Guidebook for Oulu
Parks & Nature
The Ainola park is a beautiful park close to the city centre.
23 locals recommend
Hupisaaret Summer Teather
13 KasarmintieThe Ainola park is a beautiful park close to the city centre.
The biggest beach in Oulu with an indoor spa and restaurants. Winter village Feb - Mar with winter activities for children, snow sculpting, chance to see reindeer and huskies. Check out the Winter Village website talvikyla.fi for more info. This is probably the most convenient place for spotting the northern lights without going too far from the city.
28 locals recommend
Nallikari
The biggest beach in Oulu with an indoor spa and restaurants. Winter village Feb - Mar with winter activities for children, snow sculpting, chance to see reindeer and huskies. Check out the Winter Village website talvikyla.fi for more info. This is probably the most convenient place for spotting the northern lights without going too far from the city.
Shopping
Kure Store Oulu
14 HallituskatuA great place for finding new scandinavian design clothes and accessories.
Entertainment & Activities
An outdoor adventure park with climbing tracks and ziplines.
6 locals recommend
Seikkailupuisto Huikia
PikkukankaantieAn outdoor adventure park with climbing tracks and ziplines.
Public sauna turns with outdoor hot tub and the chance to dip into the ice-cold Oulu river in the winter.
9 locals recommend
Saunalautta SMBoat
31 KasarmintiePublic sauna turns with outdoor hot tub and the chance to dip into the ice-cold Oulu river in the winter.
During the summer, you can find an affordable sauna (7€) floating by the Oulu river. The sauna is run by volunteers, so opening times vary. http://www.kesansauna.fi/come-to-bathe/
8 locals recommend
Kesan Sauna
58 KoskitieDuring the summer, you can find an affordable sauna (7€) floating by the Oulu river. The sauna is run by volunteers, so opening times vary. http://www.kesansauna.fi/come-to-bathe/
Guided tours in Oulu by trained guides. Walking tours 10€ per person, check out tour schedules on www.oulunseudunoppaat.fi
Oulun seudun oppaat ry
18 PaulatieGuided tours in Oulu by trained guides. Walking tours 10€ per person, check out tour schedules on www.oulunseudunoppaat.fi
On a hot day it is super nice and chill to rent a SUP board and go paddling in the waters of Oulu. The prices are a bit on the high side, but as a once in a summer experience I recommend the 2 hour slot.
Lappis SUP rental company
LinnansaariOn a hot day it is super nice and chill to rent a SUP board and go paddling in the waters of Oulu. The prices are a bit on the high side, but as a once in a summer experience I recommend the 2 hour slot.
Arts & Culture
If you're into modern circus, check out the Flow Productions calendar for ongoing events.
8 locals recommend
Cultural Centre Valve
7 HallituskatuIf you're into modern circus, check out the Flow Productions calendar for ongoing events.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest bars in Oulu. Suitable for all ages above 20. Nightclub on the second floor and a pub with sports, a music room and a heated terrace. Especially on weekdays during the summer you might find live bands. No entry fee, only cloak room for the nightclub upstairs.
19 locals recommend
Jumpru Pub
6 KauppurienkatuOne of the oldest bars in Oulu. Suitable for all ages above 20. Nightclub on the second floor and a pub with sports, a music room and a heated terrace. Especially on weekdays during the summer you might find live bands. No entry fee, only cloak room for the nightclub upstairs.
One of the most well-known bars and night-clubs in Oulu. Originally a rock music oriented place but nowadays you can find events there for any other types of music. There is also a kitchen serving burgers and finger food until late in the night. This is also the place where the Finnish rock stars go for a night out when in town.
10 locals recommend
45 Special
12 SaaristonkatuOne of the most well-known bars and night-clubs in Oulu. Originally a rock music oriented place but nowadays you can find events there for any other types of music. There is also a kitchen serving burgers and finger food until late in the night. This is also the place where the Finnish rock stars go for a night out when in town.
Getting Around
Mustosen pyörä Oy
16 RautatienkatuPyörä-Suvala
2 Lekatie