Housing Housing Guidance Right-of-Occupancy Housing Water Supply & Stormwater Public Safety Rental Housing Neighborhoods Links Preparing for Power Outages Oulu Map 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) News - City of Oulu 22.07.2026 Application period for 2027 cultural grants is open September 1–17, until 15.30 02.07.2026 City of Oulu and University of Oulu involved in developing the cities of the future – cooperation deepens between European universities 26.06.2026 Join the Invasive Plant Species Bee 25.06.2026 Sweden will soon be reachable from Finland by train – passenger train traffic between Oulu, Tornio and Haaparanta will start in August 10.06.2026 Oulu is part of a 50-city network fighting against extreme heat – practical solutions on the streets 10.06.2026 Oulu Wins Eurocities Award as Sustainable Future Learning Stream Recognized as European Best Practice 10.06.2026 Free-of-charge Park Lunches for children under 18 in three parks from June 8 – July 17 03.06.2026 Northern city by the river delta – Oulu City Centre Vision 2026–2040 was approved
