In English:
Raksila, Oulu
Where? In Oulu. How to reach it? By air 1 hour, by rail about 5 hours and 25 minutes, 8 hours by bus and by car 7 – 8 hours, depending on Yours stops.
Wooden houses in Raksila are mainly from 1930s and 1940s. They represent classic style wooden houses in Finland. Colors of house are blue, yellow, green and grey. Colors have different shades. What is amazing me, is lack of red houses. I have visited in Finland in many similar areas and I have found red houses. Raksila is a very quiet residential area where you can walk safely.
After photos I show links to similar residential areas around Finland.
P.S. I am moving during next days!
En español:
Raksila, Oulu
¿Dónde? En Oulu. ¿Cómo llegar? En avión 1 hora, en tren aproximadamente 5 horas y 25 minutos, 8 horas en autobús y en automóvil de 7 a 8 horas, dependiendo de sus paradas.
Las casas de madera en Raksila son principalmente de los años 1930 y 1940. Ellas representan casas de madera de estilo clásico en Finlandia. Los colores de la casa son azul, amarillo, verde y gris. Los colores tienen diferentes tonos. Lo que me sorprende, es la falta de casas de colores rojas. He visitado en Finlandia muchas áreas similares y he encontrado casas rojas. Raksila es una zona residencial muy tranquila donde se puede caminar con seguridad.
Después de las fotos, vos muestro enlaces a áreas residenciales de madera similares alrededor de Finlandia.
PD ¡Me mudaré durante los próximos días!
En francais:
Raksila, Oulu
Où? À Oulu. Comment y arriver? En avion 1 heure, en train environ 5 heures et 25 minutes, 8 heures en bus et en voiture 7 à 8 heures, selon vos arrêts. Les maisons en bois de Raksila datent principalement des années 1930 et 1940. Elles représentent des maisons en bois de style classique en Finlande. Les couleurs dominantes sont bleue, jaune, verte et grise. Les couleurs ont des nuances différentes. Ce qui me surprend, c’est le manque de maisons rouges. J’ai visité en Finlande dans de nombreuses régions similaires et j’ai trouvé des maisons rouges. Raksila est une zone résidentielle très calme où vous pouvez marcher en toute sécurité.
Après les photos, je vous montre des liens vers des quartiers résidentiels en bois similaires autour de la Finlande.
P.S. Je déménage dans les prochains jours!
Em Português:
Raksila, Oulu
Onde? Em Oulu. Como alcançá-lo? Pelo ar 1 hora, por via férrea cerca de 5 horas e 25 minutos, 8 horas de ônibus e de carro 7 – 8 horas, dependendo de suas paradas.
As casas de madeira em Raksila são principalmente de 1930 e 1940. Elas representam casas de madeira de estilo clássico na Finlândia. As cores das casas são azuis, amarelas, verdes e cinzas. As cores têm diferentes tonalidades. O que espanta-me , é a falta de casas vermelhas. Eu visitei na Finlândia em muitas áreas semelhantes e encontrei casas vermelhas. Raksila é uma área residencial muito tranquila, onde você pode caminhar com segurança.
P.S. Vou me mudar nos próximos dias!
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Raksila – residential district of wooden houses / Raksila – barrio de casas de madera / Raksila – quartier résidentiel des maisons en bois / Raksila – distrito de casas de madeira
Travels in Finland and abroad 
Hello Mr. Matti,
It is a beautiful, refined neighborhood! I like the subtle and natural colours of the wooden houses.
I imagine it is a busy time for you to prepare for moving. Please take care. Best wishes to you and your family 🙂
Comment by T Ibara Photo — October 9, 2019 @ 06:32 |
Hello Takami.
Think you praising my post! I am glad that you loved this post. Oulu is one of my favorite town in Finland. Yes, I will be busy and have been already, but I will try everybody’s blogs and leave my comment.
Have a nice day!
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 06:44 |
Hello! That is a wonderful residential area. I live in a wooden house, but I like it more than a concrete house. However, there are no colorful wooden houses in Japan.
