
Cold-water coast
Nallikari Beach
Oulu, North Ostrobothnia · 🇫🇮 Finland
Local gemEurope
Oulu's Riviera of the North — shallow, almost-fresh water and white-night bathing at 65°N.
Open Nallikari Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~16°C in the warm season
- Water
- Nearly fresh — the Bothnian Bay is barely brackish — and quick to warm in July
- Sand
- A long, gently curving sweep of fine pale sand
- Swimming
- An endless shallow wade; among the gentlest swims this far north
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Aug
- Setting
- On Hietasaari island at Oulu's edge, spa hotel behind the dunes; nightless nights in June, sea ice by January
- Beach type
- Cold-water coast
- Region
- Europe
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Nallikari Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Nallikari Beach?
Nallikari Beach is at Oulu, on the coast of Finland.
What is the sea temperature at Nallikari Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Nallikari Beach reaches about 16°C. Nearly fresh — the Bothnian Bay is barely brackish — and quick to warm in July.
When is the best time to visit Nallikari Beach?
The best time to visit Nallikari Beach is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Nallikari Beach have?
Nallikari Beach has a long, gently curving sweep of fine pale sand.
Is Nallikari Beach good for swimming?
An endless shallow wade; among the gentlest swims this far north.
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