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

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Night at Reenis

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Float 60min

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Go fishing in Oulu around the year

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Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Guided Walking Tours in Oulu

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Restaurant Caspian

Children’s Traffic Park

Go Arctic - Events Services

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Sea Oulu Charter Cruise

Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area

Room Escape Games

Oulu Zipline

Bistro Mesu

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Pikkulahti Beach and Outdoors

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Kirkkojärvi Beach

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

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Kylmäniemi Beach

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Private event: Wine and Fashion

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Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Rent a bike from Tourist Info!

Stone Age race of tribes

Restaurant Puistola

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Raahe | Hertz Car Rental

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Walking tour in the Old town of Raahe

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Fish Restaurant Raahen Kala&Kahvila

Mediterranean Restaurant

Sightseeing Bus Tour (in Finnish)

Lumijärvi Beach

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

SUP rental at Raahe

Bistoria Patio

Sauna Experience

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Fresh Mex

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Oulu Climbing Center

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

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Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Sea Oulu Water Taxi

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

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

Babista Oulu

Kierikki: Guided tours

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Breakfast by the sea

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De Gamlas Hem Hotel

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Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society

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SuperPark Oulu

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Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

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Private booking at Reenis

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

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

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Kayak rental at Raahe

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Hop On - Hop Off Cruise in Raahe Archipelago

Mikonkari Beach

ChocoTasting

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

45 Special

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Canoe rental at Raahe

1bar

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Hotel Raahen Hovi

Restaurant Raahen Hovi

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Winter Swimming in Raahe

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Study Programme

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Bacaro Doppio Café

Restaurant Pannu

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Raahe Archipelago Cruises

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Rowing Boat Experience

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration

Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental

Guided fishing trip

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Scandic Oulu City

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

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

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Lappis Water Park Oulu

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Rock The City Oulu

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Koivuranta igloos

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

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Northern Finland food experience

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia

City Train Kompiainen

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Restaurant Nallikari

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Kayaking Safari, Nallikari, Oulu

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

Varvi Beach

Paintball

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Voimala 1889

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

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Ravintola Sarkka

Ancient survival skills: Archery

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Raahe Kebab Grill

Restaurant Marani

Beach Café Raikas

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café

Cafe Hanna

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Oulu loves biking
