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Experience Arena

An architectural visualization of the arena for events and experiences.

Experience Arena brings events right to the city center

The Arena is planned to be built next to the city center of Oulu in Raksila, on the site of the former police station and courthouse. The location of the arena next to the future Station Centre is excellent, as traffic connections from all directions bring travelers directly to events.
Read more about the arena for events and experiences
Architectural illustration of Oulu's Station Centre from Kajaaninkatu.

Station Centre will form a modern hub of services, housing and transport

In the future, the new Station Centre will be built directly next to the experience arena on the east side of the current railway yard. Asemakeskus is being planned with new, functional and modern setting for public transport, various services as well as business, housing and workplaces. The impressive area of the Station Centre and the experience arena welcomes those arriving in Oulu to our northern city.
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