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Things to see in Oulu (Finland): 30 places and when to go
Oulu is a city in Finland with around 137,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Temples (5), Museums and art (5). The best known are Oulu Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Oulu and Holy Family of Nazareth Church, Oulu. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 21 h of daylight, and in December, 2 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 65, 25.47
- Population
- About 137,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (5) · Wildlife (5) · Food and drink (4) · Beaches (3)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 9.5 km as the crow flies
What to see in Oulu
The places in and around Oulu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Oulu CathedralCathedral in Oulu, Finland1.7 km
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, OuluOrthodox cathedral church in Oulu, Finland871 m
- Holy Family of Nazareth Church, OuluChurch building in Oulu, Finland5.0 km
- Oulu Market HallMarket hall in Oulu, Finland1.5 km
- Oulu Museum of ArtArt museum in Oulu, Finland2.2 km
- TietomaaScience centre in Oulu, Finland2.2 km
- Oulunsalo ChurchChurch building in Oulu, Finland7.5 km
- Kempele Old ChurchChurch building in Kempele, Finland9.3 km
- Market Square, OuluMarket square in Oulu, Finland1.6 km
- TurkansaariIsland and open-air museum in Oulu, Finland12 km
- KempeleenlahtiBay in Oulu, Finland4.4 km
- LetonniemiNatura 2000 protected area in Oulu, Finland7.3 km
- Liminka BayBay of the Bothnian Bay in Northern Ostrobothnia region, Finland14 km
- Oulunsalo Museum of Local History and CultureMuseum in Oulu, Finland7.6 km
- Oulu Automobile MuseumAutomobile museum in Oulu, Finland4.4 km
- RommakonselkäPart of Oulujoki river in Oulu, Finland2.1 km
- KonikariReef in Finland9.2 km
- PaskamatalaReef in Finland12 km
- VauhtipuistoAmusement park in Oulu, Finland4.0 km
- HartaanselkäPart of Oulujoki river in Oulu, Finland2.7 km
- OuluHistory4.3 km
- SS HailuotoSteamship built in 192019 km
- HoplopWith kids607 m
- Huutilammen suojelualueProtected area8.7 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- History: Alpo
- Food and drink: Naïlo Brewing Co., Varikko Panimo
- Nature: Sanginjoki Nature Reserve, Vehmaansuo
- Beaches: Tuira swimming beach
When to go to Oulu
The best time to visit Oulu is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time4:28
- FebBest time7:57
- MarBest time11:12
- AprPossible14:47
- MayPossible18:15
- JunBest time21:00
- JulBest time19:41
- AugBest time16:14
- SepBest time12:38
- OctPossible9:10
- NovBetter not5:35
- DecBest time2:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 21 h of daylight, and in December, 2 h 59. In June, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Oulu
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 9.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Haukipudas12 places21 km
- Liminka9 places25 km
- Hailuoto6 places36 km
- Vaala8 places73 km
- Kemi19 places91 km
- Kalajoki6 places111 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oulu?
The best known: Oulu Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Oulu, Holy Family of Nazareth Church, Oulu, Oulu Market Hall, Oulu Museum of Art. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oulu?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 21 h of daylight, and in December, 2 h 59.
How do you get to Oulu?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 9.5 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oulu as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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