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One of largest northerly cities in the world, Oulu has grown from an ancient trading centre to a modern city, packed with museums and galleries, and host to numerous cultural and music festivals every year. These include the Oulu Music Video Festival, the International Children’s Film Festival and the Musixine Music Film competition, the rock festival Qstock, Jalometalli Metal Music Festival and Jalometalli Winterfest, the Festival of Irish Music, the Oulu Music Festival in winter, the Oulunsalo Music Festival in summer. It is also famed for hosting the Air Guitar World Championships!

Founded in 1605 by King Carl IX in the Bay of Bothnia at the mouth of the Oulujoki River, and facing the castle built on the island of Linnansaari, Oulu has developed from being an ancient trading centre to a modern city with a world-wide reputation for hi-tech competencies. With a population of 130,000, Oulu is Finland’s 6th largest city.

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It is also the cultural capital of Northern Finland, with many artists, writers, and musicians living in the city, including the ‘shouting choir’ of Mieskuoro Huutajat, otherwise known as The Screaming Men. Every year Oulu hosts a large number of festivals and concerts, with almost every genre covered, from rock to jazz, classical to folk, even holding a Festival of Irish music in the summer. It is home to the Oulu Music Video Festival, the Musixine Music Film Competition, the Air Guitar World Championships, the rock festival Qstock, the Oulu Music Festival of winter, the Oulunsalo Music Festival in the summer, and the International Children’s Film Festival in November.

There are numerous museums in the city, including the impressive Tiedekeskus Tietomaa, Finland’s first Science Centre which has themed exhibitions throughout the year, which houses a giant movie theatre, the Sirius science store, the Saturnus café-restaurant, and the observation tower, accessible by a glass elevator. If you are interested in the history of the region then a visit to the North Ostrobothnia Museum will pass many an hour. View a miniature of the city as it was in 1938 or enjoy the ethnological collection of Lappish items, collected by the ethnologist Samuli Paulaharju. Near the city the Turkansaari Open-Air Museum has over 40 museum buildings, including a church built in 1694 and the old country manor house of Ylikärppä, completed in 1894.

60 km to the north, on the shores of Iijoki, is the Kierikki Stone Age Centre and the Stone Age village. Finland’s largest prehistoric and cultural history centre’s permanent exhibition showcases discovered objects and the history of the region, and gives an insight into how people used to live during the stone age.

The Bay of Bothnia’s largest island, Hailuoto, is located around 50 kilometres from Oulu, the ferry trip taking about 25 minutes. Hailuoto is a very popular recreational spot due to the island’s intrinsic beauty – it is one of Finland’s National Landscapes – with around 600 summer cottages, and a permanent population of 1,000 people. There is a traditional fishing village, wind mills, the lighthouse of Marjaniemi, and magnificent sandy beaches.

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​The City of Oulu is the capital of northern Finland and it’s located halfway of Finland by the Bay of Bothnia. The Oulu Region has about 250,000 inhabitants and it is the fastest growing region in Finland. The City of Oulu itself has over 200,000 inhabitants so it’s the 5th largest city in Finland.

You can access Oulu under one hour by plane from the Capital City of Helsinki, and also by train in 6hrs. Also busses and highways are a good option for travelling.

Oulu is a perfect mix of northern nature, urban city culture and original local flavour. The residents of Oulu have always been known for choosing their own path and seeing opportunities where others see nothing: we’ve created a hub of high technology with mobile networks and 6G connections and an air guitar event blasting the message of world peace.

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Fastest growing city on the Arctic

The strong expertise in ICT has created a unique base for innovations and new business in Oulu. About 60% of the world’s mobile phone traffic utilizes network technologies that have been developed in Oulu. One of Oulu’s developing fields of technology are the Internet of Things (IoT) and Health Tech.Population of Oulu is expected to continue grow around 20% during the next decades. Also the consumer potential is growing, as the amount of wage income tax has grown the most (+3.5%) of all Finnish cities.

(source: InvestinOulu / City of Oulu)

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How to travel to Oulu?

