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MARKET SQUARE WATERFRONT The newly renovated accessible pier will, from July 1 onwards, host a public sauna, cruise vessels, and two restaurant boats.

Have fun at playgrounds

TOPPILANSALMI Old harbor buildings converted into residential use, along with the ships m/s Oulu and m/s Alpo, reflect the area’s rich maritime history.

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HUPISAARI CENTRAL PLAYGROUND Hupisaaret City Park arrow-circle-right More playgrounds: NALLIKARI CENTRAL PLAYGROUND ouka.fi/en/ Nallikarinranta playgrounds

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NALLIKARI Known as the locals’ living room, Nallikari enchants visitors not only with its sandy beach but also with its beautiful nature trails.

In summer, its range of activities, dining, and accommodation services is complemented by a café at the foot of the picturesque lookout tower called The Lighthouse.

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OULU IS EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2026

CAFÉ KIIKKU | Hupisaaret City Park Right next to the City Garden greenhouses. There is a wonderful playground near the café!

Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as worldclass experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region of 40 municipalities and cities.

CAFÉ KRYPTA | Isokatu 6 In summertime Oulu Cathedral’s crypt serves as an accessible cafe.

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TÄHTITORNI CAFÉ | Linnansaari Coffee products and delicacies, small art exhibitions and books from local authors.

HARBOUR CAFÉ-RESTAURANT SEELARI | Puomitie 12 Café in the maritime surroundings of Hietasaari Island.

LAYERS IN THE PEACE MACHINE The installation portrays peace as a dynamic process, that shifts and evolves with the interaction from the participants.

MARKET SQUARE SUMMER CAFÉS All kinds of delightful things from ice cream to traditional treats!

EARWORM – MEDIA ART FROM KIASMA Exhibition presents video works in which music and sound are a significant part of their atmosphere and narrative.

RESTAURANT BOATS | Market Square Harbour Treat yourself with salmon soup or smoked meat pizza in floating restaurants!

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CAFÉ RANTSU | Tuira Beach, Koskitie 58 A great place for swimmers and bikers to take a break.

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KOIVURANTA CAFÉ AND SAUNA RAFT | Kasarmintie 51 A cosy summer café and floating waffle bar by the beautiful Oulu River in Värttö district.

THE LOGOS British-German artist Andrew Melchior´s work is an immersive sound and spatial installation designed for the scale of Oulu Cathedral, featuring real signals originating from space, turned into a music.

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VILLA HANNALA | Kahvelitie 1 Discover a charming garden café nestled in the tranquil beauty of Toppilansaari.

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CAFE KARUSELLI | Leiritie 2 While enjoying treats at the café in the amusement park, you can also take a ride on the nostalgic carousel.

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KIERIKKI STONE AGE CENTRE Pahkalantie 447, Yli-Ii (Oulu)

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PROTO DESIGN SHOP Pikisaarentie 17

In the old storehouses of Aittatori, you’ll discover local expertise ranging from jewelry to shoes and fine dining.

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SUOMALAINEN KIRJAKAUPPA Shopping Centre Valkea, Isokatu 24-25

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ATM Machines (Otto / Nosto in Finnish) Kauppurienkatu 10 (Pekuri Shopping Centre) | Isokatu 25 (Valkea Shop ping Centre), Isokatu 33 & 51 (Lidl) | Tehtaankatu 5 (K-Citymarket Raksila) | Kirkkokatu 6 | Hallituskatu 36

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OULU MARKET HALL AND AITTATORI Market Square | oulunkauppahalli.fi The Market Hall, opened in 1901, is now home to for example, cafes, a restaurant, handicrafts and souvenirs, fresh fish, meat and vegetables and a wide variety of local products and treats. You can also find the City of Oulu Tourist Information Center and Oulu Shop from the Market Hall.

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Take the Bus in Oulu | osl.fi In the local transport buses, you can pay in cash, with a mobile ticket or by debit card if you have activated contactless payments.

The debit card serves as your personal bus ticket, so you can only pay for your own fare by contactless payment.

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Tourist Information Market Hall, Market Square | visitoulu.fi/info Ask our knowledgeable staff for tips on the best attractions and activities in Oulu, pick up maps and brochures, and find souvenirs at the Oulu Shop.

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PIKINEN POLOKU (10 JUNE–30 SEPT) Find more environmental art through these routes: ARToulu, Climate Clock and Sanginkontu.

