Ouka.fi Home Image Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 Explore the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture events. Continue – choose the topic Contact Info & Services Housing & Environment Daycare & Education Culture & Leisure Work & Enterprise City & Administration Current News 07.11.2025 Virpiniemi’s first-snow ski track will open on Friday November 7, 2025 31.10.2025 Constructing a first-snow ski trail has begun in Virpiniemi 31.10.2025 The Capital of Culture year approaches – decorate your bicycle with Oulu Lights! 31.10.2025 The Lumo Light Festival programme has been published 28.10.2025 Mobile Library Onneli's opening hours as the temporary pick-up point starting Mon 3.11. 27.10.2025 Culture Bank launches in Northern Ostrobothnia 23.10.2025 Make an impact on the future of Oulu´s city centre - Public hearing for foreign-language speakers! 17.10.2025 Story of Kotilo – children's culture finds a new home in the Central Library Saari 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 Employment Services by the Municipalities in 2025 Responsibility for public employment services will be transferred to the municipalities in start of 2025. 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 29.10.2025 My Oulu: National Geographic selected Oulu as one of the world’s best travel destinations for 2026 06.10.2025 My Oulu: The newest Oulu2026 mural is in Toppila – relationship to local nature inspired Momo Yoshino 03.10.2025 My Oulu: Rescue Borealis exercise boosted Europe’s preparedness for security threats 02.10.2025 My Oulu: This year’s Lumo Light Festival is increasingly international Read more My Oulu news in English City of Oulu on Social Media Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube LinkedIn Spotify TikTok
