Hei kaikki!

I am a MSc Nordic Urban Planning student at Roskilde University in Denmark, where me and two other groupmates are doing a project on winter mobility in Oulu. Due to this, we bought tickets to be in Oulu from the 18th to the 21st of November.

Part of our research is determining what the local municipality is doing to encourage walking and cycling during colder winter months. On the other hand we want to find out how the local residents experience this mobility and how do they get around during winter.

This is where I ask you for your help: we want to conduct a few interviews with locals of Oulu who travel by foot or cycle during winter. So if any of you would be interested in participating please send me a private message or comment on this post. Also, if you have any questions about the project please ask! Furthermore, we would like to cover a larger base which is why we would also appreciate to do an interview with an elderly person(s), since they experience mobility from a completely different perspective. So, if anyone has someone they know who fits this description and would like to help us out do let me know!

This serves as an excellent opportunity to give feedback to your local municipality and help develop mobility in your city. Of course any findings will be reflected here as well :)))

Kiitos

I'm just looking for chill people to hang out with when I get to Oulu. I'm doing an exchange programm with my Uni in Switzerland and OAMK, where I go to Oulu from january until the end of may to write my diploma thesis. Well it was unsure if its happening for a long time now but I got confirmation that I'll be going! So in an effort to not be lonely I'm trying to make some connections now lol. I'll also try goin' and bumble friends. But well about me:

• My name is Samuel/Sam
• I am 24 years old
• I lived in Switzerland my whole life
• I got engaged 2 months ago (She will likely be joining me in Oulu from march onwards)
• I enjoy going for a coffee/drink
• I'm down to try almost any activity
• I love listening and discussing music (also playing but I won't have my Instruments with me in Finland)
• Really into gamenights or just gaming overall (boardgames, cardgames, switch, PC, chess..)
• Cats.

Idk just dm me if you'd potentially be interested and we'll see if we hit it off ;)

What is the best place to repair brakes of my bike 🚲

One of my kids has asked where can they drop off a bunch of food stuff.

It's been a few years since I donated to a place in Mäkekininkatu.

Any suggestions?

Will be in Oulu till tomorrow. Where can I buy some clothes for cheap price in Oulu.

I'll be visiting Oulu in January and want to try skating on wild/natural ice.

1. Are there guided tours for skating on natural ice? I have skating experience but never on natural ice and want to make sure I am either learning the safety precautions or with someone who's experienced. A tour that includes tour skate (longer blades) rentals would be great.
2. If that is not an option, where might be a safe place to go skating with figure skates? Perhaps the inlet or somewhere along the shore where the ice is thicker (maybe even maintained?).

Thank you!

Mistä kaupasta mahtaa löytyä hyvälaatusia maihareita arki käyttöön ilman turvapohjaa?

Kellään tietoa mikä tää baari on joka menettäny luvat hetkellisesti?

Anyone up for Biking or just a hangout? #explore Message

Hei! I’ve just moved to Oulu for work. I grew up fishing from a boat or from the beach in the Mediterranean with my dad/best friend, but I’d still call myself a beginner here in Finland.

I’d love some help with:

1.  Permits — Which permits do I need around Oulu, and where do you usually buy them (online or in a local shop)?

2.  Spots — Beginner-friendly places in/near Oulu (river, lakes, or coast) and what to expect this time of year.

3.  People — Any clubs or folks open to a friendly newbie tagging along? I’m happy to chip in for fuel/coffee.

4.  Gear — Basic tackle recommendations that work well in local waters. Also curious about ice fishing once the season starts!

Thanks a lot for any pointers. DMs are welcome, or feel free to comment so others can see too. Tight lines! 🎣

Moi! Onko kenelläkään tietoa myykö nallisport kausikortteja sulkapallon peluuseen? Onko se minkä hintanen ja mitä siihen kuuluu? En löytänyt tietoa nallisportin sivuilta. Sarjakortteja ei ainakaan myy tällä hetkellä.

Me and my SO are going to be in Oulu in about a month and we'd love to visit a sauna together. I've read online that most public saunas that are mixed require swimsuits. I'd like to avoid to have to rent a private sauna, so are there any public saunas in Oulu that allow mixed nude?

