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Oulu Guide OULU, FINLAND

Winter 2015 - 2016

Come enjoy arctic Oulu!

The hospitable City of Oulu, the capital of northern Scandinavia, is a treasure trove of activities. Embrace the silence while indulging in a moonlit ski trip over the frozen sea or race down

the skiing slopes of Ruskotunturi ski resort. In Oulu, the buzz of the city intertwines with the calm of nature – pure wildlife and waters as far as the eye can see.

This guide offers examples of the activities available in Oulu, with a focus on destinations in the city centre.

WELCOME TO OULU!

The distance to the tourist office at Torikatu 10 is indicated for each destination.

Tierna town 20.11.-13.1.

See the brightest stars of the season in the Christmas events of Tierna Town.

The Tierna Square will also be opened on Rotuaari Street on 5 December.

A Tierna Boys statue delights pedestrians on Rotuaari

throughout the year.For more info,

see p. 5.

EVENTFUL OULU

SPORTS AND WELLNESS

RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING CHILDREN’S OULU

CULTURE AND SIGHTS

Winter funTo make the most of the season’s

events, head to the seaside Winter Village in Nallikari. Join a reindeer or husky sleigh

ride and then fry sausages on an open fire outdoors for example.

For more information, see p. 9

Ruskotunturi english.ruskotunturi.fi

Race down the snowy fell and try out your best tricks in Juniorpark or Ruskopark.

For more information, see p. 7.

Rössypottu soup and rieska bread

Why not try some traditional dishes from Oulu, such as blood pudding and pota-

to soup, in the idyllic Sokeri-Jussi Tavern on Pikisaari Island? The

Market Hall will also provide you with delicious

Oulu-made rieska bread.

Polar Bear Pitching 11.2.www.pitchfestoulu.com

Looking for business growth? Plunge into a hole in the ice and then sell your

idea to the investors attending the Polar Bear Pitching event. The cold is good for you!

Read more on p. 5

Aurora excursionwww.salamapaja.fi/#!/p/tours

Join an aurora spotting excursion on a dark winter night. Your guide will provide information about auroras

as well as tips on how to photograph them well.

Kärpät rocks!Spur on the reigning Finnish ice

hockey champion team Oulun Kärpät to another victory at the Oulun Energia arena. Products in the yellow and black

colours of the team are available to supporters from Kärppäshop.

Join the hype! Read more on p. 13

Valoa Oulu! light festival 20.–29.11.

www.ouka.fi/valoaoulu Artwork made of light will illuminate

the autumn in the vicinity of the square. The wondrous light events

are free of charge for the whole family.

& ACCOMMODATION

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12.3. 127. Oulun Tervahiihto skiing event www.tervahiihto.fi // Muhos, Utajärvi – OuluThe oldest long-distance skiing event in the world will be held for the 127th consecutive year. The one-way skiing route starts in Muhos (37 km) or Utajärvi (70 km) and ends in Oulu.

12.-24.3. XXVI Oulu Music Festivalwww.omj.fiMadetojan Sali concert hall, Oulu City Hall, Uusi Seurahuone, Oulu CathedralA multidisciplinary urban winter festival att-racts international and domestic artist gueststo Oulu.

31.3.-3.4. Arktiset 3,2 kmAskeleet (Arctic Steps) www.oamk.fi/kultt/arktisetaskeleet/Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Kotkan-tie Campus, Kotkantie 1A national dance event targeted at school-aged and younger children..

27.4. 2,1 kmNational Veterans’ DayOuluhalli The main event of the National Veterans’ Day in 2016.

12.3. Hailuoto Arctic 53 km HulaBalloo 2016Hailuoto // www.saarenseikkailut.fiHailuoto Arctic is an event for the whole family. HulaBalloo offers a wide range of winter activities.

4.-22.12. National 0,2 kmTierna Boys competitionRotuaari Streetwww.tiernakaupunki.fi/6The Tierna Boys competition is open to all and reflects the fair spirit of Christmas. The competition comprises three categori-es: Traditional Tierna Town, General, and Adaptations.

5.-23.12 Tierna 0,2 km Square Christmas marketRotuaariAn intimate Christmas market on Rotuaari

20166.-10.1. Oulu Tango Festivalwww.oulutangofestival.comAn international festival that includes dance courses, musical performances and dance nights open to all.

25.-31.1. 35. Oulu Children’s and Youth Theatre Festival

11.2. Polar Bear Pitching www.pitchfestoulu.com/polarbearAn immensely popular ice-hole pitching competition for startup enterprises seeking to attract capital investors. While the speaking time is unlimited, speakers must pitch from a hole in the ice.

February 0,5 km Reindeer Carnival KauppatoriA family event at the Market Square. The programme includes reindeer rides, a market event and other outdoor activities.

