History, Facts & Figures

Thinking about it now, the development of the city seems quite natural. It's like someone had gone ahead and planned how Oulu would transform itself from a city built around an economy of tar and salmon into a modern forerunner of high technology. Could it be the case, a grand plan for Oulu? Well, perhaps not, but regardless - it's a success story worth getting to know.

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Maps & Routes

Look at the big picture first and then zoom in closer to see what you're looking for. The map shows the distances to Oulu from all major Finnish cities and also information on how to get to Oulu by land, sea, or plane.

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Image Gallery

A picture's worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. So let's give the keyboard a rest. Instead of thousands of words, please enjoy these new pictures of the local sights, scenes, and people

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