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

Oulu Action Park is where the fun is at in Oulu, Finland, they offer a variety of sport related activities including rinne car, paintball and bubble football, they even have children's paintball. They have a sauna right next to the playing field that can hold up to 20 guests at a time, there's also a fireplace room ideal for evening entertainment, and you can book meals in advance. Oulu Action Park is the perfect venue for unique days out with activities for groups of different sizes, come for your next business day, birthday or bacherlor party and enjoy the speed and excitement of Vauxhall sports on a track without noise and exhaust gases, the thrill of colorball paintball and bubble ball football where everyone has their own bubble, the fun never ends.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

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

Oulun Kiipeilykeskus is an indoor climbing centre in Oulu, Finland and you don't need experience, equipment or an appointment when visiting, all climibing shoes, a harness and guidance is included. They welcome groups and have three units, a bouldering hall, automatic armoured walls and a third rope climbing wall all together a total of one thousand square metres of wall and over two hundred routes which are constantly renewed, and difficulty levels are colour coded. Oulun Kiipeilykeskus also features a warm up room for stretching before and after climbing, and there's a stylish sauna, meetings rooms, a spacious rooftop grill and terrace, come for conferences, meetings and events, and include climbing events for a memorable and fun occasion, they also cater to meals or grill your own, it's all here.READ MORE

Rooster is a cafe, pub and restaurant in the centre of Oulu, Finland and by using only pure and pure raw materials in their produce ensure a taste sensation of fresh flavors and the divine. Enjoy brunch every Sunday and exquisite dishes include mouthwatering burgers with sauces and trimmings and there are vegetarian options, fresh salads, soups, falafel pita pies and more enjoyed with gourmet coffees, and an excellent selection of beers on tap and bottles from the beer cellar, wines and other refreshments. Rooster is the place to celebrate for birthdays and special occasions, and the basement pub offers shots, cocktails, beers on tap and bottled from around the world and more, meals can also be enjoyed here, highly recommended, a must visit.READ MORE

Kart In Club in Oulu, Finland brings you a world of fun and racing on their track with weekly competitions available in different weight zones. All cars have adjustable pedals and seats with respect to the wheel and safety belts are available, there are rear brake lights and they feature four stroke engines with catalytic converters for special full, you can load your Go Pro camera to the preinstalled mount, some cars even feature two seats. Kart In Club is a wonderful family entertainment center, and they have driving equipnment for all drivers including helmets and restraints, the track is dimensioned to take 10 cars at a time and a timing system is used to clock each driver, and you receive a printout of the fastest lap time, and if desired, a more accurate lap time analysis, come enjoy.READ MORE

The Turkansaari Open-air Outdoor Museum in Oulu, Finland showcases the fascinating history of the old livelihoods of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishing and tar, and the museum area consists of two lush islands, the Turkansaari and Sikasaari. Come enjoy a glimpse into the ancient life and marvel at the exhibitions, this excellent excursion destination is ideal for children and teaches about the livelihoods of Oulujokivare. The offer guided tours and you can bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic or enjoy a meal at the cafe during opening hours, come for a fascinating and informative visit. 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

Restaurant Istanbul Oriental in Oulu, Finland offers an award winning dining experience and in Turkish tradition the host is responsible for everything in the kitchen as they say, this they do perfectly with a blend of meals from where east meets west in aroma and spices. With fresh ingredients and centuries old cooking expertise your palate is in for a sublime experience where dishes of Istanbul and Ankara featuring Mediterranean landscapes are cooked with skills and grilled on a genuine charcoal grate for exceptional taste and flavour. There are tzatziki, hummus, vine leaves and escargot starters, adana kebaps, skewered meats, falafel dishes, vegetable delights, mixed grills and much more, they have mastered the art of barbecue. Restaurant Istanbul Oriental also host special nights starting with a drink at the bar followed by a spicy cooking session in the kitchen and you get to enjoy you cooking delights after, chef theatre is also the perfect idea for parties and celebrations where the chef provides a magnificent show, there are special tasting available for groups and they cater to big groups come for an unforgettable and unique dining experience.READ MORE