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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Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Nallikari Lighthouse

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Pure maku

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Midnight sun golf

School Visit
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Ravintola Sarkka

Bistoria Patio

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu Climbing Center

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Oulu Zipline

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Zivago

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

SuperPark Restaurant

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Oulu loves biking

Taito Shop Oulu

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Liisa Rehu Design

Tuba Food & Lounge

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Design Center Proto

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Breakfast by the sea

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Restaurant Marani

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Sauna Experience
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Restaurant Harald

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Valkea Shopping Centre

Ravintola Sarkka

Oulu Cathedral

ChocoTasting

Restaurant Nallikari

Rock The City Oulu

Guided Winter Swimming

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Kahvila Kiikku

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Oulu Market Square

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Puuilo Rusko

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Restaurant Hugo

Restaurant Pannu

Oulu August Festivals

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Kindergarten Visit

Saunas of the Maikkula Mansion

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Bistro Mesu

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

Elojazz

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

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

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Restaurant Mallassauna

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Air Guitar World Championships

Café Kaari

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Frans&Camille Bistro

Oulu Music Video Festival

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

Bacaro Doppio Café

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Guided Winter Swimming

Scandic Oulu City

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Fresh Mex

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Scandic Oulu Station

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

45 Special

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Restaurant Caspian

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

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

Mediterranean Restaurant

Sleep in hostel

Virpiniemi recreational area

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Paintball

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Coffee House Café

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Sleep in hostel

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Cafe Krypta

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulu Arts Night

Room Escape Games

Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Private booking at Reenis

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Design Shop Proto

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Hietasaari recreational area

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Jumpru Patio Live!

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Northern Finland food experience

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Cafe Hanna

Restaurant Puistola

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Oulujoki Church

Ice fishing with huskies

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Oulu Market Hall

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Restaurant Indian Cuisine
