Ouka.fi Home Image Oulu is the European Capital of Culture 2026 See the varied culture programme! Continue – choose the topic Contact Info & Services Housing & Environment Daycare & Education Culture & Leisure Work & Enterprise City & Administration Current News 17.10.2025 Take a survey on your experiences of darkness in the city of Oulu 16.10.2025 Watch the recording of Oulu for All and Oulu theatre's first "city discussion" 16.10.2025 More love and less hate speech art workshop 14.10.2025 A fishing pier will be built in Merijalinranta 10.10.2025 Oulu Experience Arena’s partner has been selected 08.10.2025 Application period for 2026 Cultural Grants are open on October 9–30 until 15.30. 07.10.2025 Oulu Medals awarded to Journalist Helena Petäistö, to Doctor of Engineering Jouko Niinimäki, and to Entrepreneur and Business Coach Lasse Kukkonen 07.10.2025 Survey on residential environments and everyday destinations that support wellbeing 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 Versatile Exercise Swimming, skiing, indoor and outdoor sports, and a lot more can be read on the Sport & Exercise page. 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 04.03.2026 My Oulu: Anastasia Brant was amazed by winter cycling and lack of paperwork in Oulu 01.03.2026 My Oulu: Finnish defence and security network highlights the significant role of Oulu’s technology expertise 12.02.2026 My Oulu: Culture Companions bring people together from different cultures in the spirit of the Capital of Culture year 28.01.2026 My Oulu: Capital of Culture year brought Oulu into the international spotlight Read more My Oulu news in English City of Oulu on Social Media Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube LinkedIn Spotify TikTok
