White bridges / Puentes blancos / Ponts blancs / Pontes brancas

July 19, 2016

White bridges / Puentes blancos / Ponts blancs / Pontes brancas

In English:

White bridges of Hupisaaret.

Hupisaaret, freely translated means “Fun Islands”, is a recreation area in the center of Oulu, consisting of many islands, which connect to each other by white bridges. Between these islands, there are small brooks and waterways. The place is ideal for walking and biking or just enjoy life.

Hupisaaret offer for kids a playground and for adults open-air summer theater, Northern Ostrobothnia Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, city gardens, greenhouses, arboretum and Finland’s longest fishway.

Because there is a hydroelectric power-plant of Merikoski next to Hupisaaret, fishway is important for fishes, which come from the sea and continue their journey swimming upstream in the river Oulujoki.

To fast reach Hupisaaret from Helsinki? By air 1 hour, by rail about 6 hours, by bus 8 hours and by car 7 hours.

In my post, I show mainly white bridges of Hupisaaret, some flowers, fishway and water jets of Merikoski. Welcome to walk with us thru my photos.

En español:

Puentes blancos de Hupisaaret.

Hupisaaret, traducidos libremente “Islas Divertidas”, es una zona de recreo en el centro de Oulu, que consta de muchas islas y que se conectan entre sí por puentes blancos. Entre estas islas, hay pequeños arroyos y cursos de agua. El lugar es ideal para caminar y andar en bicicleta o simplemente disfrutar de la vida.

Hupisaaret oferta para los niños un parque infantil y para los adultos el teatro al aire libre de verano, el museo de Ostrobotnia del Norte, el Museo de Bellas Artes, jardines de la ciudad, invernaderos, un jardín con árboles y un paso de peces ces más largo de Finlandia.

Debido a que hay una planta de energía hidroeléctrica de Merikoski junto a Hupisaaret, la paso de peces es importante para los peces, que vienen del mar y continúan su viaje nadar contra la corriente en el río Oulujoki.

¿Cómo rápidamente para llegar a Hupisaaret desde Helsinki? Por aire 1 hora, por ferrocarril cerca de 6 horas, 8 horas en autobús y en carro 7 horas.

En mi post, vos muestro principalmente puentes blancos de Hupisaaret, algunas flores, la escala para peces y chorros de agua de ¡Bienvenido! a caminar con nosotros a través de mis fotos.

En francais:

Ponts Blanc de Hupisaaret.

Hupisaaret, traduit librement “îles de joie” est une zone de loisirs dans le centre d’Oulu, qui se compose de nombreuses îles et qui sont reliées entre elles par des ponts blancs. Parmi ces îles, il y a des petits ruisseaux et cours d’eau. L’endroit est idéal pour la marche et le vélo ou tout simplement pour profiter de la vie.

Hupisaaret offre pour les enfants une aire de jeux et pour les adultes le théâtre d’été en plein air, le musée Ostrobotnie du Nord, le Musée des Beaux-Arts, les jardins de la ville, des serres, arboterum et une passe à poissons la plus longue en Finlande.

Parce qu’il y a une centrale hydroélectrique de Merikoski à côté de Hupisaaret, c’est important pour la passe à poissons de poissons qui viennent de la mer et continuer leur voyage à nager contre le courant dans la rivière Oulujoki.

Combien de temps pour atteindre Hupisaaret de Helsinki? 1 heure par air, en train environ 6 heures, 8 heures en bus et en voiture 7 heures.

Dans mon post, je vous montre principalement les ponts blancs Hupisaaret, quelques fleurs, la passe migratoire de poissons et les jets d’eau. Bienvenue avec nous à promener à travers mes photos!

Em português:

Pontes brancas de Hupisaaret.

Hupisaaret, traduzido livremente significa “Ilhas de divertimento”, é uma área de lazer no centro de Oulu, que consiste em muitas ilhas, que se conectam entre si por pontes brancas. Entre essas ilhas, há pequenos ribeiros e cursos de água. O lugar é ideal para caminhadas e ciclismo ou apenas aproveitar a vida.

Hupisaaret oferta para as crianças um parque infantil e para adultos teatro ao ar livre de verão, o museu setentrional de Ostrobothnia, Museu de Belas Artes, jardins da cidade, estufas, arboreto e um pasagem para peixes mais longo da Finlândia.

Porque há um poder-usina hidrelétrica de Merikoski ao lado Hupisaaret, o passagem para peixes é importante para os peixes, que vêm do mar e continuam a sua viagem para nadar contra a corrente no rio Oulujoki.

Como rapidamente para chegar ao Hupisaaret de Helsínquia? Por via aérea 1 hora, de trem cerca de 6 horas, de ônibus 8 horas e de carro 7 horas.

