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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Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu
Raahe | Hertz Car Rental
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Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum
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Oulu Quickly Walking Tour
Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago
Kylmäniemi Beach
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
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Bronze-casting course
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Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu
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GreenStar Hotel Oulu
Puistokahvila Makia Cafe
Pancho Villa Raahe
Lappis Water Park Oulu
Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari
Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
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Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI
Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu
Olkijoki Beach
Private sauna experience at Olosauna
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
Guided Sail Training Experience for Groups and Teams
Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa
Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli
School Visit
Scandic Oulu City
Bothnia Cafe & Wine
Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat
Rosso Restaurant Valkea
SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu Airport
Mediterranean Restaurant
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
SIXT Rent a Car | Oulu City Centre
Raahe Archipelago Cruises
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
Pure maku
Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (private)
Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center
La Sinfonia Wine Tasting
Sleep in hostel
Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki
ChocoTasting
Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu
Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area
Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer
Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie
1bar – Casual cocktail bar in the heart of Oulu
Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu
Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities
Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki
Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant
Kindergarten Visit
Amarillo Restaurant Oulu
Kierikki: Guided tours
Ancient survival skills: Stone grinding
Restaurant Mallassauna
Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja
Puistola Cafe & Bakery
Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli
Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby
Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa
Fuchka
Night at Reenis
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
Restaurant La Sinfonia
Cafe / Bar KIIKKU
Midnight sun golf
Raahe Kebab Grill
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics
Rock The City Oulu
Kirkkojärvi Beach
Rowing Boat Experience
Stone Age race of tribes
Rent a bike from Tourist Info!
Cafe Krypta
Local Taxi Services in Kempele
Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food
Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest
HIGH QUALITY CAR RENTAL AND CAR SHARING SERVICES NEAR YOU
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature
Mustan Sauna and Winter Swimming Experience
Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod
The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration
Oulu Tourist Information
Private booking at Reenis
Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel
De Gamlas Hem Restaurant
Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat
Restaurant Caspian
Electric fat bikes rental
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Europcar Car Rental | Oulu City
Go Arctic Events - Theme parties
Mini-golf course
Burgers
Float 60min
Varvi Beach
Restaurant Indian Cuisine
Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition
Löylykontti Tuira
Nature Resort Linnunrata / Sauna cabin
Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari (public)
Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe
Liisa & Moss Wonderland
Sightseeing Bus Tour (in Finnish)
Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society
Avis Car Rental in Oulu
Lumijärvi Beach
Restaurant and winebar VENN
Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop
Frans&Camille Bistro
Cafe Olosauna
Restaurant Hugo
Restaurant Puistola
Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour (public)
Oula Kitchen & Bar
Surprise Menu; a tribute to the diverse nature of the North
A day in the Stone Age
Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path
Hailong Chinese Restaurant
Europcar Car Rental | Oulu Airport
Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery
Ravintola Sarkka
Pikkulahti Beach
Experience Life at Trade House of Lang
Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night
Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game
Restaurant Oulun Golf
Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest
Raahe Theatre
Joku Paikallinen Pubi | Local pub for darts & karaoke in Tuira, Oulu
Wine Bar Kurkela
Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area
Rusko Bike Park
Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island
Oulu Reindeers & Christmas Trees (public)
Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli
City Train Potnapekka
Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike
Oulu Zipline
Lampinsaari Camping
Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure
OuluHostel AlliMaria
Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre
Grill it! Oulu
Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka
Restaurant Pannu
Guided fishing trip
SuperPark Oulu
Guided Tours in Raahe
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!
Sauna ticket for public sauna
Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
The Trade House of Lang, Unique Historic Hotel Experience in the Heart of the Raahe Old Town
Hands-On Biodiversity Workshop - Let's built an insect Hotel by Naturest
Paintball
Café Kaari
Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea
Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu
Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari (Private)
The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
Oulu Culinary Experience
Trade House of Lang 19th Century Style Cafe and Restaurant at the Old Town Raahe
Scandic Oulu Station
Hotel Raahen Hovi
Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe
Zivago
Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment
Cine Cafè Sofia
Ancient survival skills: Red ochre painting
CakePop Accommodation
Tuba Food & Lounge
CakePop Café
Sauna Experience
Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe
Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu
Mikonkari Beach
TurusenSaha Guesthouse
Ancient survival skills: Archery
Hirsilampi apartments
Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
Sopalle Lunch Restaurant
Oulun Torisauna
The Captain’s Sauna – an Unforgettable Experience at The Trade House of Lang
Avis Car Rental at Oulu Airport
Hop On - Hop Off Cruise in Raahe Archipelago
SuperPark Restaurant
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
Find Your Way in the Finnish Forest – Basics of Orienteering by Naturest
Exit Oulu Escape Rooms
The Cheezburg Factory
MajoitusYkkönen
PikePadel outdoor padelcourts
The reflecting pools of Oulu
Cafe Hanna
Ancient survival skills: Canoeing
Oulu Delta SUP Boarding Safari (Private)
Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu
Adventure Game: Live the Nature
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
Restaurant Harald
Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure
Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
Bay of Bothnia by SUP (Stand Up Paddling) in Oulu
Children’s Traffic Park
Restaurant Ule
Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe
Restaurant Raahen Hovi
A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu
Lapland Hotels Oulu
45 Special
Oulu loves biking
Study Programme
Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari
Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café
Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events
Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu
Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment
Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals
Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental
Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ
Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids
Bacaro Doppio Café
City Bikes
Northern Finland food experience
Gunnarin Kartano´s apartments and hostel rooms in Lampinsaari, Raahe
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Pancho Villa Raahe
Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta
Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore
Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)
Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games
Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto
Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Spring
Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe
Nature-Based Experienses in the Finnish forests and Forest Rangers House - Naturest
Sanginjoki Forest Flavours Experience - berries and mushrooms picking or wildherb foraging by Naturest
Go Arctic - Guided walking tours in Oulu and in Oulu area
Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)