FinlandOulu ( OH-loo, Finnish: [ˈou̯lu] ; Swedish: Uleåborg [ʉːlɛɔˈbɔrj] ) is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country, at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately 217,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 265,000. It is the 5th most populous municipality in Finland, and the fourth most populous urban area in the country.
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Your Oulu day plan
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Climate in Oulu
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Oulu
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Oulu; times are rough estimates by road.
Weekend tripKuopio
Finland
259 km≈ 4 h 5 min
Weekend tripUmea
Sweden
283 km≈ 4 h 25 min
Weekend tripJyvaskyla
Finland
308 km≈ 4 h 50 min
Weekend tripJoensuu
Finland
341 km≈ 5 h 20 min
Weekend tripTampere
Finland
400 km≈ 6 h 15 min
From Oulu you can reach Kuopio (259 km), Umea (283 km), Jyvaskyla (308 km), Joensuu (341 km) and Tampere (400 km) in about 4 h 5 min to 6 h 15 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Oulu
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about -3°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.