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Virtual FAM trip to Oulu Region: Kalajoki & Syöte

Program and registration

Discover Oulu Region online

Unfortunately a FAM trip to Oulu Region is currently not possible. To learn more about Syöte and Kalajoki, a Virtual FAM Trip will take place on 23 and 24 February 2021. Local companies and destinations introduce themselves and present online what to look forward to in Syöte and Kalajoki. Come with us on a virtual trip to the Oulu region!

Syöte and Kalajoki in Finland

Syöte in Finland is the perfect destination for families and nature lovers. Syöte, the southernmost fell area in Finland provides lapland-like scenery, attractive accommodation and a range of yearround activities in Syöte National Park.

Kalajoki with its long beach and sand dune area "Hiekkasärkät" is a compact holiday area in Northern Finland situated at the seaside of the Bothnian Bay, 1,5 h drive south of Oulu airport via Route 8. Kalajoki is ideal for guests who value pure and spectacular nature, are interested in traditions and history and appreciate also high-standard accommodation and services. There is a large variety of holiday villas, cottages and apartments and three hotels, one with a spa.

Online experiences for tour operators

The aim of the virtual FAM trip is getting to know the destinations, products and services. Therefore, suppliers of the region present their products and services in pre-produced videos. The virtual FAM trip is realized on two days. 

Participation in the Virtual FAM Trip

The virtual FAM trip is aimed at tour operators from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium. Participation is free of charge. Of course also several colleagues of a company can participate in the virtual FAM trip.

To participate you only have to fill out the form below. The link to participate will be sent by mail before the virtual FAM trip, no software has to be downloaded. However, a good internet connection is required, as well as the possibility to play sound.

Virtual communication

In addition to the video presentation of the regions, there will also be the opportunity to exchange ideas with local suppliers after each module. You as a tour operator can directly ask the providers any questions you may have. They are connected via video and are available to answer your questions.

Contact

Syöte Tourism Association

Minna Hirvonen
minna.hirvonen@syote.fi
www.syote.fi

Visit Kalajoki

Johanna Rautio
johanna.rautio@visitkalajoki.fi 
www.visitkalajoki.fi

Program

Syöte Tourism Association

Syöte Tourism Association was established in 2006 to increase collaboration between the companies in Syöte region. The association coordinates domestic and international marketing activities of the resort, events, regional development and collaboration with different stakeholders. The association also coordinates international media and tour operator visits to the area.

Contact: Minna Hirvonen

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Syöte Booking Centre

Syöte Booking Centre is your contact for cottages and apartments in the Syöte region. We have a large selection of cottages, holiday apartments and hotel rooms at the Syöte area. How about a modern and high quality cottage at the base of the fell close to the slopes, or a small and inexpensive apartment just next to the cross-country skiing track or having some own privacy in a cottage surrounded by nature? We will find from our large and diverse selection of accommodations a suitable alternative for every taste. You can book everything through us, for example the ski passes for Iso-Syöte and Pikku-Syöte slopes, additional services for your accommodation and all safaris and excursions. You can also order meals delivered directly to your accommodation or reserve a dinner table at the restaurant.

Contact: Tiina Saarela

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Syötteen Eräpalvelut / Erä-Ohto Oy

Erä-Ohto Oy which is using the marketing name Syötteen Eräpalvelut, Syöte Wilderness Services in English, is the leading program service company in Syöte region in Finland. The company specializes in outdoor activities both on private customers and B2B companies. We provide activities in Syöte. All the services can be tailored for your needs!

