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