Nallikari Holiday Village is a year round holiday resort close to the centre of Oulu, Finland and the most beautiful sandy beach on the shores of Bothnian Bay, it is the place to come for when you need relaxation, peace and quiet. Quality four star accommodation in a scenic setting includes choices of 24 high quality villas, and 28 holiday cottages, they also have a number of camping pitches available, and in summer stay in a nostalgic cabin or pitch a tent. Nallikari Holiday Village features modern maintenance buildings, the Meriholsti sauna and conference facilities on-site, plus the Nalli cafe which serves, pizzas, hamburgers, soup, cakes, pastries, sweets, refreshments and ice cream as well as stocks basic groceries. Equipment for hire at reception includes Jopo bikes, a honda scooter and berg pedal car, and in winter there are skis, ski boots and poles, snowshoes and a kicksled, watersports equipment is available for hire at the lighthouse.READ MORE

Kiteschool Lappis in Oulu is the biggest kitesurfing school in Finland as was first established as a school to provide snowkiting lessons and later branched into kitesurfing. They are the biggest dealer in Finland for kitesurfing and snowkiting equipment, and offer lessons all around the country, their instructors are able to offer lessons in English. Kiteschool Lappis stock and sell a vast selection of water and windsport equipment including kites, kiteboards, wakeboards, stand up paddleboards, wetsuits, fatbikes and winter gear, come for all your surf, kite or sup needs, they have bike rentals too with beach cruisers and small bikes for children as well as trailer bikes.READ MORE

Loihakka in Oulu, Finland offers unique adventures specializing in husky safaris and every dog on the farm is a valuable member of the family. Based in Oulu, they are happy to take their team where the dogs are needed around Northern Finland, and they guarantee unforgettable experiences in the wilderness with the huskies providing the thrill of speed and primeval power. The Loihakka dogs are cheerful, friendly and well tended, and an incredible nature experience awaits dashing through the snow on a sled connected to the husky team, come explore the winter wonderland their way, it's a must.READ MORE

Kesan Sauna is a Summer public sauna raft in Oulu, Finland and you need to bring your own towels and bathing suits as they do not supply them. Run by volunteers, come and enjoy a steaming sauna and when it gets too hot, take a refreshing dip in the river, the health benefits are many, and your skin will love you for it. Kesan Sauna features lockers for your valuables and sauna attendants add wood to the stove as needed, come enjoy the hottest summer event in Oulu, and if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, heating courses are run in winter over an hour, come learn why there is more to a sauna than just heating, or visit and enjoy the sauna raft, it's open to the public.READ MORE

The Botanical Gardens at the University of Oulu are a wonder to visit, and this collection of living plants is maintained for research and teaching purposes, but the general public are welcome. Collections are mainly from the northern areas, and they support an international seed exchange between botanical gardens, they provide seeds and other propagules collected from Northern Finland. The Botanical Gardens can arrange for guided tours, and the greenhouses hold over 1500 plant taxa from tropical, subtropical and temperate climate zones, there is also a beautiful and vibrant outdoor garden with over 4000 taxa, and plants are grouped according to their usage including economic, medicinal, domestic, mountaineous, ornamental and arboretum.READ MORE

Indian Cuisine is an exquisite Indian restaurant in Oulu, Finland where exotic spices and flavours prepared by the head chef delight the palate, and all dishes and menu items are planned by him for a sublime and unique dining experience. Enjoy exquisite chef's choices of vegetable and meat curries, masala dishes, tandoori dishes, kormas, madras and vindaloo dishes, tikka butter delights, vegetarian dishes, house fish and house prawns, lamb bhuna, Alu Gosht beef and much more with a choice of mild, medium, and strong and they have lactose free and gluten free options. Indian cuisine also offer catering for minimum parties of 30, and there are mouthwatering buffets available come for the Indian divine with all the classics, it's a fabulous dining experience.READ MORE

Os Retkipalvelut based in Oulu, Finland offers Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter tours and nature trips near and far, they are your region nature guides. There are skiing and snowshoe trips, photography courses, trips on the ice, skiing and hiking in Lapland, fishing trips, peatland trips and tours in the countryside to choose from. Os Retkipalvelut guides are friendly and knowledgeable, and they ice fish near Oulu where it is possible to catch perch, pike, white fish and trout, join them for memorable trips any time of the year.READ MORE

The Oulu Market Hall is 110 years old and is the best place to visit in Oulu for great food and beautiful craft works by the craftsmen, there are also several cafes, coffee shops and lunch spots to enjoy, so come hungry. Shops and stalls stock ready made food products or the best raw materials needed for cooking and baking, here you will find fresh breads, fish, meat, cheeses and more, as well as a variety of sublime Asian flavors. The Oulu Market Hall also features beautiful souvenirs and a tearoom serving Chinese meals and tea, there's an artisan coffee roaster, fresh vegetables and berries, handmade knitwear, a gift shop and much more, it's a must visit world of wonder in a quaint setting.READ MORE

Irlantilainen Pub St Michael in Oulu, Finland is most famous for being the only piece of Ireland in the city, and with great atmosphere and friendly bar staff is the best place to visit. They boast an incredible choice of drinks, all your favorite sports on TV and UK music, it's a great place to meet people in a relaxed and pleasant setting with lovely decor. Irlantilainen Pub St Michael comes highly recommended, and they feature an excellent selection of draft beers, and beers from around the world including Belgium and Mexico, England, Germany and local, they also have ciders on tap and bottled, a must visit for good times, they only sad thing about this pub is having to leave.READ MORE

Ravintola Rauhala in Oulu, Finland brings you a long and fascinating history going back and have been hosting parties, events and organizing meetings for over a hundred years. Still going strong, the main floor can seat over a hundred guests and they have more suitable rooms for smaller parties, here stunning food and a beautiful setting are the order of the day. Ravintola Rauhala are open for lunch, and the menu offers mouthwatering, exquisite delights with something for everyone, and for events the chef has planned menus for every occasion, from buffet menus, to menus served at the table, even a few themed menus including seasonal dinner buffets and the perfect steak menu, book today and get the party started, it's an authentic, nostalgic, colourful history experience with amazing food.READ MORE