Oulu can be reached quickly from every direction and with several means of transportation. There is an international airport in Oulu. All highways in the region lead to Oulu, and the city’s railway station is also one of the busiest in Finland.

By train Helsinki-Oulu 5 h 30 min – 6 h 30 min

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Bus Helsinki-Oulu ~ 8h – 9h

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Oppaa­si elä­mään, kult­tuu­riin ja bis­nek­seen Oulus­sa

Olit­pa osaa­ja, lomai­li­ja tai lii­ke-elä­män edus­ta­ja etsi­mäs­sä uusia mah­dol­li­suuk­sia, tääl­tä saat kai­ken tar­vit­se­ma­si tie­don. Anna Oulun val­loit­taa!

Oulu – asteen ver­ran parem­pi kau­pun­ki

4000 km oulus­ta nor­man­di­aan ja takai­sin – kat­so tun­nel­mat m/s alpon koti­sa­ta­mas­ta.

Nor­man­dian mai­hin­nousun 80-vuo­tis­päi­vän kun­niak­si Rans­kan Le Hav­reen mat­kan­nut M/S Alpo mie­his­töi­neen on palan­nut takai­sin koti­sa­ta­maan­sa Oulun Top­pi­laan. Kurk­kaa jutus­ta kotiin­pa­luun tun­nel­mat.

Koe aina­kin nämä kesä­koh­teet Oulus­sa – 10 paras­ta

Tänä kesä­nä Oulus­sa vie­te­tään kaik­kien aiko­jen tapah­tu­ma­ke­sää! Oulu on Euroo­pan kult­tuu­ri­pää­kau­pun­ki vuon­na 2026 ja juh­la­vuo­den lähes­tyes­sä kau­pun­ki tapah­tu­mi­neen ja kesäi­si­ne koh­tei­neen herää eloon uudel­la taval­la.

Ouluun nousee uusi museo- ja tie­de­kes­kus

Oulun museo- ja tie­de­kes­kuk­sen uuden raken­nus­ko­ko­nai­suu­den nimek­si tulee Tii­ma. Nimi viit­taa tii­ma­la­siin, joka sym­bo­loi mat­kaa ja seik­kai­lua ajas­sa. Val­mis koko­nai­suus ava­taan vie­rai­li­joil­le Oulun kult­tuu­ri­pää­kau­pun­ki­vuon­na 2026.

Luft­han­sa lisää len­to­ja Oulun ja Münc­he­nin välil­lä

Luft­han­san vii­me tal­ve­na avaa­ma len­to­yh­teys Oulun ja Münc­he­nin välil­lä vah­vis­tuu tal­vi­kau­del­la, kun len­to­ja ope­roi­daan jo kol­me­na päi­vä­nä vii­kos­sa. Luft­han­sa kuvaa vii­me jou­lu­kuus­sa avat­tua reit­tiä ”huo­mat­ta­vak­si menes­tyk­sek­si”.

Oulus­sa tapah­tuu

Oulu on vil­kas tapah­tu­ma­kau­pun­ki, joka hou­kut­te­lee elä­mys­ten ääreen ympä­ri vuo­den. Tapah­tu­ma­ka­len­te­ris­ta löy­dät Oulun tapah­tu­mat.

Juu­ri nyt Oulus­sa

”olen löy­tä­nyt oulus­ta toi­sen koti­ni” – kolum­bia­lai­sen eduar­don aja­tuk­sia (avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen).

Eduar­do Acos­ta tut­kii kier­to­ta­lout­ta Oulun yli­opis­tos­sa. Hän on myös yksi Inter­na­tio­nal House Oulun lähet­ti­läis­tä. Mil­lais­ta on kan­sain­vä­li­sen osaa­jan elä­mä Oulus­sa? Sii­tä Eduar­do ker­too täs­sä jutus­sa.

Kat­so lisää IH Oulus­ta

(avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen)

Fin­ger­sof­til­la raken­ne­taan kan­sain­vä­lis­tä työ­elä­män kotia (avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen)

Fin­ger­soft on nous­sut kym­me­nes­sä vuo­des­sa yhdek­si Suo­men suu­rim­mis­ta pelien kehit­tä­jis­tä ja jul­kai­si­jois­ta. Mitä tämän menes­tyk­sen taus­tal­la on?

