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
Kahvila Hanna Cafe
Kahvila Hanna cafe operates in connection with the Taito Shop near Oulu railway station. The
Taito Shop Oulu
Our gift and handicraft shop offers high-quality Finnish design and local craftsmanship, as well as
Kuusisaari
Just a ten-minute walk from the town centre, Kuusisaari offers a variety of recreational opportunities
De Gamlas Hem Hotel & Restaurant
De Gamlas Hem Hotel & Restaurant is located in a historic building in Heinäpää, dating
Nallikari
Nallikari – the Riviera of the North Its beautiful sandy beaches and magnificent sunsets have
Lumo Light Festival
The Lumo Light Festival invites everyone to embark on an adventure of light and shadows
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
Swimming
You can splash about in Oulu’s Raatti and Raksila swimming pools all year round. Swimmers
Tietomaa
The Tietomaa science centre has Åström’s leather factory and 19th-century large-scale industry to thank for
Market square Policeman
Meet the Market Square policeman In Oulu, an important part of the market life was
Tietomaa Science Centre
The Tietomaa science centre’s well-equipped auditorium and smaller meeting rooms give you the flexibility to
Sanginjoki
The Sanginjoki outer forest is located about 25 km from Oulu. The area can be
Oulunsalo House
Oulunsalo House is a modern and technically well-equipped training and cultural centre that is suitable
Oulu Theatre
Oulu Theatre offers various types and sizes of premises for up to 1,000 visitors for
Northern Ostrobothnia Museum
Oulu is the White City of the North – proof of this lies in a
Oulu Music Centre
Oulu Music Centre is a busy centre for culture and education in Oulu. It offers
Cycling
Oulu is one of the best cycling cities in Finland. The town has over 600
Pohjankartano
Pohjankartano is located right near the centre of Oulu, and its school building’s 470-seat hall
Oulu Art Museum & the Satula multifunctional space
The art museum’s multifunctional space, Satula, is suitable for conferences and training events for a
Oulu Museum of Art
The Oulu Museum of Art’s changing exhibitions focus on topical contemporary art without forgetting local
Oulu City Library
The main library’s Pakkala auditorium (168-190 people) is a great venue for a variety of
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 Symphony Orchestra
The concerts of the Oulu Symphony Orchestra attract both individual visitors and large groups to
Oulu Safaris
Oulu Safaris – unforgettable experiences in Oulu Oulu Safaris has a long history in providing
Oulu Convention Bureau
Are you organizing a meeting, international conference or business event? At the Oulu Convention Bureau,
Oulu – a city for childrens culture
Oulu is the hub for a wide variety of cultural events and activities for children.
Koiteli
Koitelinkoski is a beautiful place for nature lovers, both local daytrippers and visiting tourists. The
Nallikari Holiday Village
Nallikari Holiday Village houses a variety of options to choose from for every day of
Other museums and exhibitions
Huttukylä Museum Nowadays, tractors bundle up hay in bales wrapped in white plastic – but
Jatuli Sports Centre
The Jatuli leisure centre is the ideal venue for large celebrations, trade fairs, exhibitions and
Cultural Centre Valve
Cultural Centre Valve is a three-storey building with a variety of spaces totalling about 3,500
Kierikki Stone Age Centre
The Kierikki Stone Age Centre will take you on a journey back in time. A
Kauppatori – Market Square
The Market Square is a hub of activity during the summer. The bustling square is
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
Fishing
The Bay of Bothnia and the rivers that cut through the Oulu region offer numerous
Elojazz
Organised at the first weekend in August, the Elojazz festival’s programme offers a mix of
Cultural Centre Valve
Cultural Centre Valve organises a wide variety of activities not only for children and young
Turkansaari Open-air Museum
Feel the breath of history in the yard, smoke hut and barn around the old
