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Take your group to Oulu in 2026 and experience cultural climate change See & try
Take your group to Oulu in 2026 and experience cultural climate change

Oulu will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026, and the city invites tourists to experience art, events and the unique northern atmosphere all year round.

With a dog in Oulu - dog-friendly hotels, restaurants and travel tips
With a dog in Oulu - dog-friendly hotels, restaurants and travel tips

Travelling is most comfortable when the whole family can come along - even those furry, four-legged family members.

New and strengthened flight connections to Oulu - significantly improving accessibility Info
New and strengthened flight connections to Oulu - significantly improving accessibility

Oulu's international and domestic accessibility will be significantly improved with new routes and capacity increases.

Oulu2026 - European Capital of Culture makes Oulu a unique meeting and congress destination Meetings
Oulu2026 - European Capital of Culture makes Oulu a unique meeting and congress destination

In 2026, Oulu will be the European Capital of Culture, which will put it at the centre of international attention.

airBaltic to start direct flights Oulu-Riga in March 2026 Info
airBaltic to start direct flights Oulu-Riga in March 2026

Latvian airline airBaltic will start direct flights from Oulu to Riga on 29.

Splashing on the waves - Oulu's sauna boards invite you to relax Activities
Splashing on the waves - Oulu's sauna boards invite you to relax

The Oulu Sauna Boards take you to the middle of the Oulu River landscape.

Family-friendly hotels and accommodation tips in Oulu Accommodation
Family-friendly hotels and accommodation tips in Oulu

Oulu is an ideal destination for families - there's plenty to do for all ages and a variety of family-friendly accommodation options.

Inspiration for workplace winter events and Christmas parties - ideas and tips for the work team Meetings
Inspiration for workplace winter events and Christmas parties - ideas and tips for the work team

In Oulu and the surrounding area, you will find a variety of options that combine a wintry atmosphere, delicious food and the best moments of togetherness.

Oulu is culture for all the senses Culture
Oulu is culture for all the senses

Here, history is not just viewed in a glass case - it is experienced on forest trails, in Stone Age villages and in museum quarters.

Oulu to be European Capital of Culture in 2026 Culture
Oulu to be European Capital of Culture in 2026

It means thousands of events, works and experiences in the Oulu2026 area of 40 municipalities.

Oulu Festival 2025 Activities
Oulu Festival 2025

In August, Oulu comes alive in a way that attracts locals and visitors from far and wide.

Oulu's best beaches - find the perfect place to spend a summer day See & try
Oulu's best beaches - find the perfect place to spend a summer day

Oulu has plenty of summer swimming spots to suit all tastes - long sandy beaches, sheltered lakes and idyllic nature spots.

Get your bike and go - explore Oulu easily with a rental bike Activities
Get your bike and go - explore Oulu easily with a rental bike

Oulu is one of the most cycling-friendly cities in Finland, and renting a bike is an effortless way to explore the city at your own pace.

Oulu breathes the cleanest air in Europe Sustainability
Oulu breathes the cleanest air in Europe

Oulu is officially one of the cleanest cities in Europe.

Oulu's 11 most unusual and surprising restaurant experiences Culture
Oulu's 11 most unusual and surprising restaurant experiences

In Oulu, you can enjoy your meal on the deck of a boat, to the accompaniment of Caribbean rhythms or in a historic villa by the sea.

Best restaurants in Oulu 2025 - check out these 11 popular restaurants Culture
Best restaurants in Oulu 2025 - check out these 11 popular restaurants

Oulu offers tourists and locals plenty to see and do - but also to eat.

Summer in Oulu 2025 - 10 tips: experience at least these summer destinations, events and experiences in Oulu this summer! See & try
Summer in Oulu 2025 - 10 tips: experience at least these summer destinations, events and experiences in Oulu this summer!

This summer, Oulu is celebrating an all-time event season! Oulu will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026, and as the year approaches, the city and its events and summer destinations will come alive in a new way.

New flight connection from Frankfurt boosts Oulu's internationality Info
New flight connection from Frankfurt boosts Oulu's internationality

Discover Airlines started a new flight connection from Frankfurt via Oulu to Kittilä on 9.6.