Lue lisää IH Oulus­ta

Oulus­sa yri­tyk­set ja osaa­jat löy­tä­vät toi­sen­sa

Onko buc­ket-lis­tal­la­si teh­dä tut­ki­mus­ta tai työs­ken­nel­lä Oulus­sa? Vai onko yri­tyk­se­si suun­nit­te­le­mas­sa kan­sain­vä­lis­ty­mis­tä ja haluai­si jouk­koi­hin­sa kan­sain­vä­li­sen tason osaa­jan?

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Oulun tapah­tu­mat hur­maa­vat omin­ta­kei­suu­del­laan – 5 tun­ne­tuin­ta ja unii­kein­ta (avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen)

Oulu on elä­väi­nen tapah­tu­ma­kau­pun­ki, joka tun­ne­taan omin­ta­kei­suu­des­taan. Vai mil­tä sinun mie­les­tä­si kuu­los­ta­vat ilma­ki­ta­ran­soi­ton mm-kisat, fes­ti­vaa­lit jää­ty­neel­lä merel­lä tai kil­pai­lu, jos­sa yrit­tä­jät pitc­haa­vat ideoi­taan hyy­tä­väs­sä avan­nos­sa nököt­täen?

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Oulun kan­sain­vä­li­sin työ­nan­ta­ja on valit­tu: pal­jon onnea Radis­son Blu Hotel (avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen)

Oulun Nuor­kaup­pa­ka­ma­rin jär­jes­tä­män Oulun seu­dun kan­sain­vä­li­sin työ­nan­ta­ja 2024 ‑kil­pai­lun voit­ti Radis­son Blu Hotel Oulu. Pal­kin­to luo­vu­tet­tiin huh­ti­kuus­sa hotel­lin­joh­ta­ja Tar­ja Kar­vo­lal­le.

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Kou­lu­tus­mat­kai­lu on kas­va­va tren­di Oulus­sa (avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen)

Japa­ni­lai­nen kou­lu­tus­mat­kai­lu­ryh­mä vie­rai­li Oulus­sa maa­lis­kuun vii­mei­sel­lä vii­kol­la. Reis­sun aika­na he pää­si­vät tutus­tu­maan niin suo­ma­lai­siin oppi­lai­tok­siin, jutut­ta­maan pai­kal­li­sia kuin käy­mään sau­nas­sa.

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Oulu2026 – hyp­pää mukaan mat­kal­le

Oulun mat­kal­la Euroo­pan kult­tuu­ri­pää­kau­pun­gik­si on muka­na 32 poh­joi­sen Suo­men kun­taa. Yhteis­työl­lä haluam­me tuo­da poh­joi­seen lisää kult­tuu­ria ja hyvin­voin­tia, luo­da uusia työ­paik­ko­ja ja kehit­tää poh­jois­ta aluet­tam­me.

Oulu kas­vaa ja kehit­tyy kans­sa­si

Osaa­jat viih­ty­vät oulus­sa.

Tule­vai­suut­ta teh­dään Oulus­sa. Tääl­lä kou­lu­tus, tut­ki­mus ja kehi­tys­työ ovat maa­il­man huip­pua, ja tar­jol­la on mer­ki­tyk­sel­li­siä ura­mah­dol­li­suuk­sia!

Oulu on poh­joi­nen, inhi­mil­li­nen ja äly­käs

Poh­joi­nen kult­tuu­ri­kau­pun­ki ottaa syliin­sä kaik­ki. Super­voi­mam­me ovat eri­lai­set ihmi­set sekä Oulun seu­dun rikas luon­to.

Ter­ve­tu­loa lii­ke-elä­män poh­joi­seen kes­kuk­seen

Par­haat edel­ly­tyk­set yri­tys­toi­min­nal­le ja lois­ta­vat mah­dol­li­suu­det inves­toin­neil­le löy­dät Oulus­ta.

