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Major city · Finland

Ylivieska

One day is enough to see Ylivieska’s railway station, museum and a few shops; add a half‑day for a nearby town if you have extra time.

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Ylivieska is a small service centre in the Southern Oulu region, best explored on foot in a few hours. Its main attractions are the historic railway station, the Puuhkala Regional Museum and a few public art pieces. A short bus ride reaches nearby Kalajoki or Nivala for a quick side trip.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Jun–Aug
avoid Dec–Feb (short daylight, limited services)
Airports
KOK · OUL
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Ylivieska: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ylivieska, 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.

  • Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi flag‑fall (weekday)€5.90 (≈ US$7)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
  • Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)

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.

Railway station on the north‑south linePuuhkala Regional MuseumCar‑dealership strip
Airports
KOK Kokkola Airport · OUL Oulu Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ylivieska: next 7 days

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Air quality

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

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−5°C (23°F)

6 rd

Feb

2°C (36°F)

−5°C (23°F)

5 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Sep

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Oct

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Nov

6°C (43°F)

0°C (32°F)

7 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−3°C (27°F)

6 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

Town is walkable; taxis and a Thursday dial‑a‑ride service cover longer trips. Regional buses connect to Kalajoki, Oulu and Kokkola.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Kalajoki

go

Door to door: ≈45 min total

Bus from Ylivieska station, about 30 min

Coastal town with a beach and the historic Savisilta bridge.

Nivala

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus via Kalajoki, about 45 min

Visit the Mutti fair if in July.

Oulainen

go

Door to door: ≈50 min

Regional bus, about 35 min

Small town with a historic church.

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.

Hotelli Käenpesä

Basic hotel in centre, rates from €60

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
€45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
High
€110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €55€55
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €45€45
Taxi from station to hotel1 × €7 · check€7
Dial‑a‑ride Thursday service1 × €5 · check€5
eSIM data (1 week)1 × €12 · check€12
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€12
Trip total≈ €136 per person per day, bed included€136≈ US$160

2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Milk flatbread (maitorieska)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
Taxi flag‑fall (weekday)€5.90 (≈ US$7)
Taxi per kilometre (1–4 persons)€1.75 (≈ US$3)
Museum entry€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Ylivieska is low‑risk; typical Finnish safety standards apply. Watch for icy sidewalks in winter.
  • Thursday dial‑a‑ride must be booked by 21:00 the night before; holiday moves service to Wednesday.
  • Bus connections to Oulu require a transfer at Kalajoki; check timetables.
  • Winter daylight is short; plan outdoor visits early.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire
112
Ambulance
112

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My bed tonight

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Tähän osoitteeseen, kiitosTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

US consulate in Oulu (check address).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ylivieska railway station → Oulu (VR): ≈ €20, 2 h (check)
  • Dial‑a‑ride Thursday: ≈ €5 per person, pre‑book (check)

Say or show

  • Anteeksi — Excuse me / Sorry (anteeksi)
  • Kiitos — Thank you (kiitos)
  • Kuinka paljon se maksaa? — How much is it? (kuinka paljon se maksaa)
  • Missä on bussipysäkki? — Where is the bus stop? (missä on bussipysäkki)
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 Ylivieska. 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 Dec–Feb (short daylight, limited services) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Kalajoki for beach and coastal walks.
  2. Combine with a visit to the Oulu city centre for a longer northern Finland itinerary.

Meanwhile

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