Matka 2027 Pre Tour | Northern Finland - Finland

Discover Northern Finland & Oulu: Unique Experiences at the Arctic Sea

Pre-Tour · 16–19 January 2027 · 3 nights

Discover the beauty of Northern Finland with Visit Northern Finland on this three-night Pre-Tour ahead of Matka 2027. Experience the region first-hand, explore local tourism products and find new ideas for your Finland travel portfolio.

Nature’s Diversity, All Year Round

Sea, rivers, archipelago, waterfalls, fells, vast untouched forests, idyllic countryside – a stone's throw away in our region. Experience the metamorphose of the region in different times of the year. A plethora of activities are awaiting you!

Getting to the Destination

Northern Finland is well connected by air, rail and road, making it easy to include in a variety of travel itineraries. With reliable transport links, accessible services and accommodation options ranging from design hotels to wilderness lodges, the region is well suited for FITs, group tours and special-interest travel.

The final travel arrangements and transfers for the Pre Tour will be confirmed closer to the event.

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Helsinki - Oulu

Day 1: Saturday, 16 January 2027

Arrival Day

Individual arrival at the airport
Transfer to Lapland Hotels Oulu
Check-in to Lapland Hotels Oulu
Welcome dinner at Restaurant Oula
22:00 - Overnight in Oulu

© Rosa Ruuskanen/VisitOulu

FATBIKING ON THE FROZEN SEA

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Oulu - Nallikari - Ii

Day 3: Monday, 18 January 2027

Seaside Adventures

8:00 - Breakfast at the hotel & check-out
9:00 - Transfer to Nallikari
9:15 - Site inspection at Nallikari By the Sea
10:00 - Winter activity on the frozen sea with Nallikari Safaris
11:30 - Transfer to Kellon Kuusi
12:00 - Meet the reindeers and lunch in a traditional Finnish kota
13:00 - Transfer to Merihelmi Aurora Sea Resort
14:00 - Check-in at Merihelmi Aurora Sea Resort
14:30 - Guided Ice Fishing on the frozen sea
16:30 - Free time
17:00 - Kantele Apprentice - learn to play Finland's national instrument
18:00 - Dinner at Merihelmi Aurora Sea Resort
20:00 - Possibility for Seaside sauna and outdoor hot tub
22:00 Overnight stay at Merihelmi Aurora Sea Resort

© VisitOulu

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Oulu

Day 2: Sunday, 17 January 2027

Magical Northern Lights

Breakfast & check-out at Lapland Hotels Oulu
Morning activity will be confirmed later
Transfer to Tiima & Aurora Revelare
13:15 - Visit to Tiima & Aurora Revelare
14:00 - Northern Lights exhibition at Visio Space
14:20 - Time to explore other exhibitions with host
Dinner at local restaurant in the city
Check-in to Scandic Oulu Station
22:00 - Overnight in Oulu

© Rosa Ruuskanen/VisitOulu

Villa maisemalla

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Ii - Oulu - Helsinki

Day 4: Tuesday, 19 January 2027

Departure Day

8:00 - Breakfast at Merihelmi Aurora Sea Resort
9:00 - Activity
11:00 - Light lunch in a traditional Finnish kota hut by the sea
11:30 - Transfer to the airport
Flight to Helsinki

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