The symposium will take place at Ravintola Nallikari (Nallikarinranta 15, 90510 Oulu, Finland). A beautiful beachfront venue surrounded by forested nature trails, just 3 km from the city center. An ideal setting for relaxed strolls and deep technical discussions!

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Getting around in Oulu

Cycling

Oulu is Finland’s most bicycle-friendly city and has an extensive network of cycling paths. These paths are seperated from the car traffic and flat, often running through scenic forests or along rivers, lakes, and the Baltic sea. The cycling paths are numbered and signposted so you will not get lost. A fleet of bicycles will be reserved for the WAFR participants who are interested in exploring the city on two wheels.

For short-term use, shared electric scooters and bicycles are widely available during summer and can be rented by the minute. You’re free to park them at your destination, as long as you follow local traffic rules. The two main operators are: Lime and Bird.

Busses

Oulu’s public transport system is based on buses and operated by the city. You can find up-to-date timetables and route information on the Oulu Public Transportation website. All busses accept contactless payment with bank cards.

Taxis

Taxis are available throughout the city, with designated taxi ranks located in the city center and at the airport. Taxis can also be booked 24/7 by phone or via mobile apps. The two main taxi companies are Otaxi and FixuTaxi. Uber is also available in Oulu.

Getting to the venue

Biking to the venue from the city center

A fleet of bicycles will be reserved for all WAFR participants interested in biking to the venue. The ride from the city center takes approximately 15 minutes, following a dedicated cycling path that is separated from car traffic and runs entirely on flat terrain.

Free shuttles from the city center

Free shuttle busses running between the city center and the venue will be provided. The shuttle schedule will be announced on this page.

By bus

Bus line 15 connects the Nallikari beach (where the symposium venue is located) with the city center and runs every half an hour. The nearest bus stop is located at the opposite end of the beach, approximately 600 meters from the symposium venue.

Arriving in Oulu

By air

The Oulu Airport (OUL) is located approximately 15km from the city center and is well-connected by public transportation. Bus lines 8 and 9 run between the airport and the city center at 30-minute intervals during the day. It is possible to use contactless payment with a bank card in the local busses. Taxis are also available at the airport.

Multiple flights to Oulu Airport (OUL) depart from Helsinki Airport (HEL) every day. There are also direct flights from Munich to Oulu operated by Lufthansa.

By train

Alternatively, Oulu can be reached from Helsinki (or any other city in Finland) via train. See the timetables and the routes on the VR website. There are also overnight trains between Helsinki and Oulu, offering sleeper cabins for a comfortable overnight journey that brings you to Oulu in the morning.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available right by the symposium venue at the beach (see the options avaliable at this link).

Alternatively, we suggest the following hotels in the city center:

Travel grants for students

TBD