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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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12 places match

  1. Drink

    1bar

    Probably the best cocktails in town, a small dancefloor, sofas and electronic, rap and house music.

  2. Drink

    45 Special

    Open every night. Weekdays gigs and meeting place of modern drunkards after 01:30, weekends crowded.

  3. Drink

    Amarillo

    Nice bar on the 1st floor and a night club underground. Also, the Tex-Mex-style kitchen is open M–Th 11:00–00:30, F Sa 11:00–23:30, Su 12:00–23:00.

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    Caio

    Nice and quiet bar with music, billiards and food near the University of Oulu.

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    Kaarlenholvi/Jumpru

    Genuine Oulu. Pub downstairs with warmed up patio offers the authentic overview of locals. Nightclub upstairs attracts younger clientele and exchange students. Long queues weekends, so arrive early (before 23:00) to avoid waiting.

  6. Drink

    Kuluma

    If you fancy cocktails, this is the place to go. Some cocktails include a fire-breathing display.

    11:00–02:00

  7. Drink

    Oluthuone Leskinen

    Irish-style pub with the best selection of beers in the city. Very crowded on Friday and Saturday nights.

    12:00–02:00

  8. Drink

    Sarkka

    You think you are pro? Come here at 09:00 and see if you have what it takes!

    09:00–02:00

  9. Drink

    Snooker Time

    Snookeri

    A laid-back alternative-style bar. Cheap drinks and a lot of things to do like pinball, darts and – of course – billiards

    Sun–Tue 16:00–01:00, Wed Thu 16:00–02:00, Fri Sat 16:00–04:00

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    Graali

    Cozy pub with atmosphere and a fireplace.

    Open now · closes 3 am

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    Yöhuikka

    A small gay friendly nightclub. Fresh decor.

    Fri Sat 11:00–04:00Cloak room €2, entrance free

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    Hevimesta

    Hard Rock and Metal club.