About Oulu
Oulu is one of Finland's major cities, home to around 216,066 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Oulu
1
Oulu Museum of Art
2
Tietomaa Science Centre
3
Oulu Castle
4
Oulu Cathedral
5
Oulu Automobile Museum
6
Hupisaaret park, Fountains and salmon stairs
7
Northern Ostrobothnia Museum
8
Paska Kaupunni graffiti
Budget travel
Free things to do in Oulu
Oulu Cathedral
Hupisaaret park, Fountains and salmon stairs
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Oulu Museum of Art
- Visit Tietomaa Science Centre
- Visit Oulu Castle
- Eat at Pizzeria Old Lemoon
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Oulu Cathedral
- Visit Oulu Automobile Museum
- Visit Hupisaaret park, Fountains and salmon stairs
- Eat at RAX Pizzabuffet
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Northern Ostrobothnia Museum
- Visit Paska Kaupunni graffiti
- Visit Oulu City Theatre
- Eat at Katri Antell-lounasravintolat
Where to eat
Pizzeria Old Lemoon
RAX Pizzabuffet
Katri Antell-lounasravintolat
Café Provence
Koivurannan kahvila
Villa Hannala
Coffee House Oulu
Puistokahvila Makia
Where to stay
- Hotel Lasaretti
- Nallikari Lomakylä-Camping
- Kempeleen Moottorimaja
- Best Western Hotel Apollo
- Scandic Oulu Station
Shopping
- Verkkokauppa.com
- Zeppelin
- Ideapark Oulu
- Shopping Centre Valkea
- Power Limingantulli
- Raksila hypermarkets
Nightlife
- 1bar
- 45 Special
- Amarillo
- Caio
- Graali
- Hevimesta
Museums & culture
- Oulu Museum of Art
- Oulu Castle
- Oulu Cathedral
- Oulu Automobile Museum
- Northern Ostrobothnia Museum
In pictures
Oulu gallery
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