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If you are new to Oulu or planning a move, there’s one tradition you’ll quickly notice woven into daily life: the sauna.

Living in Oulu means having access to a whole host of berries and mushrooms practically on your doorstep. The many forests and wooded areas around the city and nearby neighbourhoods allow for a new hobby you might not have taken part in before – foraging!

Arriving in Oulu by plane or train and not sure how to get to your onward destination? Or just wanting a ride to the shops? Oulu Regional Transport is here to help connect you to where you need to go.

With a great emphasis put on recycling across Finland, it’s no surprise that second-hand goods are popular among residents. Second-hand stores offer great quality, used items that allow shoppers to give a new lease of life to items that would otherwise be added into the waste system.

Are you wondering about what to do in Oulu in your free time? Don’t fret – within this article you will find all free leisure-, culture-, and hobby activities that can be found in Oulu.

Moving to Finland can open the door to many new experiences, and one of the more surprising ones might be how seriously recycling is taken.

While many people are familiar with the long, dark winters of Northern Finland, have you ever thought about the other extreme? In Oulu, the summer brings incredibly long, bright days – and none is more iconic than Juhannus, the Midsummer celebration.

This survey collects information about the realities and wishes of immigrants' housing. You can participate anonymously.

Oulu is full of hidden gems, stunning landscapes, and picture-perfect spots… but which ones deserve the spotlight?

The six largest cities of Finland have come together to create a warm-hearted campaign to encourage new international residents to use the cities’ many helpful services for newcomers.

If you’re planning to settle in Finland or have already begun your journey here, don’t forget an essential step — sorting out your driver’s license!

Our visit to Nokia during the International Talent Day offered valuable insights into the company’s culture and its approach to supporting international professionals.