Illustration: Jenny Lucander

Sights and activities for travellers

The Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Oulu offers a lot to see, do and experience during your visit in Oulu – everything from second hand finds to beautiful churches with interesting details and stories. Lue matkailuvinkit suomeksi.
 

Silimukka Christmas Shop

Photo: Minna Kolistaja

Silimukka Christmas Shop, Torikatu 7, 90100 Oulu
Mon - Fri 10 am –  6 pm, Sat 10 am –  3 pm
Silimukka Christmas Shop invites you to come and enjoy holiday shopping! Located in downtown Oulu, at Torikatu 7, the shop welcomes visitors from November 20 to December 19, 2024. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. The shop offers a beautiful selection of locally crafted products, including festive ornaments, woollen socks, mittens, hats, handwoven rugs, wooden crafts, and delicious baked treats.

All proceeds from Silimukka support those in need worldwide. Funds raised contribute to initiatives like women’s literacy programs, education for children with disabilities, and climate change adaptation projects in Tanzania and Cambodia. They also help educate church workers in Nepal and Tanzania, where many congregations face a shortage of educated staff. A Christmas gift from Silimukka brings joy to both the recipient and to those who benefit from the mission work it supports around the globe.

You can also donate your own handmade items to be sold at Silimukka. Donations can be dropped off at the shop during opening hours or they can be delivered to your local parish office. You can also contact one of our mission and international work coordinatorsLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä for more information. By donating crafts or shopping at the Silimukka Christmas Shop, you help spread Christmas cheer to others!

DOM Second Hand and DOM Vintti

DOM Second Hand, Asemakatu 17, 90100 Oulu and DOM Vintti, Asemakatu 6, 90100 Oulu
Tue 10 am – 4 pm, Wed-Fri 12 am – 6 pm
DOM Second Hand is a charity shop of the Oulu parishes. From DOM you can find a curated selection of quality second hand clothes and accessories for both men and women. The profit is directed towards helping those in need.
DOM Vintti is located opposite the Second Hand shop, in the yellow Vanha pappila building (2nd floor). From DOM Vintti you will find an outlet store for branded clothing and a community space, where you can freely hang out, play some board games and enjoy some coffee.
DOM Second Hand and DOM Vintti are open on Tuesdays 10 am – 4 pm and from Wednesday to Friday 12 am – 6 pm. During the Christmas season, DOM Second Hand and Vintti will be closed starting Friday, December 20, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
 

The Agricola city pilgrimage route

Would you like a moment of quietness and peace? The Agricola city pilgrimage route starts from the Oulu Market Square. The beautiful bridge route goes through Linnasaari, Raatti and Pikisaari and ends up back to the Market Square. The 1,5 kilometers long route is accessible for the disabled, etc. The seven key words of pilgrimage - unhurriedness, simplicity, freedom, quietness, lightheartedness, sharing and spirituality - will support you on your way. The questions and prayers help you examine your own life and encounter the sacred. Printed instructions can be aqcuired from the Oulu Cathedral (in English and Finnish), free of charge. Kaupunkipyhiinvaelluksen ja rukouskävelyiden ohjekortteja on saatavilla Oulun tuomiokirkon eteisaulasta suomeksi ja englanniksi, ja ne ovat maksuttomia. During the winter season, Oulu Cathedral is open to the public Mon-Thu from 12 am to 1 pm, on Fridays from 12 am to 1 pm and 16 pm to 19 pm, and on Sundays from 16 pm to 19 pm.  

Virsiä & viiniä - Hymns & Wine -evenings

 

Welcome to the atmospheric Hymns and Wine -evenings, where culture, music, and good company come together! 

Oulu Theatre's restaurant Aulis (Kaarlenväylä 2, 90100 Oulu) provides a wonderful setting for these special nights, where you can enjoy wine, sing Finnish hymns together, and hear interesting guests share the stories behind their hymn selections. The evenings are hosted by Satu Saarinen, with Péter Marosvári as the organist. Each Hymns and Wine -evening features a selected wine, which you can taste in small samples.

Free admission! Drinks are at your own expense.
Alcohol-free options are also available, and instead of wine, you can enjoy tea, coffee, or soft drinks.
The events are hosted in Finnish.

Wed 11.12. from 6 PM to 7 PM - Samu Forsblom, Oulu2026 Program Director

Oulu Theatre's restaurant Aulis (Kaarlenväylä 2, 90100 Oulu)
 

Music events

 

Come and enjoy our concerts and group singing events! Free admission.