Contact: Johanna Määttä

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Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris

In Northern Finland, Iso Syöte is the country’s southernmost fell region. With an ideal location on top of the 435 m fell, Hotel Iso-Syöte offers a friendly and special atmosphere, where you can enjoy a comfortable stay, fantastic panorama views, unforgettable experiences and adventures in a serene unspoiled natural environment. DMC offering the whole concept We run this company as a DMC company where the whole concept of accommodation, hospitality, activities, restaurant services and our unique tailor made programs are combined to make the best use of the peace, space and possibilities of our natural surroundings and wild nature. Hotel Iso Syöte & Safari offers a variety of different activities and tailor-made programs

Contact: Gerralda Gilles

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Syöte Visitor Centre & Syöte National Park 

Syöte Visitor Centre is a handsome log castle by the gates of Syöte National Park. At the temporary exhibition, you can sense the presence of history and hear the whispering spruces. The exhibition presents the history of the interaction between man and nature in the backwoods of Syöte. While sipping a cup of coffee, you can follow birdlife or relax watching nature films.

Contact: Annu Tuohiluoto

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Hikes’n trail

Hikes'n Trails arranges sustainable nature activities in wilderness. We want you to hear the silence, enjoy peace and see the most beautiful fell and forest landscapes in Southern Lapland and Scandinavia. Have a longer tour or join a weekend trip in nature with us. Let the wilderness wellness inside you! ​ Our idea is to serve safe and adventurous biking, hiking, skiing, kayaking and nature photographing tours with principles of sustainability, responsibility and good service. We hope that you learn about the people, culture and nature during your stay with us.

Contact: Terhi Taikavaara

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Ski Resort Iso-Syöte & Kide Hotel by Iso-Syöte

Iso-Syöte ski area is located in the southernmost fell of Finland. Here you can ski on 17 perfectly groomed slopes. We have fantastic learners area, designed for families and beginners. Enjoy the comfort of up-todate equipment and world class instructing in a unique, Winter Wonderland- setting. Iso-Syöte is surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful Syöte National park and the area gets the biggest snowfall in all of Finland!

KIDE Hotel by Iso-Syöte is a brand-new ski-in hotel at the heart of Ski Resort Iso-Syöte. Location right at the base, only a few meters from the main lifts, ski rental, restaurants and shop. Our guiding value is ecological sustainability, and we warmly welcome climate-conscious guests to our energy efficient hotel. Restaurant, lounge, saunas, eventarena and two gyms can also be found from the hotel area.

Contact: Juhani Ikonen

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Pytky Café

Cozy cafe in middle of the Finnish forest along the ski trails. Customers opinion: the best doughnuts in the fell. Reindeers in the fences, gets a smile to the customers faces. You can also enjoy delicious local food in our warm-hearted custom restaurant.

Contact: Mari Kälkäjä

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Poro-Panuma

Poro-Panuma is a reindeer farm and the home of three families in the middle of the peaceful wilderness area. No less than seven generations have already been practicing reindeer husbandry at Poro-Panuma. Our farm is located in the Panuma village, which is one of the oldest villages of the southern reindeer husbandry area. In our farm you will get to know a lot about the traditional knowledge and skills of reindeer husbandry.

Contact: Taimi Oinas-Panuma

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Visit Kalajoki

Warm sand, long beaches and dunes. Clear water and enchanting forests as far as the eye can see. In winter, the frozen sea enchants with a breathtaking expanse. Kalajoki can be enjoyed at any time of year.

Contact: Johanna Rautio

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Kalajoki Booking Centre

Kalajoki Booking Centre is a DMC office in Kalajoki tourism area with full tour operator rights. Packages for FITs and groups and leisure programs for families. In addition, Kalajoki Booking Centre has accommodation selection ranging from the luxurious to the relaxed and easy Finnish cottage holiday, almost 300 accommodation destinations. Programs focus on our local nature, culture and history. Our guides have a good knowledge about our local stories. We offer different kind of activities on the coast. Activities are mostly focused on the sea during summer time, but also extend to the winter period. We provide outdoor programs such as hiking, fishing and husky safaris during the winter time when the sea freezes over.

Contact: Laura Kujala

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Hiekkadyyni Oy

The bar Dyyni opened in April 2003 and focuses on the variety of drinks, events and party fun. For example, Dyyni organises events in the sand and snow arena. There are also ideal facilities and catering options for meetings and private occasions.

