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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Bubbles for Two in Lokkilinna Outdoor Yakuzi with a Seaview

Nallikari Bakery & Bistro

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Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Oulu quickly

Sea trip to Maakalla island

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

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Walking tour in the Old town of Raahe
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SuperPark Oulu

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Lokkilinna Restaurant

BUDGET HOTEL RAAHE, in North Ostrobothnia

Fafa's Restaurant Limingantulli

SuperPark Restaurant

Tiedekahvila - Science cafe

Kayaking safari to River Oulu delta

Guided transportation from Oulu airport to Oulu

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

Scandic Oulu City

Mysterioustrip

Villa Kalajoki

Fafa's Restaurant Valkea

Minivan trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

VIP Getaway for Two at Raahen Hovi

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Lännenpirtti Cafe

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Hotel Rantakalla – overlooking the arctic Bay of Bothnia

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Day hike with a professional wilderness guide

Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Cafe Hanna

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Luotolainen Tikkuri - exhibition

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Himmelipaja - Raahen Taitopaja

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Raahe

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Raahe

Adventure Game: Rock The City Oulu

Paintball

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Coastal Gem Platter and a bottle of wine

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

De Gamlas Hem Hotel
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Mega Zipline

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Ladies on the Beach

Marina Chalets, 4+2

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Get-away for Two by the Arctic Sea and Sand Dunes

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Bacaro Doppio Café

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Voimala 1889

Arctic Ice Paddling

Holiday house Aurinkorinne 8

Destination Unknown – alkuillan gourmet mysteerimaut

Kalajoki Golf

Mediterranean Restaurant

Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café

Hailuodon Panimo's Restaurant Mallassauna

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Love on the beach -package for couples

Surprise menu in Oula Kitchen & Bar

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

Café Kaari

Oulu Climbing Center
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Disc Golf

Northern Finland food experience

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Fatbike Tour in Raahe

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Farmahand´s Cabin Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Marina Resort A3

Guided walking tours in Oulu

Marina Chalets, 2+2

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

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

Traditional Masto Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Floating Iglu: Enjoy the luxury of nature and the nightless night by the arctic beach

Room Escape Games

Coffee House Café

Pronssivalukurssi

Frans&Camille Bistro

Luxuriuous apartment Villa Merellä

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Sea journey to Maakalla island
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city center

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
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High Ropes Courses

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

Minivan trip to Hailuoto

Old Pilot House

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Warjakka B&B Accommodation

All-year round campsite in Nallikari, Oulu

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

We Breathe the Forest!

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

Glass Iglu: Enjoy the Luxury of the Arctic Nature in Rahja Archipelago

City canoeing day or night

Oulu loves biking

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Kahvila Kiikku

Rent a canoe

Scandic Oulu Station

Lappis Water Park Oulu

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

Sightseeing of Oulu on Mountain Bikes

Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani

Merihelmi

Tuba Food & Lounge

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Pikkulahti Beach and Outdoors

Rent a Jopo-bike

De Urbe Uloa – Paintings of Oulu

Traditional Pooki Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Kylmäniemi Beach

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Children’s Traffic Park

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Lännentila farmyard with animals

Valurin opissa - pronssivalu työnäytös

Zivago

City Train Kompiainen

Rusko Bike Park

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Three-course Dinner For Two at Hovi Bistro

Koiteli Team Path

Koivuranta igloos

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Puplic Sauna

Playroom Leikkilä

Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Cafe Seelari

Restaurant Nallikari

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

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Bottle of Wine and Northern Style Antipasti for Two
