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 27.01.2025 Oulu brings key insights to the Arctic Frontiers 24.01.2025 Dredging in the Nallikari Beach begins 24.01.2025 Building the first snow ski track in Virpiniemi for the fall of 2025 has begun 22.01.2025 From Preschool to First Grade parents' evening on January 28 17.01.2025 Local school decisions will be published on January 23 – applications for special classes and other schools opens on January 23 17.01.2025 The 20-year cooperation between the city of Oulu and Japan’s Sendai will continue until 2030 17.01.2025 The Linnanmaa Swimming Pool and the renovated Linnanmaa Exercise Hall will open on February 3, 2025 13.01.2025 Now is the time for ideas – how would you spend the Participatory Budgeting’s 240 000 €? 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) 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 24.01.2025 My Oulu: 20-year-long cooperation continues between Sendai and Oulu – partnership brings benefits to university hospitals 20.01.2025 My Oulu: Students ideated services to support the well-being of international students for the City of Oulu 16.01.2025 My Oulu: Dredging in Nallikari temporarily relocates the Frozen People event to Pikisaari 13.01.2025 My Oulu: New inspiration and cooperation ideas emerge among Arctic municipalities Read more My Oulu news in English City of Oulu on Social Media Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube LinkedIn Spotify TikTok
