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Oulu – European Capital of Culture 2026
Discover Airlines’ Frankfurt Connection Added to Oulu’s Route Network
On June 9, Oulu Airport celebrated Discover Airlines’ new connection between Oulu and Frankfurt. Discover Airlines is expanding its year-round connection from Frankfurt to Kittilä by adding a stop in Oulu during the summer of 2025. From the beginning of next year, Discover Airlines will start flying directly from Frankfurt to Oulu and back twice a week.
Leon Bergsma’s Oulu Experience – Football, Fans, and Finding Home
Leon Bergsma is a football player from Amsterdam who is currently playing for AC Oulu. Watch the full video to hear more about Leon’s experience and why playing in Oulu is something special.
Experience Arena Project Reaches Tender Phase
The City of Oulu has negotiated with three groups of companies on the implementation of the Experience Arena project. A final call for tenders has now been sent, and the contractor for the project will be selected next autumn. The arena is due to be completed in the winter of 2030.
Oulu2026 – get on board as we roll toward becoming the European Capital of Culture
Oulu is joined on the journey by 32 municipalities in northern Finland. We this collaboration, we wish to bring more culture and well-being to the north, create new jobs, and develop our northern region.
Right now in Oulu
The City of Oulu has been preparing to reserve land for three new hydrogen production and processing plants in Pyyryväinen. The city’s aim is to actively promote green transition investments in its area. Advancing the planning of new hydrogen plants will support the growth of hydrogen economy and the development of Oulu’s local hydrogen infrastructure.
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Artworks created by world leading Finnish and international artists will form a permanent art trail around Oulu in 2026. The artists behind the Climate Clock art trail, which is part of the Oulu2026 program, have now been announced – learn more about them on the Oulu2026 website!
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Michal is a 28-year-old Czech ice hockey player who has lived in Finland for three years. Last season, he played center for Oulun Kärpät in Finland’s top ice hockey league. We interviewed Michal to hear his thoughts about living in Oulu.
Dive into Michal’s story
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Startups competed at the Polar Bear Pitching event this year in quite wet conditions at Värttö Beach. The winner was Finnish Acouspin, who have commercialized nanofiber produced with ultrasound. The nanofibers can be utilized in many ways in manufacturing and healthcare.
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Ben Tardif is a Canadian playing for the Kärpät ice hockey team in Finland’s top professional hockey league. He moved to Oulu last summer with his wife. “One of the best things about living in Oulu is the safety. I can walk everywhere at any time of the day,” Ben says. Watch our video for Ben’s inspiring story!
Take a peek into Ben’s daily life
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The City of Oulu and French company Verso Energy have signed a co-operation agreement aiming to build a hydrogen processing plant in Oulu. Verso Energy intends to construct a plant with a yearly production capacity of 80 000 tonnes of e‑SAF. The estimated value of the project is €1.4 billion, and it is expected to create 250 jobs.
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Talent thrives in Oulu
Future is made in Oulu. Education, research and development here are at the top of the world, and we have significant career opportunities to offer!
Oulu is northern, humane and smart
Future is made in Oulu. Education, research and development here are at the top of the world, and we have significant career opportunities to offer!The northern city of culture embraces everyone. Our superpowers stem from the variety of people and the rich nature of the Oulu region.
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Future is made in Oulu. Education, research and development here are at the top of the world, and we have significant career opportunities to offer!The northern city of culture embraces everyone. Our superpowers stem from the variety of people and the rich nature of the Oulu region.
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At BusinessAsema, work and talent meet in an environment that provides handy options for developing personal expertise as well as business operations.
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The Pohjola Route is a circular road system that offers a range of experiences for motorists, families, nature enthusiasts as well as travellers who prefer public transport options. Along the Pohjola Route, anyone can select the itinerary and nature attractions of their choice – travelling the full length of the route or just parts of it.
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