No meu post, eu mostro pra vos principalmente pontes brancas de Hupisaaret, algumas flores, passagem para peixes e jactos de água de Merikoski. Bem-vindo a caminhar conosco através de minhas fotos.

White bridges / Puentes blancos / Ponts blancs / Pontes brancas

Comments (72)

72 Comments »

It is nature which there are the colorful flower and fountain in green, and is splendid. I can spend wonderful summer if I go to your place.

Comment by wakasahs15th — July 19, 2016 @ 07:40 | Reply
- Hello Wakasahs15th.
  
  I am glad that You made a walking tour with us thru my photos. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 19, 2016 @ 07:56 | Reply
Quelle jolie promenade au travers de tes magnifiques photos 😊! Merci pour le dépaysement 😊 Et bonne journée!

Comment by chantaki — July 19, 2016 @ 07:59 | Reply
- Bonjour Chantaki.
  
  Je vous remercie pour votre aimable commentaire.
  
  Je vous souhaite une excellente journée.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 19, 2016 @ 10:05 | Reply
It seems that your country ecosystem similar to mine. I’ve seen pink flower the second from the top and yellow iris. Mallards breed in my area,too. Baby ducks are so cute!

Comment by superkamui — July 19, 2016 @ 08:00 | Reply
- Hello Watayuki.
  
  It is always interesting to read comparisons between the natures of different countries. Thank You.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 19, 2016 @ 10:34 | Reply
Around Oulu it looks very beautiful, thank you for posting such lovely photos.

Comment by Little Miss Traveller — July 19, 2016 @ 08:06 | Reply
- Hello Little Miss Traveller.
  
  We love Oulu. It is in the midway of Finland and this makes that we can drive in one day up to the northernmost places. Oulu has beautiful Arctic beach, which is beautiful even in winter. Winter biking is very popular in Oulu. Thank You commenting.
  
  P.S. If You will visit the Arctice Circle and travelling by train to Rovaniemi, the wave to me quite soon the train leaves Oulu, there is our second home. .)
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 19, 2016 @ 10:41 | Reply
  - We are not travelling as far as Oulu this summer but hopefully we will in the future.
    
    Comment by Little Miss Traveller — July 19, 2016 @ 15:57 | Reply
    - Hello Little Miss Traveller.
      
      I appreciate Your comment, but at same time I am sad that You will not visit to the Arctic Circle. 🙂
      
      Have a wonderful day!
      
      Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 07:25 | Reply
¡¡Que maravilla de fotografías!! Un paisaje maravilloso y refrescante, que invita a perderse en él. ¡¡Gracias!!

Comment by Pintando y algo mas — July 19, 2016 @ 10:20 | Reply
- Hola Cristina.
  
  Muchas gracias por tus palabras, me dan mucho ánimo. ¡Me alegro de que te haya gustado mis fotos!
  
  ¡Que tengas un muy buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 19, 2016 @ 11:01 | Reply
une très belle zone de loisir avec des fleurs superbes, un bel endroit pour se promener

Comment by Bernieshoot — July 19, 2016 @ 10:40 | Reply
- Bonjour Bernard.
  
  Je suis heureux de votre commentaire beaucoup. Je vous remercie.
  
  Bonne journée à vous.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 19, 2016 @ 11:06 | Reply
What a wonderful job they did of making this a beautiful retreat! And you had beautiful weather while you were there!

Comment by KerryCan — July 19, 2016 @ 11:41 | Reply
- Hello Kerry.
  
  Thank You. Believe or not we have had a lot of rainy days and when the sunny day arrived, this must to visit. Tomorrow we will leave Mikkeli for Oulu and stay there six weeks. Long-term weather forecasts promise warm and sun – finally.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 19, 2016 @ 11:56 | Reply
Hello (^^)
While looking at the photos that you have up, I enjoyed a refreshing landscape of forests and lakes.

Comment by saganhama — July 19, 2016 @ 14:51 | Reply
- Hello Saganhama.
  
  How nice to read that You loved our landscapes. Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 07:20 | Reply
What a beautiful park. I really like the white bridges, and I think I could spend hours there exploring and taking photos.

Comment by seniorhiker — July 19, 2016 @ 15:42 | Reply
- Hello George.
  
  I appreciate Your comment very much. Thank You.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 07:22 | Reply
Maravilhosas fotos – como sempre!!!
Abraços
Claudia

Comment by claudialasetzki — July 19, 2016 @ 17:13 | Reply
- Oi Claudia.
  
  Fico feliz que tenha gostado as minhas fotos. Obrigado.
  