Contact: Hanna Saari

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Santa's Resort & Spa Hotel Sani

Both families and couples looking for some quality time together are guaranteed to enjoy their stay in Santa's Resort & Spa Hotel Sani, which is situated in the centre of the Kalajoki resort and has versatile services in the same location. You can enjoy the spa and the swimming pools, go bowling or to the gym. There is also a wide range of beauty services and pampering treatments. The children will enjoy the indoor playground. Restaurant Bistro offers delicious meals from locally produced food.

Contact: Eveliina Korhonen

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Hotel-Restaurant Lokkilinna & Sea Igloos

Lokkilinna is a beautiful hotel-restaurant with a unique terraced view overlooking the Hiekkasärkät Sand Dunes, located just a short walk away from the sea. Lokkilinna offers a cozy and unique place to spend the night: each of the 26 rooms offers a beautiful sea view from the window. The exclusive sea igloos offer the possibility to experience the seaside life in 360 degrees throughout the year right from the sea level. The restaurant focuses on preparing homemade refreshing and light food using seasonal Finnish produce and fresh fish whenever possible.

Contact: Nina Yli-Suvanto

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SeaKalajoki

With SeaKalajoki you can enjoy Kalajoki from the water. Whether it's an adventure to Maakalla or the Rahja Archipelago, a fishing trip on the sea or a seal safari. On board the brand new DMC Matilda, it will be a special day. 

Contact: Liisa Jäppinen

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Pisa Design Lifestyleshop Aito

Pisa Design Lifestyleshop Aito is a shop selling souvenirs and Finnish products in Kalajoki. 

Contact: Satu Somero

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Adventure Park Pakka

Adventure Park Pakka is currently the largest adventure park in Scandinavia. It has various high ropes courses for different levels of adventurers and the tallest adventure tower in Europe, the X-Tower, with a 330m long zipline, a climbing wall and the possibility to try free fall! The area also hosts a beautiful disc golf course, running through the dunes and the forest, a very popular sport in Finland. The site also has a Lappish hut (kota) to gather and grill during cooler times. Besides the climbing activities, Pakka offers group activities either indoors or outdoors, such as archery tag and bubble football.

Contact: Tuomo Priuska

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Hiekka Booking

Hiekka Booking specialises in renting out holiday homes in the heart of Hiekkasärkät holiday area. The accommodation selection includes housing in all shapes and sizes, and for all uses. Some of the options can easily be converted for spending an employee wellbeing day in together, or into meeting or sauna night facilities. For those travelling with a group, Hiekka is happy to provide sets of apartments side by side. The distance between the apartments is practically non-existent.

Contact: Sami Alakotila

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Hotel Rantakalla

Rantakalla is a charming hotel by the sea. This high-quality and cozy establishment offers an amazing view over the Dunes. Rantakalla provides first-rate meeting, celebration, event and accommodation services for 2–150 people, including catering and activities.

Contact: Raija Eskola-Valli

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Restaurant Pihvitupa 

Steakhouse Pihvitupa is an attractive à la carte restaurant right at the heart of Sand Dunes of Kalajoki. It is well known for its delicious steaks meals and wines. The restaurant’s main house, built of an old school's logs carved 100 years ago, has 40 customer seats. Glass terrace with 90 customer seats is also available all year round.

Contact: Tarja Leppilampi

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Langin Kauppahuone

The beautifully 19th century renovated café and boutique hotel is located right by the Pekka Square, it also hosts a shop and showroom for the Finnish brand Utua.he trade house is continuing the 200 years old merchant’s house tradition, also sharing stories of the inhabitants’ lives and historical people. Johan Lang, the house’s builder, patron and merchant, was once one of the biggest merchants in Finland.

Contact: Piia Vähäsalo

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Registration

Please note: It is possible to participate in one of the days or on both days. For our planning, please indicate which of the days you would like to participate in.

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