10.-11.10. Oulun 2,1 km Kädentaitomessut ja Hyvinvointimessut OuluhalliThe largest handicrafts fair in Northern Fin-land, Oulun Kädentaitomessut, is a mixture of design, authentic materials and craftsman-ship. The Hyvinvointimessut wellness fair is organised at the same time.

5.-8.11. Oulu 0 km Comics Festival 2015Cultural Centre Valve, Oulu City Library www.oulucomics.com/15/The Oulu Nordic Comics Competition is looking for new comics. This year’s theme is horror.

7.-8.11. Finnish 3,2 km ten-dance championshipKastelli Community Centre // www.telemark-team.net/10-tanssin-sm-kilpailut-2015/Dance sport association Telemark Team ry celebrates its 5oth anniversary by organising the Finnish ten-dance championship.

16.-22.11. 0 km 34th Oulu international children’s and youth film festivalCultural Centre Valve www.oulunelokuvakeskus.fi/lef/etusivuAn international children’s and youth film festival organised by Oulu Film Centre.

20.-29.11. Valoa 0,5 kmOulu! light festivalMarket Square, Vänmanninsaari, Linnansaariwww.ouka.fi/valoaouluThis year, the Valoa Oulu! light festival lets the renovated square area bask in the limelight as well as the city landmark buildings of the City Theatre and the main library. PAGE 4. OULU GUIDE 15/16 -WINTER EVENTFUL OULU

Family activities include light installations on dark winter nights and a rowdy day at the Tervahiihto skiing event. Hear the Tierna

Boys sing and get in the spirit of Christmas in the Tierna Town of Finland. Meet you there!

A VIBRANT CITY

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A beauty and wellness centre in the city cent-re provides massage, beauty, hair dressing and solarium services.

Break Sokos 3,5 kmHotel Eden Holstinsalmentie 29www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/oulu/sokos-hotel-eden/hoidot-ja-hyvinvointiThe hotel spa provides visitors with pampe-ring services from Indian head massage to mud treatments and rose baths. They also organise sauna yoga on Wednesdays.

Ice swimming 1,5 km www.ouka.fi/oulu/english/beaches-and-ice-swimmingTuira beach offers an ice swimming hole open to public. The site is maintained by the city. Visitors can rent a key to the shower and dressing facilities of the swimming pool building.

Smoke sauna and sauna therapyMaikkula Estate, Maikkulanrinne 21 8 kmwww.maikkulankartano.fi/sivu/en/palve-lut/When Oulujoki River is free of ice, bathers can have a swim during their smoke sauna bath. Aito Ote, Hankaintie 4 kmwww.aitote.fi/saunaterapiaVarious pampering treatments and a massage service are available during a sauna bath.

SILENCE Sound & Silence soundsilence.fi Silence travel, sound relaxation and nature meditation. Open according to appointment.

ICE‑FISHINGAtteson fishing 4 kmwww.atteson.fi // Turkanheimontie 6 BIce-fishing trips in the Oulu area. Rental equipment available.

INDOOR ACTIVITIESPelibunkkeri 1 kmMegazoneKansankatu 47 // www.pelibunkkeri.fiA fun, exciting and futuristic indoor laser game that suits nearly everyone.

Climbing Centre 4,3 kmPaakakatu 7 //www.oulunkiipeilykeskus.comDiverse options from bouldering to 16-metre high climbs.

Oulu 1,6 kmBowling CentreIsokatu 97 // www.oulunkeilahalli.fiBowling and pool.

Sports & Karting 8 kmCenterTapsitie 5 // www.sportskartingcenter.fiFeel the thrill of speed on an indoor karting track. The longest straight track section is over 50 metres long.

Oulu public swimming poolswww.ouka.fi/oulu/liikunta-ja-ulkoiluRaksila, Pikkukankaantie 3 2 kmRaatti, Raatintie 2 1 km

PAMPERING Studio 44 0,3 km www.studio44.fi // Torikatu 21, 4th floor

Oulu’s snow‑covered location by the seaside offers visitors the op‑portunity to spend a day downhill skiing or enjoying the silence of

nature. After the day’s activities, you can unwind in the soft steam of a smoke sauna and treat yourself to a beauty treatment.

FUN AND PAMPERING

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESRuskotunturi 7,8 kmRuskotunturintie // www.ruskotunturi.fiRuskotunturi comprises six slopes and two parks. The height of the slopes is 50 metres. The Lastenmaa children’s section includes a freepark, a merry-go-round and a free sledding hill.

Loihakka 18 km husky safaris Ervastintörmä 4 // www.huskysafarit.fiCustomised husky activities. You can drive a team of dogs or simply enjoy the silence on board a sleigh.

