City of Oulu

The City of Oulu is the capital of northern Finland. The population of the City itself is over 130,000 inhabitants. The Oulu Region has over 200,000 inhabitants and it is the fastest growing region in Finland. There are good opportunities for studying, working and doing research and development, especially in the hi-tech sector. Nowadays the Oulu Region is well known for its technology, the hi-tech growth having started after the establishment of Oulu University in 1958. In the region there are two science parks; Technopolis Plc, the first in Scandinavia, and Medipolis Ltd., plus a technology centre, Ii Micropolis Ltd . There are many research institutes, for instance the Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University Hospital.

The City of Oulu is one of the fastest growing centres in Finland. This lively 400-year-old city offers the venue of action-packed city life, vigorous outdoor activities and complete relaxation. In its surroundings, one can enjoy a spacious environment and the silence of pure northern nature where the sun never sets. You will be closer to nature and the wilderness than ever before, however, near wireless connections.

Please, take a quick look what is waiting for you in Oulu, in the film: "A state of mind".

See also

• Map of Oulu
• The weather forecast
• Useful information (electrical appliances, money, banking, post, shopping, telephone, time difference, tipping)