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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OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

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Hop On - Hop Off Cruise in Raahe Archipelago

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Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Scandic Oulu Station

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

City Bikes

Cafe Hanna

Private booking at Reenis

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Winter Swimming in Raahe

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia

Sightseeing Bus Tour (in Finnish)

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Koivuranta igloos

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

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Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

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Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Oulu Tourist Information

Sopalle Fish Restaurant and Cafe

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Coffee House Café

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Café Kaari

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

Ravintola Sarkka

SuperPark Restaurant

Go Arctic - Events Services

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

SuperPark Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Rusko Bike Park

CakePop Café

Stone Age race of tribes

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

ChocoTasting

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Pikkulahti Beach

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Night at Reenis

Restaurant Pannu

Float 60min

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Rock The City Oulu

1bar – Casual cocktail bar in the heart of Oulu

Cafe Krypta

Raahe | Hertz Car Rental

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Mediterranean Restaurant

Sauna Experience

Guided Tours in Raahe

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Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

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

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

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

Restaurant Puistola

Pancho Villa Raahe

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Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

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Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Bistoria Patio

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Taiga Resort Holiday Village

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Kierikki: Guided tours

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Raahe Theatre

Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Children’s Traffic Park

City Train Kompiainen

Kayak rental at Raahe

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Cine Cafè Sofia

Olkijoki Beach

Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka

Restaurant and winebar VENN

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Ancient survival skills: Canoeing

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Breakfast by the sea

Mini-golf course

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Restaurant Marani

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Paintball

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Midnight sun golf

Restaurant Hugo

Bistro Mesu

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Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

Ancient survival skills: Archery

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

CakePop Accommodation

Guided Walking Tours in Oulu

Varvi Beach

Northern Finland food experience

Restaurant Nallikari

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli

Study Programme

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

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

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

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

Restaurant Caspian

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe

Oulu Climbing Center

Raahe Archipelago Cruises

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

MajoitusYkkönen

Restaurant Raahen Hovi

Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Pure maku

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

SUP rental at Raahe

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Lappis Water Park Oulu

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Kayaking Safari, Nallikari, Oulu

Raahe Kebab Grill

Canoe rental at Raahe

Room Escape Games

Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental

Lumijärvi Beach

Bacaro Doppio Café

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

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

Scandic Oulu City

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu Zipline

Bronze-casting course

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Ancient survival skills: Red ochre painting

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Sleep in hostel

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

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

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Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe

Kylmäniemi Beach

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Lapland Hotels Oulu

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration
