Oulu – the capital of Northern Scandinavia

Oulu – it's the future. The Oulu region with over 200,000 inhabitants and the youngest average age amongst Finnish cities features a unique combination of future know-how, drive, and courage to create new science, culture and technology. Oulu is a metropolis in Northern Finland and the biggest regional hub in Northern Scandinavia.

Thanks to its size and position, the region has flexible opportunities to offer. The sea, three major rivers, rural environment and urban nature, combined with a lively city culture, make for a diverse living environment. Oulu is a pioneering city of well-being in Finland with the most active bicycling culture. The city is well connected by the main Finnish roads, and the Oulu Airport is the second busiest nodal point of air transport in Finland.

The strength of Oulu lies in its people. Breaking the Finnish stereotype, the open-minded and creative people of Oulu are easy to contact; they look you in the eye. Population of the Oulu region represents a young average age and a very high level of education. The spirit of Oulu is made of enthusiasm, expertise, goal orientation and easygoing attitudes.

Today, the "miracle of Oulu" revolves around functionality – making everyday lives easier with the help of technology. Oulu offers a box seat to see future solutions today. The region boasts with a strong drive and solid faith in development.

International business hub

The diverse and international business life, strong economy and community spirit in the Oulu region create an excellent foundation for new businesses. Major investments will be implemented in the region in the near future, and the Oulu city centre and tourism services will be further enhanced. This means enormous business potential, particularly in the service sector.

Global networks extend from Oulu all around the globe, from California to China and also to the north, opening whole new dimensions for businesses, experts and services. Oulu strives to be the best Finnish region for innovative entrepreneurship and increasingly international business.

In the fields of industrial export and processing value, the Oulu region is ranked among the top Finnish regions by Statistics Finland.