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SHOPPING CENTRE PEKURI OULU2026 INFO AND SHOP PLAY – FOTOGRAFISKA TALLINN X OULU2026 Through a multidisciplinary lens of 16 international artists, the exhibition explores play as both a source of joy and a distraction.

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CITY HALL Free admission, book your ticket online

LET’S TAKE A DIP! Tuira Beach | Koskitie 58 Swim in the river, play beach volley, or relax on the grassy area.

A popular sauna raft floating in the river offers relaxation in its gentle heat every day. The beach hosts cubicles for changing and a café.

Värttö Beach | Kasarmintie 53 9 A popular beach upstream from the city centre. The Koivuranta café, a sauna raft, an ice cream stand, and possibilities for private river cruises offer a wide selection of refreshment and summer fun. The beach has cubicles for changing.

15 Nallikari Beach | Nallikarinranta The summer living room for locals, the long and soft beach of Nallikari offers a large activity area for enjoyment. The waters are shallow and very safe for children, too. The area has a holiday village, restaurants, a new central playground, and other services and activities to choose from. Showers and toilets are in Nallikari Aalto building.

ANGLE-RIGHT All the public beaches: ouka.fi/en/beaches

EXPERIENCE LOCAL SAUNAS Bastusauna | Torinranta | bastusauna.fi A sauna experience on the edge of the market square! Oulu’s newest floating sauna has one stove heated with wood and another with electricity. Starting from July, book your sauna time from the website.

Kesän Sauna | Tuira Beach | kesansauna.fi Heated by volunteers, this sauna is a favourite among locals as well as travellers. You can relax in the floating sauna on the river every day from May to September! See daily service hours online. Please bring your own towel and swimsuit. A café on the beach serves refreshments.

Tickets: 7 €/children, 9,25 €/adult.

Löylykontti Tuira | Tuira Beach | loylykontti.fi New sauna container, which can accommodate 10 people at once.

Reservations for the sauna are made in advance via website. Bring your own towel and swimsuit. With the sauna key code, you can use the changing room and shower facilities of Tuira beach. Tickets: 8–12 €/person.

GUIDED WALKING TOURS

15, 18 Olosauna | Vaakunakylä | olosauna.fi Modern floating village sauna. Enjoy the heat in good company, in a beautifully designed space with breathtaking views. A dip off the pier completes the experience. Ticket includes a towel, seat cover, shampoo, and still or sparkling water – just bring your own swimsuit. In the Olosauna café, you can relax even outside the sauna. Ticket booking from the website. Tickets: 22 €/children, 28 €/adults.

Koivuranta Sauna Raft | Värttö Beach | koivurannansaunalautta.fi Enjoy the smooth heat of the floating sauna and take a cooling dip in Oulu River. You can buy delicious refreshments and crispy waffles from the raft café. There is also a jacuzzi for relaxing in the beautiful river scenery. Please bring your own towel and swimsuit.

Tickets: 9,50 €/children, 11,50 €/student, 13 €/adults.

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Lainesauna | Saarela | lainesauna.fi 7 Traditional sauna raft offers public sauna in the beautiful scenery of Oulujoki river. Swim in a river or try the hot tub. To avoid queuing, purchase a sauna ticket beforehand from the web site. Bring your own towel and swimsuit with you. Lainesauna make also river cruises and raft can be rented in the harbour for your own group. Tickets: 17 €/person.

Mallassauna | Pikisaarentie 15 | mallassauna.fi Hailuoto Brewery’s Restaurant Mallassauna is serving not only tasty dishes but also sauna experiences in Pikisaari. Outdoor saunas, built from recycled materials through volunteer work, are available for free during the restaurant’s opening hours. There is dressing room tent in the yard. Bring our own towel and swimsuit. Check the opening hours on the website.

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You can rent a bike or a fatbike to move around effortlessly in the city and the surrounding nature. Take an independent ride or hire a guide to show you around in Kaakkuri activity centre, on the trails of Hietasaari, or around Pyykösjärvi lake. Cycling gives you easy access to sights along the extensive Oulu cycleway network as well as nearby nature destinations.

ANGLE-RIGHT ouka.fi/en/cycling Bike Rental TOURIST INFORMATION | Kauppatori 1 | visitoulu.fi/info NALLIKARI HOLIDAY VILLAGE | Leiritie 10 | nallikari.fi PYÖRÄKORJAAMO LAIHIAINEN | Kirkkokatu 28 pyorakorjaamolaihiainen.com PYÖRÄ-SUVALA | Lekatie 2 | pyorasuvala.fi OULUHOSTEL ALLIMARIA | Allitie 1 | ouluhostel.fi

ARCTIC FOOD LAB (AFL) Ingredients grown under the northern Finnish sky and the uniqueness of culinary tradition born in arctic conditions.

Arctic Food Lab brings together the operators of gastronomy and food culture in the Oulu region, celebrating the flavours and savoury experiences of the north.

Many of the local hotels can also provide their customers with regular bicycles.

LAPPIS: lappis.fi NALLIKARI SAFARIS: nallikarisafaris.fi NORTHERN RENTAL: northernrental.fi

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OULU KITCHEN Salmon soup Reindeer Rössypottu Traditional local delicacy, a soup made from blood pudding, pork, potatoes and vegetables Lunch menu Arctic Food Lab Drink AFL RESTAURANTS BISTRO Kasarmintie 13 B BISTORIA PATIO Nallikarinranta 10 DE GAMLAS HEM Kirkkokatu 54 FRANS & CAMILLE Isokatu 18 GASTROPUB TORIPOLLIISI Rantakatu 6 GRILL IT! Isokatu 25 KIPPARIN PIZZA Siirtolantie 2 MALLASSAUNA Pikisaarentie 15 RESTAURANT CASPIAN Limingantie 5 RESTAURANT HUGO Rantakatu 4 RESTAURANT HUVILINNA Leiritie 2 RESTAURANT NALLIKARI Nallikarinranta 15 RESTAURANT PANNU Kauppurienkatu 12 RESTAURANT PUISTOLA Pakkahuoneenkatu 15 RESTAURANT TAMADA Pakkahuoneenkatu 8 RESTAURANT ULE Hallituskatu 1

OULA KITCHEN & BAR Kirkkokatu 3

HOTROCK-AITTA Aittatori 9

SOKERI-JUSSIN KIEVARI Pikisaarentie 2

KAUPPAHALLIN KAHVILA Kauppatori, Market Hall

VARIKKO PANIMO Lipporannantie 2

FISH RESTAURANT LOHIKEIDAS Limingantie 5 & Market Square

WINEBAR KURKELA Pikisaarentie 17

RESTAURANT NALLIKARI Nallikarinranta 15

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RESTAURANT SARKKA Hallituskatu 13–17

1BAR Kauppurienkatu 5 CAFÉ KONSTANTIINA Torikatu 12 CAFÉ KULUMA Kauppurienkatu 5

RESTAURANT ULEÅBORG 1881 Aittatori 4–5 SCANDIC OULU STATION Kajaaninkatu 17 MORE RESTAURANTS

CHOCOSOMNIA CHOCO CAFE Hiltusenkaarre 22

ALFRED KITCHEN & BAR Pakkahuoneenkatu 24

COCTAIL COMPANY Hallituskatu 9

BISTRO MESU Hallituskatu 1

HIETASAAREN SEELARI Puomitie 12

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HUOVISEN LEIPOMO’S RAILWAYSTATION CAFE Rautatienkatu 11 A

CAFE ROOSTER Torikatu 26

CAFÉ KAARI Kasarmintie 9 CAFÉ KIIKKU Hupisaaret KONDITORIE-CAFE SOFIA Kauppurienkatu 14–16 MAKUKUNINGAS Market Hall MALLASKELLARI Kirkkokatu 17 TEERENPELI Kauppurienkatu 8 TÄHTITORNI CAFÉ Linnansaari 1 VENN Pakkahuoneenkatu 16

CHEEZBURG FACTORY Asemakatu 39 CHITIR CHICKEN Pakkahuoneenkatu 11 KAUPPURI 5 BURGERS Kauppurienkatu 5 OSKARIN KELLARI Uusikatu 26 RESTAURANT HELLA Isokatu 13 SIIPIWEIKOT Hallituskatu 9

TUBA FOOD & LOUNGE Mannenkatu 2 VALVEEN PALJETTI Hallituskatu 7 VIKING RESTAURANT HARALD Kirkkokatu 16 RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS UNDER THE SAME ROOF SHOPPING CENTRE VALKEA Isokatu 25 SHOPPING CENTRE PEKURI Kauppurienkatu 10 OULU MARKET HALL Market Square

