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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Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Cultural Centre Valve

Burgers

Coffee House Café

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Hietasaari recreational area

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Scandic Oulu Station

School Visit

Oulu Music Video Festival

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Sleep in hostel

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Private booking at Reenis

Kindergarten Visit

Scandic Oulu City

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Cafe Krypta

Paintball

Restaurant Ule

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Ravintola Sarkka

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Taito Shop Oulu

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Oulujoki Church

45 Special

Ice fishing with huskies

Oulu Zipline

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Sauna Experience

Restaurant Mallassauna

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Mediterranean Restaurant

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Restaurant Hugo

Oulu August Festivals

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Pure maku

Oulu Market Square

Grill it! Oulu

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Oulu Culinary Experience

Café Kaari

The Cheezburg Factory

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Tuba Food & Lounge

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Metallikausi

Rock The City Oulu

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Restaurant Caspian

Valkea Shopping Centre

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Liisa Rehu Design

Northern Finland food experience

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

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Puuilo Rusko

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Oulun Torisauna

Guided Winter Swimming

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Bistoria Patio

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Restaurant Pannu

Sleep in hostel

Cafe Hanna

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

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

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Design Shop Proto

Cafe Olosauna

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Restaurant Puistola

Wine Bar Kurkela

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Virpiniemi recreational area

Zivago

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Jumpru Patio Live!

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

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu Tourist Information

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

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

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Oulu Arts Night

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulu Climbing Center

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Restaurant Nallikari

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Guided Winter Swimming

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Tiima

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu Cathedral

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Frans&Camille Bistro

Air Guitar World Championships

Bacaro Doppio Café

Oulu loves biking

Nallikari Lighthouse

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Ravintola Sarkka

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Fuchka

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Elojazz

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Oulu Market Hall

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

ChocoTasting

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

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Restaurant Harald

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

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

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Midnight sun golf

Breakfast by the sea

Design Center Proto

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

SuperPark Restaurant

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

