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07.08.2026

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

07.08.2026

What to know about schools starting on Wednesday, August 12

04.08.2026

The city of Oulu participates in the Oulu Pride Week August 3–9, 2026

30.07.2026

Oulu10 Customer Service Points return to regular opening ours from 3 August 2026

22.07.2026

Application period for 2027 cultural grants is open September 1–17, until 15.30

02.07.2026

City of Oulu and University of Oulu involved in developing the cities of the future – cooperation deepens between European universities

26.06.2026

Join the Invasive Plant Species Bee

25.06.2026

Sweden will soon be reachable from Finland by train – passenger train traffic between Oulu, Tornio and Haaparanta will start in August

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Summer Night’s Dinner in Oulu Saturday August 15, 2026

A communal food event invites you to take a seat at the kilometre-long dinner table stretching across the centre of Oulu. Food, drinks, and programme are served throughout the day on Saturday August 15 from 12.00 - 21.00.
See the Programme (articfoodlab.fi)

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 Oulu

International House 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)
Toripolliisi ("The Bobby at The Market Place"), a popular meeting point at the Market Square.

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!
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Neighborhoods

The neighborhood pages will help you find the services in your neighborhood.
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Versatile Exercise

Swimming, skiing, indoor and outdoor sports, and a lot more can be read on the Sport & Exercise page.
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The European Capital of Culture 2026
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Three houses in a row.

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

My Oulu: Oulu Wins Eurocities Award as Sustainable Future Learning Stream Recognized as European Best Practice 12.06.2026

My Oulu: Oulu Wins Eurocities Award as Sustainable Future Learning Stream Recognized as European Best Practice
My Oulu: Performing arts professionals from 46 countries to gather in Oulu in June 25.05.2026

My Oulu: Performing arts professionals from 46 countries to gather in Oulu in June
My Oulu: From industrial heritage to a laboratory of the future – Aalto Silo draws attention across the EU 15.05.2026

My Oulu: From industrial heritage to a laboratory of the future – Aalto Silo draws attention across the EU
My Oulu: “Unique balance” in Oulu inspired Dutch Erik Bukkems to write a book 30.04.2026

My Oulu: “Unique balance” in Oulu inspired Dutch Erik Bukkems to write a book
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