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Utajärvi

Municipality in North Ostrobothnia, Finland

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Overview

Utajärvi is a municipality in Eastern Oulu region, Finland.

Sights and activities

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Utajärvi Church
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Utajärven kirkko
A wooden church from 1762.
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Juorkuna Chapel
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Juorkunan kappeli
A small chapel near the Juorkuna's cemetery.
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Utajärvi Ice Rink
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Utajärven jäähalli
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Church Village Beach
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Kirkonkylän uimaranta
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat2 places

Utajärven Pizza & Kebab
Hours
Mon–Thu 10:30 – 20:00, Fri 10:30 – 21:00, Sat–Sun 11:00 – 21:00
Address
Koulutie 3
Tötteröbaari
Hours
Mon–Sat 11:00 – 19:00, Sun 11:00 – 18:00
Address
Vanhatie 48
Directions
at Torimakasiini
Website
utajarvi.4h.fi

Sleep2 places

Merilä Manor
Merilän kartano
A hotel and restaurant.
Address
Meriläntie 1
Phone
+358 50 3820206
Website
merilankartano.com
Utajärven Pappila
Address
Pappilantie 1
Phone
+358 500-137831
Website
utajarvenpappila.com

Shop2 places

Sale Utajärvi
A grocery store.
Hours
Mon–Sat 07:00 – 21:00, Sun 10:00 – 20:00
Address
Koulutie 7
Website
s-kaupat.fi
K-Market Meirami
A grocery store.
Hours
Mon–Sat 08:00 – 21:00, Sun 10:00 – 20:00
Address
Vanhatie 52
Website
k-ruoka.fi

Getting there and around

Getting there

The nearest highway is the national road 22 between Oulu and Kajaani.

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Getting around

By taxi

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Oulu Airport

Oulu / Oulunsalo · International · OUL

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UnderstandUtajärvi is located near the Oulujoki River.

Get inThe nearest highway is the national road 22 between Oulu and Kajaani.

Get aroundCoaches passing by can be used, see Matkahuolto.

ConnectMany places of business may have Wi-Fi for customers (although it's usually called "WLAN"); ask the staff for details.

Stay safeIn emergencies, 112 (free from all phones). This includes social services, although for non-urgent matters you could contact the social services directly.

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