Ouka.fi Home Image Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 See the programme on the Capital of Culture website oulu2026.eu. Continue – choose the topic Contact Info & Services Housing & Environment Daycare & Education Culture & Leisure Work & Enterprise City & Administration Current News 28.01.2026 The Lumo Light Festival 2026 call for proposals is now open 27.01.2026 Application period for Oulu Valistustalo fund grants open 2.2.–26.2.2026 until 15.30 27.01.2026 Byström One-Stop Guidance Centre operates in Oulu10 26.01.2026 It is time for ideas for Oulu’s Participatory Budgeting – citizens’ ideas will be implemented with 500 000 € 23.01.2026 Invitation to a public hearing and discussion on the service network review for non‑Finnish speakers 23.01.2026 Oulu Waterworks renewed its online service 22.01.2026 What do you think? gatherings 20.01.2026 Oulu’s Participatory Budgeting starts on January 26 – the budget is 500 000 € See all news of Oulu Library Services On the library website you will find the opening hours of libraries, current news, events and links to online services. Library Services International House of Oulu The International House of Oulu gathers different guidance services under the same roof. Services are targeted at international newcomers and immigrants, and also companies planning to recruit international people. International House Oulu Public Social and Health Services The wellbeing services county of North Ostrobothnia, Pohde, is responsible for organizing public health, social and rescue services for all residents in the area. Pohde website Visiting Oulu Meet Oulu, that quirky northern city by the sea. VisitOulu offers information for visitors and tourists in Oulu. Information about accommodations, activities, restaurants and events. Information for visitors (visitoulu.fi) Students The city of Oulu provides students with a diverse range of studies in our three universities. As a student in Oulu, you can enjoy various events and activities organized for students as well as affordable, high-quality housing. Read more about studying in Oulu Influence There are many ways you can influence the city of Oulu. Come join us! Read more Neighborhoods The neighborhood pages will help you find the services in your neighborhood. Read more Versatile Exercise Swimming, skiing, indoor and outdoor sports, and a lot more can be read on the Sport & Exercise page. Read more Looking for these? Buses and Schedules The European Capital of Culture 2026 Map Service (kartta.ouka.fi) Business Services (businessoulu.com) Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 Culture, art and a wide range of events as well as world-class experiences from near and far are taking over our northern region. See the programme (oulu2026.eu). Oulu – European Capital of Culture (Oulu2026.eu) Information for Different Life Situations Immigrants Visitors Youth Students Elderly Children & Families Neighborhoods The neighborhood pages help your find the services of your region. Each neighborhood consists of some districts. Neighborhood Pages Events in Oulu My Oulu - Oulu's Online City Media News in English 28.01.2026 My Oulu: Capital of Culture year brought Oulu into the international spotlight 15.01.2026 My Oulu: President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb to open the European Capital of Culture year in Oulu 04.12.2025 My Oulu: Kickstart to You Belong Here antiracism campaign 24.11.2025 My Oulu: Oulu looks to Umeå, where equality and culture drive urban appeal Read more My Oulu news in English City of Oulu on Social Media Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube LinkedIn Spotify TikTok