Kite skiing Leijakoulu Lappis // www.lappis.fiThe school offers 4 to 5-hour kite skiing courses.

SnowshoeingSnowshoe rental. www.nallikari.fi/tekemista/valinevuokraus

SKIING Skiing trails:http://www.ouka.fi/oulu/english/jogging-tracks-cross-country-skiing-trails-and-hik-ing-trailsRental:http://www.campingfinland.fi/activities/equipment_rentalsThe City of Oulu provides an extensive, 350-kilometre network of skiing trails. Star-ting points include:Raksila/Ouluhalli, Ylioppilaantie 4 2,2 kmHietasaari, Leiritie 1 3,5 kmHiukkavaara, Hiukanreitti 13 6 kmAuranmaja, Alakyläntie 634 9,7 kmRokua skiing trails, Kuntoraitti 2 81 km

TIP! Oulun Jousimiehet archers’ club organises introductory archery classes on Tuesday nights . www.oulunjousimiehet.fi/harjoittelu.php

RuskotunturiSki Fun Oulu, Finland

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FUN FOR KIDS

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Sledding Speed-mongers should head straight for the sledding hills!Hollihaka park, Rantatie 19 1 kmRaksila swimming pool, 1,7 kmPikkukankaantie 3 Virpiniemi Sports Institute 21 km Virpiniementie 525

Cultural Centre 0 kmValveHallituskatu 7 //www.kulttuurivalve.fi/sivu/en/The diverse offerings of the centre include films, concerts and other fun activities for children of different ages. Puppet theatre Nukketeatteri Akseli Klonk specialises in puppet shows and other equipment-based theatrical performances for children.

Ice-skating 0,5 kmon Market Squarewww.talvikyla.fi/eng2 Ice-skating is a definite favourite among winter sports. The public ice-skating rink to be opened at the Market Square in Oulu is an enjoyable venue for ice-skating to music. In addition to the music, the rink is colourfully lit during winter nights.

Hietasaari pony park 3 kmVaaskiventie 12 // www.ponipiha.fiEnter the world of ponies just around the cor-ner from Nallikari. Riding classes are available for beginners and experienced riders alike, regardless of age. Petting zoo Eläintouhula is also open in the area.

delightful long-term dinosaur residents of the centre in one spot. Café-Restaurant Saturnus as well as Science Shop Sirius are happy to serve all Tietomaa visitors.

SuperPark 2,5 kmTyrnäväntie 16www.superpark.fi/enThe most moving indoor adventure park in Finland – for all ages. You can climb the SkyWalk climbing net to new heights, enjoy the rush of speed on Tuubimäki tubing hill or challenge yourself at the Freestyle Hall. In Game Areena, visitors can try different sports from ice hockey to miniature golf.

HopLop 7,6 kmKaakkurinkulma 4www.hoplop.fiAn adventure labyrinth, bouncy castles and a trampoline get the whole family moving and in on the adventure! All children old enough to move unassisted can play at HopLop.

Oulu provides excellent adventure opportunities for children and the child‑minded. The Nallikari Winter Village is a great venue for

snow games, reindeer rides and sledding. If the temperature sinks too far below zero, the indoor activity centre SuperPark offers jumping ramps for the daredevils and trick tracks for tricksters. At Cultural Centre Valve, you can immerse yourself in the world of fairy tales.

TIP!Splash the day away! In the tropical heat of Break Sokos Hotel Eden’s spa, you will not even notice the time go by! The offering includes wild waves in the large pool, water toys in the small children’s pool, warm Ja-cuzzis and a cool outdoor pool. For more information, see p. 7.

Nallikari Winter 3,5 kmVillagewww.talvikyla.fi/eng2 //Holstinsalmentie Nallikari Winter Village offers activities for families and children in Nallikari from February to April. The Winter Village provides an excellent opportunity for learning about snow and ice construction and the exotic aspects of the north. Walking on the frozen sea is a memorable experience for visitors. Playing in the snow, seeing reindeers and engaging in different winter activities are just fun at all ages.

Sanginjoki 15 kmouter forestwww.visitoulu.fi/en/activities+nature/ou-lu+outdoors+zone/sanginjoki+outer+forest/Sanginjoentie Sanginjoki outer forest is an extensive, continuous forest and recreational area. The area includes signposted routes and lean-tos, where visitors can, for example, eat packed meals and fry sausages.

INDOOR ACTIVITIES Science Centre 1,2 kmTietomaaNahkatehtaankatu 6 // www.tietomaa.fiThe centre is an activity-based family desti-nation with changing themed exhibitions that showcase different branches of science and technology in a fascinating manner. In the giant 3D theatre, stars practically fall in your arms! Dinola is a new, jungle-inspired changing exhibition in Tietomaa. Dinola offers visitors the opportunity to meet all the

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CHURCHESOulu Cathedral 0,3 km Kirkkokatu 3 awww.oulunseurakunnat.fi/ouluntuomiokirkkoThe Cathedral, designed by Daniel Hagman, was completed in 1777. The wooden structures of the church burned down during the Oulu fire in 1822. The reconstruction of the church was completed in 1832 based on a neoclassi-cist design by Carl Ludvig Engel.

Holy Trinity 1,1 km Orthodox CathedralTorikatu 74www.oulunortodoksinenseurakunta.fiOrthodox Parish of Oulu. Open according to agreement.

Parish of the 3,9 kmHoly Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, Liisantie 2 perhe.katolinen.fiMass in English at 10 a.m. and in Finnish at 11.15. a.m. on Sundays. Mass in Finnish on weekdays at 5 p.m. Otherwise open according to agreement.

Oulunsalo 12,1 km ChurchUhrikirkonkuja 8, Oulunsalowww.oulunseurakunnat.fi/oulunsalon-kirkkoThe intimate wooden Oulunsalo Church was completed in 1891.

Haukipudas 20,4 km ChurchKirkkotie 10, Haukipudaswww.oulunseurakunnat.fi/haukiputa-an-kirkko This wooden Church was completed in 1762 to replace a dilapidated 17th century church. Construction master Matti Honka prepared the drawings for the church and the construc-tion work was directed by construction master Jaakko Suonperä. Mikael Toppelius (1734–1821) completed the biblical paintings inside the church approximately ten years after the building had been erected. If the paintings were laid end to end, they would span 150 metres.

Kiimingin 20,5 km puukirkkoKirkkotie 6, Kiiminkiwww.oulunseurakunnat.fi/kiimingin-kirkkoThe beautiful wooden church of Kiiminki was inaugurated in 1761 and is one of the few en-tirely preserved wooden churches in Finland. The cross-shaped church was constructed by Matti Honka. The church is a genuine cruci-form building with bevelled outside corners. The paintings inside the church were made by famous church painter Mikael Toppelius (1734–1821).

Turkansaari 14,7 km Open-Air museumTurkansaarentie 165, Madekoskiwww.ouka.fi/turkansaariThe open-air museum of the rural culture along Oulujoki River includes over 40 museum buildings, including a church built in 1694 and the main building of the Ylikärppä farmhouse, completed in 1894. In the Christ-mas period, Turkansaari offers a nice rural Christmas atmosphere.

Oulu offers plenty to see and experience all year round. Dozens of cultural destinations both recount history and give

insight into the future. Immerse yourself in the stories in a book, on the walls of a wooden church, on a film screen, in the theatre or in one of the numerous galleries. Experience the city through culture!

EXPERIENCE THE CITY

Oulun Kärpät 0,7 kmTeuvo Pakkalankatu 11 // www.oulunkarpat.fiThe reigning Finnish ice hockey champion team Oulun Kärpät play their home matches at Oulun Energia arena. Before the game, you can get your support outfit from the Kärppä-kauppa shop in the arena building.

MUSEUMSNorthern 0,7 kmOstrobothnia Museum Ainolanpolku 1 www.ouka.fi/oulu/ppm/englishThe museum’s exhibition covers the history of Oulu and its region. The museum also in-cludes the Koiramäki (Dog Hill) section, which is a children’s favourite, and a museum shop.

Zoological Museum 5,5 kmof the University of OuluUniversity of Oulu, Linnanmaa, Department of Biology, door Awww.oulu.fi/biodiversityunit/The exhibition includes 1,000 vertebrate and 4,100 invertebrate animals.

Botanical gardens 5,7 km Kaitoväylä 5 // www.oulu.fi/biodiversityunitTwo approximately 15m high pyramid- shaped greenhouses display approximately 1,500 different varieties of plants from warm climate areas.

Automobile Museum 6,7 kmAutomuseontie 1 // www.oulunautomuseo.fi The museum exhibits over fifty different old cars and motorcycles dating as far back as the 1910s. They also have miniature models, photographs and literature related to the topic as well as a combined lunch restaurant and café.PAGE 12. OULU GUIDE 15/16 - WINTER CULTURE & SIGHTS

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ARTS and GALLERIES Valvegalleria 0 km Hallituskatu 7 // www.kulttuurivalve.fi Changing exhibitions. Valve also hosts the gallery of the Northern Photographic Centre as well as a comics gallery.

Galleria 5 0 km Hallituskatu 5 galleria5.artoulu.fi/galleria Galleria 5 hosts visual arts and art industry exhibitions. There is also an art lending centre and a shop on the premises.

Oulun taidetalo 0,1 km Pakkahuoneenkatu 9 www.ouluntaidetalo.fi Art exhibitions. The gallery sells and buys valuable art.

Neliö-galleria 0,7 km Asemakatu 37 www.neliogalleria.com The gallery annually set ups 12–13 changing exhibitions in various fields of visual arts.

Galleria Kajaste 0,8 km Kajaaninkatu 25 www.galleriakajaste.fi Galleria Kajaste, opened in 2012, primarily focuses on contemporary art. The gallery is located in the historical Tuomi building on Kajaaninkatu Street.

Elokuvateatteri Star 1,6 kmKalliotie 6 // www.elokuvateatteristar.fi A family business with a programme mainly consisting of mainstream movies. The three auditoriums can seat 243 people.

CONCERTSOulu Sinfonia 1,3 km Leevi Madetojan katu 1–3 www.oulusinfonia.fiIn addition to high-quality symphony music, the Oulu Sinfonia organises church music and entertainment concerts as well as concerts targeted at children and young people. The seasonal concerts of Oulu Sinfonia take place on Thursdays.

Oulun 1,3 km MusiikkikeskusLeevi Madetojan katu 1–3 www.oulunmusiikkikeskus.fi Concerts for all seasons.

THEATREOulun 0 km ylioppilasteatteriHallituskatu 5 www.oulunylioppilasteatteri.fi The student theatre performs at Cultural Centre Valve.

Teatteri Rio 0,3 kmHallituskatu 11 www.teatteririo.fi The programme includes guest stars and stand-up comedians.

Oulu 0,5 km City Theatre Kaarlenväylä 2www.teatteri.ouka.fiThe theatre organises 8–10 opening nights and organises approximately 350 shows annually.

Oulun Työväen 1,9 km NäyttämöUpseerinkatu 4 www.otn.fiThe theatre organises three premieres annually.

Teatterikuoppa 22,1 km HaukipudasRevontie 45 Haukipudas www.ouka.fi/oulu/teatterikuoppa Teatterikuoppa offers diverse culture expe-riences for all ages. The following performing arts under one roof: theatre, dance, music and visual arts.

Oulu Museum of Art 0,9 kmKasarmintie 7 www.ouka.fi/oulu/taidemuseo The museum includes the museum shop Ainoa and a café renowned for its cakes.

Galleria Art Halvare 7,3 kmSaarelansaarentie 11 // www.arthalvare.fi The gallery is situated in the 150-year-old Yli-Saarela farmhouse. The gallery area also includes Sculpture Park Saarela.

LIBRARIESOulu City Library 0,5 km – Regional LibraryKaarlenväylä 3www.ouka.fi/oulu/library/librariesIn the library reading room, you can read numerous Finnish and foreign newspapers and magazines free of charge.

FILMSStudio Cinema 0,05 km Kulttuuritalo Valve, Hallituskatu 7 www.oulunelokuvakeskus.fi A small-scale arthouse cinema.

Finnkino Plaza 0,4 kmTorikatu 32 // www.finnkino.fi The eight modern auditoriums of the movie theatre can seat 1,200 people.

Oulu Convention Bureau is the o�cial meeting and congress o�ce for the City of Oulu. We are an expert organisation providing assistance free of charge for those who wish to arrange a successful event in Oulu.

OULU CONVENTION BUREAU IS THE OFFICIAL MEETING AND CONGRESS OFFICE FOR THE CITY OF OULU CONTACT US:

www.ocb.fi

3DSUPER SCREEN FILM

Come learn about over 150 exciting destinations atthe Tietomaa science centre! Tietomaa o� ers visitors an unforgettable day full of insight.

See the other Luuppi destinations at oulunluuppi.fi

Nahkatehtaankatu 6

The new fi lm Journey to space is a magnifi cent 3D experience on our superscreen! Fasten your seatbelts for a giant leap. Next stop: Mars!

Our maritime exhibition MOB – Man Overboard invites visitors to dive beneath the surface and examine humans’ seaside and underwater activities!

The Castle of Mechanicsexhibition is a fun and interesting way to learn about cogwheels, levers, push rods, eccentric discs and crank handles.

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Hamburger bar 0,3 kmKauppuri 5Kauppurienkatu 5 www.kauppuri5.fiA burger bar with a legendary reputation.

Restaurant Hugo 0,3 kmRantakatu 4www.ravintolahugo.fiThe menu follows the seasons and combines the purity of northern nature with traditional French cuisine in a modern fashion.

Restaurant Hella 0,4 kmIsokatu 13www.hellaravintola.fi”Vista, coquina et vita” means stove, kitchen and life and serves as the motto of this small restaurant serving food with great devotion.

Viking restaurant 0,4 kmHaraldKirkkokatu 16www.ravintolaharald.fiMeals in the spirit of the Viking era on Rotuaa-ri Street. The selection ranges from snacks to desserts.

Gastro Pub 0,4 kmToripolliisi Rantakatu 6 www.toripolliisi.fiUncomplicated food at the corner of Market Square.

Kahvilamakasiini 0,5 kmAittatori, Aitta 1,www.kahvilamakasiini.netThe 19th century storage building is now a popular meeting place for a coffee or a meal.

Cake café 0,5 kmMira&PoppinsHallituskatu 21,www.kakkukahvilamirapoppins.comFresh coffee for breakfast and delicious lunch soups. Between breakfast and lunch, customers can enjoy the delicious cakes and pastry of the bakery.

RESTAURANTSKonst o. deli 0 kmHallituskatu 7 www.konstodeli.fi/in-englishKonst o. deli serves a delicious deli lunch and provides after work and small snacks.

Health to 0,3 km Organic H2OStockmann 4th floor www.health2organic.fiHealthy foods and snacks that treat the mind as well as the taste buds.

Restaurant Puistola 0,3 kmPakkahuoneenkatu 15www.ravintolapuistola.fiA combination restaurant with a Bistro, Deli and pizzeria ‘Cantina’ in an old art nouveau building.

Would you like some rieska bread and salmon soup with a slice of apple pie for dessert? The numerous beer and wine bars of Oulu are wonderful venues for resting your feet for a while. Rotuaari Street, the heart of Oulu, and its side streets offer excellent opportunities for souvenir and present shopping.

And if you still have energy at the end of the day, why not enjoy the vibrant nightlife in Oulu!

REGIONAL FOOD AND HOLIDAYS

CAFÉS IN THE CITY CENTREAntell Café 0,2 kmKirkkokatu 17 (Rotuaari) / Kirkkokatu 11www.antell.fi/en/frontpage.htmlSince 1880, Antell has made sure the resi-dents of Oulu get their sugary treats. At Antell, you can try out the traditional Oulu apple pie.

Cafe Bisketti 0,2 kmKirkkokatu 8 (Rotuaari) // www.cafebisketti.fiA wide selection of confectionery products and friendly, pleasant service in the centre of Rotuaari.

Cafe Rooster 0,3 kmTorikatu 26 // www.caferooster.fiA delicious breakfast and lunch as well as other café products made with pure, locally produced ingredients

Puistokahvila 0,5 kmMakiaOtto Karhin puistowww.raflaamo.fi/oulu/puistokahvila-makiaA cosy, comfortable café with a modern twist.

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TIP!Start your Sunday with a deli-cious, relaxing brunch at Café Rooster. Brunch is served on Sundays from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

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Tuuma ja Tikki is the shop, exhibition space and textile factory of the Pikisaari unit of Oulu Vocational College, located in the charming traditional environment of Pikisaari.

Kultaseppä 0,3 km Räsänen Pakkahuoneenkatu 15 www.kultasepparasanen.fiHand-made gold and diamond jewellery.

Science Shop Sirius 1,1 kmTietomaa, Nahkatehtaankatu 6 www.tietomaa.fi/tiedekauppa_siriusScience Shop Sirius in science centre Tieto-maa specialises in different science products.

FINNISH DESIGN Pentik 0,2 kmKirkkokatu 6www.pentik.comInterior decoration products. Pentik provides, for example, tableware, candles and textiles.

Marimekko 0,4 kmKirkkokatu 16www.marimekko.fi A Finnish design shop of textiles and tableware.

Finlayson 0,4 kmKirkkokatu 29www.finlayson.fi Finlayson offers Finnish textiles under the Finlayson brand.

Non Boutique 0,2 kmPakkahuoneenkatu 5www.noneverything.fiSmall-scale lines and unique products by local and other Finnish brands.

Wanhan Talon 0,3kmTavaratKirkkokatu 2 // www.wanhantalontavarat.fiA shop specialising in antique furniture and old everyday objects.

Museokauppa 0,7 km ParkkiAinolanpuistowww.ouka.fi/oulu/ppm/museokauppaShop in the Northern Ostrobothnia Museum.

Taito Shop Maakari 0,8 km Rautatienkatu 11www.taitopohjoispohjanmaa.fi Individual, high-quality handicrafts and design.

Museokauppa 0,9 kmAinoaOulun Taidemuseo, Kasarmintie 7 www.ouka.fi/oulu/taidemuseoMuseum Shop Ainoa offers fun, practical and unique products.

