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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Go fishing in Oulu around the year

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OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

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

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Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

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Fatbike Tour in Oulu

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

A hovercraft ride on frozen sea

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Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Raahe

Go Arctic activities - Yoga

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Minivan trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Restaurant Hugo

Koivuranta igloos

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Puplic Sauna

Marina Chalets, 2+2

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Restaurant Harald

Oulu quickly

Luxuriuous apartment Villa Merellä

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city center

Bacaro Doppio Café

Walking tour in the Old town of Raahe

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

Villa Kalajoki

Day hike in a nature reserve

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Raahe Archipelago Cruises

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Fafa's Restaurant Valkea

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High Ropes Courses

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Raahe Theatre

All-year round campsite in Nallikari, Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Raahen Hovi | Hotel

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Sea journey to Maakalla island

Go Arctic group activities - Team Path

Go Arctic Events - Decorations for your events

Wanha Herra Old Gentleman in the Home Port

Guided transportation from Oulu airport to Oulu

Voimala 1889

BUDGET HOTEL RAAHE, in North Ostrobothnia

Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Pure maku

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

Sightseeing of Oulu on Mountain Bikes

Rusko Bike Park

Tuba Food & Lounge

Fresh Mex

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Raahe

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Farmahand´s Cabin Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Hotel Rantakalla – overlooking the arctic Bay of Bothnia

Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja

Lappis Water Park Oulu

Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani

Go Arctic activities - White water rafting in Koiteli

Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli

Sea trip to Maakalla island

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Scandic Oulu City

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Tiedekahvila - Science cafe

Sup Balance

Single ticket to Reenis

Rent a canoe

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Marina Resort A3

Restaurant and winebar VENN

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Scandic Oulu Station

Guided walking tours in Oulu

Paintball

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Room Escape Games

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Your Digital Guide to Raahe Glopas

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

Marina Chalets, 4+2

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Koiteli or Liminka

Go cart

Go Arctic - Events Services

Ladies on the Beach

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Mermaid experience

Zivago

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Hailuoto road trip

Bronze-casting course

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

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

Destination Unknown – alkuillan gourmet mysteerimaut

Restaurant Bistro

Arctic Ice Paddling

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

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

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu
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Mega Zipline

ChocoSomnia Factory tour&Tasting

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Kylmäniemi Beach

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Fafa's Restaurant Limingantulli

Kahvila Kiikku

Let's Breathe the Forest!

Cafe Hanna

Rosemam´s summercafe

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

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

MajoitusYkkönen

Go Arctic group activities - Hassle in the city

Merihelmi

Oulu loves biking

Kalajoki Golf

ATV safari

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Holiday house Aurinkorinne 8

Lampinsaari Camping

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Fishing at the Koiteli Rapids

Restaurant Nallikari

Coffee House Café

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Raahen Hovi | Restaurant

Hop On - Hop Off Cruise

Warjakka B&B Accommodation

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Surprise menu in Oula Kitchen & Bar

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Fishing trips

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Fatbike Tour in Raahe

Fatbike safari

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Gone fishing
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Disc Golf

Adventure Game: Rock The City Oulu

Holiday Apartment With Own Yard

Café Kaari

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Love on the beach -package for couples

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Oulu Climbing Center

Bubbles for Two in Lokkilinna Outdoor Yakuzi with a Seaview

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café

Hailuoto Brewery's Restaurant Mallassauna

De Urbe Uloa – Paintings of Oulu

Canoeing trip

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Luotolainen Tikkuri - exhibition

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

Frans&Camille Bistro

City Train Kompiainen

Lokkilinna Restaurant

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshop of art
