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Oulu

Oulu (Swedish: Uleåborg) is the biggest city in Northern Finland, with about 210,000 inhabitants (in 2021). Once known for wood tar and salmon, Oulu has become a major high-tech centre, particularly in IT and wellness technology. Oulu has been selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2026.

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    Power Limingantulli

    A competitor of Verkkokauppa.com, but closer to the city centre.

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    Raksila hypermarkets

    Raksilan marketit

    The Raksila markets (or more officially the Raksila Mall) are the place to go if you need something from the store for a cheap price. The markets are big, but a cheap option if you're on a budget. They are found close to the ice hockey rink of Oulu and the city centre. The buildings are definitely a contemporary ensemble from the 1970s, but function well and do their job. The markets are going to be renewed completely in the following years, and they will build brand new ones on the spot of the current-day parking lot.

    Hypermarkets Prisma & Citymarket Mon-Sat 08:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-21:00

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    Shopping Centre Valkea

    Kauppakeskus Valkea

    A shopping centre in the heart of Oulu that opened in 2016. It offers a warm, covered street "Kesäkatu" (which is part of a public street in Oulu), and a number of shops and cafes on both sides of it. This is the place for most young people to hang out in town. Has gained a bit of a reputation for criminal activity in side and nearby the Kesäkatu street. There are security guards present 24/7. The mall hit headlines in summer 2024 for two stabbings with suspected racist motives. The police have been guarding the mall since then pretty much full-time. The incidents were definitely out of the ordinary, and the mall is not a "no go -zone" by any means. The mall is really popular and there are family events held there time to time, and during daytime it is completely safe to visit. Nevertheless, it is always good to be aware of your surroundings.

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    Verkkokauppa.com

    Verkkokauppa.com

    Very large home-electronics. The best spot for electronics, computers, digital cameras, and mobile phones, in Oulu.

    Mon–Fri 09:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–18:00, Sun 12:00–18:00

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    Zeppelin

    The largest shopping mall in northern Finland, with over hundred different stores.

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    Ideapark Oulu

    50 shops, 10 km from the city centre.

    Closed · opens 10 am