Guidebook for Oulu
Entertainment & Activities
Good indoor activity park for all ages. Children trick tracks, Freestyle Hall, games and concert arena
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16 TyrnäväntieGood indoor activity park for all ages. Children trick tracks, Freestyle Hall, games and concert arena
Sports adventure for the whole family. HopLop invites you to climb and adventure.
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Hoplop
10 AlasintieSports adventure for the whole family. HopLop invites you to climb and adventure.
Kierikki Stone Age village
Hotels, restaurants, archaeological exhibition, argeoligiset excavation and re-built the Stone Age village. Time travel to the Stone age.
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Kierikki Stone Age Centre
447A PahkalantieKierikki Stone Age village
Hotels, restaurants, archaeological exhibition, argeoligiset excavation and re-built the Stone Age village. Time travel to the Stone age.
This science museum can occupy kids for the best part of a day with a giant IMAX screen, hands-on interactive exhibits on planets and the human body, and an observation tower.
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Tietomaa
6 NahkatehtaankatuThis science museum can occupy kids for the best part of a day with a giant IMAX screen, hands-on interactive exhibits on planets and the human body, and an observation tower.
Everything Else
The water is clear ground water, which keeps the water cool even in the summer. The beach has a dressing room and a diving tower. In winter the place work for winter swimming place.
Kokkokankaantie 412
412 KokkokankaantieThe water is clear ground water, which keeps the water cool even in the summer. The beach has a dressing room and a diving tower. In winter the place work for winter swimming place.
Liikuntakeskus Oz MAX
4 KaakkurinkulmaGym, fitnes and xtreme sport center
Yliopisto E station
main campus University of Oulu
Rautatienkatu 9
9 Rautatienkaturailway station is located in the center of
Ratakatu 3
3 Ratakatubus station
Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Kotkantie Campus
OAMK; Oulu uni. of appliend science
The Museum of Northern Ostrobothnia in the city park has almost too much information to take in at first bite. It covers the earliest habitation of the region through to the 20th century.
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Northern Ostrobothnia museum
1 AinolanpolkuThe Museum of Northern Ostrobothnia in the city park has almost too much information to take in at first bite. It covers the earliest habitation of the region through to the 20th century.
Oulu’s imposing cathedral was built in 1777 but then came the great fire of 1822, which severely damaged the structure. Architect CL Engel rebuilt it in empire style, adding a dome.
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Oulu Cathedral
3 A KirkkokatuOulu’s imposing cathedral was built in 1777 but then came the great fire of 1822, which severely damaged the structure. Architect CL Engel rebuilt it in empire style, adding a dome.
Oulu’s art museum is a bright spacious gallery with excellent temporary exhibitions of both international and Finnish contemporary art, and a cafe.
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The Oulu Museum Of Art
9 KasarmintieOulu’s art museum is a bright spacious gallery with excellent temporary exhibitions of both international and Finnish contemporary art, and a cafe.
There’s not much left of Oulu Castle, although you can clearly see the remaining fortlike structure dominating the small park near the bridge. The observation tower, rebuilt in 1873, houses a cafe
Oulu Castle
1 LinnansaariThere’s not much left of Oulu Castle, although you can clearly see the remaining fortlike structure dominating the small park near the bridge. The observation tower, rebuilt in 1873, houses a cafe
This national park is a popular winter-sports escape from Oulu. It covers discrete areas of old-growth spruce forest and is great for ski-trekking or hiking. There's also a downhill resort here.
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Pikku-Syöte
126 SyötekeskuksentieThis national park is a popular winter-sports escape from Oulu. It covers discrete areas of old-growth spruce forest and is great for ski-trekking or hiking. There's also a downhill resort here.
There’s nothing like the excitement that fills the air at the start of a hockey game – especially if it’s your first one. Fans of Oulun Kärpät get together to cheer.
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Oulu Energia Arena
11 Teuvo Pakkalan katuThere’s nothing like the excitement that fills the air at the start of a hockey game – especially if it’s your first one. Fans of Oulun Kärpät get together to cheer.
Sightseeing
Motor Sport Centre. Karting, motocross and rally-cross racing tracks, track pit area and service building.
Kuusamontie
KuusamontieMotor Sport Centre. Karting, motocross and rally-cross racing tracks, track pit area and service building.
Spectacular beach in summer with beautiful views of the sea. Lots of activities mini golf, restaurants, spa.
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Nallikarinranta
NallikarinrantaSpectacular beach in summer with beautiful views of the sea. Lots of activities mini golf, restaurants, spa.
Ferry ride or winter ice road to the island is an awesome experience. Spectacular sandy beach in summer with beautiful views of the sea. Lots of activities, museum, domestic animals, wildlife.