  Tenha um dia maravilhoso!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 10:48 | Reply
I wish I could walk across those white bridges…
Hupisaaret seems really good spot.

Comment by 洋子 — July 19, 2016 @ 17:53 | Reply
- Hello August.
  
  I am glad that You loved my photos and made a virtual visit to Hupisaaret thru my photos. Thank You.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 11:03 | Reply
Thank you Matti for this beautiful walk! What a great place, even the Duck Mama took her ducklings on a walk. Wonderful photos!

Comment by Tiny — July 19, 2016 @ 18:32 | Reply
- Hi Tiny.
  
  Thank You praising my photos. I am glad that You love post.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 11:05 | Reply
What a gorgeous post !
Wonderful pics and descriptions, really…

Comment by 76sanfermo — July 19, 2016 @ 19:59 | Reply
- Hi Anna.
  
  Thank you for Your praising comment. I am glad that You loved my photos.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 11:33 | Reply
Bonsoir Matti,
merveilleuse série de photos, l’été est bien installé chez toi,
cela doit agréable à visiter.
Belle journée à toi!
Hervé

Comment by vever02 — July 19, 2016 @ 22:28 | Reply
- Bonjour Hervé.
  
  Je suis heureux que vous avez aimé mes photos et de fait une visite virtuelle avec nous. Merci de m’avoir fait un commentaire.
  
  Bonne journée.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 12:17 | Reply
Fabulous! I wanted to walk right along with you, Sartenada 🙂 Will you mind if I feature your bridges on my next Monday walk post?

Comment by restlessjo — July 19, 2016 @ 23:31 | Reply
- Hello Johanna.
  
  Thank you liking my posts; I am glad. I am curious to see Your bridges on Your next Monday post! 🙂
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 12:24 | Reply
Very enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere! It’s the right mixture of green and water and in combination with the excellent looking white bridges, the fountains in the water as well as the colourful flowers which makes the Hupisaaret Park a place to go and surely to stay! I really would love to see the greenhouses as well as the arboretum, too during such a stay.
I’m fascinated by the fishway that you showed on your photos! Great thing to help the salmons to get to “their” river Oulojoki! Here in Hamburg we just got a new (additional) fishway for eels, sticklebacks and sea trouts to secure a passage from the river Elbe to the Alster. It’s only a small one with a total length of 42 meters.
Matti, I read that you are planning to go to Oulu now for the coming six weeks. Enjoy your stay and hopefully they are right as far as the long-term weather forecast is concerned! – Michèle

Comment by ladyfromhamburg — July 20, 2016 @ 00:00 | Reply
- Hello Michèle.
  
  Thank You for Your kind and praising comment. Our road trip went very well and today in the morning, we visited at the library at first to obtain some reading for Anja. It is sunny and warm – life smiles.
  
  Happy and sunny days for You too. Matti.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 12:29 | Reply
What a beautiful place that is! It would be worth a long drive. Those bridges are outstanding!

Comment by montucky — July 20, 2016 @ 03:50 | Reply
- Hi Terry.
  
  Sorry for late answer. I appreciate Your opinion very much. Thank You commenting.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 12:31 | Reply
Well composed pictures What is the last picture of?

Comment by rockhouse54.wordpress.com — July 20, 2016 @ 09:59 | Reply
- Hi rockhouse54.wordpress.com.
  
  Thank You. Last photo as previous shows the fishway. Last photos is taken from above to downward.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 12:42 | Reply
Such pretty scenery, well worth the effort to get there.

Comment by the eternal traveller — July 20, 2016 @ 12:10 | Reply
- Hello Carol.
  
  Thank You leaving Your kind comment. I am glad that You loved my post.
  
  Have a lovely day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 12:52 | Reply
I so enjoyed the walk through the photos! Lovely bridges,beautiful flowers,delightful fountains and the sweetest.. Mommy duck and her ducklings. 😊

Comment by Deb — July 20, 2016 @ 16:38 | Reply
- Hi Deb.
  
  How nice to read Your praising comment. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 12:56 | Reply
Lovely!

Comment by Escapade Ting — July 21, 2016 @ 10:40 | Reply
- Hi Escapade Ting.
  
  Thank You for Your visit and kind comment.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 21, 2016 @ 13:02 | Reply
Nice place!
If I will be there, my holiday will be parfect!（≧∇≦）(-_^)

Comment by kanaconnie — July 21, 2016 @ 16:17 | Reply
What a beautiful looking area 🙂

Comment by chrissiedixie — July 21, 2016 @ 20:08 | Reply
- Hello Chrissie.
  
