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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Rantakylä Recreational Area in Liminka
Tunturimajakylä cottage area in Syöte
Winter Weekly Programme
Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show
Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore
Under the Northern Night Sky - Guided Walk in the Dark
Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING
Karsikkolampi smoke sauna
Traditional hut experience - lunch by fire
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
Hotel Pikku-Syöte
Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu
Paintball Areena
Oulu: Reindeer sleigh ride at a local reindeer farm
Guided Winter Swimming
Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
Guided Beer Tasting in Mallassauna
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience
Experience Life at Trade House of Lang
THE HUT EXPERIENCE
Gym at KIDE Hotel
Syöte Taxi
SuperPark Oulu
Traditional Icefishing at Oulu
Gunnarin Kartano´s apartments and hostel rooms in Lampinsaari, Raahe
Spa Hotel in Rokua
Syötteen Mökit Cottages
SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu City Centre
Soundbath relaxation
Snowshoeing trip in Syöte National Park
Oulu loves biking
Adventure course for Kids
Cottages in Pytkynharju and Arola cottage area in Syöte
MajoitusYkkönen
Syöte Camping, seasonal space
Expert Session / Workshop on Education
City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing (private)
Paintball
Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu
Horseback riding
Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees (public)
Nature Resort Linnunrata / Sauna cabin
Adventure Game: Live the Nature
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu
Local Taxi Services in Kempele
Private meeting with Santa Claus
Sleep in hostel
Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
Polar nights dinner at Liminka Bay
GreenStar Hotel Oulu
Sliding snowshoes rental in Rokua
Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu
Lapland Hotels Oulu
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (public)
Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
Kelo Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting
On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua
Work wellbeing day
Guided bus tours in Liminka and neighbouring municipalities
Go Arctic activities - SNOWSHOE TRIP
Oulu Quickly Walking Tour
Fatbike / E-fatbike Rental
Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu
KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte
The Captain’s Sauna – an Unforgettable Experience at The Trade House of Lang
Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area
South Lapland Winter Experience
Cottage area halfway into the Iso-Syöte fell
Cottages in Hulhava area in Syöte
Rock The City Oulu
Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature
Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area
Sauna Experience
Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest
Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events
Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte
Kakaravaara Holiday Cottages
Sleigh ride to Raahe archipelago's icebergs
Pärjä Ski Suites – stylish accommodation next to slopes
Private Guided Tour from Oulu to the Jussila Reindeer Farm in Ii
Snowmobile safari and guided tours
Oulu Culinary Experience
Guided Tours in Raahe
Cosy furnished and well equipped apartment with one bedroom and sauna
Rent snowshoes in Syöte
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Reindeer farm visit and sleigh ride
Experience the Magic of a Finnish Winter in Sanginjoki Nature Reserve - Naturest
A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.
Inhouse Derby
Reindeer safari
Aurora View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Puikkari swimming hall
Eagle View Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Day Spa
Kindergarten Visit
Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu
Sauna experience on a frozen lake + ice swimming
Scandic Oulu Station
SEES SCENT LAB
Nature-Based Experienses in the Finnish forests and Forest Rangers House - Naturest
Raahe Theatre
HIGH QUALITY CAR RENTAL AND CAR SHARING SERVICES NEAR YOU
Liisa & Moss Wonderland
Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (private)
Reindeer Farm Experience (private)
Oulu: Reindeer Farm Tour with Feeding Experience
Guided E-Fatbike Safari in Liminka
Local Taxi Services in Liminka
Sliding snowshoe safari in the nature of Rokua
Raahe | Hertz Car Rental
Husky sledding crash course
Syöte husky safaris
Sports hall
Private sauna experience at Olosauna
Kylmäniemi Beach
Oula Kitchen & Bar
Sightseeing ride - Iso-Syöte Express
Cottages around Syöte
Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu
Go Arctic - Events Services
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
Hotel Raahen Hovi
Traditional Games
Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu
Guided walking & cycling tours in Liminka and in Oulu area
Cottages in Kelosyöte area
Europcar Car Rental | Oulu Airport
Guided fishing trip
Rokua Spa
Electric fat bikes rental
Snowshoe safari
Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon
Artic Sea Ice Fishing
Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)
Traditional tar olympics
Equipment rental
Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja
The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
Snowmobile Rental
Fatbike rental in Rokua in winter
Deep Healing Sound Journey: Singing Bowl Therapy & Gentle Movement
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
Liminka Disc Golf Course
Go Arctic Activities - Reindeer Farm Visit
Narrated Escape Room of Pitojen Helmi
Oulu: Northern lights tour
Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte
Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
Taigalampi Rental Villa
Arctic Spa
Authentic ice fishing on a frozen lake in the pure nature of Rokua
Ice fishing with huskies
Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ
Making of Individual Spice Mix
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Iso-Syöte Snow World
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland
Winter activities for groups
Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel
Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Children's Rokua day trip
Europcar Car Rental | Oulu City
Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI
Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu
Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu
Rental cottage, Rokuan Unelma
Winter day in Koiteli
Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Stone Age race of tribes
Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike
Meeting services
Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Heptathlon
Löylykontti Tuira
Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu
Snowshoe rental in Rokua
Guided Tour in Old Liminka
Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
Mustan Sauna and Winter Swimming Experience
Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition
Syötteen Mökit Cottages Tapio and Tellervo
Rental equipment: Pikku-Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games
Natureyoga
Night at Reenis
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
Park Hotel Liminka
Pikkulahti Beach
Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals
Kuuru Tunturilaakso Suites
Snowshoeing safari in the nature of Rokua hunting northern lights
The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration
Cottages in Luokkavaara area in Syöte
Guided Mountain Biking tours from Pikku-Syöte
Hotel Liminka Bay
Rental equipment: Fatbike, winter
Go Arctic Events - Theme parties
Taigalampi Log Villa in Syöte
Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Oulu: Ice Fishing on the Frozen Sea
Rental equipment: Cross-country skiing and snowshoes
Kelosyöte/Aten mökit
Exit Oulu Escape Rooms
Private booking at Reenis
Arctic Ice Fishing Experience
Oulu Winter Village
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
Oulun Torisauna
Winter Olympics
Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu
Arctic Sea Ice Camp (private)
Float 60min
Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells
Syöte Camping, short-term space
Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod
Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Theme parties
Aurora Hut Pytkyigloos
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Winter Nature Snowshoe Safari (private)
Syöte Taxi services
Phoenix Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics
Northern Finland food experience
Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation
Liminka Bay: Guided visit to birdtower
Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire
Charter buses to Syöte
Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path
Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Oulu Tourist Information
Fell Top Cottages / Iso-Syöte hilltop
The Trade House of Lang, Unique Historic Hotel Experience in the Heart of the Raahe Old Town
The Blue Pine Cottage – Sauna in the Tranquility of the Countryside
Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics
CakePop Accommodation
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu
Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby
Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure
Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park
Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu
School Visit
Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park
Scandic Oulu City
Hanhilampi Wilderness Camp
Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa
Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Liminka
Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure
Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Local Food Visit
Cottages in Riihikumpu area in Syöte
Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids
Frozen Sea Fatbike Experience
Aurora Revelare NOW!
Snowshoe trip in Liminka
All Syöte's activities from Syöte Booking Centre
Avis Car Rental at Oulu Airport
Snowmobile wilderness safari
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
Oulu: Guided Snowshoeing Tour
Lake side Cottage Villa Wuotanka
Craft Upcycle Workshop
Pytky Ranch reindeer services
Syöte Booking Centre
OuluHostel AlliMaria
Ice fishing
Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society
Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest
Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (private)
Enjoy a Relaxing Stay in the Peaceful Countryside
Cottages in Pikku-Syöte area
Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip in Koiteli
Rent skinbased skis in Syöte
La Sinfonia Wine Tasting
Snowboard / Ski Experience Under the Candle Trees
Rent Ice Skates from Tourist Info
Syöte Cottage
Fatbike trip in Liminka
The reflecting pools of Oulu
Oulu Climbing Center
Kierikki: Guided tours
Team Path in Liminka Bay Resort
Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod
Arctic Sea Bike Experience (public)
Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island
Private event: Wine and Fashion
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
Adventure into the Goahti, Syöte National Park
Cottages in Ollukka area in Syöte
Skibus from Oulu to Syöte
Find Your Way in the Finnish Forest – Basics of Orienteering by Naturest
Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
Minivan Trip to Hailuoto
OVERNIGHT SKI HIKE
Study Programme
Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago
Hirsilampi apartments
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private)
Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment
Sauna ticket for public sauna
Arctic Wolf & Auroras
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
Guided tour to the Eight Seasons of Birds' Year -exhibition in Liminka Bay
Husky Spin
Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop
Rental equipment: Skiing and snowboarding
Geocaching in Liminka
Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)
Hiljainen Yön syli – Deep Relaxation Float in Total Darkness
Bear Cave Suite / Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Spring
Go Arctic activities - Arctic ice fishing experience
Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe
Rent snowshoes for small children in Syöte
ChocoTasting
Car Rental
Guided fatbike tour
Yoga Class
Recovery room services
Avis Car Rental in Oulu
TurusenSaha Guesthouse
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)
Artic Northern Lights Camp
Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka
Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli
Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)
Snow shoeing in the forest by Taiga Resort
Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia
Snowshoeing through the Rokua National Park
SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu Airport
Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental
Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre