CLIMBING FOR EVERYONE
Oulu Climbing Center is located in Toppila, in an old power plant designed by Alvar Aalto in 1930. Our facilities offer a wide variety of ways to try and enjoy climbing in Oulu. For a climbing tryout, you don’t need any previous climbing experience, your own equipment or a booking!
NEWS
Autumn is a busy time at the climbing centre. New top-rope and lead climbing courses have been added to the calendar. Events this autumn include the Junnu Open bouldering competition on 12.12.2026. Book your place early – course places are limited.
In February, Oulu will host the Finnish Bouldering Championships for adults, where places on the adult and U17, U19 and U21 national teams will also be decided. Come watch top-level climbing!
The climbing centre is one of the venues for the Lumo light festival on Saturday 21.11.2026. Come experience the old power plant and climbing walls in a whole new light.
Find announcements about upcoming events, competitions, special opening hours and other climbing centre news all in one place.
Guided climbing for groups of friends, company recreation days, school groups, children's birthday parties and bachelor or bachelorette parties.
From the start course to rope climbing and bouldering courses and personal coaching – learn to climb safely.
A top-floor meeting room, kitchen, sauna and rooftop terrace for meetings, parties and relaxing sauna evenings.
Buy gift cards, multi-visit passes and equipment rental cards conveniently in advance from our online shop.
Opening hours, prices, events, terms of use, the building's history and other useful information about the climbing centre.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES
SAUNA AND MEETING FACILITIES
Located on the 4th floor of the climbing centre, our facilities are suitable for everything from meetings and training sessions to parties and relaxing sauna evenings. When you book the space, you get the entire floor to yourself: a meeting room, a private kitchen, a sauna and a large rooftop terrace with views towards the sea. Add guided climbing, a hot tub or a food order, and you can enjoy a full day of activities all under one roof.
FAQ
We’ve put together answers to the most common questions from first-time visitors below. If you still have any questions, feel free to contact us by phone or email – we’re happy to help.
Yes! For you we have climbing tryout which is a good way to start. We will go through the basics and safety rules regarding climbing. You don’t need any experience, own equipment or booking.
No booking is needed. You can come whenever you like during opening hours, alone or in a small group (max 6 people). For larger groups, we recommend guided climbing.
A climbing tryout costs 21 € for adults, 18 € for under-18s and 16 € for under-14s. The price includes climbing shoes, a harness and an introduction to independent climbing.
Yes, climbing is suitable for all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a supervising adult, who does not have to climb – supervising is free of charge. We also hold a family climbing session on Saturdays from 9–11.
All you need is suitable clothing for indoor sports and socks for rental shoes. Please remove your rings while climbing. You can leave your valuables in a lockable locker.
You can climb on the 16-metre rope walls once you have completed a top-rope course and passed the belay test, or if you already have a belay card. For first-time climbers, the easiest way to try the rope walls is in a guided climbing session, with an instructor belaying you.
