Lumo Light Festival
The Lumo Light Festival invites everyone to embark on an adventure of light and shadows
Water sports
Northern Ostrobothnia’s sea and lakes offer fantastic opportunities for boating. The Meritulli Guest Harbour serves
Varjakka sights
Varjakka Harbour Varjakka Harbour has docks for both tender boats and visiting vessels, as well
Sports and games halls
The Raksila Sports Centre is a meeting place for both top athletes and sports fans.
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
One of the square’s policemen continues to keep order in the Market Square. The Market
Tietomaa Science Centre
The Tietomaa science centre’s well-equipped auditorium and smaller meeting rooms give you the flexibility to
Art Galleries
Galleria Art Halvare Galleria 5 Galleria Taideparoni Ateljee Sampo Kaikkonen Pohjoinen Valokuvakeskus Mustasaari galleria Neliö-galleria
Sanginjoki outer forest
The Sanginjoki outer forest is located about 25 km from Oulu. The area can be
Energetic, youthful Oulu invites you to have fun!
Lively Oulu is a gateway to urban culture as well as the unique nature of
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
Get on your bike and ride! Oulu is among the best Finnish cities for biking.
Pohjankartano
Pohjankartano is located right near the centre of Oulu, and its school building’s 470-seat hall
Pikisaari
An idyllic wooden town and industrial area await visitors crossing the river at the Market
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
The architecture of Oulu
Old and new architecture stand side by side in the Oulu cityscape. In addition to
Delta of the River Oulu
Hietasaari Island Hietasaari is located about two kilometres from the centre of Oulu. The island
Nallikari
The sunniest days of your holiday in Nallikari With its long beaches and carefree beach
Oulu Shop
Oulushop – souvenirs from Oulu! You can find souvenirs and gifts at the Oulu Tourist
Oulu Symphony Orchestra
The concerts of the Oulu Symphony Orchestra attract both individual visitors and large groups to
Oulu Convention Bureau
Oulu Convention Bureau, the city’s official organization for meetings, conferences and congresses. We give you
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
At the Botanical Gardens, you’ll see plenty of unusual species. Informative labels and a guidebook
Fishing
The Bay of Bothnia and the rivers that cut through the Oulu region offer numerous
Golf
Sankivaara boasts two full-length courses and Finland’s largest driving range. Both of the 18-hole courses
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
