Things to Do in Oulu: Join Our Public Weekly Experiences
Looking for things to do in Oulu? Discover the city's Arctic nature, frozen sea and local culture on our guided public experiences. Whether you travel solo, as a couple, or with family and friends, our weekly departures make it easy to join an authentic experience without a group of your own.
Our experiences take you from the frozen Gulf of Bothnia and snowy winter landscapes to reindeer, Northern Lights, Finnish outdoor traditions and the unique nature of Northern Finland – all within easy reach of Oulu city centre.
✓ Guaranteed departures | ✓ No minimum group size | ✓ English-speaking guides | ✓ Easy access from Oulu city centre
Simply choose your experience, check the calendar for an available date and book online!
Not Sure What to Choose?
Here are some of our favourite ways to experience winter in Oulu:
★★★★★ OUR BEST RATED: Arctic Sea Ice Fishing – Experience traditional Finnish ice fishing on Oulu's frozen sea.
🦌 MEET REINDEER: Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees – Meet, feed and photograph friendly reindeer at a small family-run reindeer farm.
🌌 NORTHERN LIGHTS: Arctic Northern Lights Camp – Spend an Arctic evening on the frozen sea around a campfire while watching the northern sky.
🔥 FINNISH WINTER TRADITION: Frozen Sea Tent Sauna & Ice Swimming – Experience a traditional Finnish sauna and the thrill of dipping into icy Arctic water.
🍁 Autumn 2026 – September 1 – December 21
12:00–14:30 – Oulu Cultural Bike Tour – €59 / person – Suitable for ages 15+
21:30–23:30 – Autumn Aurora Stories by the Sea – €79 / person – Family-friendly, no age limit
❄️ Winter 2026–2027 – December 22 – March 31
Experience the best of winter in Oulu. Our winter weekly program makes it easy to experience the frozen sea, reindeer, Northern Lights and Finnish winter traditions – even if you're traveling alone.
9:00–11:00 – Arctic Sea Ice Fishing – €99 / person – Family-friendly, no age limit
★★★★★ OUR BEST RATED WINTER EXPERIENCE10:00–13:00 – Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees – €169 / person – Family-friendly, no age limit
Available from December 1.11:30–13:30 – Arctic Sea Bike Experience – €85 / person – Suitable for ages 15+
14:00–16:00 – Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience – €85 / person – Family-friendly, suitable for ages 8+
18:00–20:00 – Frozen Sea Tent Sauna & Ice Swimming – €69 / person
21:30–23:30 – Arctic Northern Lights Camp – €99 / person – Family-friendly, no age limit
Make a Full Day of Your Winter in Oulu
Want to experience more? Our weekly departures are scheduled throughout the day, making it easy to combine several Arctic experiences during your stay in Oulu.
Start your morning with ice fishing on the frozen sea, meet reindeer during the day, relax in a traditional Finnish tent sauna in the evening, and finish your day around a campfire under the northern sky.
Choose the experiences that suit you best and create your own Arctic day in Oulu.
Traveling with Your Own Group?
Many of our experiences are also available as private departures for groups. Explore our private group experiences if you would like an experience exclusively for your own group, need a different starting time or are planning a larger itinerary in Oulu.
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Tour Operators, DMCs & Travel Agencies
Our public weekly departures are also available for travel trade partners and can easily be added to FIT itineraries and individual bookings.
For travel trade bookings, partner rates and cooperation, please contact our travel trade team or explore our dedicated group and partner information.
Practical Information
Most of our public tours depart from the Nallikari Experience Center, located directly by the sea in the basement of the Nallikari Aalto hotel building at Nallikarinranta 10, 90510 Oulu.
Nallikari is easily accessible from Oulu city centre. Bus number 15 operates between Oulu City Hall and Nallikari approximately every 30 minutes, and free car parking is also available in the area.
All experiences are guided in English.
Our weekly program offers guaranteed departures, meaning the tour will take place even if only one person books. However, we reserve the right to close an available departure if no bookings have yet been made.
Ready to Experience Oulu?
Choose your favourite experience, check availability and book your Arctic adventure online.
Not sure which experience is right for you? Tell us your travel dates and what you would like to experience, and we'll be happy to help you find the right option.