oulu guide, summer 2016, english

OULU GUIDESummer 2016

BE ACTIVE – IN THE CITY AND IN NATURE, s. 5

WHAT’S ON IN OULU, s. 11

SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND GUIDED WALKS, s. 17

EXPERIENCE CULTURE, s. 19

SLEEP WELL, s. 37

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP, s. 25

ADVENTURES FOR CHILDREN, s. 29

TASTY LOCAL FOOD, s. 31

”Be positively surprised by Oulu!”

Be positively surprised by Oulu!

This summer Oulu hosts the Finnish Championships in Athletics as well as The European Disc Golf Championships. The city hosts every year more than 700 different events and

experiences! The surrounding marine habitat, the beautiful river estuary and the compelling northern light create a unique environment that invites you to spend an

active city holiday and enjoy the tranquility of nature.

Oulu invites you to enjoy genuine experiences in the Museum and Science Centre Luuppi, to visit the gorgeous sandy beaches in Nallikari, do some shopping in downtown Oulu

and to taste the local delicacies like salmon soup and apple pie.

The city of sea and tar was founded in 1605. Today Oulu is the bustling Capital of Northern Scandinavia.

Welcome to Oulu!

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BE ACTIVE – IN THE CITY AND IN

WHAT’S ON IN OULU

SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND GUIDED

EXPERIENCE CULTURE

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP

ADVENTURES FOR CHILDREN

TASTY LOCAL FOOD

SLEEP WELLThe distance to Tourist Information

(Torikatu 10) is indicated on the sites.

24-27 August 2016. About 200 participants in six different categories are taking part in the European Disc Golf Championships held in Oulu. The city is an unofficial capital of disc

golf due to many local enthusiasts and a number of disc golf courses.

Take a picture of yourself together with the famous Toripolliisi statue depicting a

big-bellied policeman. Buy local delicacies and handicraft products in the market hall.

Oulu covers more than 650 km of beautiful cycling paths and routes.

Rent a bike for a day and find your own route around the city lakes, the river and

the waterfront.

Salmon soup or a slice of an apple pie Have a taste of the traditional salmon soup at Villa Hannala, a historic villa in Toppilan-

saari, or enjoy a dessert at café Antell.

Tuira beach, Koskitie 58www.kesansauna.fi

Throw water on the stove with the locals on a floating sauna by the river.

www.oulunluuppi.fiThe Museum and Science Centre Luuppi is composed of nine different sights. Get to know the old tar tradition in the region or have a blast at the interactive science

centre Tietomaa.

www.kauppakeskusvalkea.fi The newest shopping centre in Oulu with

more than 60 shops, restaurants and exciting events. A covered summer street is essentially a living room for locals and

tourists visiting the city.

www.nallikari.infoSpend a day at the beach in Nallikari. Relax, do sports, go hiking along the

nature paths or enjoy the spa.

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GOLF AND DISC GOLFSankivaara Mikonmäentie 201www.golfpiste.com/oulungolfkerhoThe northernmost 38 hole golf course in the world with a driving range, two putting greens and a training field.

Virpiniemi Golf Virpiniementie 501www.virpiniemigolf.fiA 18 hole golf course.

Disc golfwww.oulunfrisbeeseura.netThere are four disc golf courses with 18 holes in Oulu.

Oulu Wakepark Linnansaari 1www.ouluwakepark.fi Surf on the northernmost cable wakepark in the world at Torinranta in downtown Oulu.

Speed Park Hietasaarentiewww.vauhtipuisto.fi Rent a canoe and go on a paddle trip to the river or to the sea.

Nallikari Surf Centre Nallikari www.nallikarisurfcenter.comSurf lessons and surf equipment rental in Nal-likari. Open in June–August in good weather.

Guided canoeing trips:www.eventours.fiwww.backwoodaction.fiwww.goarctic.fi

Oulu is famous for its excellent cycling routes. It is also known as the unofficial capital of disc golf in Finland. Enjoy the marine

nature, waterways and the beautiful river estuaries on a kayak, on a SUP board or wakeboarding next to the city centre. Or if you are looking for some peace and quiet, visit the natural attractions just

outside the city where you can do some bird watching or hike in the nature. On warm sunny days, go to one of the city’s many beaches,

for example the breathtaking sandy beach in Nallikari.

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CYCLINGOulu is famous for its cycling facilities. The region offers more than 650 km of well-equipped cycle routes and trails. More information on routes at pk.oulunliikenne.fi or from the pedestrian and cycle map at the tourist information.Rent a bike: Downtown Oulu Lappis www.lappis.fi Nallikari Holiday Village & Camping www.nallikari.fi Pyörä-Suvala www.pyorasuvala.fiMustosen Pyörä mustosenpyora.fi Many hotels in Oulu rent bikes for their guests..

WATER ACTIVITIESLeijakoulu Lappis www.lappis.fiRight next to the city centre: SUP board rental and lessons as well as SUP safaris. Kitesurf and windsurf lessons in Nallikari. Kiikelinsaaren makasiinit, Kiikelinsilta 0,5 km Nallikari lighthouse, Nallikari 4 km

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STEAM!” is a series of cultural events at Summer

Sauna. The events are main-ly free of charge, normal sauna fee for the floating sauna. Some of the events

will be held in the sauna, ot-hers on deck or on the beach

– and even in the water.Read more:

www.kesansauna.fi

SWIMMING Swimming halls in Ouluwww.ouka.fi/liikuntaRaksila swimming hall, Pikkukankaantie 3 2 kmRaati swimming hall, Raatintie 2 1 kmVesi-Jatuli, Jokelantie 20, Haukipudas 21 km

Break Sokos Hotel Eden Holstinsalmentie 29www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/oulu/sokos-hotel-eden/kylpylaA wonderful spa hotel by the sea in Nallikari. Fun for the whole family.

CRUISES AND TRIPS TO THE SEAOulu Lineswww.oululines.fiM/S Alexandra and M/S Angelina cruise down the River Oulu and around the sea off Oulu in the summer. M/S Alexandra offers day and evening cruises around Oulu. Leaves from the pier in the market square. M/S Angelina offers cruises for groups along the River Oulu. Leaves from a pier in Värttö. An advance booking is required for cruises. Check the summer traffic schedule at www.oululines.fi.

Merellinen Oulu www.merellinenoulu.comAdvance booking for groups for sea cruises onboard the ship Oulu. Leaves from Toppila harbour.

SAILING AND BOATINGThe first boating club in Oulu was established already in 1881. Today, there are several boating clubs in the city that preserve and promote the valuable nautical tradition in the region. www.merellinenoulu.comwww.visitbothnianbay.comwww.iinroytantoimijat.fiwww.varjakanvene.fi

BEACHESThe city maintains a number of beaches by the sea, the river and on the lake shores. The management and maintenance of beaches: Sports and recreation service of Oulu, tel. 044 703 8194.

Tuira beachKoskitie 58Close to the city centre, just a stone’s throw from Ainola Park. In Tuira, you can swim in the river, play beach volley or just lie on the grass.

Värttö beachKasarmintie 53 A popular place for swimming in the upper course of the River Oulu. The atmospheric Koivuranta Café is right by the river. Private cruises also available.

Nallikari beach Nallikarinranta The long sandy beach in Nallikari attracts thousands of sunbathers in the summer. It is almost a “living room” for locals and an excellent spot to spend the day on the beach. In the summer, the beach is filled with roller-skaters, cyclists, and beach volley and football enthusiasts as well as families with children who enjoy the playground area. The restaurant Nallikari is open in the summer and the landmark Majakka (Lighthouse) houses a café and a water sports centre.

Summer Sauna -a floating saunaTuira beachwww.kesansauna.fi The floating Summer Sauna on the beach in Tuira close to the city centre is the only public sauna in Oulu. During the eight summers that the sauna has been operating, more than 3,500 guests from 35 different countries have experienced the floating sauna. The sauna is run by a group of some 70 volunteers.