Ala oulu­lai­sek­si

Yhdis­tä hyvä, vai­va­ton arki ja mer­ki­tyk­sel­li­nen työ­ura Oulus­sa – tääl­lä tie­de­tään, mis­tä laa­du­kas elä­mä muo­dos­tuu!

Löy­dä rat­kai­su kaik­kiin tar­pei­sii­si Oulus­ta

Ihmi­siä, ideoi­ta ja inno­vaa­tioi­ta busi­ness­a­se­mal­la (avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen).

Busi­ness­A­se­mal­la työt ja teki­jät koh­taa­vat ympä­ris­tös­sä, jos­sa on käte­väs­ti tar­jol­la vaih­toeh­dot niin oman osaa­mi­sen kuin yri­tys­toi­min­nan­kin kehit­tä­mi­seen.

Tutus­tu Busi­ness­A­se­maan!

Poh­jo­lan ren­gas­tiel­lä teet sitä, mis­tä unel­moit (avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen)

Poh­jo­lan ren­gas­tie on Oulun seu­dun koke­mus­ri­kas rei­tis­tö autoi­li­joil­le, per­heil­le, luon­toi­li­joil­le ja jul­ki­sia suo­si­vil­le mat­kai­li­joil­le. Ren­gas­tiel­tä jokai­nen voi vali­ta mie­lei­sen­sä rei­tin luon­to­kau­neu­den mukaan – sen voi kier­tää osis­sa tai koko­naan.

Ota hal­tuun Poh­jo­lan ren­gas­tie!

Busi­ness­idea plak­ka­ris­sa, mut­ta teki­jät hukas­sa? (avau­tuu uuteen väli­leh­teen)

Vai onko ken­ties tie­si työ­elä­mään kadok­sis­sa? Business­Oulu aut­taa! Tutus­tu pal­ve­lui­hin sekä yrit­tä­jil­le, orga­ni­saa­tioil­le että osaa­jil­le.

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7 Summer Tips for Oulu: What to Do and See in Oulu this Summer?

Oulu is a vibrant summer city where something exciting happens every day! Whether you’re into culture, events, nature trails, activities, or excellent restaurants, this article provides you with targeted tips for a summer visit to Oulu, whether you’re traveling alone, with your partner or friend, or with children.

1. Idyllic and Creative Pikisaari: Art, Historical Vibes and Culinary Culture

Pikisaari, the charming old town, is a dream destination for culture and food enthusiasts! Known for its creative and historical ambiance, Pikisaari is just a short walk away from Oulu’s market square; you cross the bridge near Oulu Theater to reach it.

This summer, Pikisaari hosts a unique demolition art exhibition called Reformi . The exhibition takes place in an old educational institution scheduled for demolition next autumn. You can freely explore the premises on weekdays between 12 PM to 6 PM. Admission is free!

History enthusiasts should visit the Merimiehenkotimuseo (Seamen’s Home Museum) , located in Oulu’s oldest preserved wooden house. The museum offers a glimpse into the fascinating history of Oulu and Pikisaari. Did you know that ships were built in Pikisaari? The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, and admission is free.

For those who love good food and drinks, Pikisaari offers several interesting options. At Hailuodon Panimo’s Mallassauna terrace, you can taste local organic beers and enjoy Finnish-German cuisine. The Mallassauna hosts various live concerts and other music and cultural events throughout the summer!

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari , on the other hand, is a cozy restaurant located in a log warehouse in Oulu’s Pikisaari. Their kitchen creates delicious Finnish dishes, made from pure domestic ingredients, seasoned according to the seasons’ rhythm and local produce.

Round off your Pikisaari day with a walk along the nature trail that encircles the island! This picturesque path leads along the shores, where you’ll hear tales of Pikisaari’s history. You can find some of the Oulu’s most Instagrammable spots along the trail. Furthermore, some sections of the trail are adorned with art: the Pikinen Poloku art trail near the Old Wool Factory displays local artists’ works.

2. Seaside Charm in Nallikari: Beach Life, Activities and Stunning Sunsets

Enjoy the fabulous Oulu seaside in Nallikari! The popular Nallikari area offers a beautiful beach , also known as the Riviera of the North , charming seaside nature trails with campfire sites and birdwatching towers, accommodation options, cafés, and restaurants for all the relaxation seekers.

