Outdoor Exercise

Two people are skiing past a lodge

Oulu offers a large amount of free-to-use exercise and leisure activity possibilities for independent exercisers. Some popular activities include fitness tracks, beaches, and ball game fields in the summers, and ski tracks, ice rinks, and ice swimming in the winters. 

There are dozens of sport centres and fields around the city. The fitness and ski track network is wide. There are multiple ice rinks; some of them free-to-use, and some need to be booked. There are official city-managed beaches and a lot of other exercise places for a multitude of sports.

Oulu is known for its cyclists. There are 900 kilometers of cycle lanes in Oulu, that is 4 metres per citizen. For lovers of nature, there are nature paths, rest areas, fishing spots, and excellent boating possibilities. Oulu is currently constructing a cross-country network for cross-country cyclists, hikers, and trail runners. 

Cycling

Oulu is a beautiful city for cycling. Its cycleway network, the most extensive in Finland, covers the entire city and neighbouring municipalities.

Oulu residents are avid cyclists, and some cycle throughout the year. Winter cycling in extreme temperatures is what makes you a citizen of Oulu. As much as 20 percent of all trips in Oulu are made by bicycle, while the corresponding figure for the rest of the country is about 11. This goes to show that Oulu residents really do like to cycle.

Inline skaters, Nordic walkers, and joggers also use the cycleways regularly.

Beaches & Winter Swimming

Jogging, Cross-Country Skiing, & Hiking

Sport Centres, Fields, Ice Halls & Ice Rinks