SPORTS ADVENTURESkateboardingHintankuja 3www.ouka.fi/oulu/liikunta-ja-ulkoilu/skeittipaikatThe number one place for skateboarding in Oulu is Hovisuo Skatepark. Its 4,000 square metres of concrete and asphalt surfaces include banks, ditches, pyramids and ledges.

Oulu Bowling HallIsokatu 97www.oulunkeilahalli.fiBowling, pool and miniature golf.

Room Escape Oulu Kirkkokatu 17www.roomescapeoulu.comReal-life room escapee game in the heart of Oulu.

EscaperoomsPakkahuoneenkatu 5www.escaperooms.fi

Exit OuluKajaaninkatu 22Players are locked in a room from which they have to escape by solving riddles, puzzles and challenges in 60 minutes.

PelixirTukkimiehentie 1www.pelixir.fi Bowling and miniature golf.

PelibunkkeriKansankatu 47www.pelibunkkeri.fiLaser shooting games, table games, electronic games.

OuluZone Motor Sports CentreKuusamontie 3250www.ouluzone.fiTry out motor sports either with your own vehicle or hire a micro car.

Kart´in ClubTapsitie 5www.kic.fi Indoors karting.

NATURAL ATTRACTIONSSanginjoki forest www.visitoulu.fiSanginjoki forest is a vast forest and camping area northeast from Oulu about 20 km from the city centre. There are marked trails and huts where one can have a campfire and have something to eat.

Pilpasuo www.visitoulu.fi/fi/aktiviteetitPilpasuo is a large and almost entirely unditched mire in Eastern Oulu. It is protected by the national wetlands conservation pro-gramme and the Natura 2000 programme. The Pilpasuo mire has for the most part developed on an ancient seaside meadow (3000 years old). The mire basin is in the old bed of the River Oulu.

KoitelinkoskiKoitelinkoskentie 456www.koiteli.fi Koitelinkoski is a beautiful place for nature lovers, and it provides excellent opportunities for hiking, fishing and enjoying the nature. It’s easy to explore the area on foot by following marked paths. There are also several places for making a campfire. In the summer, firewood can be found in the shed. There’s also a summer café on Sahasaari island that serves hikers throughout the whole summer.

Virpiniemi Virpiniemen liikuntaopisto www.virpiniemi.fiVirpiniemi Golf www.virpiniemigolf.fiVirpiniemen Greyhound Stadion www.vgu-oulu.net Virpitallit www.virpitallit.tarjoaa.fi Virpiniemi is a unique place for recreation and sports including e.g. Virpiniemi Sports Insti-tute, indoor sports hall, golf centre and Run-telinharju lookout spot. The sports institute offers a wide range of different sports facilities and affordable accommodation. Virpiniemi also houses SF-Caracan, the caravan site in Oulu. The site has altogether 154 places for caravans with electricity points, commons rooms, saunas, a playground for kids, laundry facilities as well as a beach. In Virpiniemi ani-mal sports area houses an active centre for horseback riding and greyhound racing.

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FISHING www.visitoulu.fi/fi/aktiviteetit+luonto/ urheilu/kalastus/By obtaining a fishing license you can experience fishing at sea or from the shore – either independently or on guided trips, even from the city centre.

OULU WITH ITS SURROUNDINGSLiminganlahti Visitor Centrewww.liminganlahti.fi Experience the world of magical nature in Liminganlahti visitor centre! The exhibition Eight seasons of birds at the centre presents the year from start to finish from a bird perspective. The exciting and interactive exhibition includes information about the senses, nesting, migration and moult of birds. For children, the exhibition offers bird games and stories that can be listened to while lying in a big nest. It is possible to see the exhibition independently or on a guided tour. In conjunction with the exhibition, there is a restaurant/hotel Lintunen serving coffee and lunch as well as souvenirs. The fireplace shelter in the grounds is an ideal place to enjoy a snack and then head off to a bird-watching tower some 600 meters away.

Hailuotowww.hailuototourism.fiThe largest island of The Northern Gulf of Bothnia and one of the national landscapes of Finland. A wonderful place to visit – just a ferry trip away from Oulu. More information on free ferry connections to Hailuoto www.finnferries.fi

Rokua Geoparkwww.rokuageopark.fiThe northernmost geopark in the world has been accepted as part of UNESCO’s Geopark Network. Rokua Geopark offers an excellent opportunity to explore Rokua, Lake Oulu and the valleys of River Oulujoki and the effect of the ice age. The story of Ice Age with melting ice and retreating shore is combined with the history of human beings.

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The rivers that cut the Oulu region as well as the Bay of Bothnia offer numerousspots for fishing. For example, the nearly 180 km long Kiiminkijoki, Sanginjoki, Iijoki and Oulujoki are amongst favourites of many fishermen. GoArctic! and Erä-Pata organize fishing courses where guides that know the waters inside and out lead you to the best fishing spots. In Lohilaakso in Kalajoki, the restaurant’s chef serves a wonderful meal prepared of the guests’ own fish. Fishing permits are sold in Oulu 10 service point in Torikatu, Madekoski small shop and in café Koivuranta. The permit can also be obtained by sending an SMS. Online permits at www.kalapassi.fiThe fishing permit is issued at www.eraluvat.fi.Trolling and spinning (all water areas) 22,30

€/week, 28,65 €/month, 41,40 €/year

Tip!Buy fishing permits easily online at Kalapassi online

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18 JuneMarket Square and in Kiikeli

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24 June Koiteli Midsummer Koitelin Sahasaariwww.koitelintunnelmatupa.fiA traditional midsummer party with birch trees, midsummer magic and bonfires. Music and relaxed atmosphere in the long white midsummer night!

24–26 June Turkansaari MidsummerTurkansaaren ulkomuseowww.ouka.fi/turkansaariMidsummer programme features music, pup-pet theatre and tales. The evening culminates with lighting of the traditional midsummer bonfire.

24 June–31 July ”Yksi mies, kaksi pomoa” – Hupisaaret Summer TheatreHupisaaret www.otn.fi

8–9 July Jalometalli Metal Music Festival Kuusisaari www.jalometalli.netThe fans of metal music gather in Kuusisaari. This year, the festival celebrates its 15th anniversary!

17–18 June Oulujoki 32. Tervasoutu Rowing Eventwww.tervasoutu.fi A 90 km rowing event from Vaala to Oulu. The finish is in Tuira port where a traditional tar inspection is carried out

17 June–10 July Oulu Dayswww.ouka.fi/oulupaivatA traditional urban festival featuring a wide variety of cultural, sports and market place events, tours, sites to visit and a lot of program for children and families. The three-week festival is an open doors event in the city offering an excellent opportunity to get to know the city with its surroundings.

18 June Ouhoi Sea Festival Several venues www.ouka.fi/ouhoi Summer event for the whole family with a lot of maritime activity at the Market Square and in Kiikeli.

28 May Terva Run and Marathonwww.terwamaraton.fiA running event with 10 km/half marathon and full marathon. The best running suit is also rewarded. The event center is Raati Stadium.

9–12 June Vectorama 2016 Online Gaming EventRaksilan jäähalli www.vectorama.info The largest online event in northern Finland is for people of all ages who are interested in playing. The idea of the annual event is to bring computer enthusiasts together in one place to play, to program and to surf.

11 June Rock The North Festival: Deep Purple & Uriah HeepRaatin stadion www.tiketti.fi, www.menolippu.fi Two giants of rock, Deep Purple and Uriah Heep, on a rare joint tour in Finland.