For nature lovers, Finnaction’s new container rental service is worth checking out. You can conveniently rent a kayak, canoe, SUP board, or fat bike from Finnaction. They also organize guided trips, such as kayaking safaris to Oulujokisuisto (Oulu River Delta)!

Restaurant Nallikari is a high-quality Nordic restaurant located on Nallikari Beach, offering one of the best views in Oulu from its windows. For lighter fare and a laid-back atmosphere, head to Nallikari Bakery & Bistro , where you can enjoy pastries, cakes, savory snacks, and a relaxed bistro menu.

At Nallikari Lomakylä (Nallikari Holiday Village) , you can experience a cottage atmosphere just a stone’s throw away from Oulu’s city center. You can stay in cozy cabins, high-standard villas, or a comfortable camping area. Even dogs are welcome at the holiday village!

Right next to Nallikari Lomakylä is the kids’ favorite spot, Vauhtipuisto (Kids’ Amusement Park) . This amusement park is full of excitement, with rides ranging from mini-roller coasters to spinning coffee cups. The park’s new café serves specialty coffee, ice cream, and snacks, and it also features Finland’s smallest toy store , a must-visit for sure!

To top off your Nallikari day, take a stroll along the seaside on a bright summer evening. Climbing the Nallikari Lighthouse , famous from social media photos, during sunset is a classic Oulu experience!

3. Gems of the River Delta: Water Taxi to a Terrace, Island Tour by Kayak and Sauna on a Raft!

The River Delta offers the most beautiful summer experiences in Oulu! Whether you’re an active traveler or someone who prefers a leisurely pace, The Oulu River has something for everyone.

One of the hottest new attractions in Oulu this summer is the Sea Oulu water taxi ! You can hop on the water taxi from Oulu’s market square or any stop along the route. The route takes you from the market square to Johteenpooki, Hietasaari Seelari, Toppilansalmi’s Punainen mylly, and back. Hietasaaren Seelari offers a café and a summer terrace with a stunning view, as well as concerts and events.

At Linnansaari, just a short walk from Oulu’s market square, you’ll find Oulun Melontakeskus (Oulu Canoe Center) and Lappis Vesipuisto (Lappis Water Park) , perfect for both kids and adults! At Oulu Melontakeskus, you can rent a SUP board or a kayak and take a self-guided tour around Pikisaari, for example. Oulu Melontakeskus also offers Maanantaimelonta (Monday Paddle) and Torstain torimelonta (Thursday Market Paddle), open to everyone and suitable for beginners, taking you on low-threshold paddling excursions to the river delta.

What’s a summer without proper saunas and a dip in the Oulu River? Koivurannan Saunalautta (Koivuranta Sauna Raft) offers a public sauna turn on the riverbanks. The saunalautta also houses Koivuranta Igloos, which provide a unique experience of accommodation and sailing along the Oulu River.

4. Summer Events in Oulu: Culture, Music and Festivals

Oulu is a lively summer city with something happening every day. The city boasts a wide range of events, from food and art gatherings to charming summer festivals!

Music lovers should check out the event lineup at Voimala1889 . They also host popular summer flea markets. Tuba Food & Lounge next door invites you to join their summer quizzes. Arriving early is recommended, as Tuba is usually buzzing with activity during quiz nights!

The Bättre Folk festival on Hailuoto has become a phenomenon and will once again attract thousands of music and literature enthusiasts on 14-15 July.

The Air Guitar World Championships have been held in Oulu since 1996. The Air Guitar World Championships’ grand finale will take place on 25 August 2023 at Rotuaari Square in Oulu, broadcasted live worldwide.

Oulun juhlaviikot (Oulu Festival Weeks) consist of seven high-quality and established festivals celebrated in the Oulu region from 3 to 27 August 2023. The festival weeks include events such as Taiteiden yö (Night of the Arts) and Elojazz.

Check out the event calendar for more information!

