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Hupisaaret Islands

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Hupisaaret Islands

Hupisaaret Islands

Hupisaaret is an urban park located on the delta of the Oulu River in downtown Oulu. Established in the 1860s, the area consists of a series of islands connected by a network of paths and white wooden bridges. Visitors go here to walk through the river landscape and observe the local flora and water features.

Getting There

The park is situated in the city centre. It is accessible on foot from the central business district, typically taking only a few minutes to reach the park entrances.

Duration of Visit

Depending on the pace of the walk, visitors generally spend between one and two hours exploring the bridge network and the surrounding greenery.

When to Visit

The park is accessible year-round, though the landscape changes significantly between the green summer months and the snowy winter season. It is a popular spot for locals, so it can become crowded during sunny summer afternoons and weekends.

Nearby Attractions

Due to its central location, the park can be combined with several nearby cultural sites:

  • Oulu Art Museum (0.1km)
  • Tietomaa (0.1km)
  • Northern Ostrobothnia Museum (0.4km)
  • Oulu Cathedral (0.6km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Oulu Art Museum

Museums & galleries

Oulu Art Museum

Located in Oulu's Myllytulli district on the edge of Hupisaaret Park, this art museum hosts a wide range of exhibitions. It's a nice stop to combine with a stroll through the park.

0.1 km away
Tietomaa

Museums & galleries

Tietomaa

Tietomaa is Finland's first science center, located in the Myllytulli district near downtown Oulu. Since opening in 1988, it has offered a range of hands-on exhibits and remains a favorite with children and families.

0.1 km away
Northern Ostrobothnia museum

Museums & galleries

Northern Ostrobothnia museum

The Northern Ostrobothnia Museum sits inside Hupisaaret Park in Oulu and traces the history of Oulu and the Northern Ostrobothnia region. It's a great stop to combine with a walk through the park to learn about local culture.

0.4 km away
Oulu Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Oulu Cathedral

This Lutheran cathedral in the heart of Oulu was built in 1777 in honor of Swedish King Gustav III. As the seat of the Diocese of Oulu, it offers a striking sense of tranquility.

0.6 km away
Franzén Park

Parks & gardens

Franzén Park

This small garden next to Oulu Cathedral makes for a pleasant stroll, with an old statue honoring a poet standing amid the flowerbeds. Every year, students keep up the fun tradition of placing a cap on the statue's head.

0.6 km away
Tuira Church

Temples & religious sites

Tuira Church

This is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Oulu's Tuira district. It opened as a chapel in 1916 and took its current form after several expansions.

0.6 km away