There are two things you can’t miss on your road trip on the Pohjola route: everyone’s love for the arctic waters and – bicycles.
Things that make your heart beat faster
In the Oulu area, the locals ride their bikes all year round, and many own more than one to fully enjoy the magnificently kept routes both in the urban areas and nature destinations.
Besides biking, you can ride high on a wakeboard or go exploring the myriad of islands, rivers, seashores and lakes in a kayak, boat or on a SUP board.
For extra adrenaline, climb the treetops in an adventure park. To finish your day sweating it out, go swimming in the crystal clear northern waters – a memorable experience in its own right.
Water fun in the city
Start or finish your road trip with an adrenaline rush available right at the centre of Oulu. A short walk from the Market square with views over islands, bridges and fishing boats, there’s a waterpark that will lift you up on a wakeboard over jumps, obstacles and sliders.
For a little less speed, rent a kayak or SUP board and go on a guided trip or adventure on your own. The river delta is worth exploring for its lush, green trees, wild birds and amazing views of the city and sea.
Adventure away in the amazing arctic archipelago
Make your way south and make a pit stop in Raahe. In this little seaside town, you can access the arctic archipelago right from the town centre, on a kayak!
Or hop on a cruise boat at the museum pier. On the cruise, sunbathe on the sandy beaches of desert islands, spot sheep grazing away or sea eagles and grey seals minding their business on a northern summer day that never ends. Take a fishing trip to catch your own dinner, or fill your mouth with wild strawberries.
Ride on and above the sand dunes
To visit a famous and popular seaside destination, make your way further south to Kalajoki. Among the many wonders of this seaside resort are its nature trails that run along the river and pristine forests, as well as wide duckboards along the never-ending sandy beach. This place is magical – ask the Finns who keep coming back year after year.
So ride a bike to the sunset – or rather, into the midnight sunshine – or choose the water element. Rent your gear from the beach and go on a standup paddleboard fishing excursion or head out windsurfing. For those aiming higher, there’s an adventure park built in the treetops with a zip line slide over the sand dunes!
The Pohjola route makes your heart beat a little faster on land, sea or sky!
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Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area

Pikkulahti Beach

City Train Potnapekka

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli

Rusko Bike Park

Pure maku

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Trade House of Lang Unique Historic Hotel Experience in the Heart of the Raahe Old Town

Trade House of Lang 19th Century Style Cafe and Restaurant at the Raahe Old Town

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Bay of Bothnia by SUP (Stand Up Paddling) in Oulu

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Night at Reenis

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

School Visit

Sleep in hostel

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

CakePop Café

Kierikki: Guided tours

Frans&Camille Bistro

Restaurant Pannu

HIGH QUALITY CAR RENTAL AND CAR SHARING SERVICES NEAR YOU

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja

Bistoria Patio

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Kahvila Kiikku

Oulu Zipline

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Ancient survival skills: Stone grinding

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Paintball

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Lampinsaari Camping

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Varvi Beach

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

Room Escape Games

Ancient survival skills: Red ochre painting

Northern Finland food experience

Raahe Kebab Grill

ChocoTasting

Gunnarin Kartano´s apartments and hostel rooms in Lampinsaari, Raahe

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Restaurant Raahen Hovi

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

45 Special

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Hop On - Hop Off Cruise in Raahe Archipelago

Private booking at Reenis

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Restaurant Caspian

Oulu Tourist Information

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Kirkkojärvi Beach

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe

Mediterranean Restaurant

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Joku Paikallinen Pubi | Local pub for darts & karaoke in Tuira, Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Fishing trips

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Sauna Experience

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Cine Cafè Sofia

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

MajoitusYkkönen

Rowing Boat Experience

Go Arctic - Events Services

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Café Kaari

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Ancient survival skills: Canoeing

SUP rental at Raahe

Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia

CakePop Accommodation

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Mini-golf course

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Bacaro Doppio Café

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

City Bikes

Cafe Hanna

Kayak rental at Raahe

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Guided fishing trip

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Restaurant Harald

Restaurant Mallassauna

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Sightseeing Bus Tour (in Finnish)

Pancho Villa Raahe

Lappis Water Park Oulu

Cafe Krypta

Midnight sun golf

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Restaurant Marani

Hotel Raahen Hovi

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Raahe Theatre

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Kindergarten Visit

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Restaurant Nallikari

Fresh Mex

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe

Study Programme

Oulu Climbing Center

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Zivago

Surprise Menu; a tribute to the diverse nature of the North

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Rock The City Oulu

Bronze-casting course

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Stone Age race of tribes

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Float 60min

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Restaurant Puistola

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

A day in the Stone Age

Ravintola Sarkka

Scandic Oulu City

Mikonkari Beach

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Taiga Resort Holiday Village

Children’s Traffic Park

Tuba Food & Lounge

Rent a bike from Tourist Info!

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe

Koivuranta igloos

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Guided Walking Tours in Oulu

Winter Swimming in Raahe

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Coffee House Café

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Ancient survival skills: Archery

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Kayaking Safari, Nallikari, Oulu

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Guided Tours in Raahe

Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Sopalle Fish Restaurant and Cafe

Scandic Oulu Station

Raahe Archipelago Cruises

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Kylmäniemi Beach

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Olkijoki Beach

Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment

Raahe | Hertz Car Rental

Bistro Mesu

Oulu loves biking

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

SuperPark Oulu

Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café

Canoe rental at Raahe

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

Restaurant Hugo

Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Breakfast by the sea

SuperPark Restaurant

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

1bar – Casual cocktail bar in the heart of Oulu
