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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Frans&Camille Bistro

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A day in the Stone Age

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Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

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Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Ancient survival skills: Archery

Oulu Zipline

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

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Restaurant Harald

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Babista Oulu

Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café

The reflecting pools of Oulu

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Canoe rental at Raahe

Restaurant Puistola

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

Children’s Traffic Park

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Kylmäniemi Beach

Room Escape Games

Oulu loves biking

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

HIGH QUALITY CAR RENTAL AND CAR SHARING SERVICES NEAR YOU

Mediterranean Restaurant

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Restaurant Nallikari

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

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

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Pikkulahti Beach and Outdoors

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

City Train Kompiainen

Cafe Krypta

Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment

Mikonkari Beach

SuperPark Restaurant

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

Ravintola Sarkka

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Rusko Bike Park

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Idyllic holiday home by the Kiiminki River

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

Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube

Joo Hetki Cafe

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Sea Oulu Charter Cruise

Walking tour in the Old town of Raahe

Fresh Mex

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Scandic Oulu City

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Café Kaari

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

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

Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society

Night at Reenis

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

ChocoTasting

Study Programme

Fish Restaurant Raahen Kala&Kahvila

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Fishing trips

Sleep in hostel

Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment

Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Bistro Mesu

Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Lampinsaari Camping

Guided Walking Tours in Oulu

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

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

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Raahe | Hertz Car Rental

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Sea Oulu Water Taxi

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

Float 60min

1bar

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Lumijärvi Beach

Zivago

Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia

Beach Café Raikas

Ancient survival skills: Canoeing

Bronze-casting course

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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Rent a bike from Tourist Info!

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

SuperPark Oulu

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

MajoitusYkkönen

City Bikes

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Rowing Boat Experience

Oulu Climbing Center

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Coffee House Café

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Raahe Archipelago Cruises

Ancient survival skills: Stone grinding

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Koivuranta igloos

Voimala 1889

Varvi Beach

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Go Arctic - Events Services

Lappis Water Park Oulu

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration

45 Special

Scandic Oulu Station

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Olkijoki Beach

Cafe Hanna

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Northern Finland food experience

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Hotel Raahen Hovi

SUP rental at Raahe

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Paintball

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Hop On - Hop Off Cruise in Raahe Archipelago

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Rock The City Oulu

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

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

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Private booking at Reenis

Raahe Theatre

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Winter Swimming in Raahe

Pure maku

Restaurant Mallassauna

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Stone Age race of tribes

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Kirkkojärvi Beach

Mini-golf course

Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental

Restaurant Pannu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

CakePop Café

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

CakePop Accommodation

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Cine Cafè Sofia

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Kierikki: Guided tours

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Restaurant Marani

Kayak rental at Raahe

Bacaro Doppio Café

Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Raahe Kebab Grill

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

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

Kayaking Safari, Nallikari, Oulu
