If you have further questions about the Valve building or need any help, our in-house services as well as the rest of the staff are happy to help.
In-House Services / Info
Facility inquiries, general info
Arrival and Facility Information
Due to ongoing construction work in the block around Valve, we are unable to offer customer parking. It is possible to stop on Hallituskatu in front of Valve for drop offs and pick ups.
The Hallituskatu entrance is accessible due to having an automated door. The entrance does not have a sound beacon. There is another entrance on Ojakatu. The door on Ojakatu entrance is not automated and therefore not fully accessible.
The passages at Valve are primarily accessible. However, there are higher thresholds and narrow doors in the older parts of the building. A movable ramp is available for higher doorsteps if needed.
The in-house services / info is located in the entry lobby. Counter’s height is 80 cm. No induction loop available.
The Ticket Office is located in the entry lobby. Counter’s height is 80 cm. Induction loop is available.
The elevator’s size is 1440 mm x 1100 mm. No induction loop available.
The accessible toilet is located in the basement floor. The door is locked, but will be opened by request. You may request the door opening from the in-house services at the info or by calling them: +358 44 703 7501.
Valvesali Hall’s foyer coat rack’s outermost row’s height is 120 cm.
Facility Spesific Accessibility
1st FLOOR: VALVESALI HALL, RESTAURANT, GALLERIES AND KANTTI CRAFTS WORKSHOP AND COMICS CLASSROOM
The Valvesali Hall, the lobby restaurant, the galleries, and the Kantti Crafts Workshop are all fully accessible. The Comics Classroom is not fully accessible.
The Valvesali Hall has an induction loop available.
The Valvesali Hall has three wheelchair places on the first row by default. More accessible seating can be arranged by request. Please contact Valve Ticket Office when booking wheelchair spots.
2nd FLOOR: STUDIO CINEMA AND VALVENÄYTTÄMÖ STAGE
The Studio Cinema and Valvenäyttämö Stage are fully accessible by elevator.
Wheelchair spots can be arranged in the Valvenäyttämö Stage. Please request a spot to be arranged well in advance before the performance date. Please contact Valve Ticket Office when booking wheelchair spots.
The Studio Cinema has two wheelchair spots on both ends of the front row. Please contact Valve Ticket Office when booking wheelchair spots.
2nd FLOOR: OFFICES AND FILM LIBRARY
The offices on the Torikatu side of the building and the Oulu Film Centre’s Library can be accessed by taking the elevator to the second floor, and going down the ramp to the door between the lobby and office facilities. The doorway is 77 cm wide. The Film Library’s entrance has a 6 cm high threshold.
The second floor has thresholds between rooms.
3rd FLOOR: DANCE STUDIOS 1, 2 and 3, SANATAIDEVINTTI AND MEETING ROOM
The Dance Studios, Sanataidevintti (School of Literary Arts) and the Meeting Room are accessible by elevator. The facilities are on the left, when looking from the elevator. There is a 74 cm wide doorway on the way to the facilities.
The Dance Studio dressing rooms are located on the right, when looking from the elevator.
The Meeting Room can be accessed by wheelchair through Dance Studio 1. We kindly ask you to contact the in-house services beforehand, when needing a wheelchair access to the meeting room.