A gentle winter holiday in Oulu

Oulu is the most gentle destination in winter. A couples' love holiday in Oulu includes snow, ice, northern lights and good food. Go on a love holiday to Oulu!

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The winter's mildest date

A winter love holiday is nothing without a good date with good food. Does an evening in a restaurant with a crumb in your eye tempt you? Or does the thought of a more special culinary experience tickle your fancy?

In search of a lemmen's nest

Where better to curl up under a golden arm at the end of a winter's day outdoors? A good night's sleep in a good place to stay will ensure a good trip of love. That's what they say "good sleep, better holiday"!

Gentle reading for winter holidaymakers

Learn Oulu with a guide

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Learn Oulu with a guide

It's quite different touring Oulu on your own than with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide along a carefully planned route.

The best campfire sites on the Oulu and Nordic ring roads

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The best campfire sites on the Oulu and Nordic ring roads

In the Oulu region, there are several fireplaces where you can light a fire and enjoy your own picnic in the bosom of nature.

The best of Finnish nature

See & try

The best of Finnish nature

Oulu offers a mix of water bodies, swamps and forests, so you can choose from the best or enjoy the whole range..

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A group of snowshoers is walking in a line in a snowy forest. / A group of snowshoers walking in a line in snowy forest. Photo by Harri Tarvainen.

River Sanginjoki

Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences

Oulu

Northern lights.

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Traditions

Oulu

Row of pastel coloured houses in Raksila with autumn foliage.

The pastel-coloured wooden houses of Puu-Raksila

Oulu

Kid playing in water in the swimming pool.

Swimming and water sports all year round

Oulu

Koiteli rapids area in summer. Blue water flowing between rocks. Foreground green grass on the bank. Background green spruces.

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Oulu

Winter Olympics

Go Arctic activity - Winter Olympics

Oulu

Reflection of the pedestrian bridge in water.

Oulu's water mirrors as a reflector of the city

Oulu

A dock and boats at Kiviniemi port.

The traditional fishing port of Kellon Kiviniemi

Oulu

Nallikari lighthouse at the dawn.

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu

Shadowing at school or nursery

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - ice fishing competitions

Oulu

Oulu Estuary and Pikisaari from above.

Pearls of the Oulu estuary

Oulu

Dog sled

Husky Spin

Oulu

Pikisaari island from air.

The wooden Old Town of Pikisaari

Oulu

Finnish design is sold by Taito Shop Oulu.

Taito Shop Oulu

Oulu

Koiteli rapids area in summer. Blue water flowing between rocks. Foreground green grass on the bank. Background green spruces.

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Oulu

Oulu cathedral from outside.

Oulu Cathedral

Oulu

Home Manager Go Arctic

Go Arctic activity - Home Manager

Oulu

Loppula fireplace

Meeting and event space Loppula in Sanginjoki

Oulu

Policeman Statue in front of the Market Hall.

The Oulu Market Hall is the jewel in the crown

Oulu

Kindergarten visit

Oulu

kennel visit

A visit to a husky home

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Tar Olympics

Oulu

Toripolliisi statue in the Oulu Market Square.

Oulu's top 5 attractions!

Oulu

Yellow Oulu Cathedral church tower against blue sky in summer.

Oulu fast walking tour

Oulu

Design Center Proto

Design Centre Proto

Oulu

Fish tern at Bothnian bay

Experience the wonders of Finnish nature

Oulu

Reindeer and a sleigh with guide.

Private guided tour from Oulu to Jussila reindeer farm in Ii

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Mothership team trail

Oulu

The white lighthouse in Hailuoto Marjaniemi against the blue sky.

Excursion to Hailuoto

Oulu

A child doing a task in the forest

Environmental Education / Forest School at Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Oulu

Herb garden

Dining experiences in Northern Finland

Oulu

Floating Cafe.

Floating Café

Oulu

People resting in Finnish woods

Nature experiences on the Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Oulu

Pilpasuo nature trail includes duck boards.

Pilpasuo protected area and hiking trails

Oulu

Chocolate tasting

Oulu

Rantakortteli block seen from above.

Oulu's historic waterfront

Oulu

A group doing a task on the edge of a swamp

Nature-based tyhy-days and business events (Sanginjoki, Rokua)- Naturest Oy

Oulu

Nallikari beach at sunset.

Nallikari - Nordic Riviera

Oulu

From the library of the Kihukkavaara multi-purpose building, with a pool table, bookshelves, table groups and three children in the room.

School visit

Oulu

A person wading in freezing cold water in Tuira beach in winter. Foreground snow in the bank. Background buildings on the other side of the Oulu river. Sky is grey and clouded.

Guided winter swimming

Oulu

Rock The City Adventure Game

Rock The City Oulu - a city adventure

Oulu

Kuusiluoto presents heritage of wood building in Finland.

The Kuusiluoto of many eras

Oulu

Biker in the biking line.

Cycling in Oulu

Oulu

Inside Oulujoki church.

Oulujoki Church

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - 7-match

Oulu

Ice fishing at Bothnian bay

A mushrooming trip with a dog sled

Oulu

A fisherman at Varjakka harbour.

Fishing in Oulu in summer and winter

Oulu

fatbiking is nice summer activity

Fatbike tour in Oulu

Oulu

Pedestrian bridge over stream Mustasalmi in Hietasaari

Diverse Hietasaari

Oulu

The white lighthouse in Hailuoto Marjaniemi against the blue sky.

Excursion to Hailuoto

Oulu

Go Arctic activity

Oulu

A coffee break in the winter landscape

Winter experiences on the Sangin River - Naturest Oy

Oulu

Toripolizei Statue 1

Fätbike Safari, Oulu, Nallikari

Oulu

Piispanletto Rajahauta nature trail.

Letonniemi Nature Reserve and Nature Trail

Oulu

Zivago

Oulu

Greenhouses Romeo and Juliet.

University of Oulu Botanical Garden

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Northern Lights in Koitel, Northern Lights Lecture

Oulu

Handmade chocolate and local products.

Chocosomnia Factory tour & tasting

Oulu

Mushrooming in Oulu's Nallikari 1

Fishing trip, Nallikari, Oulu

Oulu

A person wading in freezing cold water in Tuira beach in winter. Foreground snow in the bank. Background buildings on the other side of the Oulu river. Sky is grey and clouded.

Guided winter swimming

Oulu

Koivuranta sauna ferry sauna in Oulu.

Koivuranta Sauna Board's general sauna shift

Oulu

Nallikar Winter Village

Oulu

Picnic shelters in Virpiniemi sport area

Virpiniemi

Oulu

Old wooden houses in Karjasilta.

The kingdom of frontline houses Karjasilta

Oulu

Go Arctic activity - snowshoeing/sliding in Koitel

Oulu

Varjakka island fire station.

Shadow Island and nature trail

Oulu

View from the Hupisaaret City Park.

Hupisaarten City Park

Oulu

Yellow Oulu Cathedral church tower against blue sky in summer.

Oulu fast walking tour

Oulu

Varjo Festival 2022 was held in Kuusisaari.

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu

Policeman statue at night.

Oulu Toripolliisi statue

Oulu