The Top 20 Attractions around the Oulu
There are plenty of places to see and visit around the Oulu. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Oulu is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 9, 2025
Market place and market hall from 1901
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The tower was built by the naval school to monitor the cadets around it. He stands on the foundations of the old castle. The cellar can still be visited. In …
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Toripolliisi (German: Market Policeman) is a 2.20 m high bronze statue on the market square in the Finnish city of Oulu. The statue is a depiction of a corpulent police officer.
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Largest city in northern Finland and the northernmost city in the EU
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A bronze statue of “Toripolliisi”, the market place policeman, guards city life on the market place in front of the market hall.
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Quite sterile, small stands on the edge make it a bit more interesting
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Cable wakeboarding is a sport that uses a ski lift-like device to pull the enthusiast on the board into the water, similar to water skiing behind a boat.
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The Valve Cultural Centre is a cultural centre in the Pokkinen district of Oulu, Finland. The cultural centre offers space for a wide range of cultural activities. There are two …
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This building complex also includes a karaoke bar. Opens at 8 p.m.
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The point is usually good for spotting birds that reside in the upstream reed belt. Unfortunately I was unlucky, nobody showed up during my visit. Still a nice place to sit comfortably in the afternoon sun.
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