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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Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Bistoria Patio

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Urban Festival Oulu Days

SuperPark Restaurant

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Ravintola Sarkka

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu Music Video Festival

Central Library Saari

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Siipiweikot Birthday Week

Tuba Food & Lounge

Midnight sun golf

Oulu Market Hall

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Sleep in hostel

Oulu Tourist Information

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Oulu Arts Night

ChocoTasting

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Valkea Shopping Centre

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Sleep in hostel

Scandic Oulu City

Coffee House Café

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Oulu August Festivals

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

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Restaurant Ule

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Cafe Hanna

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Cultural Centre Valve

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Nallikari Lighthouse

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Restaurant Harald

Restaurant Nallikari

Cafe Olosauna

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Cafe Krypta

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

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Paintball

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Oulu Zipline

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Northern Finland food experience

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Oulu loves biking

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Varikko Brewery Shop

Metallikausi

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Sauna Experience

Restaurant Pannu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Oulu Climbing Center

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

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

Oulu Market Square

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

45 Special

Restaurant Mallassauna

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Kindergarten Visit

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

Guided Winter Swimming

Breakfast by the sea

Ice fishing with huskies

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Liisa Rehu Design

Guided Winter Swimming

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Kallen Pizzat

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Fuchka
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulujoki Church

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Frans&Camille Bistro

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Oulun Torisauna

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Hietasaaren Seelari

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Virpiniemi recreational area

Tiima

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Oulu Culinary Experience

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Löylykontti Tuira

Elojazz

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

The Cheezburg Factory

Design Shop Proto

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Bacaro Doppio Café

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Ravintola Sarkka

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Café Kaari

Puuilo Rusko

Rock The City Oulu

Air Guitar World Championships

Mediterranean Restaurant

Restaurant Caspian

Private booking at Reenis

Zivago

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

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Taito Shop Oulu

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Pure maku

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Oulu Cathedral

Grill it! Oulu

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

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

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

Burgers

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Scandic Oulu Station

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Restaurant Puistola

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Hietasaari recreational area

Design Center Proto

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Jumpru Patio Live!

School Visit

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Siipiweikot Oulu

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

