Oulu's favourite winter destinations: see 7 tips for a skiing holiday!

For a ski trip, a winter village or an art exhibition? Are you looking for a ski holiday destination that combines winter nature activities with the best of a city break? In Oulu, you'll find winter nature attractions such as the frozen sea with snowshoe and fatbike tours, as well as indoor activities, events, culture and restaurants.

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1. Nallikar Winter Village is a favourite destination for children

The Winter Village is the hub of winter activities! The Winter Village in Nallikari is open from February to early April.

The Winter Village is full of winter activities: reindeer, ATVs for children, tuba hills, a sleigh ride, a sleigh ride, a snow maze, the Foolish Cups from the Frenzy Park and the Magic Carousel in the Carousel Pavilion offer a memorable winter day.

Also new for this winter is the newly completed restaurant. Hot drinks, doughnuts, waffles, sausages and other snacks are available in the winter village.

2. The Sanginjoki River in winter invites you to get carried away on the slopes

The renewed trails of the Sanginjoki Nature Reserve invite you to get excited on the slopes! The tour is topped off with a bottle of coffee or hot chocolate at Loppula's nature café.

On Saturday 1.3. and Saturday 8.3. there will be family outdoor days in Loppula. Saturday 1.3. is the start of the skiing holiday and the Oulu furry chamois with their dogs and the Northern Finland Chapter of the Finnish Nature Society, which organises a guided nature trail in the nearby landscape of Loppula. The trail is easy to follow and there are various nature-related tasks along the way. You can walk the trail on your own for a whole week. On Saturday 8 March, there will also be a guided nature trail and yard games.

There will be a track for the youngest members of the family in a field near Loppula. At the Nature House, children can try out snowshoes and snowmobiles free of charge, and adults can try out forest skis and snowshoes. A brand new slide in the courtyard invites visitors to try out the free slides and slides.

The Loppula Nature Café is open throughout the ski holiday week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy the winter delights in atmospheric Loppula!

3. Nallikari offers a relaxing holiday by the frozen sea

Nallikari offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the winter delights of Oulu's stunning seascapes. Activities for families with children, romantic getaways for couples and unforgettable adventures for active holidaymakers!

In Nallikar you will find a range of accommodation options from cosy cottages to apartments with views, as well as restaurants and activities for couples and the whole family. Nallikari Safaris, the equipment rental and adventure centre, offers the enchanting experiences of winter in Oulu for those who enjoy the great outdoors. ski holidaysfor those who celebrate. At Nallikari Safaris, you can hire sliding boots and fatbikes or go on guided tours of the frozen sea and winter mountain bike trails. At the end of the day, relax with a massage at the Osfysio wellness centre.

4. Indoor activities that the whole family can enjoy!

SuperPark Oulu is a sports and activity park offering fun activities for all ages. Trampolines, games and adventure tracks will take your holiday to new heights.

Exit Oulu's escape games are also a fun indoor activity during the ski holidays, allowing you to escape from everyday life into other worlds. The escape games are also suitable for children.

Matti Mikkola, Blue Monolith, 1970, oil on hardboard, 115x158 cm, Oulu Art Museum collection. Photo by Mika Friman

5. Oulu Art Museum's exhibitions head to the forest and enjoy the book of life

The Oulu Art Museum's exhibition programme, focusing on forests and biodiversity, celebrates the book of life and all that we can still save. The year will start with forest-themed exhibitions featuring contemporary jewellery art and forest-focused collections.

KORU8 - International Jewellery Triennial, 24.1.-13.4.2025: An exhibition of contemporary jewellery art takes you into the woods. The common denominator behind the forest jewellery is longing. The exhibition features 47 artists or groups of artists from more than 20 countries. The triennial is produced by the Jewellery Art Association.
From the same tree, 24.1.-13.4.2025: The collection exhibition reflects on contemporary man's relationship with the forest and ways of being in nature through art. From the same tree brings to Oulu Art Museumnew acquisitions and artists linked to our region. The exhibition is part of the regional responsibility museum project.

6. By ski bus to Syötte! Only two hours from Oulu to the fells

Did you know that Oulu is only two hours away from the fells? The journey from Oulu to Syötte is easily covered by Saaga Travel's Skibus! Syötte has great opportunities for skiing, cross-country skiing, winter cycling, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Skibus purchasers always get lift tickets and equipment rental for the ski resorts of Pikku-Syötte and Iso-Syötte at a discounted price. You can hop on the ski bus from Liminga, Kempele, Oulu, Kiimingi or Pudasjärvi.

Add luxury to your holiday!

Treat yourself with a Couple package at Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu. The package is perfect for ski holidaysfor a stopover or staycation in Oulu. With the code KUPLIA, your booking includes accommodation for two, the city's most acclaimed Super Breakfast and a bottle of sparkling wine delivered to your room. A non-alcoholic option is also available. Of course, you'll also have access to all the hotel's facilities, from the sauna to the fitness centre. Book your accommodation conveniently via our website, the Radisson Hotels app or our sales service on tel. 020 1234 730.