Local Arts & Exhibitions GALLERY 5 | Hallituskatu 5–7 GALLERY 33 | Hallituskatu 33

Book a guide for your own group: goarctic.fi

ART GALLERY FINLAND | Torikatu 7

NELIÖ GALLERY | Asemakatu 37

DISCOVER OULU

BACKWOOD ACTION: backwoodaction.fi GO ARCTIC: goarctic.fi

FISHING

Bowling and Billiards OULU BOWLING ALLEY | Isokatu 97 ALPPILA BOWLING | Tukkimiehentie 1 SPACE BOWLING & BILLIARDS | Saaristonkatu 9

Self-Guided Walking Tours Explore the city’s history and waterways with ‘The Pearls of the River Estuary’ and ‘Tracking History in Oulu’ routes. From Atla you can find walking tours ‘The Sound of the North‘ and ‘Tales of Tar‘ which are part of the Oulu 2026 European Capital of Culture program.

CITY BILJARD | Ylioppilaantie 4 C Games and Escape Rooms PELIBUNKKERI & MEGAZONE | Pakkahuoneenkatu 17

ATLA: atla.fi/oulu

LABYRINTH GAMES ROOM ESCAPE | Asemakatu 10

OULU GUIDE: reveel.guide/ouluguide

CITY ESCAPE GAMES | Isokatu 8, Ylioppilaantie 4 C EXIT OULU | Uusikatu 13–15 & 22

Toripolliisi Statue and Market Square If you have not taken a friendsie with the Toripolliisi statue, you have not properly been to Oulu. The plump guardian of the Market Square is a memorial from last century when actual police officers guarded the area and kept the peace in Oulu for a long time. The officers turned into legends during their lifetime.

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NALLISPORT | Vellamontie 9

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Street Art in Oulu Find the coolest murals and other paintings in the urban environment.

Check out the best spots on the map on the back of this guide.

KAAMOS CLIMBING | Kallisenhaara 3

FOR A RAINY DAY Cinema, Theatre and Music CINEMA FINNKINO PLAZA | Torikatu 32 CINEMA STAR | Kalliotie 6

OULUN TYÖVÄEN NÄYTTÄMÖ | Upseerinkatu 4

CAFÉ OULU Kauppurienkatu 3

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Shopping Malls OULU MARKET HALL | Kauppatori 1 SHOPPING CENTRE PEKURI | Kauppurienkatu 10 SHOPPING CENTRE VALKEA | Isokatu 25 3

Top-Notch Disc Golf Courses You can find several excellent courses for disc golf around Oulu!

ANGLE-RIGHT See courses: frisbeegolfradat.fi/radat/Oulu

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Biketaxi – Experience Oulu Summer Riding a Rickshaw! | biketaxi.fi No transport in summery Oulu is quite as fun and ecological as a rickshaw taxi. Hop on the rickshaw to ride to your destination or take a sightseeing tour. Book your own biketaxi by phone or hop on one at the biketaxi stand.

Electric Scooters for Carefree Rides!

You can get around by renting an electric scooter. Please remember to mind your own and other people’s safety by complying with the service providers’ instructions.

Take a Ride with City Train | vauhtipuisto.fi/english You can get to Vauhtipuisto amusement park and Nallikari beach from Oulu city centre smoothly with city train Potnapekka. Train operates daily between June 29 and August 1. In the city centre, the ride starts across the street from City Hall (next to Snellman Park) and in Nallikari the stop is next to Vauhtipuisto. The train ride is included in the price of a Vauhtipuisto wristband or season ticket. Single fares: 8 €, 4 € for 5–14 year-olds, and 0–4 year-olds free of charge.

HERITAGE VESSEL OULU SHIP: merellinenoulu.com/ see-oulu-from-the-sea-on-our-ship/

SUMMER´S WEEKLY PROGRAMME Find Oulu’s summer activities with guided tours!

Explore the Oulu river delta on a SUP-board, enjoy sea breeze on a kayak tour, or experience nature on a fatbike safari. On a guided city walking tour you will hear interesting stories of the city that is a European Capital of Culture 2026.

NALLIKARI SAFARIS: nallikarisafaris.fi

UNFORGETTABLE DAYTRIPS IN AND AROUND OULU Take a Refreshing Hike in the Oulu Nature!