Have a good day!
Comment by wakasahs15th — October 9, 2019 @ 07:10 |
Hello wakasahs15th.
Oh, how nice to read that you live in a wooden house. We had one, when we lived on countryside nearly 20 years. It was nice time in our life and it filled our hearts with lovely memories. Thank you commenting!
すばらしい日を過してください。
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 07:15 |
For Germans, it would be an unusual sight to view so many houses built from wood. But for Canadians, this would be quite a familiar-looking place.
A great visual tour through Raksila, my friend!
Comment by Peter Klopp — October 9, 2019 @ 07:13 |
Hello Peter.
Thank you, Peter, loving my photos showing glimpses of my favorite town, Oulu in Finland.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 07:20 |
It looks lovely, those houses are all rather big, and I love the streets lined with so many trees. A beautiful place to live.
Comment by utesmile — October 9, 2019 @ 08:30 |
Hello Ute.
Yes, indeed they are big and intended for many families. This residential area is worth for a visit when in Oulu. Thank you commenting.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 08:34 |
Merci de nous faire connaître ces quartiers de maisons en bois . Elles sont jolies et bien conservées.
Je te souhaite beaucoup de courage pour ton déménagement très proche maintenant.
Amitiés
Michel
Comment by fauquetmichel — October 9, 2019 @ 09:37 |
Merci Michel.
Merci pour vos gentils mots. Déménager à cet âge n’est pas facile et demande beaucoup de force. 🙂
Je vous souhaite une agréable journée!
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 09:42 |
Je comprends que ce n’ est pas facile de déménager, Matti . Notre maison est maintenant tellement remplie que nous serions bien en peine de déménager . !! 🙂
Comment by fauquetmichel — October 9, 2019 @ 10:19 |
J’ai environ 1500 livres en français, environ 50 livres en espagnol et environ 20 livres en portugais. Oh, je vois que j’ai oublié mes livres finlandais et ceux de ma femme! Il a fallu environ huit jours pour transporter notre petite voiture à notre nouvelle maison! 🙂
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 12:29 |
Vous êtes courageux . La dernière fois que nous avons déménagé en 1986 pour venir à Amiens il a fallu deux énormes camions de déménageurs . Maintenant il en faudrait triois !!! 🙂
Comment by fauquetmichel — October 9, 2019 @ 13:30 |
Lire : il en faudrait trois.
Comment by fauquetmichel — October 9, 2019 @ 13:31 |
Chouette. Je ne peux pas l’imaginer! 🙂
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 13:50 |
Merci. 🙂
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 13:31 |
Gracias a ti, Matti, podemos conocer mejor Finlandia. Eres muy generoso compartiendo tus viajes con tan importantes series de fotos y explicando en varios idiomas la esencia de ellos. Me gustan muchísimo las edificaciones de madera y me parece muy curioso el dato de que en este lugar no había ninguna casa pintada de rojo…
Respecto a que te vas a mudar ¿te refieres al blog o a tu residencia?
¡Buen día! Un gran abrazo.
Comment by Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós — October 9, 2019 @ 09:58 |
Hola Isabel.
Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Bueno, he hecho todo lo posible al tomar preciosas fotos y y traduciendo mi texto lo mejor que lo puedo. Sé que está lleno de errores, ¡pero hacerlo es aprender! Si recuerdas, aprendí español como un niño lo aprende escuchándolo. Era 1969, cuando trabajé para mi aerolínea en Las Palmas durante quatro meses y medio. 🙂
Un abrazo de otoño,
Matti
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 12:20 |
Those wooden houses are charming Matti and I like their tasteful pastel colours too. Hope your week is going well. Marion
Comment by Little Miss Traveller — October 9, 2019 @ 10:22 |
Hello Marion.
Thank you. Well, as you saw making road trips around my country, reveals nice surprises. In this case we had a small second home in Oulu and I photographed it “thoroughly”.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 12:32 |
Que bonito:) me encantan las casas de madera y si encima son de colores más, Un abrazo y ten un días estupendo:)
Comment by vagandopormundopolis — October 9, 2019 @ 14:08 |
Hola vagandopormundopolis.
