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Venue
The XXVII Nordic Hydrological Conference will be
held at the University of Oulu, north of Finland, in the summer
of 2012 from the 13th to the 15th of August.
The
University of Oulu
is one of the largest universities in Finland and it is known
for its interdisciplinary based research and academic education.
The university works in close cooperation with the industry and
commerce and has solid connections with hundreds of
international research and educational institutions.
Oulu
is a vibrant city with around 140 thousand inhabitants. Situated
500 km north of the capital Helsinki, the city was founded in
1605 and has developed into a high-tech centre known in the
technology circles all over the world.
This is the city where modern and traditional architecture,
saunas, traditional Finnish craft, music and art go hand in hand
with heavy metal music, trendy clubs, fashionable shops and busy
cafes.
Oulu is considered
one of Finland's hot spots all year around but specially during
the summer. Surrounded by water and sceneries of amazing natural
beauty Oulu has something to offer to all travelers. The city is
well known within Finland for its
shopping facilities, but with temperatures reaching well
above 20 ºC
during the summer
months one of Oulu's main attractions is the
Nallikari beach. The beach complex is packed with attraction
such as coffee shops, camping area, summer cabins, Spa, sport
hall, etc; which will keep the whole family entertained. Whether
you are a
sports fanatic or just want to keep the
kids busy and happy while you enjoy the sun lying on the
beach Nallikari is the place for you.
The
Oulu City Tourist Office website has a lot more information about
what to do, see and enjoy in Oulu. You can't waste the opportunity of
getting to know this Nordic wonderland!
Visit our photo gallery
and checkout pictures from the city of Oulu and the University
of Oulu (Linnanmaa) campus including the conference building facilities.
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