The autumn colours light up your soul

Northern nature, unbelievably beautiful in its autumn foliage, takes your breath away with its warm colours. Choose the perfect nature destinations for you and escape the ordinary on a colourful autumn route. An autumn foliage themed holiday on the Pohjola route will keep your heart warm for long.

A route to autumn colours

Choose from the ready-made outdoor routes and create your own autumn foliage themed route for the best possible autumn experience in northern nature.

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Find sleep in the middle of nature

An autumn colour themed route wouldn’t be perfect without just the right accommodation – close to nature. A cabin or a camping site, which do you prefer?

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Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Oulu

Snowbus Winter Excursion in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe

Airport Hotel Oulu

Kempele

Tasku island and historical daymark in the summer

The Tasku Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe

Let the sea wind dance with your hair.

The duckboards of Hiekkasärkät

Kalajoki

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Oulu

Matti Lepistö's sculptures

Matti Lepistö Sculpture Park

Raahe

Winter Olympics

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu

Mountain biking , Köykkyrin retkireitistö

Mountain biking and hiking route - Köykkyrin retkireitistö

Kempele

Vene rannassa Ulkopauhan saaressa Raahessa

Ulkopauha Island

Raahe

Toripoliisi Statue 1

Sightseeing of Oulu on Mountain Bikes

Oulu

Nainen hiihtää ladulla husky-koiran kanssa. Taustalla luminen metsä ja sininen taivas. / A woman is skiing on a piste with a gray husky dog. In the background you can see a snowy forest and a blue sky. Kuva:Annu Tuohiluoto

Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi

Canoeing in Oulu.

Rent a canoe

Oulu

Love on the beach -package for couples

Kalajoki

Children's Rokua day trip

Children's Rokua day trip

Rokua

Winter biking in Oulu.

Oulu loves biking

Oulu

Rokua's Kirjolohikunkku

Rokua

Oulu city reflection in the water at the night time.

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Oulu

Maaginen suppalampi Rokuan kansallispuistossa.

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - Ridges Of Rokua

Rokua

Old granaries of the market square during winter.

Oulu Market Square

Oulu

Nallikari beach covered with ice and snow.

Hietasaari recreational area

Oulu

Beach of Kylmäniemi Raahe

Kylmäniemi Beach

Raahe

White water rafting in Koiteli

Go Arctic activities - White water rafting in Koiteli

Oulu

Visit Hailuoto, Hailuoto, Information point, info, Hailuodon Elinkeinotoimijat ry

Visit Hailuoto, Information point

Hailuoto

Everyman´s rights allows to pick up some berries and mushrooms from the forest.

Siiponjoki nature trail

Kalajoki

Canoeing trip

Kalajoki

SUPping is nice summer activity

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

Oulu

Anna's Day Celebration in Old Raahe

Raahe

Keskiniemi beacon tower in Autumn

Keskiniemi Beacon Tower

Hailuoto

Sea trip to Maakalla island

Kalajoki

Liminganjoki river runs in Alakestilä Arboretum.

Alakestilä Arboretum in Liminka

Liminka

Koirien kanssa luontopolulla.

Markkuu nature trail 10 km – Home to the Eurasian wren

Tyrnävä

Letonniemi nature trail.

Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Oulu

SUPping is nice summer activity

Bay of Bothnia by SUP (stand up paddling) in Raahe

Raahe

A boulder resembling a pulpit in Alpua Raahe

The Alpua Church Stone

Raahe

Oolanti nature trail in Vatunki

Ii

Fish tern at Bothnian bay

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Oulu

Mustasalmi Oulu 1

Kayaking safari to River Oulu delta

Oulu

Pariskunta lumikenkäilemässä

Snowshoeing in Rokua

Rokua

fatbiking is nice summer activity

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Oulu

Lähde! wellness art park

Ii

Iso-Kraaseli daymark and sail sheds

The Iso-Kraaseli Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe

Rock The City Adventure Game

Adventure Game: Rock The City Oulu

Oulu

Ruovikon takana on rakennus, jossa on torni. Behind the beach grass is a building with a tower.

Liminka Bay Visitor Centre

Liminka

Bistoria Iso-Syöte

Pudasjärvi

Kuusisaari recreation park in winter.

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu

Winter forest from above. Snow covered white trees and ground.

Backcountry skier level 2 - North Enough

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Oulu

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Raahe

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu

A photo of a person in a dark forest looking at some trees with a head lamp.