5. Local Nature's Best Spots: Ainola Park, Pilpasuo and Koiteli

In Oulu, nature is always close by! You can reach several nearby natural attractions on foot, by bike, or by paddling from the city center. And if trekking on nature trails doesn’t entice you in the summer heat, consider having a picnic in one of the city’s parks, such as Ainola Park or Hollihaka.

Within a short drive, there are several fantastic natural destinations to explore.

Pilpasuo , a vast wetland area, is one of the favorite hiking spots in the Oulu area. It is a nationally protected wetland and a Natura 2000 site. You can choose between two different routes in Pilpasuo: the short Lystireitti (1 km) and the longer Aistireitti (7 km).

Koitelinkoski rafts in Kiiminki can be reached in about half an hour’s drive from Oulu’s city center. When visiting Koitelinkoski rafts, don’t forget to stop by the cozy café Koitelin Tunnelmatupa, surrounded by the stunning Koitelinkoski. In summer, Koitelinkosket also has an ice cream kiosk.

Sanginjoki is a contiguous forest area located about 16 kilometers from Oulu’s city center. The area has features of a natural forest, with old spruce stands, as well as swamps and dry ridge nature. Sanginjoki is home to endangered fungi and rare bird species.

6. Summer Exhibitions and Museums: Dinosaurs, Art Exhibitions and the Legendary Turkansaari

During the summer, make sure to visit at least one art exhibition or museum!

Oulu Art Museum’s summer exhibitions include:

🎨 Riitta-Alina Helevä: “Lauluni” (My Song), until August 6th

🎨 Martti Tarvainen (1897–1985): “Nähdä ja eläytyä” (To See and Empathize), until August 6th

🎨 “Vuodenajat meissä – Teoksia Suomalaiset taidesäätiöt ry:n kokoelmista” (Seasons Within Us – Artworks from the Finnish Art Foundations Association’s Collection), from June 17th, 2023, to January 7th, 2024

For families with children, a visit to Dinosauria is a must. Arranged by the Tietomaa Science Center, Dinosauria is a large dinosaur exhibition located next to Oulu’s SuperPark. You can see about twenty moving dinosaur figures in the exhibition. Dinosauria is open during the summer season from Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM, and closed on Sundays.

For a taste of history, head to the traditional open air museum Turkansaari . It is situated in the middle of the Oulu River, about 16 kilometers upstream from Oulu’s city center. The museum is the second-oldest outdoor museum in Finland. Turkansaari lies on the route of an old tar transport trail, and, as a result, the museum maintains the tradition of tar burning. In July, a tar pit is constructed at Siikasaari’s tip, and visitors can witness the lighting and burning of the tar pit.

7. Day Trips from Oulu: Road Trip on the Pohjola Route

Around Oulu, there are several exciting day trip destinations. The best summer road trip can be found on the Pohjola Route where Oulu is also located. Besides Oulu, the Pohjola Route stops include Hailuoto, Syöte, Rokua Geopark, Tyrnävä, Lumijoki, Liminka, Kempele, Ii, Raahe, and Kalajoki.

The magical Hailuoto island is just a short ferry ride away from Oulu. In Hailuoto, you should explore Marjaniemi’s old fishing village and its beautiful natural white sandy beaches.

Within a couple of hours’ drive from Oulu, you’ll find two different national parks: Syöte and Rokua . This summer, you can reach Rokua directly from Oulu by bus! In addition to national parks, the Pohjola Route offers numerous smaller gems for nature enthusiasts, such as Markkuun luontopolku in Tyrnävä, Köykkyri in Kempele, and Liminganlahden luontokeskus in Liminka.

For a touch of history, Iin Wanha Hamina (Old Ii) and Wanha Raahe   (Old Raahe) are popular summer destinations. In Lumijoki , don’t miss a visit to the summer café Hailuotolaiva.

Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät (Kalajoki Sands) , with its long sandy beaches, excellent services, activities, and events, is especially popular with families during the summer.

Enjoy your summer adventures in and around Oulu!