Tuuma ja tikki 1,1 kmPikisaarentie 13www.osao.fi/asiakaspalvelut/tuotemyyma-lat/tuuma-ja-tikki.html

SHOPPINGSHOPPING STREETS • Pedestrian street Rotuaari • Isokatu • Uusikatu • Kauppurienkatu • Pakkahuoneenkatu • Hallituskatu

SHOPPING CENTRES Stockmann department store • IdeaPark • Kaakkuri and Limingantulli business centres

PRODUCTS FROM OULUOulu products 0 kmTorikatu 10 // Tel. +358 8 5584 1330 visitoulu@oulu.com / www.visitoulu.fi Treat yourself or a friend to a souvenir from Oulu! The Tourist Office sells a variety of colourful Oulu products.

AITTA SQUARE 0,4 kmTogether with the Market Hall (1901), the old general and salt storage buildings on Market Square and Aittatori Square add a touch of history to the area. The old granaries date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. They currently host individually styled restaurants and cafés as well as handicrafts shops and other great places to visit.

Market hall www.oulunkauppahalli.fiThe over 110-year-old Market Hall at the Mar-ket Square provides the best services to fans of good food and handicrafts. Find some fresh bread, fish, meat or even Asian flavours to complement your regular products! Or try out the best rice porridge or salmon soup in town.

Petrellin Saluuna 0,3 kmRantakatu 4 // www.petrellinsaluuna.fiA relaxed atmosphere. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Pub Graali 0,4 kmSaaristonkatu 5 // www.graali.fiAn extensive selection of beers can be enjo-yed by a fireplace.

Cocktail Company 0,5 kmUusikatu 24 // www.cocktailcompany.fiA lounge dedicated to cocktails.

PARTY VENUESPataässä 0,1 kmPakkahuoneenkatu 7 // www.karaokebar.netA karaoke bar/nightclub that provides a sele-ction of 30,000 songs for all tastes.

IHKU Nightclub 0,3 kmTorikatu 22 // www.ihkubar.fi/ouluA nightclub for adults. The programme also includes karaoke and stand-up gigs.

45 Special 0,5 kmSaaristonkatu 12 // www.45special.comA legendary rock bar with live music, live people and good food and drink.

Nightclub Tähti 0,5 kmPakkahuoneenkatu 19www.nightclubtahti.fiAn entertainment restaurant for dancing, hanging out and listening to top artists..

Vanha Paloasema 0,5 km& Sports bar Sport it! Kauppurienkatu 24 A // www.sportit.fiSports on big screens, pool and other games as well as American-style food.

Anna ja Albert 0,6 kmIsokatu 36 // www.anna-albert.fiDancing and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Oulu Tuesdays through Saturdays. Quality orchestras and DJs provide the music.

Hevimesta 0,6 kmAsemakatu 20 // www.hevimesta.comA rock and metal club. Crazy Horse music bar is located on the street level and a club can be found in the basement.

DANCINGLimingan 29,5 kmNuorisoseura youth associationKrankantie 1 // www.liminganns.comLimingan Nuorisoseura youth association organises dance nights.

ETHNIC FLAVOURS Istanbul Oriental 0,3 kmKauppurienkatu 11 // www.istanbuloriental.fi Turkish restaurant

Hagia Sofia 0,3 kmKirkkokatu 2 // www.hagiasofia.fiTurkish restaurant

Tomo Sushi Bar 0,4 kmSaaristonkatu 13 // www.tomo.fiJapanese restaurant

Restaurant Sauraha 0,4 kmAsemakatu 10 // www.sauraha.fiNepalese restaurant

Tavern Crecian 0,9 kmKirkkokatu 55 // www.crecian.fiGreek restaurant

BARS AND PUBSWine bar VOX 0,1 kmPakkahuoneenkatu 8 // www.viinibaarivox.fiAn extensive selection of wines and beers as well as small snacks.

Hemingway´s 0,2 kmKirkkokatu 8 (Rotuaari) and Kajaaninkatu 17www.hemingways.fiA casual meeting place for friends in the centre of the city.

Cafe Kuluma 0,2 kmKauppurienkatu 5 // www.kuluma.fiA café and drink bar – Kuluma’s flaming Rammstein drink has become a classic.

Restaurant 0,2 kmKaarlenholvi & Jumpru pubKauppurienkatu 6 // www.jumpru.fiAn oasis of Oulu pub culture. An original milieu for enjoying a tasty soup lunch on weekdays. The casual and rowdy Kaarlenholvi, located upstairs, stays open until the wee hours.

Otto.K 0,2 km Hallituskatu 13–17 // www.ottok.fiA Bar & Grill establishment that combines rich beers and American-style food.

Oluthuone 0,2 kmLeskinenKirkkokatu 10 (Rotuaari) // www.leskinen.fiIn addition to an extensive changing selection of beers, Leskinen offers a comprehensive range of ciders, wines and special coffees, just to mention a few.

St. Michael 0,2 kmHallituskatu 13–17 // www.stmichael.fiA convivial Irish bar.

masterpiece by the local chefs. OuluMenu restaurants bear the “fork of plenty” logo. The menus are primarily based on Finnish ingredients.

