The oldest surviving wooden building in Oulu, the Sailor’s Home Museum is located in the […]
Pateniemi Sawmill Museum
Oulu region’s industrial history can be explored in an authentic environment at the Pateniemi Sawmill […]
Oulu Castle’s stone cellar
Oulu Castle, built at the mouth of the River Oulujoki in the early 17th century, […]
Local Museum of Oulunsalo
Located near the airport, the Local Museum of Oulunsalo offers a glimpse of the past […]
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
The Oulu Music Festival is an annual multi-art winter festival held in March, in weeks […]
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 […]
Kauppahalli – Market Hall
Oulu’s Market Hall is over a century old and continues to provide customers with a […]
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 […]