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Oulu hosts more than 700 different events annually. The summer is full of activities for all ages! In May, the Terva Run and Marathon and Rock the

North Festival open the season that in September culminates with Oulu Festival Weeks and the Time Tunnel. Also, the metal music festival

Jalometalli is celebrating its 15th anniversary this summer. There’s plenty going on for music lovers throughout the summer, but sports enthusiasts are

also taken good care of: this year in Oulu has the honor to host the European Championships in Disc Golf and the Finnish Championships in

Athletics in July.

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8–9 July Nallikari Summer Party 2016 Nallikarinranta 1, Hietasaari www.summerparty.fi A popular music festival on the beaches of Nallikari and with the hottest artists of the summer!

13–16 July Rotuaari PiknikRotuaariwww.piknik.fiThe urban festival features popular Finnish artists and bands.

14 July–7 August ”Tankki täyteen 2 - maallamuuttajat” Summer Theatre Toppilan Möljäwww.merioulu.fiThe show is based on the second season of the popular TV series Tankki täyteen. The hilarious summer theatre is written by Neil Hardwick and Jussi Tuominen. Among actors are Mikko Kivinen, Ritva Oksanen, Jukka Rasila, Kirsi Ylijoki, Mika Räinä, Timo Julkunen and Mona Lehtola. Directed by Olka Horila.

21–24 July Kalevan kisat – The Finnish Championships in Athletics Raatin Stadion kalevankisat16.fi The Finnish Championships in Athletics, known as Kalevan kisat in Finnish, were first held in 1907. Last time the championships were held in Oulu in 1998.

22–23 July Nallikari Beach Soccer 2016 Tournament Nallikari, Hietasaari www.beachsoccer.fi Sweat and fun with soccer on the beach in Nallikari.

29–30 July QstockKuusisaariwww.qstock.fiThe biggest two-day music festival in Northern Finland featuring both Finnish and international artists.

4 July–3 September Oulu August Festivalwww.oulunjuhlaviikot.fiThe city is filled with all kinds of cultural events including music, theatre and art.

4–7 August Elojazz Several venues www.elojazz.com Jazz and rhythm music festival around the parks and restaurants in the city. Elojazz opens the Oulu August Festival.

9–14 August Oulunsalo soi – Chamber Music FestivalSeveral spotswww.oulunsalosoi.fi The chamber music festival in Oulunsalo is nearing its 20th anniversary featuring a range of world-class artists. Concerts are held in various venues, such as churches.

10–14 August Oulun Muusa-juhlat –Literary Art Festivalwww.huutomerkki.fiLiterary art festival Muusajuhlat brings together poets, writers, musicians, and artists. Come and enjoy a wide range of poetry reading, seminars, club evenings, and performances.

18 August Oulu Arts Nightwww.ouluntaiteidenyo.netOulu Arts Night offers a lot to do and see for all ages including workshops, musical perfor-mances, open doors, cinemas, improvisation theatre and much more.

18 August Korttelihaipakkawww.rotuaari.info The stores, cafés and restaurants in downtown Oulu are open until late at night offering fun and entertainment for the whole family. Dance and music performances, a fashion show, street art, fireworks and a bunch of happy people!

19–21 August Oulu Grand Fair, The 65th Anniversary Fair Ouluhalli www.pohjois-suomenmessut.fi The international Grand Fair in Oulu presents all aspects of life for all age groups. The fair includes varied programme such as entertainment and artists, music and theatre performances, experts representing fashion, beauty and well-being, interior decoration, industry and environment.

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20 August Rallycross Finnish Championship legwww.rallicross.fi Rallycross is a combination of rallying and circuit racing. The cars are super-powerful and the mass starts ensure excitement and an adrenaline rush. It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.

20 August Koiteli Elää #suomenkauneinfestivaali Koitelinkoskentie 456, Kiiminkiwww.koitelielaa.fiThe Acoustic music festival is held for the 6th time in the idyllic surroundings in Koitelinkoski rapids.

24–26 August Air Guitar World ChampionshipsRotuaari www.ilmakitara.fiLast year, the Air Guitar World Championships celebrated its 20th anniversary with participants from all corners of the world who come to Oulu with one goal – to promote world peace.

24–27 August The European Disc Golf Championships 2016www.edgc2016.comThe championships are held at the esteemed DiscGolfPark in Meri-Toppila. Around 200 players are expected to come to Oulu to compete in six different divisions. Oulu is also refered to as “the capital of disc golf” as there are four disc golf clubs and altogether five 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course in the city

24–28 August Oulu Music Video Festivalwww.omvf.netThe annual Oulu Music Video Festival features music videos, movies, documentaries and animations. The festival also includes discussion sessions related to the programme

3 September Time Tunnel Kulttuuritalo Valvewww.timetunnel.fiElectronic music event with DJs and live acts. Dance away to the tunes of house and techno music.

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14–18 September OuDance Kulttuuritalo Valve www.jojo.fi The biggest international dance festival in Oulu. Versatile programme and breath-taking performances. The theme for 2016 is Physical empathy.

24 September Potato MarketTyrnävä www.perunamarkkinat.fi The potato market in Tyrnävä is the traditional harvest festival of the region.

5–9 October The Irish Festival of OuluSeveral venues around the city centrewww.irkku.fiAn Irish festival with a lot of music, movies, theatre, poetry and courses on dance, music and the Irish language.

15–16 October Oulu Arts & Crafts & Wellness FairOuluhalliwww.mediapromessut.fi/messut/The biggest trade fair of its kind in Northern Finland with Finnish handmade arts & crafts, jewellery, clothing, accessories and much more. Entrance to Wellness Fair with the same ticket.

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Guided walk to Oulu Cemetary @ 6–8 p.m. Start: Kajaanintie 1.

Guided walk in Finnish @ 6–8 p.m.

Guided walk in English @ 6–8 p.m.

Guided walk to Oulujoki Cemetary @ 17.30-19.30. Only on 7 July, 21 July and 4 August. Start: Oulujoentie 69.

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Guided walking tours for tourists in the summer 20 June–24 August 2016Get to know the city with the help of a professional guide. Information and exciting stories, fascinating tales from the history of the city and facts from today.

Walks and tours start from the Town Hall, address: Kirkkokatu 2a, except for the cemetary tours. Free entrance! Check the themes of the walks and additional information: www.oulunseudunoppaat.fi or at the Oulu City Tourist Information Office, Torikatu 10, tel. +358 8 558 41330

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SELF-GUIDED WALKSWalks in historic Oulu – route mapOn a self-guided tour you can explore the history of Oulu and its buildings independently with the help of a map. On your walk you will see the Town Hall, the Cathedral, the idyllic Pikisaari and other historic and modern buildings in Oulu.

Walking along the river Oulujoki – route mapTake a walk along the beautiful river banks of Oulujoki and the seaside surroundings. Visit museums while walking, and learn more about the history and modern art of the city. Tietomaa Science Centre is packed with adventure and science. And in the summer, you can watch the underwater world on the fish ladder. The tour ends at the Market Square where you can sit down for a relaxing cup of coffee.

PRIVATE TOURSGuide services: Go Arctic! tel. +358 8 415 277 [email protected] www.goarctic.fiBook a guide for your group for a guided walk or a sightseeing tour. Pick a theme from a selection or ask for a customised tour. Our tour guides work in nine different languages.

CITY TRAINPotnapekkaBoard the train at Pakkahuoneenkatu 11. www.potnapekka.fi Potnapekka is a fun miniature train that rides along the cycle ways in the centre. Tickets are available on the train before departure. Potnapekka operates in the summer from the centre to Nallikari and back. Also available for private events.

Get to know the sights and attractions, the history and the modern side of Oulu through free guided walks. The most photographed

attractions are the statue Bobby at the Market Square (Toripolliisi) and the sculpture Ajan kulku behind the Town Hall. The observation

tower at Tietomaa Science Centre offers breath-taking views over the whole city with a lot of things to see and do. The train

Potnapekka is a children’s favourite – just hop on and ride all the way through the idyllic Pikisaari to the beaches in Nallikari! The Oulu City Tourist Information Office has route maps for walking

tours to the historic Oulu and river banks of Oulujoki.

