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.
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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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Experience Life at Trade House of Lang
Reindeer farm visit and sleigh ride
Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia
Liminka Bay: Guided visit to birdtower
Syöte Cottage
Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte
KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte
Expert Session / Workshop on Education
Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience
Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Raahe | Hertz Car Rental
Hirsilampi apartments
Scandic Oulu City
Rent skinbased skis in Syöte
Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu
Syöte Booking Centre
Geocaching in Liminka
Oulu City | Europcar Car Rental
Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Liminka
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
Local Taxi Services in Liminka
Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte
Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment
Lapland Hotels Oulu
Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe
Karsikkolampi smoke sauna
Traditional Icefishing at Oulu
Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy
Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli
Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park
Kierikki: Guided tours
Artic Sea Ice Fishing
SuperPark Oulu
Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod
South Lapland Winter Experience
Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte
Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu
Yoga Class
Avis Car Rental at Oulu Airport
Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre
The Blue Pine Cottage – Sauna in the Tranquility of the Countryside
Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)
A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.
Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Adventure into the Goahti, Syöte National Park
Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Syötteen Mökit Cottages
Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod
Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat
Winter Weekly Programme
SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu Airport
Paintball Areena
Syöte Taxi
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu
Frozen Sea Fatbike Experience
ChocoTasting
Skibus from Oulu to Syöte
Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel
Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu
Taigalampi Rental Villa
Experience Authentic Ice Fishing in the Heart of Rokua’s Pure Nature
Raahe Theatre
Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu
Arctic Sea Bike Experience (public)
Liisa & Moss Wonderland
Guided fatbike tour
Private booking at Reenis
Making of Individual Spice Mix
Guided Winter Swimming
Snowmobile wilderness safari
Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu
Adventure course for Kids
Fatbike rental in Rokua
Oulu Airport | Europcar Car Rental
Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre
Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
OuluHostel AlliMaria
SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu City Centre
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (private)
Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)
Cottages in Kelosyöte area
Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park
Park Hotel Liminka
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
Pytky Ranch reindeer services
The reflecting pools of Oulu
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
Meeting services
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
Oula Kitchen & Bar
Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop
Sports hall
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby
Minivan Trip to Hailuoto
Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes
Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulun Torisauna
Oulu Quickly Walking Tour
On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Charter buses to Syöte
Taigalampi Log Villa in Syöte
Fatbike / E-fatbike Rental
Gunnarin Kartano´s apartments and hostel rooms in Lampinsaari, Raahe
School Visit
Arctic Spa
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games
Artic Northern Lights Camp
Oulu Winter Village
Liminka Disc Golf Course
The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration
Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
Private event: Wine and Fashion
Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore
Rock The City Oulu
Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area
Public sauna experience
Natureyoga
Rental equipment: Pikku-Syöte
Hotel Pikku-Syöte
Iso-Syöte Snow World
Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island
Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos
Snowshoeing trip in Syöte National Park
Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Theme parties
Rental equipment: Skiing and snowboarding
Polar nights dinner at Liminka Bay
Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
Sauna Experience
Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
Paintball
Float 60min
Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu
Oulu Tourist Information
Snowshoe safari
Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events
Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private)
SEES SCENT LAB
Car Rental
Private sauna experience
Enjoy a Relaxing Stay in the Peaceful Countryside
Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society
Children's Rokua day trip
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Hotel Liminka Bay
Kindergarten Visit
Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities
Study Programme
Adventure Game: Live the Nature
Go Arctic group activities - Team Path in Liminka
Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
Liminka Bay: Guided tour to the Eight Seasons of Birds' Year -exhibition
Rantakylä Recreational Area in Liminka
Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte
Rental equipment: Cross-country skiing and snowshoes
Fishing trips
Go Arctic Activities - Reindeer Farm Visit
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Rent snowshoes for small children in Syöte
Guided fishing trip
Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park
Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa
Guided Tours in Raahe
Gym at KIDE Hotel
Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)
Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell
Work wellbeing day
Arctic Wolf & Auroras
Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees (public)
Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu
The Captain’s Sauna – an Unforgettable Experience at Lang’s Trading House
Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu
Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees
Horse riding in Syöte
Equipment rental
Arctic Sea Ice Camp (private)
Exit Oulu Escape Rooms
Sleep in hostel
Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience
Avis Car Rental in Oulu
Rental equipment: Fatbike, winter
Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)
Kelosyöte/Aten mökit
Soundbath relaxation
The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
Northern Finland food experience
Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo
Deep Healing Sound Journey: Singing Bowl Therapy & Gentle Movement
Syöte Taxi services
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
Puikkari swimming hall
OVERNIGHT SKI HIKE
Night at Reenis
Fatbike rental Liminka
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Spring
Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon
Reindeer Farm Experience (private)
Cottages around Syöte
Syöte Camping, seasonal space
Fatbike rental in Rokua
Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area
Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike
Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
Horseback riding
Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites
Trade House of Lang Unique Historic Hotel Experience in the Heart of the Raahe Old Town
Go Arctic activities - SNOWSHOE TRIP
Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte
Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature
Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure
Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp
Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment
Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja
Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu
THE HUT EXPERIENCE
Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path
Oulu Culinary Experience
Fatbike Tour in Syöte National Park
Sleigh ride to Raahe archipelago's icebergs
Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu
Rent snowshoes in Syöte
Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids
Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area
Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Hotel Raahen Hovi
City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing (private)
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting
Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show
Stone Age race of tribes
Kakaravaara Holiday Cottages
Rokua Spa
Ice fishing with huskies
Sauna ticket for public sauna
Winter Swimming in Raahe
Snowmobile safari and guided tours
GreenStar Hotel Oulu
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics
Winter Nature Snowshoe Safari (private)
Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe
Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago
Husky Spin
Private Guided Tour from Oulu to the Jussila Reindeer Farm in Ii
Local Food Visit
Snowshoe and skinbased rental Liminka
Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte
Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland
TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition
Syöte husky safaris
CakePop Accommodation
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (private)
Pikkulahti Beach
Local Taxi Services in Kempele
Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe
Winter activities for groups
Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Scandic Oulu Station
Guided Tour in Old Liminka
Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy
Day Spa
Oulu loves biking
HIGH QUALITY CAR RENTAL AND CAR SHARING SERVICES NEAR YOU
Spa Hotel in Rokua
Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics
Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu
Husky sledding crash course
Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game
Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka
Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (public)
MajoitusYkkönen
Oulu Climbing Center
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
Backcountry skiing in Rokua
Kylmäniemi Beach
Narrated Escape Room of Pitojen Helmi
Reindeer safari
Go Arctic - Events Services
Snowmobile Rental
Snowshoeing in Rokua
Syöte Camping, short-term space