Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Oulu, Finland

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.1 km
Ascend 0 m
Descend 0 m

Experience Oulu in Finland in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Oulu

Sight 1: Pohjan neito

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The Maiden of the North is a bronze statue cast by sculptor Viljo Savikurki in 1967 and part of the public sculpture collection of the City of Oulu. The work is considered one of the most successful outdoor sculptures of the Clay Crane. Pohjanmaa Oy donated the sculpture to the city to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and it was placed in front of the company's headquarters in Beattynpuisto, in the Vanhatulli district of the city centre. The dimensions of the sculpture are 140 × 56 × 166 cm.

Wikipedia: Pohjan neito (FI)

399 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Mannerheimin puisto

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Mannerheimin puisto

The Mannerheim Park is a small urban park in Vanhatulli district of Oulu, Finland. Renovations finished in 2019 changed the look of the park completely, and made it more suitable for small events. The park is a favorite hangout for many. The park is adjacent to the Kela building, and features a grill kiosk and a children's play area with rides and swings.

Wikipedia: Mannerheim Park, Oulu (EN), Website

188 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Oulun vapaaseurakunta

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Oulun vapaaseurakunta

Oulu Free Parish is a free parish registered in 1926. The pastor of the church is Risto Wotschke. The parish's premises are located in the centre of Oulu on Kirkkokatu. The parish belongs to the Free Church of Finland.

Wikipedia: Oulun vapaaseurakunta (FI), Website

704 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Bobby at the Marketplace

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Toripolliisi is a bronze sculpture located at the market square in Oulu, Finland. It was made by sculptor Kaarlo Mikkonen in 1987. The sculpture measures 220×150×112 centimetres, and it was named in honour of the bobbies that once patrolled the market place. The sculpture was funded with the help of a public fund raising started in 1985, and it was revealed in September 1987.

Wikipedia: Toripolliisi (EN)

811 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 5: Hollihaka

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Hollihaka

Hollihaa Park is the second largest park in the centre of Oulu. The park covers about a third of the Hollihaa district in Oulu. The park is bordered on the west by the Oulujoki estuary, on the north by Sonnisaari and the old wooden town area of Kuusiluoto, on the east by the Oulu Sports Centre and Hollihaa daycare centre, and on the south by the apartment buildings along Puistokatu, the most prominent of which is the Nuottala apartment building.

Wikipedia: Hollihaan puisto (FI)

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