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Summer Tips for Oulu 2024

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SIGHTSEEING TOWER NALLIKARI LIGHTHOUSE A favourite spot for Instagram selfies and a feat of the Oulu school of architecture, with a fantastic view of the Bothnian Bay. HIETASAARI NATURE TRAILS Explore the seashore’s unique flora and abundant birdlife on foot or by bike. Have a refreshing break at one of the bird towers, campfire sites or summer cafes dotted along the trails.

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NALLIKARI PLAYGROUND Nallikarinranta

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CHILDREN’S TRAFFIC PARK Hollihaka

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VAUHTIPUISTO AMUSEMENT PARK Leiritie 2, Hietasaari

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EIJAN PONITOUHUT (EIJA’S PONY ACTIVITIES) Vaaskiventie 12, Hietasaari

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ADVENTURE PARK HUIKIA Pikkukankaantie

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KIPPONIES VILLAGE & FAIRYTAIL FOREST Sipilänkuja 11, Haukipudas

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MARKET HALL AND AITTATORI Market Square | oulunkauppahalli.fi Explore the diverse offerings of this atmospheric 120-year-old marketplace! At the Market Hall you’ll find the Tourist Information, handicrafts and souvenirs, fresh fish, meat, and vegetables, as well as various delicacies for coffee breaks. In the old storehouses of Aittatori, you’ll discover local expertise ranging from jewelry to shoes and fine dining.

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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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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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CONTAINER CAFÉ PUNAINEN MYLLY | Höyrymyllyntie 16 The cafe and its patio are located in the traditional maritime milieu of Toppilansalmi.

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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.

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

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BOOTTI | Kaarlenväylä 2 The Bootti restaurant ship floats next to the Pikisaari footbridge and offers a daily salmon soup lunch. In the evenings, you can enjoy Bootti’s own ‘ship menu’.

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Check out other fun activities for kids at lastenkulttuurioulu.fi and FB @lastenkulttuurioulu!

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

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MARITIME CAFÉS CAFÉ-RESTAURANT SEELARI | Puomitie 12 POOKIOSKI | Kansankentäntie 11 Cafés in the maritime surroundings of Hietasaari Island.

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Kaj aan PIKISAARI int In the old town you will findiea summer museum, galleries, bars, restaurants, and a public sauna. The island has a 2 km outdoor trail and an art path going around it.

RAATTI AND KUUSISAARI Festivals, fishing, grilling and street basketball fill the Kuusisaari Island in the summer. On the dam bridge side of Raatti Island, you can admire the artwork made from a poplar felled by a storm and the water mirrors and fountains designed by architect Alvar Aalto. LINNANSAARI Spend a fun day at Melontakeskus (Paddling Centre) and admire the scenery from the Observatory Tower built on the ruins of Oulu Castle. HUPISAARET The park formed by islands and bridges invites you to have a relaxed picnic, observe sea trout swimming in the babbling brooks or enjoy culture at the Art Museum and the Summer Theatre.

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

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CAFÉ KRYPTA | Asemakatu 6 Summer café located in the Old Parsonage.

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Tourist Information Market Hall, Market Square | visitoulu.fi/info The City of Oulu Tourist Information Office gives out maps and brochures for your stay in Oulu. The friendly and professional staff will guide you to the most popular destinations in Oulu and share the best tips and activities for summer days. You’ll also find a selection of souvenirs at the Tourist Information located in the Market Hall.

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

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BEACH AND SEASIDE RESORT The pearly beach, spectacular sunsets and high-quality accommodation and restaurant services have earned Nallikari the nickname ‘Riviera of the North’. Versatile activity opportunities include equipment rental.

Oulu2026 | oulu2026.eu Cultural climate change is coming, for Oulu was selected as European Capital of Culture 2026! Wild City, Cool Contrasts and Brave Hinterland – those are the main themes with which Oulu will make the whole of northern Finland and Europe a better place to live, do and love.

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VÄNMANNI Check out the monumental center on the man-made island and enjoy some salmon soup at Oulu’s only ship restaurant.

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KIIKELI Guest marina and park where you can admire the river estuary and market storehouses. The Kangastus (Mirage) sculpture cleverly disguises the port’s ventilation pipes, and from the small island of Elba, a beautiful view of Pikisaari opens up.

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

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HUPISAARET SUMMER THEATRE Hupisaaret


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