Intiö Water Tower

The Intiö Water Tower is a Nordic Classical structure that rises 39 meters above ground and could store 600 cubic meters of water. The building shaped Oulu's skyline and shows how the city designed its industrial-era infrastructure.

Architect J.S. Sirén designed the building, which began in 1926 and was completed in 1927. The new structure replaced an earlier tower that had first supplied a nearby leather factory.

The water tower shows how the city modernized its water supply in the early 1900s while supporting local industries like leather production. The structure stands today as a reminder of that era when infrastructure and manufacturing were closely connected.

The tower can be viewed from the outside and offers a good view of Oulu's old industrial area. The best time to visit is during the day when light shows off the Classical design.

The building stopped operating in 1969 when a new facility in Puolivälinkangas took over the water supply. Today it stands in private hands as a witness to a specific chapter in the city's growth.

Location: Oulu

GPS coordinates: 65.01580,25.49612

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40