There are many reasons to choose Oulu, on the shore of the Bothnian bay, as your conference location. Oulu is the hub of Northern Finnish science, business and culture and the fastest-growing city area in arctic Europe. What’s more, it’s a city with a warm heart in the middle of magnificent northern nature. […]
Whether you are an experienced congress organiser or a first-timer, don’t hesitate to ask for OCB’s help. To get started, check out these valuable tips for arranging a meeting or congress. […]
Oulu is a city of events throughout the year. The city comes aglow during the darkest time of the year with the seasonal lights of the Christmas street, the light festival, and the atmospheric lights of the Christmas market. Come and enjoy the winter events in Oulu! […]
Sometimes you just need some time for yourself. Me-time is when you make your own wellbeing top priority. How about a trip with the good old me myself and I? Would you spend it letting your hair down and getting your heartbeat up, or seek for peace and quiet – or a little bit of […]
Take a couple’s trip and rekindle the spark in Oulu, where the autumn colours flare like a flame. After the busy season of summer, Oulu has space for just the two of you. What does perfect we-time mean for you? Check out our tips! […]
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Oulu is easy to access with various means of transportation. And while you’re here, there are plenty of options for moving around. […]
Oulu is full of events so finding one during your stay shouldn’t be a problem. From concerts to artsy festivals and rather quirky happenings like Air Guitar World Championship, there’s always something going on! […]
Go shopping and bring a piece of Oulu back home with you! The most popular Oulu gifts and souvenirs include things made out of tar, local artisan chocolate and quirky Oulu merchandise. Valkea Shopping Centre and the streets nearby – all the way to the Oulu Market Hall – are the best spots to find concrete […]
Oulu is a vibrant city with a variety of festivals, concerts and cultural events going on throughout the year! In a good concert you lose the sense of time, and a good performance will make you forget everything else, too. Surrender to blissful oblivion in Oulu’s creative and vibrating cultural atmosphere. […]
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Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026. Together with 32 municipalities from Northern Finland, we want to bring more culture and wellbeing, create new jobs and develop our region in a sustainable way. Our main goal is to start a cultural climate change, helping us to reconnect with each other through culture. Oulu2026 will […]
There’s no way better to get to know the locals than mingling in the night club queu or the dance floor. Try partying harder or longer than the crazy ouluans! […]
The Oulu coffee culture is full of flavour. Are you the take away type, or the hedonist taking your time enjoying a book and pastries on the side? […]
Luckily enough, for the ones not-so-so-keen on testing blood pudding soup or local pizza, Oulu offers a variety of food to quench your hunger. […]
Throw yourself into the joy of experiences in Oulu. The most memorable things happen when you get your hands dirty, your feet into snow or your oars into water! […]
Wandering around Oulu is one thing, but taking a tour with an experienced and informed guide is a whole other experience. Try a guided tour – you won’t regret it! […]
If choosing your own paths is not your thing, take one of the ready-made outdoor tracks in Oulu. Switch to adventure gear and go! […]
Oulu has its own frequency – tune into it. Experience the city’s art and history and be somebody else for a while. Serving suggestion: Enjoy with all your senses! […]
Embrace a new world sitting in a soft seat. Travel into another time and place in no time at the theatre. […]
Attractions in Oulu include museums and historical sites, galleries, parks and, of course, the famous statue in front of the Oulu Market Hall. The chubby Bobby statue honours a real life policeman that used to stroll around the Market place keeping the city in order. Taking a picture with him is a must! […]
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Choose your accommodation in Oulu from a variety of options. Cozy cabins, stylish villas and peaceful camping sites await to offer you the best night’s sleep you’ve ever had. Make your holiday home in a cabin or camping site especially if you love spending your night close to the nature. […]
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Everything from luxurious suites to picturesque boutique hotels and more – Oulu has it all! Making a hotel your headquarters means easy living and just the right amount of luxury: the sheets, the room service, and especially the breakfast! All you need to do is concentrate on holiday-making. […]