Travel to Oulu
Oulu is located on the beautiful Bay of Bothnia and is only one-hour flight away from Helsinki. Being one of the biggest cities in Finland Oulu is still cozy and compact, where you can get anywhere in 15 minutes. With Finnish nature embedded into the fabrics of the city, Oulu is a perfect winter travel destination to enjoy the exotic Arctic landscape and hunt for the Northern Lights.
How to travel to Oulu?
One-stop trip:
- Direct flight from Helsinki to Oulu by Finnair >> (1 hour)
- Train from Helsinki to Oulu by VR >> (6 hours)
- Join free train trip on Polar Bear Express (Side Event) from Helsinki to Oulu on 25.2.2026
Two-stops trip:
- Flight to Rovaniemi >> + Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu by VR >> (2,5 hours)
Where to stay in Oulu?
Oulu offers diverse option for accommodation including hotels and apartments. Find your option at Booking or AirBnb. Below are our partner hotels, who provide a discounts code for your stay during Polar Bear Pitching.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu
Address: Hallituskatu 1, 90100 Oulu
Get special price with a promotional code (choose ”promotional code” option when selecting the dates): POLAR26
Oulu Hotelli
Address: Asemakatu 41, 90100 Oulu
Get special price with a discount code: PBP26