Things to do in Oulu

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Things to Do in Oulu

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  • lithlith
    Michigan950 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    While in Oulu, take a walk through the old market hall. There are a few souvenir shops and food stalls inside. You will also often find a market happening outside as well. This is a 2 minute walk from the Radisson Hotel and is very close to other shopping and restaurants.
    Written 23 July 2024
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  • Chris M
    Wetherby, UK1,701 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a pleasant beach a short distance from the centre of Oulu. We actually travelled there on the City road Train owned by and operating to the Vauhtipuisto Children's Amusement Park, which is very near the beach. The beach has a number of entertainment facilities and refreshment kiosks. To reach the area involves travelling through a pleasant green wooded area, which acts as a pleasant backdrop to the beach.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Krisztián G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a stunningly beautiful park in the inner city with creeks and bridges over them. There's a playground, an ice-cream truck and even a greenhouse.
    Written 17 July 2022
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  • Chris M
    Wetherby, UK1,701 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Whilst this is just a statue in a prominent position, near the Market Hall, it is a statue that has character and "attitude". It portrays a police officer and apparently is in recognition of police personnel who used to patrol the Market Place.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • JariJK
    Kouvola, Finland7,049 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hupisaaret Park is a beautiful outdoor recreation area. You find flowers, interesting trees, fountains, trails with beautiful pedestrian bridges, sitting places, cafeterias, campfire sites, statues, a playground, a summer theater, a fish ladder etc. there. Remember to visit Kiikkusaari Greenhouse, too. The area is free (no any admission fee) and it is open 24/7.
    Written 11 July 2023
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  • Jukka
    Espoo, Finland143 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice science museum very near Oulu city center. All items and phenomens are shown with interaction and they create fun and insights and new information for watcher, Children and adults won’t get bored here.
    Written 4 February 2023
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  • Jokke58
    Kouvola, Finland52 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Outdoor museum near the city of Oulu, worth of visiting to have nice experience and knowledge of old habits and living in Finland.
    Written 29 August 2018
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  • Jokkis
    Oulu, Finland34 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice but quite small collection of cars and motorcycles. On the other hand also price was under ten euros. There was huge truck which was unique and used in hydroelectric power-plant construction sites. There is nice cafe in same building which offers very good lunch also.
    Written 30 December 2019
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  • Dy no
    Oulu, Finland1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is definitely not ”a typical orthodox” cathedral like someone said before. It is and has always been a lutheral cathedral. The lutheran cathedrals are far less decorative than the orthodox cathedrals anyway. :)
    Written 21 December 2022
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  • Kasper R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My favorite place to shop clothes! I always find the right ones right away. Best cloth shop in town!
    Written 6 August 2023
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  • MustaKissa
    Muonio, Finland103 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We saw only inside part due to winter. It's a very nice botanical garden - plenty of unusual and beautiful plants, many of them with flowers. Was a delight to watch it in winter because I was missing green plants and flowers.
    Everything is nicely arranged and well cared for.
    Written 23 September 2022
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  • SusaMasa
    Helsinki, Finland430 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum is located in the Ainola park. We did not have high expectations when we entered the museum and were pleasantly surprised by the exhibition. The museum is quite big and the different sections of the museum give you a very good picture of life in Oulu region. Highly recommended. Watch our video on Oulu and the museum at Youtube/Susa and Masa around the world
    Written 5 February 2019
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