Me alegra que te gusten las fotos. Muchas gracias por tu comentario y un abrazo de otoño.
¡Que tengas un muy buen día!
Comment by Sartenada — October 9, 2019 @ 14:16 |
It looks very quite residential area.
Each houses has beautiful colors.
I like it.
Comment by 洋子 — October 9, 2019 @ 19:14 |
こんにちは 洋子!
コメントありがとうございます。
すばらしい日を過してください。
Comment by Sartenada — October 10, 2019 @ 11:05 |
This is a beautiful residential area — I really like the houses you’ve pictured. I hope your move goes smoothly.
Comment by seniorhiker — October 9, 2019 @ 19:42 |
Hello George.
Thank you commenting and wishing us a good move. We need it.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — October 10, 2019 @ 11:08 |
Un barrio donde le gustaría vivir a cualquiera, tranquilo, espacioso, bonito. ¡Que guay!.
Tener una casa de madera es todo un lujo por el mantenimiento que requiere de cuidado y pintado.
¡Animo con la mudanza Matti !!!
Comment by Si, Soy Gallega — October 9, 2019 @ 21:25 |
Hola Louisa.
Gracias por tus hermosas palabras y que tú nos deseo un buen movimiento. Las casas de madera son preciosas y puedo esperar que la gente feliz viva en ellas. Bueno, vivimos en una casa de madera casi 20 años. 🙂
Un fuerte abrazo,
Matti
Comment by Sartenada — October 10, 2019 @ 11:16 |
Maravilloso vivir en una casa de madera, Matti. Cálida y amorosa.
Fuerte abrazo para ti también. 😊😊
Comment by Si, Soy Gallega — October 10, 2019 @ 15:25 |
This looks like a lovely neighbourhood, so peaceful and pretty. I love all the large trees and different colours of the houses.
Comment by the eternal traveller — October 10, 2019 @ 02:49 |
Hello Carol.
Small towns offer wooden houses around in Finland. They are not possible in big cities, except if they are located on the outskirts of the city. Thank you commenting.
Have a nice day!
Comment by Sartenada — October 10, 2019 @ 11:22 |
I love how the trees are lining the streets everywhere. What a pretty neighborhood.
Comment by ourlittleredhouseblog — October 11, 2019 @ 16:41 |
Hello ourlittleredhouseblog.
Thank you leaving so kind words concerning this post.
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — October 12, 2019 @ 05:52 |
Woody house and road are very good!
pastel color’s wall is feeling peaceful.
Thank you !
Comment by キース — October 13, 2019 @ 10:30 |
Hello こんにちは
You left a very nice comment. ありがとうございます.
良い日曜日を！
Comment by Sartenada — October 13, 2019 @ 10:35 |
Just saw your posts on saunas, they are so cute. I watch a lot of YouTube videos on tiny houses and the saunas remind me of that. They are suppose to be very healthy to use. My mom’s old apartment had a cold pool and sauna and my husband would get in the sauna then jump in the pool, he is brave. I don’t like extreme temps. Our pool is cold now but my husband still uses it. I am replying here because for some reason your comment went to my spam section. You and your wife have a wonderful week and thank you for the links to those cute little saunas.
Comment by ourlittleredhouseblog — October 14, 2019 @ 05:31 |
Hello ourlittleredhouseblog.
Thank you loving my Sauna posts. We are now living in the midst of a “catastrophe” because yesterday we had a big moving day. At present, small objects and furniture are in disorder everywhere. We moved from Helsinki to Espoo, which is the neighboring town of Helsinki. Well, few weeks and every single object has found their places. 🙂
I have found also during the years correct posts in spam selection. This happen sometimes, not so often. When opening my blog, I’ll always check first spam selection, delete them. Nowadays it is safety see the content by moving mouse pointer over the link without clicking.
Happy new week.
