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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Cine Cafè Sofia

Kindergarten Visit

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Rowing Boat Experience

Study Programme

Go Arctic - Events Services

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Ancient survival skills: Red ochre painting

Nallikari Aalto Apartment Hotel

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Rent a bike from Tourist Info!

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Charter buses and private transportation services in Oulu region

Kayak rental at Raahe

Midnight sun golf

Island Hopping at Raahe Archipelago

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

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

Hotel Raahen Hovi

Olkijoki Beach

Restaurant Caspian

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

The Bronze-casting Work Demonstration

Hop On - Hop Off Cruise in Raahe Archipelago

45 Special

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Scandic Oulu City

Breakfast by the sea

A day in the Stone Age

Accomodation in Vihanti with the Local Heritage Society

ChocoTasting

Stone Age race of tribes

Kuntokeidas Vesipekka Indoor Swimming and Sport Centre

Bistoria Patio

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

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

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Lappis Water Park Oulu

HIGH QUALITY CAR RENTAL AND CAR SHARING SERVICES NEAR YOU

Pancho Villa Raahe

City Train Potnapekka

Northern Finland food experience

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Kirkkojärvi Beach

Villa Sinipursi 3 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

The reflecting pools of Oulu

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

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Restaurant Mallassauna

Ghosts and Curiosities Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe

Restaurant Raahen Hovi

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

Mini-golf course

Ancient survival skills: Canoeing

Float 60min

Pure maku

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Mikonkari Beach

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Villa Sinipursi 9 Seaside Two-room Apartment

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Rusko Bike Park

Raahe Kebab Grill

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

SUP rental at Raahe

Go Arctic activities - Canoeing trip at river Oulujoki or Kiiminkijoki

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Bacaro Doppio Café

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Lumijärvi Beach

Private booking at Reenis

Paintball

City Bikes

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Cafe Hanna

Tent site in Nallikari Holiday Village, Oulu

Fishing trips

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Relaxing Neurosonic Moment at Tirsanurkka

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Kahvila Kiikku

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Scandic Oulu Station

Kayaking Safari, Nallikari, Oulu

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

Fresh Mex

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

Wanhakulma Guesthouse in Old Town Raahe

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Restaurant Hugo

Zivago

Katariina´s Chambers Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Järvelänjärvi Grill-Café

Canoe rental at Raahe

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Mediterranean Restaurant

Bistro Mesu

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Raahe Theatre

Rock The City Oulu

Koivuranta igloos

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

Kylmäniemi Beach

1bar – Casual cocktail bar in the heart of Oulu

Winter Swimming in Raahe

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Restaurant Harald

Experience Life at Trade House of Lang

Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

CakePop Café

Cafe Krypta

Guided Walking Tour in the Old Town Raahe

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

Oulu Tourist Information

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Taiga Resort Holiday Village

Historical Pilot House on Iso-Kraaseli Island

Fatbike Safari, Nallikari Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Coffee House Café

Ancient survival skills: Archery

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

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

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Ravintola Sarkka

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Varvi Beach

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

OTAXI VIP for Premium Taxi Wishes

Guided Walking Tours in Oulu

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Restaurant Pannu

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

MajoitusYkkönen

Frans&Camille Bistro

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Kierikki: Guided tours

Lampinsaari Camping

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Guided Tours in Raahe

CakePop Accommodation

Villa Sinipursi 1 Studio Apartment in Old Raahe

Raahe | Hertz Car Rental

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

Oulu Climbing Center

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Villa Sinipursi 8 Two-room Apartment

Night at Reenis

Sightseeing Bus Tour (in Finnish)

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

Oulu City Central | Hertz Car Rental

Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Sopalle Fish Restaurant and Cafe

Joku Paikallinen Pubi | Local pub for darts & karaoke in Tuira, Oulu

Restaurant Puistola

Bronze-casting course

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Himmeli workshop – Raahen Taitopaja

Room Escape Games

Pikkulahti Beach

Café Kaari

SuperPark Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

School Visit

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Oulu loves biking

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Ancient survival skills: Stone grinding

Restaurant Nallikari

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Guided fishing trip

Restaurant Marani

Sauna Experience

SuperPark Restaurant
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Sleep in hostel

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Budget Hotel Raahe, in North Ostrobothnia

Oulu Zipline

Children’s Traffic Park

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

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

Catharina´s Cellar Willa Katariina in Old Town Raahe

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

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Restaurant Oulun Golf
