Observation towers in Oulu
Nallikari lighthouse With its splendid sunsets, Nallikari is home to a lighthouse – actually an
Oulu city trails
Oulu is the northern capital for mobile people who care for the environment. The estuary
Churches in Oulu
Oulu Cathedral The beautiful Oulu Cathedral stands in Oulu’s monumental centre, on the same site
Kempele local history museum
Kempele local history museum has a typical northern Ostrobothnian courtyard. The museum’s most distinctive offerings
Pikisaari Wooden town
An idyllic wooden town, an old industrial milieu and a unique artists’ community await a
Top 5 sights in Oulu
Market Square and Torinranta The Market Square offers is especially inviting in the summer. Visitors
Wanha Ii
The history of the charming old Hamina wooden town district in the centre of Ii
Kuusisaari Park
Just a ten-minute walk from the town centre, Kuusisaari offers a variety of recreational opportunities
Oulunsalo soi
The Oulunsalo Soi chamber music festival brings both international and Finnish top musicians, and local
Raahe museum
A fine showcase of local culture The oldest museum, Pakkahuoneen museo, is situated by the
Lumo Light Festival
The Lumo Light Festival invites everyone to embark on an adventure of light and shadows
Rio Theatre
Rio is a theatre and restaurant with approximately 250 seats, located in the centre of
Vauhtipuisto Amusement Park
We offer a lively experience and a carnival atmosphere! Vauhtipuisto is a destination for children
Varjakka sights
Varjakka Harbour Varjakka Harbour has docks for both tender boats and visiting vessels, as well
Outdoor sculptures
It’s no coincidence that Oulu has a bas-relief memorial for the writer Sara Wacklin and
Market square Policeman
Meet the Market Square policeman In Oulu, an important part of the market life was
Northern Ostrobothnia Museum
Oulu is the White City of the North – proof of this lies in a
Oulu Museum of Art
The Oulu Museum of Art’s changing exhibitions focus on topical contemporary art without forgetting local
Oulu Theatre
The theatre of Oulu is the largest professional theatre in northern Finland. The theatre’s brilliant
Oulu Music Festival
This winter city festival brings a broad range of Finnish and international artists to Oulu
Oulu Theatre Festival for Young Audiences
The Oulu Theatre Festival for Young Audiences is the oldest festival intended for children and
Oulu International Childrens and Youth Film Festival
The oldest children’s film festival in the Nordic countries, the Oulu International Children’s and Youth
Oulu – a city for childrens culture
Oulu is the hub for a wide variety of cultural events and activities for children.
Other museums and exhibitions
Huttukylä Museum Nowadays, tractors bundle up hay in bales wrapped in white plastic – but
Meri Oulu Summer Theatre
Meri Oulu is a summer theatre in the Toppilansaari district of Oulu. Its programme consists
Enchanted Words – a literary arts festival for children and young people
Enchanted Words is an annual literature and literary arts festival for children and young people.
Kierikki Stone Age Centre
The Kierikki Stone Age Centre will take you on a journey back in time. A
Downtown Oulu and Rotuaari Promenade
The Market Square area along with Rotuaari Promenade and the other streets in downtown Oulu
University of Oulu Botanical Gardens
The University of Oulu botanical garden is one of the northernmost scientific gardens in the
Air Guitar World Championships
Air Guitar World Championships have been held in Oulu since 1996. This event has become
Elojazz
Organised at the first weekend in August, the Elojazz festival’s programme offers a mix of
Turkansaari Open-air Museum
Feel the breath of history in the yard, smoke hut and barn around the old
Nallikari Winter Village
Welcome to Nallikari Winter Village! Winter Village is full of action for families and children
