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Major city · Finland

Ii

Give Ii half a day or one night from Oulu: walk Old Hamina, the church and the river mouth, then take bus 23 back. Not a base.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Ii is a small Bothnian Bay municipality 35 km north of Oulu, at the mouth of the Iijoki river. Its old wooden quarter, church and riverside paths fit into a few hours, and it markets itself on zero-waste and climate goals. Almost everyone arrives on the hourly bus 23 from Oulu or as a break on the E75 drive to Lapland.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Jun–Aug
avoid Nov–Mar (ice, dark, most services closed)
Airport
OUL
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
  • Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
  • Finland ↗Finland is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
  • Finland ↗The land border with Russia is closed to travellers; do not plan a route across it.
  • Finland ↗Everyman's rights let you walk, camp for a night and pick berries on most land, but not near homes, and not to make fires without permission.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ii112 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance112
  • Medical helpline (24 h)116 117

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ii, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a bun€3–6 (≈ US$4–7)
  • Street or quick mealPizza or kebab main€10–16 (≈ US$12–19)
  • BeerBeer in a pub€6–8 (≈ US$7–10)
  • Metro or bus rideBus 23 Oulu–Ii, one wayABC ticket, valid 80 min€8.30 (≈ US$10) adult€4.20 (≈ US$5) child
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
  • Budget bedCamping cottage (Iin Sillat), a night, per room€39 (≈ US$50)
  • Mid-range bedCamping cottage (Iin Sillat), a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
  • High-end bedCamping cottage (Iin Sillat), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €160 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Old Hamina wooden housesChurch of IiIijoki river mouthZero-waste and climate goalsShortest place name in Finland
Airports
OUL Oulu Airport (Nearest airport, about 60 km (37 mi) south; bus 8 or 9 to Oulu centre, then bus 23 to Ii)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −6°C (21°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −6°C (21°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    4°C (39°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −4°C (25°F)

Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F) low), wettest Oct (11 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ii: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−6°C (21°F)

−14°C (7°F)

10 rd

Feb

−6°C (21°F)

−14°C (7°F)

8 rd

Mar

−1°C (30°F)

−10°C (14°F)

8 rd

Apr

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

7 rd

May

11°C (52°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

Jun

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Aug

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Sep

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

10 rd

Oct

6°C (43°F)

0°C (32°F)

11 rd

Nov

0°C (32°F)

−5°C (23°F)

11 rd

Dec

−4°C (25°F)

−11°C (12°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre is small enough to walk. A bike is the best way to reach the Environmental Art Park and KulttuuriKauppila; the Ruustinna route links them in about 2.5 km. Local buses are run by Oulu PTA and mostly serve trips in and out of the municipality.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Oulugo

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus 23 from the centre, hourly on weekdays

Capital of Culture 2026; buy the ABC ticket, valid 80 min including transfers.

Hailuoto

caution

Door to door: 2.5–3 h

Bus 23 towards Oulu, then the Hailuoto ferry connection

Better done as its own day from Oulu.

Simoskip

Door to door: About 1 h

Coach or car north on the E75

Little to see; continue to Kemi instead.

Kemigo

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Coach or car north on the E75

Icebreaker and snow castle in winter; pairs with a Tornio stop.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Old Hamina and the river

Motel and camping by Vanha Hamina and Pappila, 500 m from the shops; the only realistic place to sleep in Ii.

Oulu

Most visitors sleep in Oulu and day-trip; the last bus 23 back leaves in the evening, earlier on Sundays.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€40–70 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Camping cottage (Iin Sillat)1 × 1 night × €70€70
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85€170
Bus 23 Oulu–Ii, one way (ABC ticket)2 × €8€17
Camping with electricity, per night1 × €22 · plus €2.5 per person€22
Bike on the bus2 × €2 · folding bikes free€4
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10€20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€30
Trip total≈ €167 per person per day, bed included€333≈ US$400

2026 estimate in euro; travel to Ii excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a bun€3–6 (≈ US$4–7)
Lunch buffet (Makujen Kiina)€10–14 (≈ US$12–17)
Pizza or kebab main€10–16 (≈ US$12–19)
Beer in a pub€6–8 (≈ US$7–10)
Bus 23 Oulu–Ii, one wayABC ticket, valid 80 min€8.30 (≈ US$10) adult / €4.20 (≈ US$5) child
eSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe, quieter than Oulu. Real risks are black ice, river ice, and drivers on the E75 through the centre.
  • Buses run hourly on weekdays and every second hour at weekends; the last bus from Oulu leaves at 21:25 on weekdays, 22:25 Fridays, 22:45 Saturdays and 18:35 Sundays.
  • Winter pavements and roads carry black ice; do not walk on the river ice without a local who knows the conditions.
  • Reckless drivers and mopeds in the centre; there are no marked crossings everywhere.
  • Most sights and cafés are summer-only; outside Jun–Aug expect closed doors.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
112
Medical helpline (24 h)
116 117

Pocket card

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IiIi

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My bed tonight

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Tähän osoitteeseen, kiitosTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance112
  • Medical helpline (24 h)116 117

Embassy

No embassies in Ii; most are in Helsinki. The nearest consulates are in Oulu (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus 23 Oulu centre → Ii: €8.30 (≈ US$10) adult, about 1 h, hourly weekdays
  • Taxi Ii centre → Iin Sillat camping: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
  • Coach Ii → Kemi: €10–20 (≈ US$12–25)

Say or show

  • Iihin, kiitos — To Ii, please (EE-hin, KEE-tos)
  • Kiitos — Thank you (KEE-tos)
  • Paljonko se maksaa? — How much is it? (PAHL-yon-ko se MAHK-sah)
  • Voinko maksaa kortilla? — Can I pay by card? (VOYN-ko MAHK-sah KOR-til-la)
  • Missä on vessa? — Where is the toilet? (MEES-sa on VES-sa)
  • Yksi kahvi, kiitos — One coffee, please (OOK-si KAH-vi, KEE-tos)

Tipping is not expected. Cards are accepted almost everywhere; the two ATMs in Ii are next to K-Market and inside Autokeidas.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ii. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (ice, dark, most services closed) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for OUL: bus 8/9 plus bus 23 timings field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: Old Hamina and the church, the river mouth and KulttuuriKauppila.
  3. Place pages with verified summer opening windows (Wanha Hamina museums, KulttuuriKauppila, Environmental Art Park) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter fixture: black-ice warnings, closed camping, motel-only nights.

Meanwhile

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