ANGLE-RIGHT ouka.fi/outdoors

Oulu offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities every season of the year. There are plenty of marked nature trails for hiking, with bird-watching towers and campfire sites along the way. Oulu Tourist Information can provide you with recent maps of the nature destinations. You can also find the maps at the website marked above.

There are numerous grilling spots in the city area that are free to use.

Bring your own firewood!

GUIDED TRIPS FOR SMALL GROUPS

Sea Cruises for Groups

KREEMA Kainuuntie 1

BACKWOOD ACTION: backwoodaction.fi

ANGLE-RIGHT We urge hikers to abide by good outdoor etiquette: nationalparks.fi

WATER ACTIVITIES

KAHVILA MAKASIINI Aittatori, Aitta 1

ATTESON FISHING: atteson.fi

WILDFISH GUIDING: wildfishguiding.com

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Hot tip: You can get your own miniature Toripolliisi statue at the Tourist Info (Market Hall), information desk of the central police station (Kirkkokatu 13) or at the City of Oulu’s service point, Oulu 10 (Torikatu 10).

Wonderful Wooden Districts Discover the idyllic city districts where you can sense the presence of Oulu history. Be charmed by old town of Pikisaari, the island of artisans and artists and find the old residential blocks of Kuusiluoto at the northeast end of Hollihaka Park. Be sure to also visit the wooden districts of Karjasilta and Puu-Raksila, both of which have been evaluated as important residential areas in view of cultural history.

Also drop by to see the architecture from the end of the 19th century in Intiö’s old barracks area and visit Hietasaari’s historic villas with their nog towers.

Fishing Tours

SILVERY GOLD FISHING: silverygoldfishing.fi

PAKOTALO | Isokatu 30

IDEAPARK OULU | Ritaharjuntie 49

Let’s Catch Some Fish!

By acquiring a fishing license, you can fish on the sea or on the river right next to Oulu city centre either independently or with a guide.

Buy a fishing license conveniently from the Kalapassi online store: kalapassi.fi. Licenses for rod fishing are also sold at Oulu10 service desk at Torikatu 10.

ANGLE-RIGHT ouka.fi/en/fishing

ARCTIC GLOW MINIGOLF OULU | Torikatu 15-17

CITY NOMADI: citynomadi.com

POP UP STAGE KLONKKA | Hallituskatu 20

SAMBA CAFÉ Hallituskatu 30 M

NALLIKARI SAFARIS: nallikarisafaris.fi

DESIGN CENTER PROTO | Pikisaarentie 17

ANGLE-RIGHT Read more: visitoulu.fi/en/alvar-aalto

HOSTEL-CAFE HUVILA Panimokuja 1

ROBERT’S COFFEE Isokatu 28

OULU PADDLING CENTER: lappis.fi

PIKIGALLERY | Pikisaarentie 15

Alvar Aalto Route Oulu is part of Alvar Aalto Route, which connects sites designed by Alvar Aalto’s architecture office into a cultural route across Europe.

OULU THEATRE | Kaarlenväylä 2

PUISTOLA BAKERY Pakkahuoneenkatu 15

Paddling Services and Tours

GALLERY MABD | Torikatu 4 GALLERY TASO | Pikisaarentie 15

ANTELL PIHA Kauppurienkatu 7

PARK CAFE MAKIA Otto Karhi Park

ANGLE-RIGHT ouka.fi/melontareitit

JIIPEE.ART SHOWROOM | Hallituskatu 12

GALLERY VOX | Pakkahuoneenkatu 8

THEATRE RIOLIVE | Hallituskatu 11

MON CHOU PÂTISSERIE Pakkahuoneenkatu 5 B 20

Five routes of different lengths have been designed for paddling or SUP boarding in the river estuary and on the sea in front of Nallikari Beach. There is a good selection of skill levels from beginners to experienced paddlers with varying scenery and detailed route descriptions on the paddling map. When paddling along these routes, please remember to mind your own safety as well as that of others.

OULU ART MUSEUM | Kasarmintie 9

Get your ticket: visitoulu.fi/en/kierrokset and Tourist Information Centre at Market Hall.