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Oulu Cathedral

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Air Gui­tar World Cham­pions­hips

Northern Finland food experience

Photo North's gallery

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Local Taxi Services in Kempele

A day in the Stone Age

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Liisa Rehu Design

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Ancient survival skills: Red ochre painting

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Go Arctic - Guided bus tours in Oulu and neighbouring municipalities

Voimala 1889

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Koivuranta igloos

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu Meetings & Events

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

m/s Crescendo | Kelluva elämys

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Restaurant Harald

Northern Ostrobothnia Museum

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Stone Age race of tribes

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Go Arctic Events - Decorations for your events

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Meeting Room Restaurant Mallassauna

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu Zipline

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Nallikari Bakery & Bistro

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Visit to the Home of Huskies

Oulu Climbing Center

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - The Head of Tribe

Jumpru Patio Live!

Ravintola Sarkka

Koskikippari in Koiteli - Conference and event service

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Puuilo Rusko

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Traditional Holiday Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu's Original Taxi - OTAXI

Go Arctic activities - White water swimming in Koiteli

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Coffee House Café

Restaurant Hugo

Go Arctic activities - City canoeing day or night

Airport Taxi Service in Oulu

Conference and Banquet Facilities by Original Sokos Hotel ArinaOulu

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu

Amusement Park Vauhtipuisto

OuluHostel AlliMaria

Restaurant Nallikari

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Night at Reenis

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Nallikari Aalto Apartments

Oulu Market Hall

Riding treks with charming Icelandic Horses in Oulu!

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Bacaro Doppio Café

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

City Train Kompiainen

Go Arctic Events - Theme parties

Rusko Bike Park

Oulu Market Square

ChocoTasting

SuperPark Oulu

Local taxi for every event and tour

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Nallikari Holiday Village - Camping, Oulu

Rock The City Oulu

Sea Oulu Water Taxi

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Turkansaari Museum Church

Wild Herb Celebration

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Avis Car Rental in Oulu

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

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti's Venues

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Babista Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Performers and hosts to your events

Lapland Hotels Oulu Conference and venue facilities

Oulu August Festivals

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Go Arctic - Conference services

Oulu loves biking

Modern Messi Summer Cottages in Nallikari, Oulu

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti

Go Arctic - Conference rooms - Seelari in Hietasaari

Rent a bike from Tourist Info!

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Ancient survival skills: Stone grinding

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu Music Video Festival

Go Arctic activities - Guided tour in Oulu by bike

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Restaurant Mallassauna

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Meriholsti Meeting Room & Private Saunas in Nallikari, Oulu

Mediterranean Restaurant

GreenStar Hotel Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Pohjolan Matka Charter Coaches Oulu

Kahvila Kiikku

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Sightseeing helicopter flight in the Oulu area

Scandic Oulu City

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Go Arctic activities - Fatbike trip in Koiteli or Liminka

Hietasaari recreational area

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Bistro Mesu

Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli - Conference services

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Kayaking safari to River Oulu delta

Family autumn vacation: Break from everyday life

Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights

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

Go Arctic activities - Stories from Oulu

Koiteli Residenssi accommodation villa

Valkea Shopping Centre

Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Oulujoki Church

Frans&Camille Bistro

Pain Exhibition 9.2.–25.8.2024

Oulu Tourist Information Office

Oulu Arts Night

Scandic Oulu Station

Liisa & Moss Wonderland

Go Arctic group activities - Team Path

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

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

De Gamlas Hem Meetings and Events

Gems of the Oulu River estuary

Sea Oulu Charter Cruise

Go Arctic - Events Services

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Nallikari Lighthouse

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

Mourunki lake

Lappis Water Park Oulu

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Go Arctic activities - Rubber raft polo game

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Deluxe Poiju Villas by the Sea in Nallikari, Oulu

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Information on Oulu

You might be interested, news - city of oulu, four new traffic light intersections in the oulu city centre, free of charge lunch for young adults between 18–29 in july, a discussion for oulu’s foreign-language speaking citizens about current safety issues on wednesday june 26 at 15–17, oulu summer festival 2024, midsummer events in oulu, oulu aims to advance an action programme for combating racism and promoting equality in collaboration with the state government, three business consortiums chosen for oulu’s arena negotiations, the city of oulu participates in the suomiareena in pori with the theme of sustainable future.

Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026

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