Oulunsalo Soi aims to ensure that everyone can attend the festival’s concerts with as few accessibility barriers as possible. The following information is intended to help visitors prepare for arriving at the concert venues and moving around within them.
Escorts and assistants can attend concerts for free. Assistant tickets can only be obtained through ticket outlets and at the door.
For more information about the accessibility of specific concert venues, please contact:
Producer Anu Lähteenmäki, anu@oulunjuhlaviikot.fi, tel. +358 44 333 55 81 044 333 55 81
Arrival:
There is a large parking area near the building. The surrounding area consists of grass and a gravel road.
Entrance and Movement within the Building:
There is a threshold at the entrance and gravel around the entrance.
Toilets:
There are toilets and an accessible toilet next to the venue.
There is no induction loop available at AaltoSiilo.
The concert space is dimly lit.
Arrival:
The concert venue does not have its own parking area, but drop-off traffic can reach close to the venue. Parking is available at the yard of Pohjois-Ii School (Virkkulantie 27), approximately 650 meters from Kuivuri.
Entrance and Movement within the Building:
Akolan Kuivuri is located at the intersection of Virkkulantie 88 and Akolankuja. There is a threshold at the entrance.
Toilets:
There are no toilets at the venue, but toilets can be used at the Pohjois-Ii School (including an accessible toilet). The school is situated 650 m from the venue.
There is no induction loop available at Akolan Kuivuri.
Arrival:
There are four parking spaces for people with reduced mobility located outdoors, more than 10 meters from the entrance. The route to the entrance is flat, sufficiently wide, and well-lit.
Entrance and Movement within the Building:
The entrance is clearly distinguishable and well-lit. There is enough free space outside the door for easy movement, e.g., with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
Toilets:
The library has an accessible toilet on the same floor as the service point.
There is no induction loop available at Oulunsalo Library.
More information: https://www.ouka.fi/en/libraries-and-mobile-libraries/oulunsalo-library
KARJASILTA CHURCH
Arrival:
Accessible parking spaces are available for people with mobility and functional impairments. The route to the entrance is level, sufficiently wide, and well lit.
Entrance and movement within the building:
The entrance is clearly identifiable. There is sufficient unobstructed space outside the door for maneuvering, for example with a wheelchair.
Toilets:
There is an accessible toilet at the church.
The church is equipped with an induction loop.
BANQUET HALL OF THE OULU CITY HALL (KAUPUNGINTALON JUHLASALI)
Arrival:
The only accessible parking space is located outdoors, less than 10 meters from the entrance. The parking space is at least 3.6 meters wide. A drop-off area is available near the entrance (within 5 meters), with a smooth route to the doorway.
Entrance and Movement within the Building:
The accessible entrance is located on the Hallituskatu side of City Hall. There is a push button to open the door. If the door does not open, a buzzer at the entrance can be used to contact the information desk, which will open the door. Instructions for using the accessible entrance are posted at the door in Finnish, English, and Braille. An audio beacon also helps guide visitors to the entrance.
Toilets:
Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor and first floor. The toilet doors are not automatic.
The City Hall Banquet Hall is equipped with an induction loop.
More information: https://www.ouka.fi/en/accessibility-of-the-city-hall
OULUNSALON NUORISOSEURAN TALO
Arrival:
There is a large parking area behind the building (at the intersection of Marjatie and Neuvoksenkuja), approximately 150 meters from the main entrance.
People with mobility and functional impairments may drive their vehicle to the courtyard in front of the building. The courtyard is level and has a compacted gravel surface.
Entrance and Movement within the Building:
The entrance is equipped with a wooden ramp and handrail, as well as a low, rounded threshold. There is a threshold of a few centimeters at the entrance to the concert hall.
Toilets:
There is an accessible toilet at the entrance hall.
OULU CATHEDRAL
Arrival:
There are parking spaces for people with mobility and functional impairments
Entrance and Movement within the Building:
The church hall is accessible for people with mobility and functional impairments via the main entrance. The sacristy and organ loft are not accessible.
Toilets:
There are toilets in the church but not any accessible toilets.
The church is equipped with an induction loop.
Arrival:
The theatre does not have its own parking area. The nearest parking facilities are Kivisydän and Autoranta. Parking is subject to a fee. The closest accessible parking spaces can be found at the library parking area ca. 100 m from the theatre.
Drop-off traffic can access the area directly in front of the theatre.
Entrance and movement within the building:
Access to the Theatre Restaurant is via the right-hand side of the building, on the Pikisaari side. The door does not open automatically. The Theatre Restaurant is located on floor A, which is accessible by elevator.
An electronically operated door with a push button is located at the main entrance on the left side of the building (the market square side), and it is in use.
Toilets:
An accessible toilet is located on the 1st floor and is reachable by elevator.
There is no induction loop system in Theatre Restaurant Aulis.
More information: https://oulunteatteri.fi/en/services/your-visit/
Arrival:
Due to nearby construction work in the same block, Valve does not have designated customer parking. Drop-off traffic can stop in front of Hallituskatu.
There are two parking spaces for people with reduced mobility on the Ojakatu side, but the door on that side is not automatic.
Entrance and Movement within the Building:
There is step-free access to Valve from the Hallituskatu entrance, where the automatic doors open via motion sensor. There is no audio beacon at the entrance. The coat racks at the edge of the Valvesali foyer are 120 cm high.
Toilets:
An accessible toilet is located in the basement, which can be reached by elevator. The elevator dimensions are 1440 mm x 1100 mm. The WC door is locked, but the caretaker will open it upon request.
Valvesali is equipped with an induction loop.
There are three wheelchair spaces in the front row of the auditorium. Additional accessible seating can be arranged. For reserving wheelchair spaces, please contact the Valve ticket office.
The concert space is dimly lit.
More information: https://www.kulttuurivalve.fi/en/welcome-to-valve/accessibility/