CAFÉS

STEFAN’S STEAKHOUSE Kauppurienkatu 8 STICKY WINGERS Torikatu 21-23

CULTURAL CENTRE VALVE | Hallituskatu 7 Cinema, Theatre and Art Exhibitions

Culture, ghosts, and fateful stories. Come and get to know Oulu with a professional guide. Themed walks offer a variety of stories from Oulu: fascinating tales about the city’s history and culture along with facts about today’s Oulu.

Tours are held in summer both in Finnish and in English.

A ticket to a tour is 12,90 €.

The Oulu Grade Oulu went askew in 1783! When the city plan was being renewed, it was based around the Franzén House in the corner of Kirkkokatu and Kajaaninkatu. However, contrary to the planners’ beliefs, the angle was not 90 degrees. Therefore, the streets in the city centre cross each other in either 89- or 91-degree angles, and the walls of buildings have had to be drawn awry on purpose.

Fatbikes and Guided Tours

SUP Boarding and Paddling In the Oulu River estuary, you can enjoy laid-back summer days by SUP boarding or paddling. Adventure activity agencies will guide you to these sports and the environment safely under instruction. More experienced enthusiasts can rent a SUP board, a kayak, or a canoe and head out to the estuary on their own for a refreshing day.

OULU SYMPHONY & OULU MUSIC CENTRE | Leevi Madetojan katu 1-3

M/S ALEXANDRA: oululines.fi (for big groups) PRIVATE CHARTER CRUISES: theview.fi (for small groups) Get Wild in the Waterpark | Linnansaari 1 | vesipuistot.fi Oulu Waterpark is a must for every water adventurer to experience for testing their limits. Spend the most exciting summer day on the ninja-type course set on water. Floatation vests as well as wetsuits to keep you warm are available at the Waterpark.

Behind the City Hall, you’ll find a small boy named Martti and his companions – part of the Ajankulku sculpture (2005)

by Sanna Koivisto.

ARROW-LEFT Explore Oulu’s restaurant scene on Oulu Guide Publisher: Oulu Tourist Information Centre 2026 Design: Anna Karppinen, BusinessOulu Printed on a FSC-certified paper.

Guided nature tours in the Oulu region, including Hailuoto Island, Nallikari seaside and Sanginjoki Nature Reserve. Activities are tailored to all ages, providing unique experiences in the Finnish outdoors.

TONTTU TÄRMÖN PAJA: tonttutarmonpaja.fi MAJAKKA OUTDOORS: majakkaoutdoors.fi WINDLAND: windland.fi

DAYTRIP DESTINATIONS Pohjola Route: A New Way to Discover Finland!

The ideal summer road trip destination. Get to know the shores and the fells, wetlands and forests, lakes, rivers, the Bothnian Bay and national park sceneries.

Plan your summer road trip online: pohjolaroute.fi Botanical Garden | University of Oulu, Kaitoväylä 5 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 52, 52K oulu.fi/en/university/botanical-garden The botanical garden is a wonderful place to visit and learn about the diversity of the plant world. The pyramid-shaped greenhouses provide tropical heat around the year, and the outdoor gardens showcase a variety of trees and bushes as well as useful and ornamental plants.

There is a voluntary entrance fee to the greenhouses.

Pilpasuo | Miehonseläntie 219 | visitoulu.fi/en/pilpasuo A diverse forest and wetland nature area awaits you with little task checkpoints and campfire sites. Lystireitti (‘Fun Trail‘), a shorter trail with a length of 1 km suits families in particular. Aistireitti (‘Sensory Trail‘), the longer trail of 7 km goes around the whole area.

The wetlands are part of ancient coast that rose from the sea after the Ice Age and are nowadays inhabited by many bird species.

the sound of water. If you get hungry, you can prepare a picnic at the campfire sites or grab a bite from the café or ice cream kiosk.

Liminka Bay Visitor Centre | Rantakurvi 6 | 52A, 53, 53A visitliminka.fi/en/liminganlahti The resting, feeding, and nesting area for tens of thousands of birds offers you the opportunity to watch roughly 200 different species from the lookout towers. Borrow a pair of binoculars and get some bird tips from the Visitor Centre, which also houses a nature exhibition for visitors of all ages to experience.

52A Lumijoki | Toripolku 5 | lumijoki.fi Located in the wide open landscapes, Lumijoki is a perfect day trip destination for the whole family. Visit the 19th-century brick church, the local heritage museum, the outdoor swimming pool at Luontokeidas, and the Lännentila strawberry farm with its charming animal yard. The Flatland Route cycling trail also passes through Lumijoki – rent a bike in Varjakka village or stay there overnight aboard the Hailuoto ship.