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Oulu Automobile MuseumAutomuseontie 1 www.oulunautomuseo.fi More than 50 old cars and motor- cycles on display, the oldest from the 1910s. The museum also features miniatures, photos, literature and a lunch café.

The Local Museum of OulunsaloJääsköntie 5, Oulunsalo www.ouka.fi/oulu/ppm/oulunsalon -kotiseutumuseoThose who enjoy rural interior decoration and home textiles will enjoy a visit to the Local Museum of Oulunsalo. The museum show-cases what life was like in a rural municipality in the early 20th century. Most buildings are over 200 years old

Turkansaari Open-Air MuseumTurkansaarentie 165, Madekoski www.ouka.fi/turkansaariAt Turkansaari Open-Air Museum, you can get acquainted with rural culture, for example agriculture and forestry, cattle raising, fishing and tar burning. The museum area consists of two lush islands: Turkansaari and Siikasaari. The area includes more than 40 museum buildings with various artefacts, a church built in 1694 and the main building of the Ylikärppä farmhouse built in 1894. Sit by the birch trees and enjoy the beautiful summer nature and the landscape.

exhibitions. Essi Renvall was a talented, beautiful, gutsy and original sculptress from Oulu. Her exhibition Muottiin taipumaton (Unable to fit the mould) is one of the highlights of the summer. She was a socialite of her time and an all-time favourite of the press who earned her living through her artistic production and inspired and chocked with her uncompromising thoughts and actions. There is also a museum shop Ainoa in conjunction with the museum.

University of Oulu Zoological Museum and The University of Oulu, Linnanmaa, Biology Department, A doorLinnanmaa, Biologian laitos, A-ovi www.oulu.fi/biodiversiteettiyksikkoThe collection presents species from Nort-hern Finland. The museum collections are an essential resource in developing DNA-based methods aimed at identifying species. Free entrance for children under 7 years.

Botanical GardenKaitoväylä 5www.oulu.fi/biodiversiteettiyksikkoTwo about 15 metre tall pyramid-shaped greenhouses house some 1,500 different plant species from tropical, subtropical and temperate climate zones. Free entrance for children under 7 years.

The dozens of cultural attractions in Oulu guarantee that you can experience something new or dig deep into the history of the city on every day of the year. At the Kierikki Stone Age Centre, located along the shore of Iijoki, you can experience what life was like in the Stone

Age. Or enjoy modern life and art in many of the galleries in Oulu. Find your own favourites among the cultural attractions in Oulu!

EXPERIENCE CULTURE

MUSEUMSNorthern Ostrobothnia Museum Ainolanpolku 1 www.ouka.fi/oulu/ppmThe museum walks you through the history of Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia and the whole Finland. The stories of different artefacts, phenomena, famous people as well as ordinary inhabitants come to life in the museum exhibition. A Hundred Stories of Heroes of Our Time is a summer exhibition presenting Finnish sports history and offering a possibility to take part in the best and worst moments of Finnish sports history. Also less well-known stories are included – who still remembers Taavi Tamminen and his lost gold medal at the Olympis in Antwerpen in 1920? The modern day starts have their place in the exhibition too, for example Minna Kauppi, Mika Häkkinen and Teemu Selänne – not to mention the famous ski jumper Matti Nykänen. An all-time favourite for children is Doghill presenting the stories and figures of Mauri Kunnas.

Oulu Art MuseumKasarmintie 9 www.ouka.fi/taidemuseoOulu Art Museum invites us to see and expe-rience through art. The exhibition program includes a variety of different themes: visual arts from the local region, interesting Finnish visual art, as well as international special

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HOTELS / HOTELLITH1 Radisson Blu Hotel OuluH2 Original Sokos Hotel ArinaH3 Hotel Cumulus OuluH4 Lapland Hotel Oulu (10/2015)H5 Best Western Hotel ApolloH6 Hotel Forenom OuluH7 Hotel LasarettiH8 Hotel Scandic OuluH9 Omena Hotel Oulu

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ARTS AND GALLERIES Valve Cultural House Hallituskatu 7 www.kulttuurivalve.fi Valve houses for example a cinema and Northern Photographic Centre. A café in inner court with changing exhibitions.

Northern Photographic Centre Hallituskatu 7 / Kulttuuritalo Valve www.photonorth.fi The northernmost gallery specialised in photography in Finland.

Galleria 5 Hallituskatu 5galleria5.artoulu.fi/galleria An art gallery with visual arts and industrial art exhibitions. The gallery also houses ARTo, an art shop and rental service.

Oulun taidetaloPakkahuoneenkatu 9 www.ouluntaidetalo.fi Art exhibitions. Buys and sells art works.

Neliö-galleriaAsemakatu 37 www.neliogalleria.com The gallery hosts 12 to 13 different exhibitions annually from various fields of visual arts.

Galleria KajasteKajaaninkatu 25 www.galleriakajaste.fi The art gallery mainly displays modern art. It was opened in the spring of 2012. The gallery is located in the historic Tuomi House in Kajaaninkatu.

Galleria Art HalvareSaarelansaarentie 11www.arthalvare.fi The gallery is located in a 150-year-old country house in Yli-Saarela, about six kilometres from the city centre. The area is also home to Saarela Sculpture Park.

Ateljee Sampo KaikkonenMuhoksentie 750, 91300 Ylikiiminkiwww.sampokaikkonen.comThis combined studio and gallery is Sampo Kaikkonen’s work studio and a gallery for his art. It is located in an old farmhouse in Ylikiiminki, about 45 minute car drive from Oulu centre.

MustasaariJaalakuja 4www.annikinnunen.comModern art, exhibitions and good vibes – for love to nature in Hietasaari. The gallery was founded in 2013 and is owned by the artist Anni Kinnunen.

KIERIKKI Archaeological ExhibitionPahkalantie 447 A, Yli-Iiwww.kierikki.fi The basic exhibition of the Kierikki Stone Age Centre describes life in Finland and in Kierikki during the Stone Age. Get to know the way of life, environment, tools, housing, trading and beliefs of the Stone Age. The authentic prehistoric items of the exhibition are mainly from the archaeological excavations in the Kierikki area. They prove that in the Stone Age, Kierikki was a thriving trading community. The village was recreated based on information gathered from the archaeological excavations. Similar settlements existed on the sandy banks of the river Iijoki as far back as 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. Excavations for public on 1–31 July.

CHURCHESOulu CathedralKirkkokatuwww.oulunseurakunnat.fi/ouluntuomiokirkkoOulu Cathedral designed by Daniel Hagman was completed in 1777. The wooden structures of the cathedral were destroyed in the fire of Oulu in 1822. The cathedral was rebuilt in 1832 based on a neoclassical design by Carl Ludvig Engel.

Cathedral of the Holy TrinityTorikatu 74www.oulunortodoksinenseurakunta.fiPlease contact the Orthodox Church of Oulu for opening hours.

Catholic Church of Oulu Liisantie 2perhe.katolinen.fiThe Parish of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Mass every Sunday at 10 a.m. in English and at 11.15 a.m. in Finnish. Daily mass in Finnish in weekdays at 5 p.m. Please contact the church for opening hours outside mass times.

The wooden church of OulunsaloUhrikirkonkuja 8, Oulunsalowww.oulunseurakunnat.fi/oulunsalonkirkkoThe atmospheric wooden church of Oulunsa-lo was built in 1891.

The wooden church of HaukipudasKirkkotie 10, Haukipudaswww.oulunseurakunnat.fi/haukiputaankirkko The wooden church of Haukipudas was completed in 1762. It replaced the badly ruined old church that was built in the 17th century. The plans were drawn up by the mas-ter builder Matti Honka and the construction was overseen by master builder Jaakko Suonperä. The biblical paintings in the church were painted some ten years after its comple-tion by Mikael Toppelius (1734–1821). If the paintings were put in line, they would stretch some 150 meters.

