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Pick up your hire car at Oulu airport and visit a city rich in culture that's also a great base for some gnarly skiing. Plus it's home to the air guitar championships. Book car hire oulu airport now

the 60-second guide to oulu

in its own head

"Once an industrial town dedicated to the great Finnish exports of salmon and tar we've shaken off our rustic roots and now represent the modern, trendy, hi-tech face of Finland."

but more realistically

There's still plenty of the old Finland to be found as the old rubs alongside the new. A thriving university and world-renowned architecture college make for a rich cultural mix.

the vibe

With a penchant for classics and jazz, music is a big part of life in Oulu and the city is home to a host of artists, writers and musicians.

the natives

Oulu is Finland's second biggest city but by the rest of the world's standards that's not too busy. The city has a youthful vibe and expect plenty of students in term time.

the weather

You're nearly at the Arctic so don't forget your coat. With bright clear summers and snow-rich winters there's a reason to visit Oulu whatever the weather.

the local speciality

It's a cosmopolitan city so you'll find something to satisfy the fussiest plate but for a true taste of Oulu get stuck into the local salmon, reindeer or whitefish gratin.

the celebrity

A host of the country's composers and eminent politicians were born in Oulu but the city's coolest export is the legendary air guitar championships. Rock on!

did you know?

Alongside a love of rock mime and head-banging musos the city is also home to another celebrated gathering - the festival of garlic, usually in July.

they say

"To me Oulu represents a laboratory town. It is the right size. The climate is violent. It is hard, cold, hot... It is restricted. It fits within the sphere of a single description." - Finnish artist Eeli Aalto

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