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Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026

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Come celebrate the new Finland-Sweden railway connection at the Oulu Railway Station on August 10

Northern city by the river delta – Oulu City Centre Vision 2026–2040 was approved

A bicycle rack and a pop-up park next to the station tunnel

Parking in Central Library Saari’s parking area is now controlled

The Defense Force’s Parade affects traffic and parking on the Merikoski Bridges and the Marketplace on Feb 13

The Capital of Culture year approaches – decorate your bicycle with Oulu Lights!

A fishing pier will be built in Merijalinranta

Register and join us in developing Oulu’s city centre with A.I. on October 1–2, 2025

Renovation of Koskelantie by Mannisenoja begins

You can decide how the city of Oulu spends 240 000 € – vote in Participatory Budgeting

Season of street dust is here – sand is removed when weather allows

Dredging in the Nallikari Beach begins

The city of Oulu was awarded for developing cycling conditions

The surface of Mäkelininkatu is repaired

Repair at Merikoski Bridges

Oulu Marketplace and quay renovation begins in September

The renewal of Nallikari continues through the summer 2024

The City of Oulu promotes circular economy with the support of EU