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 03.10.2025 The Book of Oulu is the story of two hundred children in Oulu about their home city 29.09.2025 The increasingly international Lumo Light Festival spreads to the Oulu River estuary 26.09.2025 The Mayor published his budget proposal for 2026 – the European Capital of Culture year will be unique for the whole region 23.09.2025 Only 100 days until the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture year – the city invites everyone to increase the year’s visibility 19.09.2025 Register and join us in developing Oulu’s city centre with A.I. on October 1–2, 2025 15.09.2025 We need your insight! Let's shape the future of short-term volunteer opportunities together on Thursday, 25th September 12.09.2025 International rescue exercise brings hundreds of professionals to Oulu 10.09.2025 Connections for you and your child – Event for Parents with an Immigrant Background on September 15 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