The wooden church of KiiminkiKirkkotie 6, Kiiminkiwww.oulunseurakunnat.fi/kiiminginkirkkoThe wooden church of Kiiminki was consec-rated in 1761. It is one of the very few wooden churches in Finland that have retained their original form. The cruciform church was built by Matti Honka. The church is a traditional cruciform church with bevelled outer corners. The paintings inside the church were painted by the famous church artist Mikael Toppelius (1734–1821).

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Oulu Työväen Näyttämö TheatreUpseerinkatu 4 www.otn.fiThree premières annually. Hupisaaret summer theatre in Ainolanpuisto.

Meri Oulu Pitkänmöljäntie 2 www.merioulu.fi Finland’s largest summer theatre in the old dock area in Toppila.

Teatterikuoppa HaukipudasRevontie 45 Haukipudas www.ouka.fi/oulu/teatterikuoppa The theatre offers a variety of cultural experiences for all ages. Theatre, dance, music and visual arts – all under the same roof.

THEATREPuppet Theatre Akseli KlonkHallituskatu 7 akseliklonk.blogspot.fiPuppet and object theatre perfor-mances for children. Most shows are held on Valve Cultural Centre’s Valve Stage.

Oulu Student TheatreHallituskatu 5 www.oulunylioppilasteatteri.fi Performances on Valve Cultural Centre’s Valve Stage.

Theatre Rio Hallituskatu 11 www.teatteririo.fi Guest performers and stand-up comedy

Oulu City Theatre Kaarlenväylä 2www.teatteri.ouka.fiEight to ten premières and around 350 shows annually.

Galleria Oskari JauhiainenKirjastokuja 1, Kiiminkiwww.ouka.fi/galleria-oskari-jauhiainenThe gallery presents the Kiiminki-based sculptor Oskari Jauhiainen’s (1913–1990) life and work in a form of a permanent exhibition. The exhibition presents more than 20 bronze and wood sculptures made by Jauhiainen.

LIBRARIESPublic Library of OuluKaarlenväylä 3www.ouka.fi/kirjastoA good selection of Finnish and international newspapers and magazines. There is also a café in the library. You can also recharge your phone free of charge.

MOVIESStudio Cinema Kulttuuritalo Valve, Hallituskatu 7 www.oulunelokuvakeskus.fi A small arthouse movie theatre.

Finnkino Plaza Torikatu 32 www.finnkino.fi The eight screens in this modern cinema centre offer a seating capacity of more than 1,200 seats.

Star Cinema Kalliotie 6 www.elokuvateatteristar.fi A family-owned cinema that shows mainly mainstream films. Three screens and a seating capacity of 243 seats.

CONCERTSOulu Symphony Orchestra Leevi Madetojan katu 1–3 www.oulusinfonia.fiHigh-quality symphony orchestra, church music, popular music and concerts for children and young people. Oulu Symphony Orchestra’s seasonal concerts are held on Thursdays.

Oulu Music CentreLeevi Madetojan katu 1–3 www.oulunmusiikkikeskus.fi A variety of concerts for all seasons.

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Tip!Go and say hi to the Bobby

called Toripolliisi at the Market Square. The statue

was erected in honor of the local police patrolling on

the market square. It is one of the most known

trademarks of Oulu, and it is very common to take a

photo of this sight.

Museum Shop ParkkiAinolanpuistowww.ouka.fi/oulu/ppm/museokauppaNorthern Ostrobothnia museum shop..

Taito Shop Maakari Rautatienkatu 11www.taitopohjoispohjanmaa.fi Located next to the railway station, Maakari is part of the nation-wide Taitoshop chain offering customers individual and high-quality handicraft and design. Even local Oulu -inspired products!

Museum Shop AinoaOulun Taidemuseo Kasarmintie 7 www.ouka.fi/oulu/taidemuseoThe museum shop Ainoa is filled with fun, practical and unique products.

Tuuma ja tikki Pikisaarentie 13Tel. 010 27 21145www.osao.fi/asiakaspalvelut/ tuotemyymalat/tuuma-ja-tikki.html Located in the charming surrounding of Pikisaari, Tuuma ja Tikki is the shop, exhibition space and textile factory of the Pikisaari unit of Oulu Vocational College.

Oulu offers excellent shopping for tourists. In the over 100-year-old market hall, you can find local delicacies and handicrafts, while the Market Square Shore features charming handicraft workshops and granary boutiques. Check out the awesome new shopping centre

Valkea and the specialist shops in the city centre.


Market Hall (Kauppahalli) and the Market Square www.oulunkauppahalli.fi

Tiinamari’s ceramic workshopAittatori, nr 11 (Summer store open on 1 June–30 August)The store is open all year round at Vehkamaantie 3, Ala-Temmes. www.tiinamari.comUnique ceramic products inspired by the local dialect, countryside, nature and history.

Vassuska Market HallSustainable and high-quality Finnish craft products.

Kofeiinikomppania Market Square, granary nr 19www.kofeiinikomppania.fi A sympathetic coffee and tea shop in down-town Oulu..

Anna-Riitan Aitta Market Square, granary nr 12A shop specialising in Finnish handicrafts. Lankakerien alla Market Square, granary nr 8Handicrafts, jewellery, Finnish wood products. Handicrafts also made to order.

PEDESTRIAN STREETS • Rotuaari • Isokatu • Uusikatu • Kauppurienkatu • Pakkahuoneenkatu • Hallituskatu

SHOPPING CENTRES • Stockmann – department store • Valkea – shopping centre • IdeaPark• Kaakkuri and Limingantulli – shopping areas

MARKET SQUARE• Market Hall• Market stalls in the summer • Specialty shops in Aittatori • Bars, restaurants and cafés

UNIQUE PRODUCTS FROM OULU Oulu products Torikatu 10 Tel. +358 8 5584 1330 [email protected] / www.visitoulu.fi Buy a nice souvenir – either for yourself or as a gift! Many Oulu souvenirs are for sale at the Tourist Information office. Welcome!

Non Boutique Pakkahuoneenkatu 5www.noneverything.fiSmall series and completely unique products from Finnish and local brands – mainly clothing, jewellery and accessories.

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Goldsmith Matti KärsämäPikisaarentie 8kultasepanpaja.blogspot.fiHandmade silver and gold jewellery.

Science Shop Sirius Nahkatehtaankatu 6www.tietomaa.fi/tiedekauppa_siriusScience Shop Sirius sells different types of science products at Tie tomaa Science Centre.

Kärppä Shop Oulun Energia Areena, Teuvo Pakkalan katu 11 www.karppakauppa.fi Fan products of the local ice hockey team.

FINNISH DESIGN Pentik Kirkkokatu 6www.pentik.comPentik is a Northern Finnish interior design shop that brings a selection of Northern beauty and lifestyle to you. Tableware, candles, textiles..

Marimekko Kirkkokatu 16www.marimekko.fi Finnish design: textiles, tableware, clothing, accessories.

Finlayson Kirkkokatu 29www.finlayson.fi Finlayson was founded in 1820 and is therefore one of Finland’s oldest companies. Finlayson honours its long history with a brave and bold design approach. The stores offer a variety of interesting textiles.

Merimaaria Kirkkokatu 8www.merimaaria.fiMerimaaria is a family business based in Oulu with a selection of Finnish classics such as Aarikka, Marimekko, Aino and Nanso.

Ideapark Ritaharjuntie 49www.ideapark.fi/ouluA shopping centre with more than 50 stores, including Marimekko and Pentik as well as Luhta and Reima outlets.


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Valve Cultural CentreHallituskatu 7www.kulttuurivalve.fiValve’s programme includes movies, concerts, puppet theatre and a lot of fun for children of all ages.