Pelekääkkö nää pimiää - As dark as it gets

Oulu

kayaking is the best outdoor activity on summer time

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Raahe

Raahe

Sup-lautailu Oulujärvi

Paddling in Rokua Geopark

Muhos

Syötteen Eräpalvelut Huskysafarit husky

Syöte husky safaris

Syöte

Varjakka island fire station.

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Oulu

People resting in Finnish woods

We Breathe the Forest!

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Oulu

Alpaca walking in a forest

Alpacafarm visit and walk in forest - Hanging out with alpacas in finnish nature!

Kempele

Geocaching in Ii

Ii

Kumilauttapoolo

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

Oulu

Kuusiluoto presents heritage of wood building in Finland.

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Oulu

Marjaniemi lighthouse

Marjaniemi Lighthouse

Hailuoto

Windland – Ohjelmapalvelut luonnossa

Experiences in Tyrnävä: Tours, Local Experiences, Snowshoeing

Tyrnävä

SUP boards for amazing water adventures in Ii

Ii

Woman throws snow at Liminka Bay.

Geocaching in Liminka

Liminka

Coffee in nature. Coffee pouring from a thermos into a cup.

Day hike with a professional wilderness guide

Oulu

Northern lights.

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu

Northern lights abowe the Nallikari lighthouse.

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu

Mökki sijaitsee saaressa

Kalla Island and Guest Berth

Raahe

Air view of the island from the daymark

Tasku Island and Guest Berth

Raahe

Fatbike safari

Kalajoki

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Oulu

In a quiet Vihaslahti area yo can spot many species of birds and animals.

The Vihaslahti bird tower and nature reserve

Kalajoki

Hiking in Syöte

Syöte Hiking Trails

Syöte

South Lapland Winter Experience - two day's husky tour

South Lapland Winter Experience

Syöte

Kirkkosalmi Bird Watching tower

Hailuoto

one corner of Pekkatori square with old wooden houses in white, yellow and blue

Pekkatori Square in the Heart of Old Raahe

Raahe

Environmental Art Park

Ii

Skywalk rooftop terrace

Syöte

Pilpasuo nature trail includes duck boards.

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Oulu

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Oulu

Pier and cabin by the lake at Läntisranta Vihanti Raahe

Läntisranta recreational area

Raahe

Nuotiossa palaa tuli

Ämmä - Äijä Island

Raahe

Perioululainen ömeisingreis

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Oulu

Lumisen metsän keskellä on hirsirakennus. / In the middle of the snowy forest is a log building. Kuva: Sami Säily.

Syöte Visitor Centre

Pudasjärvi

fatbiking you can do year around

Fatbike Tour in Raahe

Raahe

Villa Kalajoki

Kalajoki

Pikisaari scenery in winter.

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Oulu

Virkkula Birdwatching tower at winter.

Virkkula Birdwatching Tower at Liminka Bay

Liminka

Boreal bird and wildlife tour - brown bear

Boreal Bird & Wildlife Photographing Tour

Syöte

Oulujärvellä on upeita melontapaikkoja.

On the Traces of the Ice Age - Lake Oulujärvi

Vaala

Bird-watching tower in Vihiluoto. Kempele, Finland

Vihiluoto beach and bird watching area

Kempele

Hop On - Hop Off Cruise

Raahe

A snowy tree in the park

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Oulu

Arctic wolf and Auroras - Wolf photographing in winter

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu

View from bird tower

Liminka Bay: Guided visit to birdtower

Liminka

Go Arctic activities - Snowshoe / gliding snowshoe trip

Oulu

Skiers on sea ice.

Virpiniemi recreational area

Oulu

Luotsivahdinhuone

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Raahe

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Oulu

more than hundred of small islands invites for island hopping.

Rahja archipelago

Kalajoki

Horse riding in Syöte

Syöte

Exit Oulu Room Escape Games

Room Escape Games

Oulu

Winter scenery of river delta.

Gems of the Oulu River estuary

Oulu

A hovercraft ride on frozen sea

Kalajoki

Hiastinhaaran suisto.

