Activities in Oulu
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Cycling & Cycling Paths
One of Oulu's best features is the extensive network of wonderful bicycle paths - routinely praised as the best local cycling routes in Finland. Nowhere is the Finns' love of two-wheeled transport more obvious than here in summer. Bike paths cross bridges, waterways and islands and can take you all the way out to surrounding villages.
A good easy ride is from the kauppatori (market square), across the bridge to Pikisaari and across another bridge to Nallikari where there's a good beach facing the Gulf of Bothnia.
Bikes can be hired from the train station, and bikes and rollerblades can be hired from shop 24 at the kauppatori. Nallikari Camping rents out bikes but only to g…
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Potnapekka Tourist Trolley
The 'Potnapekka' - a tourist trolley - travels around in summer, from Rotuaari pedestrian street to Hupisaaret island or Nallikari beach. The fare is for both routes; departures are from Rotuaari every hour on the hour, daily from early June to early August.
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Walking
Just north of the City centre and connected by small bridges, Hupisaaret Island is a pleasant city park with bike paths, greenhouses, a summer café and the Ainola Park. It's a popular place for strolling in summer.
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MS Alexandra Cruises
From May to October the MS Alexandra cruises the Oulu archipelago, with daily departures from the kauppatori.
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