Doghill ExhibitionNorthern Ostrobothnia Museum, Ainolanpolku 1www.ouka.fi/ppmMauri Kunnaksen Koiramäki-kirjojen hahmot riemastuttavat kaikkia. Alle 18-vuotiaille ilmainen sisäänpääsy.

Tietomaa Science Centre Nahkatehtaankatu 6www.tietomaa.fi Tietomaa offers fun and excitement for all ages. The changing theme exhibitions offer insight into different branches of science and technology in a fascinating way. Featuring over 150 exhibits, Tietomaa is a great way to spend a whole day. The Movie world exhi-bition in the summer is about film industry, one of the kings of entertainment. It gives answers to questions on how movies are made and what is behind the camera. Visitors can create their own movie, step into a film studio, become a film director or a movie star in their own right and find out the secret tricks of the trade.

SpeedparkHietasaarentiewww.vauhtipuisto.fiA funfair for children in Nallikari. Open from early May until August.

HopLop Kaakkurinkulma 4www.hoplop.fi/puistot/oulu An indoor adventure park for children of all ages.

The Finnish Tivoli Hietasaariwww.suomentivoli.fiThe Finnish Tivoli visits Oulu 27 May–20 June 2016.

Sirkus Finlandia www.sirkusfinlandia.fiSirkus Finlandia visits Oulu 23 July–31 July 2016

Ainola Park and Hupisaaret City Park A green oasis near the city centre offering fun and adventure for the whole family. One of the best playgrounds in the city is located in the area as well as the Oulu Museum of Art, Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and café Kiikku. Right next to Ainola, you can find Tietomaa.

Traffic Park Hollihaka, Rantakatu 19 www.ouka.fi/liikennepuisto Speedy but safe driving for children under 140 cm height by pedal or on foot. The park features a play area and outdoor games. Instructors are present from June until August.

SuperPark Tyrnäväntie 16www.superparkoulu.fi The sportiest indoor adventure park in Finland. Enjoy the heights of Finland’s first SkyWalk climbing net or the ride with the Tube. At the Game Arena you can try different sports all from ice hockey to miniature golf. SuperPark has also facilities for skating and scooting, trampolines, parkour and airtrack.

Hietasaari Pony Stables Vaaskiventie 12www.hietasaarenponipiha.fiEnjoy a pony ride just a stone’s throw from the beaches in Nallikari. Also petting farm and summer theatre!

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Oulu offers plenty of things to do for children of all ages and families – all year round. Enjoy speed and water games at Eden

Spa in Hietasaari, Nallikari beach or at Speed Park. Tietomaa Science Centre and indoor adventure parks SuperPark and HopLop are also family favourites with a lot of action and fun. The Finnish

Tivoli and Sirkus Finlandia visit the city during the summer.

ADVENTURES FOR CHILDREN

Tip!Spend a day in the Kierikki Stone Age Centre and see

how children played 5,000 years ago when there was no such thing as a game

console! See page 22.

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CAFÉS IN DOWNTOWN OULU Café Antell Kirkkokatu 17 (Rotuaari) / Kirkkokatu 11 www.antell.fiSince 1880, Antell has made sure that the locals are not left wanting when it comes to sweet treats. Try the traditional local delicacy, the apple meringue pie.

Café Bisketti Kirkkokatu 8 (Rotuaari)www.cafebisketti.fi A wide selection of sweet treats. Friendly and helpful staff – at the heart of Rotuaari.

Café Villa Hannala Kahvelitie 1www.oakk.fi/villa-hannalaHannala is a historic and beautifully decorated villa in Toppilansaari, Oulu. The idyllic summer lunch restaurant and café offers something for the sweet tooth as well as for those who prefer something savoury. For lunch Villa Hannala offers a tasty soup.

Kahvila Poiju, Seelari Puomitie 12A maritime lunch café, also for private meetings and parties.

Koitelin Tunnelmatupa Koitelinkoskentie 456www.koitelintunnelmatupa.fiA sweet summer café in Sahasaari, Koiteli – in the midst of the river Kiiminki. Drinks, ice cream and small snacks. On weekends live music and the best terrace in town (#oulunkauneinterassi).

Would you like to taste some rieska flatbread and salmon soup, and have a slice of apple pie for dessert? Or maybe you’d prefer some

sushi or ethnic cuisine? The cafés and restaurants in Oulu offer local cuisine as well as culinary voyages to different corners of the world. Sometimes it is good to rest your feet in one of the city’s many pubs or wine bars. And if you’ve still got some energy left, you can dive

into the exciting night life of the city.

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SUMMER CAFÉS Tähtitorni Observatory Café Linnansaari 1 www.tahtitorninkahvila.fiThe café has been operating in the ruins of Oulu castle since 1912.

Café Kiikku Hupisaarten kaupunginpuistowww.kiikku.fi Coffee and light snacks at Ainola park, right next to the playground and the greenhouses.

Café Koivuranta Kasarmintie 51www.koivurannankahvila.fi Idyllic surroundings by the river Oulu and the historic building from the early 20th century provide an ideal setting.

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Coffee House Pakkahuoneenkatu 16 (Rotuaari)A popular place for youngsters. A wide selec-tion of coffees right in the centre.

Cafe Rooster Torikatu 26www.caferooster.fiDelicious breakfast, lunch and other coffee products from pure local ingredients.

Kahvilamakasiini Aittatori, Aitta 1, www.kahvilamakasiini.netThis early 19th century storehouse is a popular meeting place over a cup of coffee or some food.

Kakkukahvila MiraPoPpinsHallituskatu 21, www.kakkukahvilamirapoppins.comFresh coffee for breakfast and delicious soups for lunch. In between those, the café offers tasty cakes and coffee bread.

Park Café MakiaOtto Karhin puisto, www.raflaamo.fi/oulu/puistokahvila-makiaA cosy café with a modern twist..

Restaurant Puistola CaféPakkahuoneenkatu 15, www.ravintolapuistola.fiThe smell of freshly roasted coffee and delicacies from the own bakery meet you as you step inside.

Ravintola Hugo Rantakatu 4www.ravintolahugo.fi Seasonal menus created through a modern fusion of pure northern nature and traditional French cuisine. Experience the great atmos-phere and the weekend menu!

Ravintola Hella Isokatu 13 www.hellaravintola.fi”Vista, coquina et vita”, or stove, kitchen and life, is the motto of this small restaurant that serves hearty and good food with a big heart.

Ravintola Suola-AittaKauppatori 2 www.ravintolasuola-aitta.fi A summer restaurant in the old salt storehouse in the very heart of the market place.

Viikinkiravintola HaraldKirkkokatu 16 www.ravintolaharald.fiA Viking-themed restaurant along Rotuaari, from small snacks to delicious desserts.

Ravintola 1881 UleåborgAittatori 4–5www.uleaborg.fi Built in 1881, this storehouse offers a gourmet experience by the waterfront combining nort-hern flavours with European cuisine.

Gastro Pub Toripolliisi Rantakatu 6 www.toripolliisi.fi Uncomplicated food at the corner of the market square.

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Konst o. deli Hallituskatu 7www.konstodeli.fiGood deli lunch, after work and light snacks..

Shopping centre Valkea Cafés at the shopping centre Valkea: www.kauppakeskusvalkea.fi

RESTAURANTS Restaurant Puistola Pakkahuoneenkatu 15 www.ravintolapuistola.fi A multipurpose restaurant located in an old Art Nouveau building with Bistro, Deli and Fine Dining sections. Pizzeria Cantina is in the basement. Bakery, café, brunch and breakfast.

Burgeribaari Kauppuri 5Kauppurienkatu 5www.kauppuri5.fi The legendary burger bar in downtown Oulu.

Ravintola Pannu Kauppurienkatu 12www.ravintolapannu.fiItaly can be tasted and smelled in Pannu, but the menu also includes trends from other parts of the world – not to forget real Finnish food.

