16/08/2026
🇫🇮今日は大使館職員の堀内が夏休み中に訪れたオウルのおすすめスポットを紹介☀️
北フィンランド最大の都市 Oulu(オウル)は、2026年の欧州文化首都に選ばれ、大注目の街👀豊かな自然と最先端テクノロジーが共存する港町で、Nokiaや オウル大学 を中心に、ICTやスタートアップが集まる北欧有数のイノベーション都市として知られています🤝毎年開催されるエアギター世界選手権の開催地としても有名です🎸今年は欧州文化首都のおかげで、展覧会やパフォーマンス、音楽など文化行事が目白押し。日本人アーティストの作品も見られます。
オウルのおすすめスポットは…👇
🔹オウルのシンボルのひとつ、市場広場に立つ Toripoliisi (トリポリーシ像)。市場の治安維持に尽力した警察官をモデルにしたブロンズ像で、観光客に人気のフォトスポット!
🔹街の中心からほど近い Nallikari(ナッリカリ) は、約1km続く美しい砂浜で、夕日の名所。季節ごとに様々なアクティビティも楽しめます。
🔹少し足を延ばせば、今話題のHailuoto(ハイルオト島)も。今年の夏、本土と島を結ぶ全長8.4kmの橋が開通。アクセスがさらに便利になりました。
オウルへ行く際は参考にしてみてください!
Photos: ©︎Visit Oulu (Toripoliisiは堀内撮影📸)
Today we would like to introduce some nice spots to visit in Oulu, where our colleague Tokiko visited during her summer holiday.
As Northern Finland’s largest city, Oulu is chosen as the European Capital of Culture 2026 and there are various kinds of events happening right now such exhibitions, performances, and music events including works by Japanese artists!
It’s also a vibrant port city where rich nature meets cutting-edge technology - home to Nokia and the University of Oulu, it is well-known as one of the Nordic region’s top innovation hubs for ICT and startups 🤝 It is also famous for hosting the annual Air Guitar World Championships which is happening at the end of this month!
Here are some recommended spots in Oulu… 👇
🔹 Toripoliisi
One of Oulu’s iconic symbols located in the Market Square. This bronze statue, modeled after a local police officer who kept the market safe, is a huge hit for tourist photos! 📸
🔹 Nallikari Beach
Located just a stone’s throw from the city center, this beautiful 1km sandy beach is famous for its stunning sunsets. You can enjoy various activities here year-round! 🌅
🔹 Hailuoto Island
A bit further out, but a must-visit! Access has become so much easier with the new 8.4km bridge connecting the island to the mainland opening this summer.
Hope this helps if you’re planning a trip to Oulu! 🇫🇮✨