Nature trail and birdwatching tower Hiastinhaara

Ii

teltta-alue, camping

Ailasto Camping and Caravan Park

Hailuoto

group excursion in Syöte national park

Trail biking experience in the Syöte National Park

Syöte

Snowboarding and skiing at Iso-Syöte

Ski Resort Iso-Syöte

Syöte

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Oulu

kayaking is the best outdoor activity on summer time

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Oulu

ATV safari

Kalajoki

Canoeing, Paddling and Kayaking routes in Ii

Ii

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu

Paintball Värikuulasota Oulu Action Park

Paintball

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Oulu

Jakkukylä suspension bridge and Purusaari

Ii

Kastelli Giant's Church

Raahe

Retkeilijä hiihtää umpihangessa metsässä. Ympärillä puita ja aurinko paistaa takaa. / A hiker skis in the dead end of the forest. There are trees all around and the sun is shining from behind. Kuva: Eeva Mäkinen

Rokua National Park

Rokua

Traditional sailing ships anchored on the shore of the Packhouse museum on a summer day.

Pooki Flakkaa – Raahe Maritime Festival

Raahe

Traditional Finnish pancake with jam

Pancake trip in Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi

Go Arctic group activities - Team Path

Oulu

Fatbike mäntyä vasten metsästyssä

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Rokua

Pilot's hut and historical daymark on Iso-Kraaseli island Raahe archipelago

Iso-Kraaseli Island and Guest Berth

Raahe

Nallikari beach in winter.

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu

Heimopäällikkö Go Arctic

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Oulu

Statue with light snow cover.

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Oulu

Snowshoeing Holiday in South Lapland

Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland

Syöte

Free fall

Kalajoki

Clear sunshiny summer day in Raahe Archipelago

Raahe Archipelago

Raahe

Fatbike lumessa

Fatbike rental in Rokua

Rokua

Mega Zipline

Kalajoki

Sailor's trail

Ii

Rent a canoe or kayak

Pudasjärvi

Kivikkoinen rantaviiva

Smitti Island

Raahe

Greenhouses Romeo ja Julia.

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu

Hotel Iso-Syöte Lumikenkävuokraus

Equipment rental

Syöte

The Särkkä's Perennialnursery grow more than 1000 different perennials.

Särkkä's Perennial Nursery

Raahe

High Ropes Course

High Ropes Courses

Kalajoki

Arctic Ice Paddling

Kalajoki

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Oulu

Glamping in Hailuoto. Mosquito net is all over tent.

Glamping in Hailuoto

Hailuoto

Cafeteria and bar. Place for meetings, weddings and events.

Ailasto Cafeteria and local product shop

Hailuoto

Hotel Iso-Syöte Snowshoe Safari Views

Snowshoe safari

Syöte

Winter wishing in Oulujoki delta area.

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Oulu

Olohuone ja keittiö

Holiday Apartment With Own Yard

Kalajoki

Two mountainbikers on a winter trail.

Rantakylä Recreational Area in Liminka

Liminka

Rokua MTB

Rokua

Go Arctic group activities - Hassle in the city

Oulu

Forest Mind Trip in winter with snowshoes

Relaxing Forest Mind trip in Syöte National Park

Syöte

Nallikari Bakery & Bistro

Oulu

Winter forest from above. Snow covered white trees and ground.

Backcountry skier level 1 - North Enough

Oulu

Winter SUP boarding in Mustasalmi.

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Oulu

Skinbased skiing trip in Syöte National Park

Pudasjärvi

Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani Kalajoki

Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani

Kalajoki

Jennamaria at sea

Raahe Archipelago Cruises

Raahe

Meetings, weddings, parties and events.

Event and meeting place

Hailuoto

montta, oulujoki, muhos

Active camping Montta

Muhos

Rokua Health & Spa Hotel

Spa Hotel in Rokua

Rokua

Gym at KIDE Hotel

Syöte

Three National Parks Summer Adventure in South Lapland - canoeing

Three National Parks Summer Adventure

Syöte

Sarkkiranta sports centre

Sarkkiranta sports centre

Kempele

Hyypänmäki, Struve measure point,

Forest trip to historic Hyyppä hill

Hailuoto

Ryhmä lumikenkäilijöitä kulkee jonossa lumisessa metsässä. / A group of snowshoers walking in a line in snowy forest. Kuva: Harri Tarvainen.

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Oulu

Ladies on the Beach

Kalajoki

Pekkatori square in old town raahe through a window with flowers

Old Town Raahe

Raahe

Cycling in Köykkyri

Köykkyri recreation area

Kempele

Old Town Raahe advent calendar window

Old Town Raahe Advent Calendar

Raahe

Disc Golf

Kalajoki

Oulujoki on Suomen 7. suurin joki.

On The Traces Of The Ice Age - The Oulujoki River Valley

Muhos

Rokua TrailRun

Rokua

Hotel Liminka Bay

Liminka

Accommodation double room.

Ailasto accommodation

Hailuoto