Timeline
09:00
Grab a coffee or a salad buffet at the park café. It is a popular spot for students and locals to hang out, so arriving early ensures a seat.
09:15
Walk to the wall next to the K-Market to see the 'Paska Kaupunni' graffiti. This iconic piece has reappeared on the same spot since the 1980s, even after being removed numerous times.
09:30
Walk north to Hupisaaret Islands City Park. Stroll through this lush urban park in the delta of the River Oulu, crossing bridges over beautiful little streams.
09:55
Hupisaaret park, Fountains and salmon stairs
Continue into Hupisaaret Park to see the fountains and the salmon stairs. Walk the longest fish path of Finland, which is 750 meters long and features 64 stairs.
Local tip
The park café is open from 09:00 on weekends, making it a perfect start. The graffiti is accessible 24/7, but the park walk is best enjoyed in daylight.
Check before you go
- Puistokahvila Makia opens at 09:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
- The graffiti is visible 24/7.
- Hupisaaret Park is an outdoor public space open at all times.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oulu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).