläkylä Isosilta Bridge

Pyhäjoki
kayaking at raahe

Kayak rental at Raahe

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
Alanko-old-cowhouse-Happy-family

Winter Holiday for Family, Package

Kemi
Exit Oulu Room Escape Games

Room Escape Games

Oulu
Pikisaari island from air.

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Oulu

Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte

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

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Oulu
Pilpasuo nature trail includes duck boards.

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Oulu
A fisher at Varjakka harbour.

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Oulu
Two reindeers with a sled on a reindeer farm

Visiting at Reindeer Farm in Ii

Ii
kayaking is the best outdoor activity on summer time

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Oulu

The Garden Fair of Northern Finland

Siikajoki

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu
Lepohetki talvisessa maisemassa

Winter experiences in Rokua - Naturest Oy

Utajärvi
Kari Juvan veistos punaisten tulppaanien ympäröimänä Kari Juvan veistospuistossa Raahessa.

Kari Juva Sculpture Park

Raahe

Sleigh ride to Raahe archipelago's icebergs

Raahe

Horse riding in Syöte

Syöte
Ilmakuva Taskun saaresta syksyllä.

Tasku Island and Guest Harbour

Raahe

Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing from Kemi

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

Pooki Flakkaa – Raahe Maritime Festival

Raahe

Guided standup paddleboarding trip to the Ii river and Bothnian Bay

Ii
Lapland-Welcome-Husky-safari

Visit a Husky Farm and Husky Safari

Kemi
Rock The City Adventure Game

Rock The City Oulu

Oulu
Biker in the biking line.

Oulu loves biking

Oulu

Gym at KIDE Hotel

Syöte
teltta-alue, camping

Ailasto Camping and Caravan Park

Hailuoto
Varvin uimaranta Raahessa

Varvi Beach

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

Liminka Bay Visitor Centre

Liminka
Arctic wolf and Auroras - Wolf photographing in winter

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu
Lapland-Welcome-ice-fishing

Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing from Kemi

Kemi

Rumala-Kuvaja-Oudonrimmet mire area, Vaala

Vaala
Grandma's cottage

Farm accommodation

Hailuoto
Maaginen suppalampi Rokuan kansallispuistossa.

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua

Rokua

Family-friendly boat fishing trip in Ii

Ii

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Oulu
Pookivaara, Rokua

Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park

Rokua
Kivikkoinen rantaviiva

Smitti Island

Raahe
Rokua Health & Spa Hotel

Spa Hotel in Rokua

Rokua
Iso-Kraaseli daymark and sail sheds.

The Iso-Kraaseli Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe
Jennamaria at sea

Raahe Archipelago Cruises

Raahe
Vene rannassa Ulkopauhan saaressa Raahen saaristossa.

Ulkopauha Island

Raahe
fatbiking is nice summer activity

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Oulu

Rent a large fenced forest area for your private recreational use

Ii
Hotel Iso-Syöte Lumikenkävuokraus

Equipment rental

Syöte
Hovercraft side pic

Hovercraft in the Bothnian Bay archipelago, Seadventures

Kemi
Pedestrian bridge over stream Mustasalmi in Hietasaari

Hietasaari recreational area

Oulu
Kallan saaren kalastajanmökki Raahen saaristossa.

Kalla Island and Guest Berth

Raahe

Oolanti nature trail in Vatunki

Ii
Snow mobile safari

Forest Experience by Snowmobiles

Kemi
Mountain biking , Köykkyrin retkireitistö

Mountain biking and hiking route - Köykkyrin retkireitistö

Kempele

Through time and food - Culinary and cultural workshop

Muhos
Nainen laiturilla Kirkkojärven rannalla Raahen Vihannissa.

Kirkkojärvi Beach

Raahe
Old Town Raahe advent calendar window

Old Town Raahe Advent Calendar

Raahe

All Inclusive Fishing Day in Ii

Ii

Jakkukylä suspension bridge and Purusaari

Ii
Reflection of the pedestrian bridge in water.

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Oulu
Pyhäjoen penkkateillä pyöräilijöitä

Pyhäjoki Bankroutes

Pyhäjoki
Kumilauttapoolo

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Oulu
Perioululainen ömeisingreis

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Oulu

Oulu Zipline

Oulu
Natural white sandy beach of Tauvo in Siikajoki with white

Tauvo Beach and Small-craft Harbour

Siikajoki
Oulujoki on Suomen 7. suurin joki.

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

Muhos