Discover Haukipudas

Haukipudas brings together nature and culture, offering different ways to shape your trip: the landscape and activities of Virpiniemi, the Kiiminkijoki River, Haukipudas Church, and the cultural offerings of Teatterikuoppa. Kiviniemi fishing harbour is another possible stop. When planning, consider which of these themes matter most for your stay.

Virpiniemi: landscape and activities

Distinctive drifting sand dunes and hilly terrain shape the landscape in Virpiniemi and offer opportunities for outdoor experiences. For a specific sporting activity, there is an 18-hole disc golf course suitable for beginners and somewhat more experienced players. Meriniemi Beach is also in Virpiniemi. The landscape, disc golf and beach offer different ways to shape your trip: you can make the terrain, a sporting activity or the beach the focus of your stay.

In winter, a cross-country skiing trip to Kaasamatalan Island is a seasonal excursion idea. If you plan to include this trip, check in advance whether it is available during your travel dates. This helps distinguish a seasonal activity from Virpiniemi’s other nature-related offerings.

Kiiminkijoki River: protected area and paddling

The Kiiminkijoki River offers both nature and activity options when planning your trip. Along its banks in the Haukipudas area, the river is a Natura site and is protected under the Rapids Protection Act. Another activity to consider is kayaking on the Kiiminkijoki in Haukipudas. If you plan to go paddling, check current availability in advance. This lets you include the river as a nature-related destination while also checking whether a water-based activity suits your stay.

Church, cultural landscape and performing arts

A painting of the Last Judgement covers an entire wall in the north transept of Haukipudas Church. Art historians have described it as Finland’s most significant Baroque composition. The church also contains biblical paintings created by Mikael Toppelius in 1774, 1775 and 1779. The large-scale painting and the dated works offer different ways to explore the art in the church. Its surroundings are also a nationally valuable built cultural landscape.

Another archaeological cultural site is Isoniemi in Haukipudas, a nationally significant VARK cultural heritage site. For the performing arts, Teatterikuoppa in Haukipudas offers stages for a range of forms, including theatre, dance, music and visual arts. Haukipudas therefore brings together several distinct cultural themes: church art, a designated archaeological site, and stages for different art forms.

Getting to Teatterikuoppa and local cuisine

Teatterikuoppa can be reached from Oulu city centre by bus route 20. From the bus stop at the intersection of Haukiputaantie and Haukiväylä, it is a 2–3-minute walk to Revontie. As bus routes can change, check the current timetable before travelling. The walking time refers to the route from this bus stop to Revontie.

You can try fresh fish at Kiviniemi fishing harbour. If you are planning a visit specifically for this, check in advance whether it will be available on your chosen date. This makes it easier to include this culinary highlight in your trip plans.

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