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
Kalajoki
Nallikari Bakery & Bistro
Oulu
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Kalajoki
Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli
Oulu
Oulu quickly
Oulu
Sea trip to Maakalla island
Kalajoki
Local Taxi Services in Kempele
Oulu
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Oulu
Pure maku
Oulu
Walking tour in the Old town of Raahe
Raahe
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Kalajoki
SuperPark Oulu
Oulu
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Oulu
Lokkilinna Restaurant
Kalajoki
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Raahe
Fafa's Restaurant Limingantulli
Oulu
SuperPark Restaurant
Oulu
Tiedekahvila - Science cafe
Oulu
Kayaking safari to River Oulu delta
Oulu
Guided transportation from Oulu airport to Oulu
Oulu
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Kalajoki
Trade House of Lang 19th Century Style Cafe and Restaurant at the Raahe Old Town
Raahe
Scandic Oulu City
Oulu
Mysterioustrip
Oulu
Villa Kalajoki
Kalajoki
Fafa's Restaurant Valkea
Oulu
Minivan trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum
Oulu
VIP Getaway for Two at Raahen Hovi
Raahe
Visit to the Home of Huskies
Oulu
Lännenpirtti Cafe
Oulu
Rosso Restaurant Valkea
Oulu
Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie
Oulu
Hotel Rantakalla – overlooking the arctic Bay of Bothnia
Kalajoki
Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI
Oulu
Day hike with a professional wilderness guide
Oulu
Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe
Raahe
Cafe Hanna
Oulu
Go fishing in Oulu around the year
Oulu
Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu
Luotolainen Tikkuri - exhibition
Oulu
OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes
Oulu
Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region
Oulu
Himmelipaja - Raahen Taitopaja
Raahe
Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Raahe
Raahe
Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Raahe
Raahe
Adventure Game: Rock The City Oulu
Oulu
Paintball
Oulu
Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
Oulu
Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea
Oulu
Coastal Gem Platter and a bottle of wine
Raahe
GreenStar Hotel Oulu
Oulu
Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago
Raahe
De Gamlas Hem Hotel
Oulu
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Mega Zipline
Kalajoki
Restaurant and winebar VENN
Oulu
Ladies on the Beach
Kalajoki
Marina Chalets, 4+2
Kalajoki
The reflecting pools of Oulu
Oulu
Get-away for Two by the Arctic Sea and Sand Dunes
Kalajoki
Puistokahvila Makia Cafe
Oulu
Bacaro Doppio Café
Oulu
Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise
Oulu
Voimala 1889
Oulu
Arctic Ice Paddling
Kalajoki
Holiday house Aurinkorinne 8
Kalajoki
Destination Unknown – alkuillan gourmet mysteerimaut
Oulu
Kalajoki Golf
Kalajoki
Mediterranean Restaurant
Oulu
Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café
Raahe
Hailuodon Panimo's Restaurant Mallassauna
Oulu
Koivuranta Floating Cafe
Oulu
Love on the beach -package for couples
Kalajoki
Surprise menu in Oula Kitchen & Bar
Oulu
Trade House of Lang Unique Historic Hotel Experience in the Heart of the Raahe Old Town
Raahe
Café Kaari
Oulu
Oulu Climbing Center
Oulu
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Disc Golf
Kalajoki
Northern Finland food experience
Oulu
Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa
Oulu
Fatbike Tour in Raahe
Raahe
Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu
Oulu
Farmahand´s Cabin Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe
Raahe
Marina Resort A3
Kalajoki
Guided walking tours in Oulu
Oulu
Marina Chalets, 2+2
Kalajoki
Experience Life at Trade House of Lang
Raahe
Bay of Bothnia by SUP (stand up paddling) in Raahe
Raahe
Traditional Masto Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu
Floating Iglu: Enjoy the luxury of nature and the nightless night by the arctic beach
Kalajoki
Room Escape Games
Oulu
Coffee House Café
Oulu
Pronssivalukurssi
Raahe
Frans&Camille Bistro
Oulu
Luxuriuous apartment Villa Merellä
Kalajoki
Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu
Oulu
Sea journey to Maakalla island
Kalajoki
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti
Oulu
Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city center
Oulu
Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
Oulu
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High Ropes Courses
Kalajoki
Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto
Oulu
Minivan trip to Hailuoto
Oulu
Old Pilot House
Raahe
Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti
Oulu
Warjakka B&B Accommodation
Oulu
All-year round campsite in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu
Lapland Hotels Oulu
Oulu
Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu
We Breathe the Forest!
Oulu
Bay of Bothnia by SUP (Stand Up Paddling) in Oulu
Oulu
Glass Iglu: Enjoy the Luxury of the Arctic Nature in Rahja Archipelago
Kalajoki
City canoeing day or night
Oulu
Oulu loves biking
Oulu
Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax
Oulu
Kahvila Kiikku
Oulu
Rent a canoe
Oulu
Scandic Oulu Station
Oulu
Lappis Water Park Oulu
Oulu
Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre
Raahe
Sightseeing of Oulu on Mountain Bikes
Oulu
Santa's Resort&Spa Hotel Sani
Kalajoki
Merihelmi
Kalajoki
Tuba Food & Lounge
Oulu
Amarillo Restaurant Oulu
Oulu
Restaurant Hugo
Oulu
Pikkulahti Beach and Outdoors
Raahe
Rent a Jopo-bike
Oulu
De Urbe Uloa – Paintings of Oulu
Oulu
Traditional Pooki Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu
Oulu
Kylmäniemi Beach
Raahe
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu
Oulu
Children’s Traffic Park
Raahe
Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta
Oulu
Lännentila farmyard with animals
Oulu
Valurin opissa - pronssivalu työnäytös
Raahe
Zivago
Oulu
City Train Kompiainen
Oulu
Rusko Bike Park
Oulu
Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature
Oulu
Three-course Dinner For Two at Hovi Bistro
Raahe
Koiteli Team Path
Oulu
Koivuranta igloos
Oulu
Airport Taxi Service in Oulu
Oulu
Koivuranta Sauna Boat Puplic Sauna
Oulu
Playroom Leikkilä
Oulu
Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube
Oulu
De Gamlas Hem Restaurant
Oulu
Cafe Seelari
Oulu
Restaurant Nallikari
Oulu
Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu
Oulu
Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe
Raahe
1bar
Oulu
Bottle of Wine and Northern Style Antipasti for Two
Raahe
Fatbike Tour in Oulu
Oulu