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Evening

Golden Light at Meri-Toppila

Catch the last warm rays of the day in the industrial-chic Meri-Toppila district, then head to the water’s edge for dinner as the sky turns dark.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 17:25

    Pizzeria Lila

    Grab a burger and a drink at Pizzeria Lila. It is just a short walk from the climbing centre and open until 22:00.

  2. 17:45

    Oulun Kiipeilykeskus

    Walk to Oulun Kiipeilykeskus. The former power station building offers a striking backdrop for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the brickwork.

  3. 18:10

    Jäätelökioski

    Head to the Jäätelökioski near Vauhtipuisto. It is a quick 10-minute walk from the climbing centre. Grab an ice cream to enjoy while the twilight lasts.

  4. 18:30

    Nallikari

    Walk to Nallikari beach. The sun will have set, but the ambient light is still beautiful. The beach is wide and open, perfect for a final stroll.

  5. 18:55

    Ravintola Nallikari

    End the evening at Ravintola Nallikari. This regional restaurant is located near the beach and is open until 23:00 on weekdays. It is a cozy spot to warm up after the evening chill.

Local tip

The walk from the climbing centre to the beach is short but goes through residential areas. Keep an eye out for the signs to Vauhtipuisto and Nallikari.

Check before you go

  • Pizzeria Lila is open Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00 and Sa-Su 11:00-22:00.
  • Ravintola Nallikari is open Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00 and We-Fr 11:00-23:00. Sa 12:00-23:00.
  • Jäätelökioski is open Mo-Su 09:00-22:00.

Worth knowing

  • Ravintola Nallikari is open at 18:55 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oulu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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