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Oulu Oulunsalo

Oulu Oulunsalo

Oulunsalo is a former municipality in the region of North Ostrobothnia, in Finland.

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It was founded in 1882 and merged into the city of Oulu on 1 January 2013, along with Haukipudas, Kiiminki and Yli-Ii. The municipality had a population of 9,746 and covered an area of 211.22 square kilometres (81.55 sq mi), of which 127.86 km2 (49.37 sq mi) is water. Its population density was 116.915/km2 (302.81/sq mi).

How locals move

Getting around Oulu Oulunsalo the local way

  • Get inThere is no ferry, but for arriving with your own boat, Oulu has four marinas dotted around the estuary of the Oulujoki river.
  • Go nextHailuoto is the largest island in the Gulf of Bothnia and a good destination for a day trip.
  • Go nextA fixed road link from the mainland, composed of a causeway and two bridges, was opened in 2026 and replaced the former ferry and ice road services, making the trip much faster.
  • Go nextKoskilinjat arranges day trips to the slopes during the winter season.

From Wikivoyage: Oulu, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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