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Oulu is going to delight fans of active recreation with a variety of beautiful gardens and parks. Among them is the University of Oulu Botanical Gardens lying the shores of Lake Kuivasjarvi. It is rightly considered one of the most beautiful places in town. This garden has gathered a huge collection of exotic plants, some of which are grown in special greenhouses so available for admiring all year round. Inside the largest greenhouse, you can see coconut and banana palms, as well as lianas endemic to tropical forests. The largest pyramidal greenhouse is 16-meter-long and outwardly resembles a huge crystal. Another greenhouse is also striking in its size, reaching 14 meters in height. This one contains a variety of citrus and olive trees. Besides, you can see with your own eyes how pineapples grow. The most favorable time to visit the Botanical Gardens is the warm season when plants typical of Finland are blooming in its open areas. A must-visit for curious tourists is Oulu's research center called Tietomaa. This amazing family-friendly science museum is the largest of its kind in Finland. It has collected about 200 interactive exhibits, which can all be tried out and played with. The Tietomaa Science Centre is very popular with traveling families. Its visitors have a chance to find out about the latest discoveries in science, as well as sports and natural phenomena. The most extraordinary are virtual reality rooms where visitors can walk on the moon or snowboard down the … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Oulu

Traditions and mentality of Oulu

The townspeople are not indifferent to various spheres of modern culture and art. Throughout the year, they hold a lot of thematic holidays and festivals. Every year, at the height of summer, the city hosts the Suomipop Music Festival, which attracts music fans from all over Finland and other countries. For this event, they set up huge open-air stages on which performances of popular music bands and solo performers … Open

Travel guide to Oulu

Not far from the city you'll find the unique Kierikki Stone Age Centre dedicated to the life of primitive people. In the area where the museum is currently located researchers have discovered sites of ancient people dating back to the 4th millennium BC. Today, it is of great archaeological value. The museum is designed in the style of early man site. Not long ago, a small themed hotel, as well as a great national … Open

Oulu for children - what to visit

All tourists can get on a small sightseeing train running around Oulu and join a city tour. First and foremost, children will like the way it looks, and exploring the sights sitting in such an extraordinary train feels more like a fairy tale trip. There are several routes the small train runs on. All kids will be happy to visit SuperPark Oulu, an entertainment center where they can fully enjoy toy cars, … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Lidl stores working in Oulu attract customers with a rich selection of products and surprisingly low prices. Each one has a large grocery department where you can buy sweets and other confectionery, tea, sausages, and other products common in the region. Besides, Lidl stores present a large selection of clothing for adults and children along with other basic necessities. A real city attraction is the Kauppatori … Open

Advices for travellers

8. Travelers visiting Oulu in winter will have the opportunity to enjoy some special kinds of entertainment. They will be offered snowmobile rides, ski tours, as well as the services of nearby ski resorts. 9. For many years, Oulu has been considered one of the country's major cultural centers where more than ten festivals are held every year. Most interesting musical and historical festivals kick off in summer. … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Ravintola Uleaborg 1881 invites travelers to try the best Scandinavian dishes. This is a historic restaurant that features a unique design in the style of past centuries. The house specialties are fish dishes. The restaurant cooperates with local fishermen so all its dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients. Ravintola Uleaborg 1881 has a bar presenting wines from various European countries and other … Open

Top sigths of Finland

The Suomenlinna Fortress is widely known as one of the most famous landmarks of Finland. The fortress and town are located on seven islands and were built in 1747. At that time it was an important strategic point, which primary aim was to protect the capital from sea attacks. Today Suomenlinna is a popular tourist destination with numerous shops, exhibition halls and museums. … Open

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