{"id":15733,"date":"2023-11-02T23:18:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T23:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christmasmarkets.io\/?p=15733"},"modified":"2024-04-19T04:52:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T04:52:15","slug":"oulu-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christmasmarkets.io\/finland\/oulu-christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Oulu Christmas Market 2024: Tiernatori in the Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re looking for a white Christmas, Oulu, in northern Finland, is a great choice, where you’ll likely find snow-covered streets and nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wouldn’t be for me, but if you’re up for it, ice swimming is popular, or you could go skiing for a more conventional activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city also hosts the Oulu Christmas Market for a short period in December. Read on for dates and opening times and local products you might find interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Oulu Christmas Market 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Be prepared to experience the polar nights in Oulu, a unique atmosphere in this part of the world with limited daylight in the middle of winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite darkness falling around 3pm, the city stays illuminated; many houses put up electric candles and Christmas lights to brighten the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Christmas forest is located at Rotuaari Square, with a few food stalls, and the shopping and gift stalls are along Kauppurienauiko in front of the Valkea centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A unique treat in Oulu is their version of gl\u00f6gi, a mulled wine with a Finnish twist that includes lingonberries and blackcurrants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates and Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Oulu Christmas Market dates:<\/strong> 6th to 21st December 2024 (unconfirmed).
Christmas forest:<\/strong> 5th to 26th December 2024 (unconfirmed).
Location:<\/strong> Valkea, Kauppurienauiko and Rotuaari Square.
Opening times:<\/strong> Monday to Friday: 11am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday: 1 am to 3pm.
Christmas Day:<\/strong> Closed.
Admission:<\/strong> Free.
Christmas lights:<\/strong> No switch on date announced.
Santa:<\/strong> No.
Ice skating:<\/strong> Yes, at Raksila Artificial Ice Rink.
Vegetarian:<\/strong> Yes, plenty of options.
Vegan:<\/strong> Yes, plenty of options.
Gluten free:<\/strong> Yes, but limited.
Accessible:<\/strong> Yes.
Pet-friendly:<\/strong> Yes, but not recommended during busy periods.
Parking:<\/strong> Please take public transport to help limit congestion.
Reason to visit:<\/strong> A white Christmas with Finnish crafts. Polar nights. Potential to see the Northern Lights.
Food specialities:<\/strong> Berry flavoured gl\u00f6gi, Finnish pastries, local fish dishes.
Where to stay:<\/strong> Original Sokos Hotel<\/a> is a popular hotel, located one block from Valkea.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Where to Stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oulu is a relatively small city, so staying anywhere in the city centre should be convenient. The area is central and gives you easy access to festivities and shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recommend the Original Sokos Hotel<\/a> for its location in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To get a complete overview of winter markets in the region, read my Finland Christmas Markets guide. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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