The city of Oulu is the fifth largest in Finland in size and one of the first in terms of the number of tourists visited. Why are tourists so interested in this town? This is quite natural, because Oulu is the most ancient city in the north of Finland. In Oulu, there are a lot of interesting sights, there are many museums. Rest in these parts attracts numerous camping sites, which are visited by everyone who has visited here.
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Attractions and attractions
What is interesting to see in Oulu, where to start a city tour? Perhaps, it is best to visit, first of all, the local Cathedral. The history of this structure began in the XVII century. The cathedral once burnt to the ground in a terrible fire, which destroyed much of the city, but in the XVIII century was completely rebuilt. Since that time the church has not been subjected to perestroika. It is very interesting to look at the scale models of ships presented to churches as gifts by seafarers. In these parts, to thank the Lord in this way for the happy outcome of the voyage is a tradition.
A tour of the city of Oulu can be continued by hiking through museums, there are a lot of them. Those who are interested in the history of the development of the automotive industry should visit the Oulu Automobile Museum. The local zoological museum has a rich collection of fossils (more than 50,000 copies). A visit to the Oulu Botanical Museum will make it possible to get acquainted with a half-million collection of plants, among which many extinct or endangered species.
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After walks to memorable places and museums, you can visit the water park of Oulu, which is located in the hotel "Oulu Eden". All the year round inside the room, the water temperature does not fall below 30 degrees. There is a large number of water attractions for every taste and age. You can ride with slides, spiral water pipes, even for kids here are provided entertainment - water slides and fun games with the staff of the water park. For adults will be interested in relaxing massage, spa treatments, gym, solarium, sauna. Boredom in the city of Oulu is canceled, you can be sure of it! After relaxing procedures it's time to go on an active vacation, - at your service camps Oulu.
Campings
And how about resting in nature "savage"? Of course, this is far from the same as a trip with only one tent to the forest. Everything is much more cultured, but the principle is the same. There are a lot of camping sites in Oulu, nature has it. The most popular holiday destination is the Kalajoki Top Camping. It is located on a magnificent sandy beach, near the sea. Here you will be provided with all necessary equipment. A night under the stars, a tent, a bonfire - all this for sure will bring back romance if you came here with your second half.
The next place, certainly worthy of attention, is Emolahti Camping. It is located near the beautiful lake, where you will be offered to fish. You can spend the night here either in a rented tent, or in a cottage or in a nearby hotel. If the holidaymakers express a desire, then they will be organized an interesting tour of the most beautiful places in this area.
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To get to the city of Oulu is most convenient by plane. The airport is in the immediate vicinity of the city (15 kilometers), from here you can hire a car or take a bus to Oulu.
Rest in Oulu will be very popular with everyone who loves nature, ancient buildings, visiting museums. Here, ski and snowboard lovers often stop, as there are several large ski resorts nearby.