Keep yourself in motion in the winter – not to stay warm, but to stay happy! Make the most of snow covered fells and forests, and go full throttle on the frozen lakes and seashores. Find new perspectives into familiar sports. Ready, set, go!
The winter air gives you happy tears
Don’t curb your enthusiasm
Living along the Pohjola route, you learn to enjoy your favorite outdoor activity in any season. So you’re about to see kites flying high above the ice all along the seaside, as snowkiting enthusiasts ride the wind on the ice. Spot these extreme sport enthusiasts in Oulu, Raahe or Kalajoki. In Kalajoki, arctic paddling is also a thing: what does paddling amongst floating ice, and a chance to spot a seal sunbathing sound like?
The local kids can’t wait for the freezing temperatures that turn the nearby sea, lake, ditch or even hayfield into a skating rink or skiing route. There’s no lack of well-maintained routes in any of the Pohjola route destinations, either. So be a kid for a day – make the frozen sea your skating rink, get yourself rosy red cheeks on a snowshoe hike or skiing trip. Guided or on your own, you decide!
Fat tyres on flat surfaces
The seaside destinations on the Pohjola route, Oulu, Liminka and Kalajoki all offer you a chance to take different bike ride: flat, open landscapes as far as the eye can see. There are practically no hills to climb on the land side, either, but on the frozen sea, your route is as flat as it can be. Even for the locals, the vastness of it all takes the breath away. So grab a fat bike and make your day!
For a different kind of scenery, rent your bike, snowshoes or skis in Rokua Geopark or Syöte, and spend hours amidst snowy trees in a pristine, white landscape.
Sometimes, you hear the ice
sing under your tyres.
Hi-yo, Silver!
Leave it to our fellow northern species to give you a ride of your lifetime. Meet charming huskies and go for a spin in the magical wintry forest, over swamps and frozen lakes. Enjoy the sound of the sledge making its way through the snow and the sight of the dogs eagerly showing you what they were born to do. You might just get a wet kiss from the pack afterwards!
Sure, horse sledging is fun, but have you tried reindeer sledging? Reindeers used to be the mode of travel a few decades back in Pudasjärvi, close to Syöte. Now’s your chance to sit on a soft reindeer skin covering the sleigh and let these magical creatures pull you through a scenery of spruce trees covered in snow. Your heart soon finds the rhythm of the hooves tapping on snow.
Reindeers used to be the mode of travel a few decades back.
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Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia

Syöte Booking Centre

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

CakePop Accommodation

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes

Snowmobile safari and guided tours

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua

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

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Horseback riding

Fatbike Tour in Syöte National Park

Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp

Sleigh ride to Raahe archipelago's icebergs

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Snowmobile Rental

Night at Reenis

Iso-Syöte Snow World

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

Kylmäniemi Beach

Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment

Yoga Class

Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment

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

Oulu Climbing Center

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Scandic Oulu Station

Rent snowshoes for small children in Syöte

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Syöte Visitor Centre

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Snowshoe safari

Room Escape Games

Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell

The Blue Pine Cottage – Sauna in the Tranquility of the Countryside

Reindeer farm visit and sleigh ride

Puikkari swimming hall

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Rental equipment: Fatbike, winter

Cottages around Syöte

Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma

Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte

Winter Swimming in Raahe

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Charter buses to Syöte

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Work wellbeing day

South Lapland Winter Experience

Paintball Areena

Go Arctic Activities - Reindeer Farm Visit

Kakaravaara Holiday Cottages

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Syöte Camping, short-term space

Rental equipment: Skiing and snowboarding

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Skibus from Oulu to Syöte

Hotel Pikku-Syöte

Arctic Spa

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

Guided Tour in Old Liminka

Soundbath relaxation

Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Rent snowshoes in Syöte

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Geocaching in Liminka

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe

Enjoy a Relaxing Stay in the Peaceful Countryside

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Liminka

Liminka Bay Visitor Centre

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

Snowshoeing trip in Syöte National Park

Fishing trips

KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Cottages in Kelosyöte area

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental

Go Arctic - Events Services

Ice Fishing, Nallikari, Oulu

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

Deep Healing Sound Journey: Singing Bowl Therapy & Gentle Movement

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Fatbike rental Liminka

Float 60min

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

Park Hotel Liminka

Day Spa

Children's Rokua day trip

Backcountry skiing in Rokua

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Husky sledding crash course

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

HIGH QUALITY CAR RENTAL AND CAR SHARING SERVICES NEAR YOU

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Liminka Bay: Guided visit to birdtower

Taigalampi Rental Villa

Reindeer safari

Raahe | Hertz Car Rental

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland

Sleep in hostel

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte

Karsikkolampi smoke sauna

Taiga Resort Holiday Village

Hotel Raahen Hovi

Adventure course for Kids

Natureyoga

Snowshoeing in Rokua

Car Rental

Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo

Go Arctic group activities - Team Path in Liminka

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Private booking at Reenis

Ice fishing with huskies

Guided fishing trip

Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park

Horse riding in Syöte

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

SuperPark Oulu

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte

Rental equipment: Pikku-Syöte

Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Syöte Cottage

Hotel Liminka Bay

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Winter activities for groups

Oulu Winter Village

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Fatbike / E-fatbike Rental

Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Local Taxi Services in Liminka

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

All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre

Syöte Taxi services

Oulu Tourist Information

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

Koivuranta igloos

Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Scandic Oulu City

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

Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees

Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Syöte husky safaris

Adventure into the Goahti, Syöte National Park

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Northern Finland food experience

Snowmobile wilderness safari

Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Guided Tours in Raahe

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe

Rock The City Oulu

Study Programme

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.

Gunnarin Kartano´s apartments and hostel rooms in Lampinsaari, Raahe

Rental equipment: Cross-country skiing and snowshoes

Guided Winter Swimming

Syötteen Mökit Cottages

Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area

Kierikki: Guided tours

Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli

Go Arctic activities - SNOWSHOE TRIP

Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte

Taigalampi Log Villa in Syöte

Winter Weekly Programme

Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja

Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

MajoitusYkkönen

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Rokua Spa

Rantakylä Recreational Area in Liminka

Kelosyöte/Aten mökit

Pytky Ranch reindeer services

Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Stone Age race of tribes

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Snowshoe and skinbased rental Liminka

Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte

Narrated Escape Room of Pitojen Helmi

Paintball

Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park

Liminka Disc Golf Course

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte

Syöte Camping, seasonal space

Rent skinbased skis in Syöte

Raahe Theatre

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Meeting services

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Oulu loves biking

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte

Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites

Husky Spin

Syöte Taxi

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago

Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society

Guided fatbike tour

Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration

Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Equipment rental

Sports hall

ChocoTasting

Sauna Experience

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Spa Hotel in Rokua

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
