Ouka.fi Home Image 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. Continue – choose the topic Contact Info & Services Housing & Environment Daycare & Education Culture & Leisure Work & Enterprise City & Administration Current News 18.09.2024 The surface of Mäkelininkatu is repaired 16.09.2024 Suggest one of Oulu’s operators to win the Equality and Non-Discrimination Special Recognition Award 12.09.2024 Hintta Water Plant’s extensions will ensure water supply in Oulu in the future 06.09.2024 The Oulu Days City Festival offers diverse activities from September 6–8, 2024 06.09.2024 Repair at Merikoski Bridges 02.09.2024 Valkea's Nurkka Gallery’s new exhibition brings together the real world and fictious dreams from September 3–21 02.09.2024 Oulu Marketplace and quay renovation begins in September 30.08.2024 Youth Action classes offer free of charge sport opportunities 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) County and municipal elections in Oulu The county and municipal elections were held simultaneously on Sunday April 13, 2025. See election results 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 Employment Services by the Municipalities in 2025 Responsibility for public employment services will be transferred to the municipalities in start of 2025. 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 17.04.2025 My Oulu: New theatre collective is producing an English-language play in the summer 07.04.2025 My Oulu: Three new hydrogen plants planned for Oulu 31.03.2025 My Oulu: Regional leaders join forces in Brussels ahead of EU budget talks 27.02.2025 My Oulu: Luleå and Oulu are ready for a joint Northern Agenda Read more My Oulu news in English City of Oulu on Social Media Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube LinkedIn Spotify TikTok
