Take a couple’s trip and rekindle the spark in Oulu, where the autumn colours flare like a flame. After the busy season of summer, Oulu has space for just the two of you. What does perfect we-time mean for you? Check out our tips!
We-time in autumn coloured Oulu lights the spark

The autumn colours at their best
The best way to enjoy the autumn colours is to take one of the ready-made routes. There are many nature trails of different length that take you to the most beautiful places in Oulu – choose from walking, biking and paddling.
Which do you choose?
A meal to remember
Local food, exotic flavours, candlelight dinners, take away, pastries or sweets? Try it all! Spend some quality we-time in Oulu’s restaurants and make some long-lasting memories.
Eat and Drink in Oulu
Find the perfect gift
Are you up for a fun challenge? Go shopping and try to find the perfect gift for each other. Or go hunting for something crazy, unexpected or the gift with the most ‘Oulu’ in it! Ready, set, go!
Shopping tips
More things to talk about
Ever feel like everything’s been said already between the two of you? Worry not! Step into one of Oulu’s museums, exhibitions or other cultural sites and you’ll have a lot to talk about afterwards.
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Bistoria Patio

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Varikko Brewery Shop

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Frans&Camille Bistro

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Typpi Oy – Alvar Aalto's Red Brick Industrial Community in Oulu

Experience the Magic of a Finnish Winter in Sanginjoki Nature Reserve - Naturest

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Oulu Arts Night
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Oulu Market Hall

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Rock The City Oulu

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Oulu Cathedral

Paintball

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

The Cheezburg Factory

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Siipiweikot Oulu

Air Guitar World Championships

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Ravintola Sarkka

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Coffee House Café

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Cultural Centre Valve

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Northern Finland food experience

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Restaurant Pannu

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Surprise Menu; a tribute to the diverse nature of the North

Burgers

Tuba Food & Lounge

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Restaurant Nallikari

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Jumpru Patio Live!

Liisa Rehu Design

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu

Restaurant Mallassauna

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Nallikari Lighthouse

SuperPark Restaurant

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Cafe Krypta

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Restaurant Puistola

Guided Winter Swimming

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Restaurant Harald

Café Kaari

Scandic Oulu City

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Surprise Menu; a tribute to the diverse nature of the North

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Oulu Culinary Experience

Oulujoki Church

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulu August Festivals

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu Market Square

Nature-Based Experienses in the Finnish forests and Forest Rangers House - Naturest

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Mallasterassi

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

ChocoTasting

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Restaurant Caspian

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Grill it! Oulu

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Oulu Climbing Center

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Bacaro Doppio Café

Ravintola Sarkka

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Oulu loves biking

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation

Hands-On Biodiversity Workshop - Let's built an insect Hotel by Naturest

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Ice fishing with huskies

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Breakfast by the sea

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

45 Special

Mediterranean Restaurant

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Oulu: Midnight Sun Wilderness Kayaking

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Scandic Oulu Station

Design Center Proto

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Elojazz

Oulu Tourist Information

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Pure maku

Cafe Olosauna

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Löylykontti Tuira

Private booking at Reenis

Guided Winter Swimming

Hietasaari recreational area

Taito Shop Oulu

School Visit

Cafe Hanna

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Kallen Pizzat

Valkea Shopping Centre

Fuchka

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Sleep in hostel

Bay of Bothnia by SUP (Stand Up Paddling) in Oulu

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Sleep in hostel

Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Virpiniemi recreational area

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Oulu Zipline

Midnight sun golf

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Design Shop Proto

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Oulu River Valley Terva Trail

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Metallikausi

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Puuilo Rusko

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Tiima

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Restaurant Ule

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Restaurant Oulun Golf
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Kindergarten Visit

Central Library Saari

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Sauna Experience

Restaurant Hugo

Oulu Music Video Festival

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