Comment by Sartenada — October 14, 2019 @ 07:19 |
Oh wonderful Finland – went there a few years ago – need to go back – it’s in my list😃
Comment by paddiperkins — October 14, 2019 @ 12:05 |
Hello Denise.
Thank you leaving your praising comment. Well, this town Oulu, is my favorite town in Finland. In winter it offers free reindeer daces, which open for everybody, It is excellent bike town, even in winter and wonderful walking paths.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — October 14, 2019 @ 12:18 |
you DO “get around”, in spite of impending re-location (if that’s what that is). a place such as you’ve let us all explore/experience so well must have what I might call a strict architectural code (or “H O A” here in the states).
Comment by betunada — October 15, 2019 @ 00:00 |
Hello Batucada.
It is long time to see you here. It made me very glad. Thank you leaving you comment and thus at the same time seeing a glimpse of my country.
Have a nice day!
Comment by Sartenada — October 15, 2019 @ 07:01 |
ditto. I’ve really “fallen off” of posting/writing. eh: what with winter approaching (and little or NO yard-work) maybe the muse might appear …
Comment by betunada — October 15, 2019 @ 21:18 |
Hello
it’s still a strange feeling to see your photos; there is no one in the streets ….
The houses themselves, I appreciate them very much, even if they are almost alike, they have a particular charm that make their charm
Have a nice day
Comment by Yoshimiparis Photographie — October 16, 2019 @ 09:59 |
Hello Yoshimi.
Thank you. Well, people are at work and we were tourist. Also, tourists do not visit generally these areas, because many / some are not interested in architecture. There are much more to see in summer Oulu. Here are three examples:
White bridges in summer
Stained glass windows of Oulu Cathedral
Arctic beach of Nallikari
Happy and safe travels!
P.S. Avez-vous des messages sur Cimetière du Père-Lachaise
Comment by Sartenada — October 16, 2019 @ 11:28 |
Hello
No I haven’t pictures of le Père Lachaise, sorry 😀
Comment by Yoshimiparis Photographie — October 16, 2019 @ 17:10 |
Pas de problème. Nous y sommes allés trois fois! Cela vaut la peine d’être visité. 🙂
Comment by Sartenada — October 17, 2019 @ 06:15 |
il y a de beaux arbres dans ces résidences, notamment des tilleuls que j’adore!
bon déménagement, matti
bises
Comment by malyloup — October 19, 2019 @ 14:30 |
Bonjour Maly.
Quelle douce musique que tes mots! Aujourd’hui, une semaine après le déménagement, les les choses n’ont pas trouvé leur place! Mercredi prochain, je publierai le dernier message de la série “Helsinki Inconnu” et montrerai deux photos de ma nouvelle zone résidentielle. 🙂
Gros bisous et bon dimanche!
Comment by Sartenada — October 20, 2019 @ 07:24 |
il faut toujours un peu de temps pour que les choses trouvent leur bonne place 🙂
nous sommes en vacances dans le sud pour nous occuper de nos petits-fils alors j’espère qu’ils me laisseront le temps de regarder tes photos 😉
bon dimanche et gros bisous itou à tous les deux
Comment by malyloup — October 20, 2019 @ 12:13 |
Looks like a lovely neighbourhood and the different coloured houses add to the charm.
Comment by Cathy — November 2, 2019 @ 09:30 |
Cathy,
Thank you for this comment. The town of Oulu is very near to our heart. We had a Small second home there during three years. It offered so much to see and experience. Among these experiences there was one above all, which I have seen and experienced: Reindeer race! This race is unique in the world. It is open for everybody and free. I have visited it four times and shot nice photos about it. In Lapland, our northernmost part of Finland there are naturally reindeer rides, but nothing compared with this.
Reindeer race 3
Last winter I finally participated in it and it was more awesome then to drive are on a German highway, where are no speed limits.
Matti
Comment by Sartenada — November 2, 2019 @ 09:42 |
It looks like such fun. I didn’t know about the Reindeer races but I’ve always wanted to have a go at dog sledding.
Comment by Cathy — November 2, 2019 @ 09:57 |