Pikisaari Island

Pikisaari is one of the city’s most atmospheric and historic districts.

Restaurants, art galleries, 2 km nature trail and unique accommodation invite you to explore the island around the year.

Once home to tar production, shipyards, and later thriving industry, the island played an important role in Oulu’s development as a maritime and industrial city. Traces of this past can still be found today, including the remains of the historic tar pitch plant that gave the island its name.

Today, Pikisaari is best known for its charming wooden houses, creative community, and unique cultural atmosphere.

Former industrial spaces have been transformed into studios and workshops for artists and craftspeople, making the island a vibrant destination for visitors.

In summer time, The Sailor’s Home Museum offers an insight into Pikisaari’s fascinating maritime heritage and the island’s remarkable transformation through the centuries.