Aittatori 9 www.pannukakkutalo.fi The one and only pancake restaurant where you can taste pancakes prepared in nearly a hundred different ways.

Grill it! Kauppurienkatu 24 A www.raflaamo.fi/oulu/grill-it-oulu This welcoming ensemble of three restau-rants is located in a building that used to serve as a fire station back in the 1920s.

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OuluMenuOuluMenu is a showcase for raw materials and gastronomy in Northern Ostrobothnia as well as a manifestation of the skills of local chefs. The OuluMenu restaurants can be recognised by the Fork of Plenty symbol that symbolises

the versatility of the menus and the maritime character of the city. The menus are primarily based on Finnish ingredients into which each restaurant bring their own flavour.

OuluMenu restaurants: www.tasteoffinland.fi

BARS AND PUBS Viinibaari VOX Pakkahuoneenkatu 8 www.viinibaarivox.fi A wide and varied selection of wines and beers as well as snacks.

Hemingway´s Kirkkokatu 8 (Rotuaari) ja Kajaaninkatu 17www.hemingways.fiA cosy and relaxed pub right in heart of Oulu.

Cafe KulumaKauppurienkatu 5www.kuluma.fiA café and a drink bar – try the classic flaming Rammstein drink.

Ravintola Kaarlenholvi ja Jumpru pubKauppurienkatu 6www.jumpru.fi A place for pub culture lovers. A unique atmosphere where you can enjoy a delicious soup lunch on weekdays. Upstairs in Kaar-lenholvi, the party continues until the early hours.

Otto.K Hallituskatu 13–17www.ottok.fiBar & Grill that combines great beer and American food.

Tuba Mannenkatu 2 www.tuba.fiA culture café that is into recycling and ecological, locally produced organic products.

Ravintola Rauhala Mannenkatu 4 www.ravintolarauhala.fi Hand-made cuisine and a uniquely nostalgic atmosphere. A lunch and private restaurant.

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Pikisaarentie 2www.sokerijussi.net

Sokeri-Jussi Tavern is an atmospheric restaurant located in a timber storehouse in Pikisaari. The Tavern kitchen creates a delicious Finnish menu out of pure domestic ingredients flavoured with the delicacies of the season. Local food is naturally the cornerstone of the Tavern cuisine.

Ravintola Nallikari Nallikarinranta 15www.ravintolanallikari.fi A festive and atmospheric restaurant and a casual bistro by the beach. The restaurant is open throughout the year and provides an excellent place to eat well, celebrate and to have meetings.

Tilausravintola Maikkulan KartanoMaikkulanrinne 21www.maikkulankartano.fiA private restaurant in a beautiful river setting.

ETHNIC RESTAURANTS MakukellariPakkahuoneenkatu 5www.makukellari.fiAsian restaurant, deli shop, café.

Yuki SushiPakkahuoneenkatu 12 (also in Limingantullin Prisma, Nuottasaarentie 1)www.yukisushi.fi

Istanbul OrientalKauppurienkatu 11www.istanbuloriental.fiAn award-winning Turkish restaurant in downtown Oulu.

Välimeren ravintola OlimposPakkahuoneenkatu 6www.olimpos.fiDelights from all Mediterranean countries. Groups are recommended a Mediterranean feast table.

Hagia SofiaKirkkokatu 2www.hagiasofia.fiA Turkish à la carte restaurant in the atmospheric and traditional Franzén house.

LaVidaHallituskatu 9www.espanjalainenlavida.fiEnjoy Spanish cuisine and culinary traditions in the atmospheric restaurant LaVida.

Ravintola SaurahaAsemakatu 10 www.sauraha.fiA genuine Nepalese experience in the heart of the northern city.

Ravintola Hai LongIsokatu 8www.hailong.fiEnjoy flavours from around Asia.

Ravintola Beijing Rantakatu 5www.beijing.fiIn Oulu known as ”the Chinese by the water”, Beijing offers good Chinese food right by the market square.

Flavour PalaceSaaristonkatu 5A nice Chinese restaurant, which can accom-modate about 35 seated guests.

Tomo Sushi BarSaaristonkatu 13 (also Oulun Ideapark, Ritaharjuntie 49)Tomo Sushibar is the oldest sushi restaurant in Oulu. Originally opened in 2005 in the market hall, the restaurant has won its place in the hearts of locals.

CoyoacánHallituskatu 27www.coyoacan.fiCoyoacán offers authentic Mexican food..

FuchkaNummikatu 32www.fuchka.fiFinland’s first Bangladeshi fast food restaurant. Delicious tastes for small and big appetites.

Ravintola CrecianKirkkokatu 55 www.crecian.fiGreek cuisine invites you to enjoy authentic Greek food.

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Tip!A comprehensive list of

restaurants in Oulu can be found at www.eat.fi/oulu

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Oluthuone LeskinenKirkkokatu 10 (Rotuaari) www.leskinen.fi An excellent selection of beers and ciders, wines, special coffees and much more.

St. Michael 0,3 kmHallituskatu 13–17www.stmichael.fiRelaxed Irish bar.

SarkkaHallituskatu 13–17 0,25 kmwww.tervahovi.fi/sarkkaA maritime bar offering traditional local delicacies like leipäjankki and rössypottu for lunch.

Petrellin Saluuna Rantakatu 4www.petrellinsaluuna.fiRelaxed atmosphere. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Pub Graali Saaristonkatu 5 www.graali.fiA bar with a fireplace and an excellent selection of beers.

Public House Pivo Asemakatu 21 www.pivo.fi A cosy Czech pub.

Cocktail CompanyUusikatu 24 www.cocktailcompany.fiA cocktail lounge where you can enjoy classic drinks or more innovative concoctions.

Karaoke Aitta 22Kauppatori, aitta 22 www.karaokebar.netA granary restaurant by the market square for karaoke lovers. Come, sing and have fun!

Keltainen aittaAittatori 25 www.keltainenaitta.fiA restaurant set in a traditional wooden warehouse with a large patio by the market square.

Wilbert PubIsokatu 36www.karaokebar.net Located in the basement of the dance restaurant Anna&Albert. The bar is famous for its karaoke.

DISCOS AND NIGHTCLUBSPataässäPakkahuoneenkatu 7 www.karaokebar.netKaraoke bar and night club with a collection of some 30 000 songs – for all tastes.

Bar Ihku OuluTorikatu 22www.ihkubar.fiKaraoke, stand up, live music, a pub and a patio! Open every day.

Viihdemaailma IlonaTorikatu 21-23www.ravintola.fi/ravintola/ilona-ouluLive music with party bands and famous Finnish artists. Open every day.

45 SpecialSaaristonkatu 12 www.45special.comA legendary rock bar with live music, good food and drinks. Open every day..

Ravintola KantisUusikatu 23 www.kantis.netOne of the biggest night clubs in Oulu. Popular with students.

Rummers ClubUusikatu 23rummersclub.comA relaxed atmosphere for all tastes. Enjoy a drink in the bar on the street or sit in the sun on the cosy beach terrace. A night club in the basement.

Nightclub TähtiPakkahuoneenkatu 19 www.nightclubtahti.fi An entertainment restaurant with dance, entertainment and popular artists.

Vanha Paloasema Sport bar Sport it! Kauppurienkatu 24 A www.sportit.fiLarge screen for great sports viewing. Play pool or other games and enjoy American food.

TivoliIsokatu 35www.ouluntivoli.fi A nightclub for adults.

Night Club YöhuikkaMäkelininkatu 13 www.yohuikka.fi A nightclub for adults and night owls.

KaraokebarAsemakatu 31–33www.karaokebar.net The first karaoke restaurant in Finland.

Anna ja AlbertIsokatu 36 www.anna-albert.fi For those who love to dance. In downtown Oulu, from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Bands and dj’s.

