Nallikari

14°C Water temp · Sep 11

Finland Coastal 2 - Good 14°C

Satellite image of NALLIKARI — Satellite image © Esri

Oulu has more than 20 public municipal bathing beaches distributed throughout the city, with a winter swimming location in Tuira. The bathing waters are regularly monitored for quality. Recent monitoring indicates good water quality at most beaches, though occasional algae presence has been noted at some locations such as Kuivasjärvi.

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Water

The bathing waters consist of lakes and coastal areas. Valkiaisjärvi features a marked swimming course 250 metres between buoys, with a complete circuit of 750 metres. Water body types include rivers, lakes, and sea areas.

Location

Bathing beaches are located across the Oulu region in multiple municipalities including Haukipudas, Kiiminki, Oulu (both north and south of the Oulujoki river), Oulunsalo, Yli-Ii, and Ylikiiminki. Specific addresses are provided for each beach location. The winter swimming location is situated in Tuira.

Facilities

Facilities information is not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

Season

Smoking is prohibited at EU-designated bathing beaches from May through the end of September. Winter swimming takes place at the Tuira location.

Water Quality

Water quality monitoring is regularly conducted. Recent results show good water quality at most beaches as of August and November 2025. Kuivasjärvi had a minor amount of blue-green algae noted on 15 August 2025. Pateniemen uimaranta had suspected lake fleas reported on 7 August 2025. Six beaches (Nallikari, Lämsänjärvi, Valkiaisjärvi, Tuira, Jäälin monttu, and Papinjärvi) comply with EU Bathing Water Directive standards.

Risks

Blue-green algae presence was identified at Kuivasjärvi. Lake fleas were suspected at Pateniemen uimaranta.