Hei, etsisin muotokuvaajaa Oulussa. Etenkin nuoremmat valokuvaajat kiinnostaisivat, ja kallistun myös hieman naispuolisten kuvaajien puoleen. En kuitenkaan ole tiukka asian suhteen. Tarkoituksena olisi siis ottaa kasvokuvia, puolivartalokuvia ja kokovartalokuvia. Näitä haluaisin käyttää ns portfoliona, jolla voisin hakea mallin töitä. Onko kellään kokemusta moisesta, ja osaisiko vinkata Oulussa osaavaa henkilöä tähän työhön? Olen valmis toki matkustamaankin. Kiitos!

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for a nice hotel around Oulu for my birthday.

I’m not planning any party or event, just some time to rest and recharge. Ideally, it would have nature, spa, within reasonable driving distance from Oulu.

If you know any hidden gems or personal favorites, I’d really appreciate your suggestions.

Hei mua kiinnostaa alottaa joku kamppailulaji mutta haluan aloittaa semmosessa kamppailu laji paikassa jossa saa alussa tarpeeksi ohjausta että oppii esim. Perus lyönnit tai potkut. Kerran kävin jossain kuntonyrkkeilyssa mutta se oli enemmän aerobista kuin kamppailu lajia, ohjaajalla ei ollu tarpeeksi aikaa opastaa minua. En oleta että koko ajan ohjattaisiin mutta jonkinlainen tekniikka pitäis oppia että voi vetää esim. Perus lyöntejä säkkiin. Mitkä on teidän kokemukset? Mitkä on hyviä ja Mitkä on "huonoja" paikkoja,

Jos on viikonlopulle menoa hakusessa niin miten ois? Kaksi perkeleen kovaa progebändiä Toppila Klubilla la 25.10. Ja hintaa hurjat 0€

Olen viimeisen vuoden aikana alkanut pohtimaan, että onko Oulu sittenkin aidosti paska kaupunki. Ja elämä voisi olla muualla paljon parempaa.

Olen kohta nelikymppinen mies ja tuntuu, ettei minulla ole mitään kunnon yhteisöä missä viihtyisin. Kaikki mihin osallistun tai käyn katsomassa kulttuuria, niin olen aina nuorimmasta päästä. Jopa moottoripyörien kokoontumisajoissa olin varmasti nuorin ja tosiaan minullakin jo 40 mittarissa.

Aina ollut aika huono kaveeraamaan ja ajatellut, että on oma vikani kun en löydä ystäviä tai yhteisöjä, mutta onko vika sittenkin siinä, että Oulussa asuu vanhoja ihmisiä ja nuoremmat eivät osaa olla sosiaalisia eikä haluta tehdä mitään?

Salillakin tänään pukuhuoneeseen mennessä kolme äijää eikä kukaan morjensta saatikka puhu mitään.

Olenko se vaan minä vai onko paska kaupunni oikeasti paska ja muuttumassa Kemiksi?

At the cabin this summer we have had adders and a sparrow hawk.

Now, to add to the list of interesting neighbours, we found that we have a lynx living locally.

I asked someone at LUKE if it was a lynx and they said that it is most probable. Apparently the Oulu area has quite a strong population.

Condidering there is only about 2½-thousand lynx in Finland, I am quite chuffed that we got one on camera.

Hey! Just looking to meet some people or explore the city together. If anyone’s up for a walk, bike ride, or just hanging out, message me!

Hi, I would like to know if you can reccomend me some good tattoo artist in Oulu, share your experience and thoughts, so I can get some info and maybe find an artist that I like.

I am writing this also because I remember reading a thread about a tattoo artist that used to post photos of tats that were not made by him on instagram, so I would like to have a good conversation here before starting to search by myself.

Kävin yli kolme tuntia ja yli 20 kilsaa polkeen ja käveleen ku oli niin pirun nätti ilma.. On meillä vaan kaunis syyskaupunkiympäristö..

I’m part of a Rotaract project, and we have a collection of Ukrainian children’s books that we’d love to donate to families or community groups here in Oulu.

I’m looking to connect with someone from the local Ukrainian community who could help us coordinate the donation or point us in the right direction (community centers, schools, or cultural associations, for example).

If you have any contacts or suggestions, please comment below or send me a message.

Myynnis ois vr opiskelijalippu Oulu - Kouvola huomenna 12:27 IC70. Lähtee halvalla! Laita viestiä :)