GEMS OF MARITIME OULU 59 Hailuoto | visithailuoto.fi | finnferries.fi Known for its coastal nature, the isle of Hailuoto brings in travellers interested in outdoor life and cultural history. The well-known landmark of Marjaniemi fishing village is the old lighthouse from 1871. The island’s own brewery and the local history museum are also worth a visit.

Hailuoto is easily reached via a free car ferry, operating year-round.

New bridge connection to the island will open in autumn 2026!

Varjakka | visitoulu.fi/en/varjakka | warjakka.com Explore the isle of Varjakka. You can access the historic sawmill setting by a hand-pulled cable ferry from the lively Varjakka marina. On the main land you can discover Akio bird-watching tower and the lovely Varjakka Beach or pet husky dogs at Loihakka kennel.

21 Kello Kiviniemi Fishing Harbour | visitoulu.fi/en/kalasatama A traditional fishing harbour known as the granary of local and regional residents. You can buy fresh fish from the fishermen themselves.

Throughout the year, you can also shop at Kalapuohi which is a store specialised in fish delicacies.

Virpiniemi | Hiihtomajantie 30 | visitoulu.fi/en/virpiniemi The hiking trails that run along the ridges of Virpiniemi offer outdoor opportunities for both hikers and cyclists alike. Gorgeous views open out to the sea from new look-out tower, next to the campfire site of Runtelinharju. Virpiniemi also has courses to complete for both golfers and disc golfers. Restaurant-café serves all visitors daily during the summer season.

UNIQUE EVENTS IN OULU 22.–31.5.

30.5.–2.8.

3.6.

5.–9.6.

6.6.

6.6.

12.–13.6.

12.–13.6.

13.-14.6.

26.–27.6.

Cirkus Finlandia Suomen Tivoli Kaikkien Kesäfestari MUSIC Tuira Sauna Festival Pikipop MUSIC Rajakylä Ostarifestari MUSIC Remakka Stand Up Festival Varjo Festival MUSIC The Karelian Summer Festival TopRock MUSIC

3.–4.7.

3.–4.7.

9.–11.7.

10.–11.7.

18.7.

24.–25.7.

Hässäkkä Days MUSIC Rokki Raikaa Festival MUSIC Suomipop Festival Oulu MUSIC Bättre Folk (at Hailuoto) MUSIC Korpirock MUSIC Qstock MUSIC

3.–9. 8.

7.–8.8.

30.7.–29.8.

14.–15.8.

20.–23.8.

21.-23.8.

21.–22.8.

22.–30.8.

26.–29.8.

27.–30.8.

27.–29.8.

27.–29.8.

28.–29.8.

Oulu Pride AistiFest Oulu August Festival Koiteli elää MUSIC International Grand Markets Delta Art Days Vauhti Kiihtyy! Festival MUSIC Kajo – kukkafestivaali Air Guitar World Championships MUSIC Oulu Music Video Festival Great Beers – Small Breweries Delta Life 2026 Höyhtyä Ostarifestari VII MUSIC

4.9.

4.–6.9.

4.–6.9.

23.-27.9.

Welcome to Oulu Festival Oulu Days Oulu Autumn Market The Irish Festival of Oulu

SEE ALL EVENTS IN OULU AT

Official Oulu2026 Event Calendar arrow-circle-right oulu2026.eu/en/events Oulu Event Calendar arrow-circle-right tapahtumat.munoulu.fi

Sanginjoki | Sanginjoentie 1101 | luontoon.fi/en/destinations/sanginjoki The Sanginjoki Nature Reserve is located about 20 km from Oulu city centre. This diverse area offers over 40 km of hiking trails. A new accessible trail and campfire spots are available for visitors.

The Loppula Nature Café is a great starting point for circular routes.

Koiteli Rapids | Koitelinkoskentie 420 | visitoulu.fi/en/koiteli A day trip destination for the whole family in Kiiminki, 25 km from Oulu. In the scenic surroundings of Koiteli, you can stroll by the rapids, fish, try white water rafting or just sit on the riverbank cliffs and enjoy

#visitoulu #oulu #oulu2026 #munoulu #visitfinland This map has been compilated in spring 2026. All information is subject to change without notice. Oulu Tourist Information is not liable for the accuracy of the information.