In Oulu with kids - Top 7 experiences for families Activities
In Oulu with kids - Top 7 experiences for families

Oulu is full of fun and varied activities for families with children.

Combine work and an eventful summer in Oulu Meetings
Combine work and an eventful summer in Oulu

Oulu offers an excellent setting for summer meetings and congresses.

A taste of Greece in the middle of Oulu - Restaurant Gaia charms with its atmosphere Culture
A taste of Greece in the middle of Oulu - Restaurant Gaia charms with its atmosphere

A Greek restaurant in Oulu - Ravintola Gaia - is located right in the city centre and serves Greek classics in a cosy and warm environment.

Welcome to spring! Best things to do in Oulu in May and early summer Activities
Welcome to spring! Best things to do in Oulu in May and early summer

What to do in Oulu in spring? May brings Mother's Day indulgence, seasonal treats and the first taste of summer.

May treat list: the top 5 taste experiences in Oulu Culture
May treat list: the top 5 taste experiences in Oulu

May invites you to a treat in Oulu! In celebration of spring, the city offers seasonal pastries, freshly baked waffles in park landscapes, fresh strawberry mocha and raspberry-mascarpone croissants during a shopping trip, and sweet moments at the cake buffet.

Oulu's best carnival monks - find your favourites Culture
Oulu's best carnival monks - find your favourites

The most delicious time of the year is upon us, as Easter monks take over Oulu's cafés and restaurants.

How to celebrate May Day in Oulu - brunches, monks and party atmosphere in one place Culture
How to celebrate May Day in Oulu - brunches, monks and party atmosphere in one place

May Day in Oulu is full of flavours and atmosphere! The brunches are full of spring delicacies, the lunch tables invite you to celebrate and the monks are smelling the monks at the café doors.

Tuuppa to the Oulu Housing Fair - experience the relaxed Oulu language! See & try
Tuuppa to the Oulu Housing Fair - experience the relaxed Oulu language!

Finland's largest housing event will take over Oulu 18.7.-17.8.2025, when the Housing Fair comes to the unique Hartaanselänranta estuary.

Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026 - see the already published programme here Culture
Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026 - see the already published programme here

World-class experiences from near, far and everywhere in between.

Local history on the Oulu2026 story routes Culture
Local history on the Oulu2026 story routes

The Oulu2026 area is full of stories! Significant history, human stories, phenomena and revolutionary events.

Oulu in three days: culture, seaside and nature excursions Uncategorized @fi
Oulu in three days: culture, seaside and nature excursions

During your three-day visit to Oulu, you'll have time to experience the diverse opportunities of our northern city by the sea.

Christmas magic in Oulu: get into the Christmas spirit with these events and experiences! See & try
Christmas magic in Oulu: get into the Christmas spirit with these events and experiences!

Christmas 2024 is just around the corner, and Oulu's Christmas events will start as early as November.

Oulu in a day: see and experience the best of the city! See & try
Oulu in a day: see and experience the best of the city!

Stopping off in Oulu for a quick visit or on your way even further north on your way to the city? Oulu is worth a day trip - you can experience many of the city's highlights in a short time! The city's compact centre and easy accessibility make it an ideal destination for even a short visit.

Oulu Autumn 2025 - 9 tips: experience these events, experiences and nature spots in Oulu this autumn! See & try
Oulu Autumn 2025 - 9 tips: experience these events, experiences and nature spots in Oulu this autumn!

Autumn in Oulu pampers nature and culture lovers! This coming autumn, Oulu will be the place to enjoy art, theatre and cultural events.

International group of teachers impressed by Oulu's combination of educational innovation, culture and methods Meetings
International group of teachers impressed by Oulu's combination of educational innovation, culture and methods

More than 20 teachers from different countries gathered in Oulu in March to participate in the Full Steam refresher course for teachers and other education professionals.

How to celebrate Mother's Day 2025 in Oulu - see all the lunches and experiences in one place! See & try
How to celebrate Mother's Day 2025 in Oulu - see all the lunches and experiences in one place!