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Hailuoto Church
52 LuovontieFerry ride or winter ice road to the island is an awesome experience. Spectacular sandy beach in summer with beautiful views of the sea. Lots of activities, museum, domestic animals, wildlife.
Rusko Mountain Ski Resort is an all ages and skill levels skiers and snowboarders. There are the ski slopes, two snow parks for stunts and children's world.
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Ruskotunturi
10 RuskotunturintieRusko Mountain Ski Resort is an all ages and skill levels skiers and snowboarders. There are the ski slopes, two snow parks for stunts and children's world.
Things that you need to see in Oulu. "fat policeman statue" :)
There is also market area with the old warehouse buildings and market hall is a fine.
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Toripolliisi
6 KauppatoriThings that you need to see in Oulu. "fat policeman statue" :)
There is also market area with the old warehouse buildings and market hall is a fine.
Varjakka is a historical place Kempeleen Gulf on the south shore. Oulu city center is 15 km away. Varjakka mansion and Varjakka guest harbor, which is held annually in Varjakka rowing ang regatta.
Franzeninkuja
FranzeninkujaVarjakka is a historical place Kempeleen Gulf on the south shore. Oulu city center is 15 km away. Varjakka mansion and Varjakka guest harbor, which is held annually in Varjakka rowing ang regatta.
Turkansaari outdoor museum can be found in old industries such as agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, and tar burning. Museum Area consists of two islands.
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Turkansaari Open-air museum
165 TurkansaarentieTurkansaari outdoor museum can be found in old industries such as agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, and tar burning. Museum Area consists of two islands.
The Visitor Centre, Exhibition and restaurant. Bird watching year round, bird tower, hiking trails, wetland and coastal land uplift.
Rantakurvi 6
6 RantakurviThe Visitor Centre, Exhibition and restaurant. Bird watching year round, bird tower, hiking trails, wetland and coastal land uplift.
Rokua National Park
2 JaakonjärventieGeopark, National park, spa and health center
Salutorg
Kauppatorimarket place and market hall
Just north of the city centre and connected by small bridges, this great park has bike paths, museums, greenhouses and a summer cafe, as well as a fishway.
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Hupisaaret Summer Teather
13 KasarmintieJust north of the city centre and connected by small bridges, this great park has bike paths, museums, greenhouses and a summer cafe, as well as a fishway.
Shopping
iHelp.fi – Kempele, Kauppaskeskus Zeppelin
1 Zeppeliinintiea large shopping center
Iittala Outlet
1 ZeppeliinintieIittala glassware shop
BAUHAUS Oulu
2 KaakkurinkulmaHardware store and garden center
Essentials
large hybermarket. Next to the is fast food places, pharmaci, liquor store, a gym, a pet clinic and pet shop
K-Citymarket Oulu Kaakkuri
5 Metsokankaantielarge hybermarket. Next to the is fast food places, pharmaci, liquor store, a gym, a pet clinic and pet shop
Ouluntullin ramppi E station
Gas station and small grocery store.
Food Scene
Kiem Oy
1 KaakkurinojantieChinese restaurant & pub
The building also houses a gas station and fast food.
Sokeri-Jussin Kievari
2 PikisaarentieBest place to experiense finnish food.
Ravintola Gastro 26
26 UusikatuBistro with good food, good service, and the use of local ingredients.
Skandinavian gourmet dining generally using locally available products makes this a real Oulu highlight.
Uusi Seurahuone
4 RantakatuSkandinavian gourmet dining generally using locally available products makes this a real Oulu highlight.
Place offers a deli-cafe that does great breakfasts, plus a bistro and fine dining and also does good-value lunches.
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Ravintola Puistola
15 PakkahuoneenkatuPlace offers a deli-cafe that does great breakfasts, plus a bistro and fine dining and also does good-value lunches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bub in town. This convivial Irish pub has a brilliant selection of craft beer, including excellent guest ales, and a fine array of whisky.
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Irish Pub St. Michael (Arctic Vodka Oy)
13 HallituskatuBest bub in town. This convivial Irish pub has a brilliant selection of craft beer, including excellent guest ales, and a fine array of whisky.
Kauppuri 5
5 KauppurienkatuBest burgers in town
Best bar in town. This grungy three-level club pulls a good mix of people for its downstairs rock and chartier top floor. There’s a €7.50 admission on selected nights and regular live gigs.
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45 Special
12 SaaristonkatuBest bar in town. This grungy three-level club pulls a good mix of people for its downstairs rock and chartier top floor. There’s a €7.50 admission on selected nights and regular live gigs.