Oulu Region The Oulu Region The municipalities in the Oulu Region cooperate to develop land use, housing, transport, services and business. This cooperation includes the municipalities of Hailuoto, Ii, Kempele, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Oulu and Tyrnävä. Read more about Cooperation in the Oulu Region MAL Cooperation and Agreement MAL agreements are land use, housing and transport agreements that the state makes with Finland’s largest urban regions. The agreements support the growth and development of Finland’s largest urban regions. Read more about MAL Cooperation Development Perspective in the Oulu Region The Region’s Development Perspective’s final report expresses the shared vision, goals, roadmap and actions divided by theme. Development Perspective is a goal-oriented plan on the vision level which builds the future image of the Oulu Region. Read more about the Development Perspective VIVA – Development Plan of Recreation and Free Time Spaces in the Oulu Region The Oulu Region’s Development Plan of Recreation and Free Time Spaces acts as a shared guide for the development of recreation and free time services in the region. Read more about VIVA Transport System Plan in the Oulu Region 2040 The Oulu Region’s Transport System Plan is a long-term plan for the development of the region’s transport system from the perspective of different groups, needs and modes. Read more about the Traffic System Plan Tourism Development Plan in the Oulu Region 2030 The Oulu Region is an internationally growing and quickly developing year-round tourism destination. Its coastal location tempts people from near and far. Read more about the Tourism Development Plan All city of Oulu news RSS Feed 10.11.2026 The EU’s new Arctic strategy at the heart of the Northern Security and Economy Forum 04.11.2026 A free-of-charge museum for children in Tiima 27.10.2026 Underpass at the Oulu railway station closed for the night between 2 and 3 November 26.10.2026 Join a Discussion Event for International Residents at Oulu City Hall on 3 November 23.10.2026 Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, will visit Oulu on October 27, 2026 16.10.2026 The Lumo Light Festival route in Oulu offers plenty to experience over several days 15.10.2026 Myllyoja Library will move to Jääkärinkangas 14.10.2026 Using eVaka Is Getting Easier – Receive Notifications Directly on Your Phone See all city of Oulu news