Mother's Day will be celebrated this year on Sunday 11.5.2025, and in Oulu the day will be celebrated in many ways! Several restaurants in the city will be serving festive Mother's Day menus, combining delicious flavours and a cosy get-together.

5 events Oulu is known for! Oulu's events are charming in their own right See & try
5 events Oulu is known for! Oulu's events are charming in their own right

Oulu is a lively city of events, known for its originality.

Surprise your loved ones in Oulu! 10 experiences and ideas for a Valentine's Day date See & try
Surprise your loved ones in Oulu! 10 experiences and ideas for a Valentine's Day date

Where would you take your loved one in Oulu? Would you go for a romantic walk to Nallikari or Pikisaari, to an art exhibition or perhaps a hike in the nearby nature? We've put together some romantic experiences and dating tips!.

Oulu's favourite winter destinations: see 7 tips for a skiing holiday! See & try
Oulu's favourite winter destinations: see 7 tips for a skiing holiday!

For a ski trip, a winter village or an art exhibition? Are you looking for a ski holiday destination that combines winter nature activities with the best of a city break? In Oulu you will find winter nature attractions such as the frozen sea with snowshoe and fatbike tours as well as indoor activities, events, culture and restaurants..

By train to the North: the spring in Oulu awaits! Sustainability
By train to the North: the spring in Oulu awaits!

By train, you can instantly find yourself in the peace and quiet of the North.

Autumn in Oulu offers art, events and nature: see 10 autumn tips for Oulu! See & try
Autumn in Oulu offers art, events and nature: see 10 autumn tips for Oulu!

Autumn in Oulu is a treat for nature and culture lovers: the city and its nearby nature sites are full of activities ranging from mountain biking to canoeing, art and cultural events, and of course things to do for children! In this article you will find a collection of event and culture tips, autumn nature activities and autumn holiday tips for Oulu with kids!

Autumn accommodation offers in Oulu: up to -15% for autumn holidays! Accommodation
Autumn accommodation offers in Oulu: up to -15% for autumn holidays!

It's getting to be the height of the fall season in northern Finland, and the autumn holidays are just around the corner.

Oulu's most interesting restaurants: try at least these 9 food experiences in Oulu! Culture
Oulu's most interesting restaurants: try at least these 9 food experiences in Oulu!

Restaurants in Oulu offer everything from five-star fine dining to relaxed coffee breaks and traditional Finnish cuisine.

Oulu's most beautiful nature spots - See 6 of the most beautiful nature trails in the Oulu region! Activities
Oulu's most beautiful nature spots - See 6 of the most beautiful nature trails in the Oulu region!

The Oulu region's nature sites and nature trails are a cross-section of the biodiversity of the north.

Oulu with a dog - a furry dog's bucket list for Oulu Activities
Oulu with a dog - a furry dog's bucket list for Oulu

Oulu is a great place to travel with a dog, as the city is very dog-friendly.

Why Oulu? Meetings
Why Oulu?

There are many reasons to choose Oulu on the coast of the Bothnian Sea as your meeting venue.

Tips for organising a congress Meetings
Tips for organising a congress

Whether you are an experienced congress organiser or a first-time organiser, feel free to ask the Oulu Convention Bureau for help.

Winter events in Oulu Info
Winter events in Oulu

Oulu is a city of events all year round: during the darkest times of the year, the city is lit up by the atmospheric lights of the Christmas Street, the Festival of Lights and the Tiernator.

A gentle winter holiday in Oulu Activities
A gentle winter holiday in Oulu

Oulu is the most gentle destination in winter.

Warmth from the Oulu winter See & try
Warmth from the Oulu winter

The warmest destination of the winter is surprisingly found in Oulu! You don't have to look for warmth in beach resorts, as it is abundantly available in Finland in the form of warm indoor activities, warm local culture and togetherness..

Snow for your winter holidays from Oulu Activities
Snow for your winter holidays from Oulu

A winter family holiday is an exploration of the snow.

Tourist Information recommends Info
Tourist Information recommends

What should we at least see in Oulu now? Matkailuneuvonta has put together a list of attractions that you can't say you've been to Oulu without seeing..