Restaurant 0,5 kmUleåborg 1881Aittatori 4–5 // www.uleaborg.fi/enCompleted in 1881, the storage building by the sea provides a setting for a gourmet treat that combines the flavours of the north with European cuisine.

Pancake restaurant 0,5 kmAittatori 9www.pannukakkutalo.fiThe only true pancake restaurant offers near-ly a hundred different pancake varieties.

Grill it! 0,5 kmKauppurienkatu 24 Awww.raflaamo.fi/oulu/grill-it-ouluThis warm-hearted complex of three res-taurants is located in the former fire station building dating from the 1920s in Oulu city centre.

Tuba 0,6 kmMannenkatu 2 // www.tuba.fiTuba is a recycling-oriented and ecological cultural café that favours locally produced and organic products.

Restaurant Rauhala 0,6 kmMannenkatu 4 // www.ravintolarauhala.fiA lunch and à la carte restaurant next to Ainolanpuisto park. Lunch is served Mondays through Fridays.

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari 0,9 kmPikisaarentie 2 // www.sokerijussi.netAn intimate restaurant located in an old timber storage building in Pikisaari serves a Finnish menu designed according to season.

Restaurant 3,6 kmNallikariNallikarinranta 15 // www.ravintolanallikari.fiA festive, intimate dinner restaurant as well as a casual Bistro on the shores of Nallikari.

Maikkula Estate 8 km Maikkulanrinne 21 www.maikkulankartano.fiAn à la carte restaurant in a beautiful milieu. Facilities only available by prior arrangement.

ACCOMMODATION HOTELS Radisson Blu 0,2 kmHotel OuluHallituskatu 1 // www.radissonblu.com/enTel. +358 20 123 4730

Original Sokos 0,3 km Hotel Arina Pakkahuoneenkatu 16www.sokoshotels.fi/en // Tel. +358 8 312 3111

Lapland Hotel Oulu 0,4 kmwww.laplandhotels.com/FI/valitse-kaupun-ki/oulu.html // Kirkkokatu 3Tel. +358 8 8811110

Scandic Oulu 0,4 kmSaaristonkatu 4 // www.scandichotels.fi Tel. +358 8 543 1000

Cumulus Oulu 0,6 kmKajaaninkatu 17 // www.cumulus.fi/enTel. +358 8 882 7111

Best Western 0,6 km Hotel Apollo Asemakatu 31–33 // www.hotelapollo.fi/enTel. +358 8 52 211

Forenom Hotel 0,8 km OuluUusikatu 26 // www.forenom.fi/enTel. +358 20 1983 420

Turusen Saha 1 kmaccommodation (B&B)www.turusensaha.fi/english.html Pikisaarentie 10 // Tel. +358 44 972 6031

Hotel & 1,2 kmRestaurant LasarettiKasarmintie 13 // www.lasaretti.comTel. +358 20 757 4700

Break Sokos 3,3 kmHotel Eden Holstinsalmentie 29 // www.sokoshotels.fi/en Tel. +358 20 123 4603

POHTO Hotel 3,3 kmKortteeri Vellamontie 12 // www.pohto.fiTel. +358 10 843 4550

Finlandia Airport 10,4 km Hotel OuluVihiluoto 10, Kempele // www.airporthotel.fi/en Tel. +358 8 514 5100

Best Western Hotel 29 kmSamantta Välitie 1, Haukipudas // www.samantta.fi Tel. +358 8 343 424

Arctic Hotel Kierikki 55 kmPahkalantie 447, Yli-Ii www.arctichotelkierikki.fiTel. +358 8 4152 7775

OuluMenuwww.tasteoffinland.fiOuluMenus showcase Ost-robothnian ingredients and gastronomy and constitute a

TIP! A comprehensive list of the restaurants in Oulu is available at www.eat.fi/en/oulu

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Oulu Guide OULU, FINLAND

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OULU FINLAND A city in Northern Finland, located by the Bay of Bothnia in the Oulu River deltaPopulation: 30 August 2015: 197,863Area: 3,866.2 km2Coordinates: 65°01’ N, 25°28’ EFounded in: 1605Founder: Charles IX, King of Sweden

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OULU CITYTOURIST OFFICE Torikatu 10, FI-90100 Oulu+358 8 5584 1330touristinfo@ouka.fiwww.oulu.com/envisitoulu@oulu.comwww.visitoulu.fi

Opening hours:Mon–Thu: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fri 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Diverse practical advice and great holiday tips are available from the Oulu City Tourist Office. The office provides information on events, accommodation, restau-rants, sights and other destinations. You can also retrieve brochures and maps free of charge and purchase Oulu products as souvenirs!