Friend, we are waiting for you!

Arrive to the Syöte and throw out your everyday chores. Let the magic of forests take over your mind and let the beautiful nature gives you strength. In Syöte, you are here and you are in no hurry for anything.

With us you will enjoy the peace and nature of nature in all seasons. The southernmost fell area in Finland is surprisingly close. On this page you will find information on how to get to the Syöte and navigate in the Syöte region.

Plan your trip to Syöte

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By plane

Syöte is accessible via airports of Oulu, Rovaniemi Kuusamo and Kajaani. The flight from Helsinki to Oulu takes about an hour and the transfer from the airport to Syöte takes 1.5–2 hours. The travel time from Rovaniemi to Syöte is about 2 hours and from Kuusamo about 1.5 hours.

Schedules and timetables: www.finnair.com & www.norwegian.com.

Public transport

The nearest train station is in Oulu, from where you can continue your journey by bus, rental car, charter bus (for groups) or taxi.

The bus between Oulu and Kuusamo stops in Pudasjärvi at the junction of Syöte and at the Poijula stop. Further transport can be arranged in advance with local entrepreneurs.

By car

The easiest way from south to Syöte by car is to drive via Oulu.  Syöte is about 145 kilometres from Oulu. Take the Highway 20 to Pudasjärvi, and then continue towards Kuusamo. Signposts will guide you flexibly to your destination.

By bus

  • By bus from Oulu to Syöte

    (Thursday, Friday, Sunday 1.12.2022 – 1.5.2023) 

    Hotel Pikku-Syöte                                              13:40

    Ski Resort Iso-Syöte                                          13:50

    Hotel Iso-Syöte                                                  14:00

    Pudasjärvi                                                          14:50

    Oulu Bus Station                                                16:00

    Oulu Airport                                                        16:20


    Oulu – Syöte

    (Thursday, Friday, Sunday 1.12.2022 – 1.5.2023) 

    Oulu Airport                                                        17:30

    Oulu Bus Station                                                18:00

    Pudasjärvi                                                           19:10

    Hotel Iso-Syöte                                                  20:00

    Ski Resort Iso-Syöte                                           20:15

    Hotel Pikku-Syöte                                              20:25

    Timetables: www.matkahuolto.fi/en

    For more information, please contact Syöte Booking Centre, tel. +358 8 823 400 or keskusvaraamo@syote.fi

  • Skibus to Syöte on Saturdays

    Schedule and route

    Saaga Travel Skibus from Oulu to Syöte operates during the skiing season. You can reach Ski resort Iso-Syöte, Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte and Syöte National Park Visitor Centre by the Skibus.

    • Liminka, Neste at 7.30
    • Kempele, Shell Zeppelin at 7.40
    • Oulu bus station, charter bus platform at 8.00
      • Merikoskenkatu (express stop
      • Hintta intersection, bus stop
      • Jääli grill kiosk, bus stop
    • Kiiminki (highway 20 bus stop) at appr. 8.20
    • Pudasjärvi (highway 20 bus stop) at appr. 9.15
    • Ski Resort Iso-Syöte at appr. 10.00
      • Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte if needed
      • Syöte Visitor Centre if needed
    • Return to Oulu
    • By prior arrangement: Syöte Visitor Centre lower parking place* at 16.15
    • By prior arrangement: Pikku-Syöte (rental shop)* at 16.30
    • Ski Resort Iso-Syöte at 17.00
  • Nevakivi – Timetable (Monday – Friday)

    Tickets: matkahuolto.fi

    FROM KUUSAMO TO PUDASJÄRVI AND SYÖTE

    SCHEDULE 10.8.2022 – 2.6.2023 (Monday to Friday)

    https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en

    KUUSAMO – TAIVALKOSKI – PUDASJÄRVI – OULU

    Monday –  Friday

    7:30                  Kuusamo, Ervasti square

    7:32                  Kuusamo, Bus Station

    8:20                  Taivalkoski

    9:15                  Pudasjärvi

    10:00                Kiiminki

    10:30                Oulu

    OULU – PUDASJÄRVI – TAIVALKOSKI – KUUSAMO

    Monday – Friday

    13:00                Oulu

    about 13:20    Kiiminki

    14:15                Pudasjärvi

    15:10                Taivalkoski

    16:10                Kuusamo

    SYÖTE – PUDASJÄRVI – SYÖTE

     

    SYÖTE – PUDASJÄRVI

    Monday – Friday

    7:45                 Syötekylä

    I                       Luontokeskus

    7:55                 Romekievari

    I                       Hotelli Isosyöte

    8:15                 Iinattijärvi

    8:20                 Poijula

    9:00                 Pudasjärvi

     

    PUDASJÄRVI – SYÖTE

    Monday  –  Friday

    15:00               Pudasjärvi

    15:25               Poijula

    15:30               Iinattijärvi

    T                      Hotelli Isosyöte

    15:50               Romekievari (near Kide hotel)

    T                      Luontokeskus

    16:00               Syötekylä

    T                      Hotelli Pikku-Syöte

  • Syöte area Bus

    12.-23.12.2022, 8.1.-17.2.2023, 12.3.-1.4.2023 Mon-Sat *

    3.-6.12.2022, 24.12.2022-8.1.2023, 19.2.-11.3.2023, 7.-9.4.2023 /Daily

    Price for one journey 2 €/person. Cash only.

    LINE 1

    9:35 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
    9:45 Hotel Iso-Syöte
    9:55 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
    10:00 Pärjänkievari/Luontokeskus
    10:10 Hotel Pikku-Syöte
    10:15 Pikku-Syöte base
    10:20 Pärjänkievari/Luontokeskus
    10:25 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel

    LINE 2

    12:30  Pärjänkievari/Luontokeskus
    12:35  Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
    12:45 Hotel Iso-Syöte
    12:55 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
    13:00 Pärjänkievari/Luontokeskus
    13:05 Pikku-Syöte

    LINE 3

    14:25 Pikku-Syöte base
    14:30 Hotel Pikku-Syöte
    14:40 Pärjänkievari/Luontokeskus
    14:45 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
    14:50 Hotel Iso-Syöte
    14:55 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
    15:00 Pikku-Syöte base
    15:05 Hotel Pikku-Syöte

    LINE 5

    17:00  Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
    17:05  Hotel Iso-Syöte
    17:15  Pikku-Syöte Base
    17:20  Hotel Pikku-Syöte

    *) to Pikku-Syöte Mon-Fri only on request and Sat always

    Please request transfer in advance latest 9 am from Hotel Pikku-Syöte, tel. +358 8 815 4000

Car rental service

You can catch a flight or a train to Oulu and continue from Oulu to Syöte by rental car. It takes only about two hours to reach the Syöte fell area.

For more information and bookings, please contact Syöte Booking Centre, tel. +358 8 823 400 or keskusvaraamo@syote.fi

Taxi services

From Syöte taxi service and local operators you can order transfers from/to the airports (Oulu, Kuusamo, Rovaniemi) as well as agreed.

For more information and bookings, please contact Syöte Booking Centre, tel. +358 8 823 400 or keskusvaraamo@syote.fi