  Thank you leaving Your kind comment.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 22, 2016 @ 07:51 | Reply
Love those crisp vibrant flower shots > I can almost smell em from here in China. Great photos as usual mate

Comment by Andy Smart — July 22, 2016 @ 16:27 | Reply
- Hi Andy.
  
  So kind words. Thank You.
  
  Happy weekend.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 23, 2016 @ 13:05 | Reply
White bridge is my favorite.
Dam’s photo is good!

Comment by キース — July 23, 2016 @ 10:04 | Reply
- Hello Keith.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  幸せな週末!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 23, 2016 @ 13:17 | Reply
What lovely captures!

Comment by Rashminotes — July 25, 2016 @ 14:01 | Reply
- Hello Rashminotes.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 27, 2016 @ 07:24 | Reply
Such a wonderful walk in the “Fun Islands” area!Fascinating images perfectly showcased and pleasantly receiving the readers of your post.I particularly like the photos with the gushing fountains and your floral macros.Have a wonderful Monday evening!

Comment by DG MARYOGA — July 25, 2016 @ 16:24 | Reply
- Hi Doda.
  
  So nice comment. I am impressed and glad that you loved my photos. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 27, 2016 @ 07:28 | Reply
Thank you for sharing your walking tour, Sartenada. The area is lovely and it looks like a perfect place to spend a beautiful summer day.

Comment by Karen — July 25, 2016 @ 20:58 | Reply
- Hello Karen.
  
  How nice to read that You loved our walking tour. Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 27, 2016 @ 07:39 | Reply
Mesmerizing and absolutely beautiful… love the idea of islands, connect through white bridges… the greenery is amazing… thanks for sharing, dear Sartenada… Love and best wishes, Aquileana 😀

Comment by Aquileana — July 27, 2016 @ 04:50 | Reply
- Hello Aquileana.
  
  I am glad that you love my Nordic photos. 🙂 Thank You for your praising comment.
  
  ¡Que tengas un muy buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 27, 2016 @ 09:57 | Reply
Stunning photography, beautifully presented. Thank you so much.

Comment by isabellaesthermariarose — July 27, 2016 @ 08:38 | Reply
- Hi Isabella.
  
  Thank You commenting nicely my post and loving my photos.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 27, 2016 @ 10:12 | Reply
It was very calming just looking at these gorgeous photos from your home country. The vegetation (both in the trees but also in the undergrowth such as ferns) does have a lot of similarity with what is here in Canada. It would be a beautiful spot for a stroll.

Thank you for sharing! 🙂

Comment by Canuck Carl — July 28, 2016 @ 10:30 | Reply
- Hi Carl.
  
  Thank You for Your kind words. Similarity between two places is always interesting. These photos are from the mid-Finland, but they are in the north.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 28, 2016 @ 11:31 | Reply
Beautiful captures! But what I find equally amazing is that you write in 3 languages! 🙂

Comment by twobrownfeet — July 28, 2016 @ 11:32 | Reply
- Hello Twobrownfeet.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment. Actually, for me, it is in 4 languages, because my mother tongues is Finnish, which is one of the world’s most difficulties language. 🙂
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 28, 2016 @ 11:40 | Reply
How nice & wonderful place ♪
I think, White bridges is guide of natural beauty.
I like stepping stones.
How enjoy cafetime in white arbor certainly \^^/

Comment by そのちゃん — July 29, 2016 @ 15:53 | Reply
- Hello Sonotyann.
  
  I am very glad for Your kind words. Thank You visiting white briges thru my photos.
  
  良い週末!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — July 30, 2016 @ 10:52 | Reply
Bonitas fotos para um belo sítio!

Comment by dulcedelgado — May 10, 2017 @ 10:18 | Reply
- Oi dulcedelgado.
  
  Oi, fico feliz que tenha gostado as minhas fotos.
  
  Um grande beijo e abraços.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — May 10, 2017 @ 13:21 | Reply
Oh,I had already visited this post,you can see my like and my comment above,but it doesn’t matter,you gave me the chance to revisit the “paradise of Oulu!Thank you for the virtual tour in your wonderful place,my dear friend Matti!I did enjoy everything,I had a splendid time viewing your phenomenal photos 🙂 Have a peaceful evening 🙂

Comment by DG MARYOGA — August 9, 2017 @ 19:08 | Reply
- Hello Doda.
  
  Thank You. The area is beautiful, was it summer or winter and the best is that it is in the center of Oulu.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2017 @ 07:53 | Reply
  - Yes,it’s amazing to be in the centre of Oulu,you’re lucky to live in such a peaceful and interesting place away from big cities.Best to you & your wife 🙂
    
    Comment by DG MARYOGA — August 10, 2017 @ 15:26 | Reply