The team brainstorms cultural ideas using the Kulttuurituulia design game. On the table are Oulu-themed game elements and task cards, around which the participants discuss and develop new ideas. (Photographer: Riikka Luomajoki)

Kulttuurituulia design game for companies

An inspiring workshop for teams to realize the potential of culture in their business.
Ritva Rundgren on the yard of The House of Mrs. Santa Claus Finland. Photo Ester Van Dam

A visit from Mrs. Santa Claus Finland at your event

Mrs. Santa Claus Finland Oy provides immersive and story‑driven Oulu2026‑inspired services.
Mielestäni-earrings

Mielestäni-products

The Mielestäni product series is created through a design collaboration between Osuuskauppa Arina, Oulu2026, and designer Susanna Sivonen.
Mikko Leinonen / Livertäjä

Local social media videos

Short videos that showcase the best aspects of your company — with a focus on locality, people, story, and atmosphere. Perfect for social media.
Oulu2026 cake flavor: sea buckthorn–caramel Brita cake. Photo by Johanna Karppinen.

Oulu2026 Sea Buckthorn Caramel Brita

Oulu2026 anniversary cake with a taste of the North. The freshness of northern sea buckthorn and the softness of caramel on a crisp meringue base.
A family trip to a Finnish forest. Photo: Atte Männikkö

Naturest

Happiness and insight — in nature, and from nature. Tailored nature experiences, workshops and guided walks in the Finnish nature.
Anja Harju

Oulu2026 pin

The pin consists of three birch plywood parts and magnets or a lapel pin. The pin is made entirely by hand in Madekoski, Oulu.
An old forest rangers house, Loppula. View from the river. Photo: Sari Ammunet

Loppula Nature Café

Loppula is an idyllic forest ranger’s house in Sanginjoki, just a 20-minute drive from the city of Oulu.
Designmatters Studio Oy

Oulu2026 Design Sprint

Oulu2026 Design Sprint is an inspiring, hands-on workshop designed for companies, bringing employees together to develop new ideas, services, or ways of working
Tar-Scented Pedicure

Tar-Scented Pedicure

Let your feet rest in the traditional calming embrace of tar. The tar-scented pedicure softens the skin, refreshes tired feet, and surrounds you with the comforting aroma of tar.
Oulu2026 pastry

Oulu2026 pastry

The Oulu2026 pastry is a celebration for the Capital of Culture year and a tribute to the pure Arctic ingredients. The cake tastes like Finnish oats and the filling is made with Northern lingonberries.

Aurora by Elokuje – Jewelry inspired by the Northern Lights

Aurora by Elokuje – Loimu earrings shine in all the stunning colors of the Northern Lights.

Kujala Farm Hailuoto

Local food and experiences from Hailuoto island. Visit our farm or order our products from the webshop.

Hailuoto Brewery and Mallassauna restaurant

High-quality organic beers from locally grown and malted barley, German hops and local soft and pure water. Brewery tours and restaurant services.

Taiga Race Team Adventure

Taiga Race is a fast-paced, addictive team adventure that pushes you out of your comfort zone and far away from ordinary city challenges. Perfect for corporate teams and groups of friends.

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