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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Taiga Resort Holiday Village

Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental

Bronze-casting course

City Bikes

Varvi Beach

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Lappis Water Park Oulu

Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

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

Restaurant Mallassauna

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Sightseeing Bus Tour (in Finnish)

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

CakePop Accommodation

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

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

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

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Kylmäniemi Beach

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Night at Reenis

Lampinsaari Camping

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

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

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Pancho Villa Raahe

Northern Finland food experience

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

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

Pure maku

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Cafe Hanna

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Stone Age race of tribes

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Fish Restaurant Raahen Kala&Kahvila

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Breakfast by the sea

Kayak rental at Raahe

Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

MajoitusYkkönen

Ravintola Sarkka

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Kierikki: Guided tours

City Train Kompiainen

Raahe Archipelago Cruises

Fresh Mex

CakePop Café

Mediterranean Restaurant

Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Canoe rental at Raahe

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Kirkkojärvi Beach

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu Climbing Center

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

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Rusko Bike Park

Hotel Raahen Hovi

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café

Guided Tours in Raahe

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Winter Swimming in Raahe

Ancient survival skills: Archery

SuperPark Restaurant

Restaurant Nallikari

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Restaurant Caspian

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Lumijärvi Beach

Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka

Study Programme

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Sauna Experience

Restaurant Raahen Hovi

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Visit to the Home of Huskies

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Fishing trips

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Bacaro Doppio Café

Mikonkari Beach

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Raahe Theatre

Olkijoki Beach

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Hop On - Hop Off Cruise in Raahe Archipelago

Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Beach Café Raikas

Frans&Camille Bistro

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Restaurant Harald

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Raahe | Hertz Car Rental

HIGH QUALITY CAR RENTAL AND CAR SHARING SERVICES NEAR YOU

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration

Mini-golf course

Go Arctic - Events Services

Cine Cafè Sofia

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Zivago

Café Kaari

Oulu Zipline

Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Midnight sun golf

Raahe Kebab Grill

Restaurant Puistola

Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Guided Walking Tours in Oulu

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Kayaking Safari, Nallikari, Oulu

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

SUP rental at Raahe

Ancient survival skills: Stone grinding

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment

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

Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in Old Town Raahe

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Restaurant Pannu

Coffee House Café

1bar

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Bistoria Patio

Joo Hetki Cafe

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

Rock The City Oulu

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Oulu loves biking

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Scandic Oulu Station

Restaurant Hugo

45 Special

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

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

Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town of Raahe

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Private booking at Reenis

Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Restaurant Marani

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Ancient survival skills: Canoeing

Float 60min

Cafe Krypta

Rowing Boat Experience

Paintball

Children’s Traffic Park

Scandic Oulu City

Room Escape Games

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Guided fishing trip

A day in the Stone Age

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Pikkulahti Beach and Outdoors

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

SuperPark Oulu

Koivuranta igloos

Sleep in hostel

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Bistro Mesu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Rent a bike from Tourist Info!

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Kahvila Kiikku

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

ChocoTasting

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum
