Nallikarin näkötorni
Nallikarinranta 13, 90510 Oulu, Finland
Name and Location
The Nallikarin näkötorni (Nallikari Observation Tower) is a public observation tower located in the City of Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland. The exact address is Nallikarinranta 13, 90510 Oulu, Finland.
Construction and History
The Nallikarin näkötorni was built in 1988 as a modern viewing tower on the sandy Nallikari peninsula. Although styled in OpenStreetMap (OSM) as a "lighthouse," it has never served as an official navigational aid; instead, it functions purely as a public observation point.
Architecture and Materials
The tower is constructed in a late-20th-century functional modernist style, with a multi-faceted roof shape. The materials used are not formally documented but are likely to be reinforced concrete and steel substructure with glazed observation panels.
Light and Navigation
Accessibility and Visiting
The tower is free of charge and open year-round. The entrance is pedestrian-only, with limited car drop-off possible at Nimetön Tie. Unfortunately, the tower is not wheelchair-accessible. On-site facilities include no permanent restrooms or café; beach-side amenities are available within walking distance.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Nallikarin näkötorni offers panoramic views over the Gulf of Bothnia and the city's coastal strip. The surrounding landscape includes Nallikari Beach, a sandy shoreline with recreational area immediately south of the tower. Visitors can also explore nearby caravan parks, camping areas, and walking and cycling trails.
Technical and Operational Details
The managing authority for the tower is the City of Oulu, Division of Parks and Recreation. The tower has not been officially protected by national heritage authorities.
Further Information
- For further information, visit OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/87404831), the City of Oulu tourism website (https://www.ouka.fi/oulu/nallikari), or Finnish Wikipedia (https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nallikarin_n%C3%A4k%C3%B6torni).
Details
| Name | Nallikarin näkötorni |
|---|---|
| City | Oulu |
| Country | Finland |
| Coordinates | 65.0326359, 25.4056637 |
| Year of construction | 1988 |
| Stories | OpenStreetMap: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/87404831 |
| Architectural style | Late-20th-century functional modernism |
| Construction material | ["reinforced concrete","steel"] |
| Heritage status | false |
| Access description | Pedestrian path from Nallikari beach parking; limited car drop-off possible at Nimetön Tie |
| Accessible | false |
| Landscape type | rocky coast, dunes, island |
| View description | panoramic outlook over the Gulf of Bothnia and the city’s coastal strip |
| Facilities | beach-side amenities |
| Opening hours | year-round |
| Nearby attractions | ["Nallikari Beach","Caravan Park & Camping Area","Café & Restaurant ‘Majakka’","Walking and cycling trails: coastal promenades linking to Oulu city centre"] |