HevimestaAsemakatu 20 www.hevimesta.comRock and metal music club. Crazy Horse Music Bar on the street level and a club in the basement. Live music.

DANCING Nuijamiesten Dance PavilionHetekyläntie 16www.nuijamiehet.net/nuijamiesten_lava The dance pavilion has organized dances for more than 50 years. On Saturdays from 14 May until 10 August.

Liminka Youth SocietyKrankantie 1www.liminganns.com Liminka Youth Society organizes dance evenings from mid-September until mid-May.

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Tip!Restaurant Day originates from Finland and presently is celebrated globally four

times a year. Citizens of Oulu spread all over the city

to taste local, exotic, even surprising taste experien-ces at May and August’s

Restaurant Days – join in on a flavor journey!

Istanbul in Oulu – delicacies from the charcoal grill

Reservations and inquiries:Tel. (08) 3112 [email protected]

Rotuaari, Kauppurienkatu 11, 90100 Ouluwww.istanbuloriental.fiOpen: Tues-Thurs 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Fri 4 p.m.–12 p.m., Sat 3 p.m.–12 p.m., Sun-Mon closed

Conference and sauna facilities as well as banquet rooms in

an authentic old-fashioned manor.Beautiful location by the river Oulu about six kilometrers from

the centre.

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HOTELSRadisson Blu Hotel OuluHallituskatu 1TEL. 020 123 4730www.radissonblu.fi

Original Sokos Hotel ArinaPakkahuoneenkatu 16TEL. 08 312 3111www.sokoshotels.fi

Lapland Hotel OuluKirkkokatu 3 TEL. 08 881 1110www.laplandhotels.com

Scandic Oulu Saaristonkatu 4TEL. 08 543 1000www.scandichotels.fi

Forenom AparthotelOulu Uusikatu 26TEL. 020 1983 420www.forenom.fi

Cumulus OuluKajaaninkatu 17TEL. 08 882 7111www.cumulus.fi

Best WesternHotel ApolloAsemakatu 31–33TEL. 08 52 211www.hotelapollo.fi

SWEET DREAMSHotelli-ravintola LasarettiKasarmintie 13TEL. 020 757 4700www.lasaretti.com

Break Sokos Hotel EdenHolstinsalmentie 29TEL. 020 123 4603www.sokoshotels.fi

POHTO HotelliKortteeriVellamontie 12TEL. 010 843 4550www.pohto.fi

Finlandia AirportHotel OuluVihiluoto 10, KempeleTEL. 08 514 5100www.airporthotel.fi

Virpiniemen retkeilyhotelliVirpiniementie 525, KiviniemiTEL. 08 561 4200www.virpiniemi.fi/majoitus

Best Western Hotel SamanttaVälitie 1, HaukipudasTEL. 08 34 34 24www.samantta.fi

Oulu HotelliRautatienkatu 8TEL. 045 128 4585ouluhotelli.fi

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BED&BREAKFASTTurusen Saha Pikisaarentie 10TEL. 044 972 6031www.turusensaha.fi

CAMPING SITENallikari Holiday Village & CampingLeiritie 10, Hietasaari TEL. 044 703 1353www.nallikari.fi

Tip!For more information on

accommodation options, go to http://www.visitoulu.fi/

en/accommodation/

Topical travel hints can also be found on VisitOulu’s

Facebook page.

BY PLANEAirport Information Tourist Information is also available at the airport, immediately after the arrival. The information desk is located on the 1st floor in the arrival hall.

Oulu Airport www.finavia.fiBus nr 9 or nr 8 to the city centre. The trip takes about 30 minutes, by car 20 minutes. Oulu Airport is Finland’s second busiest in terms of passengers.

Finnair Customer service 0600 140 140 (3,15 €/answered call + local network rate)www.finnair.fiSAS www.flysas.com Norwegian www.norwegian.com Arctic Airlinkwww.arcticairlink.fi

BY TRAINRailway station Rautatienkatu 11 www.vr.fi

BY BUSBus station Ratakatu 6 www.matkahuolto.fi www.onnibus.com

BY BOATMeritulli Guest MarinaMarket square in Oulu0400 474 180 www.rotuaari.info/meritulli Lisätietoja www.visitoulu.fi

TAXIS IN OULU Oulun Aluetaksi www.oulunaluetaksi.fi Telephone number in Finland (1,40 €+local network rate) 0600 30081When calling from abroad +358 600 30081SuoraTaksi (1,40 €+network rate) 0600 30080 Calls from a mobile phone are located and connected directly to the nearest free taxi.. SMS order (1,90 €) 16242 Oulun Taksipalvelut 08 100 60(0,33€/call+local network rate)www.ouluntaksipalvelut.fi

BUSES IN OULUBus routes, timetables and zone prices in the Oulu region: www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi

A single ticket or a 24 hour ticket with an app that can be downloaded in the smartphone www.oulunjoukkoliikenne.fi/mobiili. The single ticket has a 60 minute transfer time.

Single ticket: in Oulu 3,30 euros (A zone) + commission payment Airport -Oulu centre 5,80 euros (AB zones) + commission payment

24 h ticket:City centre 8,00 euros (A zone) + commission paymentAirport-Oulu centre 12,50 euros (AB zones) + commission payment

PARKINGwww.oulunliikenne.fi Latest information about traffic flows and parking in the Oulu region. www.ouka.fi/oulu/kadut-kartat-ja-liikenne/pysakoinninvalvonta Information on car parks, payments and zones in the city centre. Kivisydän (Rock Heart) is an underground parking facility built in the fall of 2015 and located directly below the main shopping streets. It has parking spaces for 900 cars and elevators that take you right up to the street level. More information www.oulunpysakointi.fi

OULU IS ACCESSIBLEwww.oiy.fi It is possible to use a wheelchair in several tourist attractions.

INFORMATION

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Here’s a tip!pan OULU provides a

wireless broadband Internet connection for everyone

in the city centre. An easy way to stay online and send messages about

your trip online! Check out VisitOulu on Facebook for

more information on what’s going on in Oulu or share your holiday moments on

Instagram with the hashtag #visitoulu

MEDIA INFORMATION Publisher: BusinessOulu Yrttipellontie 6 90015 Oulun kaupunki 08 5584 1330

www.oulu.com [email protected] [email protected] www.visitoulu.fi

Design & Layout: BusinessOulu, Tero Suutari Print run:84 000 The brochure is printed in: Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, German and Russian

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Bring your conference or convention to Oulu! No matter the size of your event, we are ready to help you find the perfect solution. You can start making use of our services even when you’re only in the planning stages of your congress. We offer suitable venues and find the best services in the field for you, help you with marketing your congress and creating a cooperation network, not forgetting current trends. Our services are unbiased and are provided free of change. We will do our best have you congress or meeting surpass your expectations.

Oulu Convention Bureau, One-stop-shop for meetings!

www.ocb.fi | www.oulu.com | [email protected]

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OULU FINLANDA city in northern Finland by the Bothnian Bay, at the river delta of Oulujoki.Population: 1 January 2014, 194 000Surface area: 3,8662.2 km2Coordinates: 65°01’ N, 25°28’ EFounded in: 1605Founded by: Charles IX of Sweden

MapsA variety of maps about e.g. the city centre, walking and biking trails as well as nature sites are available at the tourist information.

Torikatu 10 90100 Oulu TEL. 08 5584 [email protected]

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9–17 Fri 9–16

Summer 1 June–31 August 2016: Mon-Fri 9–17 Sat 10–16 (1 July−31 August 2016)

Tourist Information Tourist information in Oulu offers practical advice and tips for your stay in Oulu. You receive up-to-date information e.g. about events, accommoda-tion, restaurants, attractions and places to visit as well as free brochures, themed walking and cycling maps and local souvenirs to be purchased. The Tourist Information provides you also with more detailed information about complimentary guided walking tours in the summer.

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