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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Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Grill it! Oulu

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

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Restaurant Ule

Design Center Proto

ChocoTasting

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulun Torisauna

Sauna ticket for public sauna

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Restaurant Hugo

Northern Finland food experience

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Café Kaari

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Hietasaari recreational area

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Elojazz

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

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Ravintola Sarkka

Tiima

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Cafe Hanna

Design Shop Proto

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Ravintola Sarkka

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Mediterranean Restaurant

Zivago

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Restaurant Puistola

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Frans&Camille Bistro

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Burgers

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Bacaro Doppio Café

Liisa Rehu Design

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Coffee House Café

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Public sauna experience

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Scandic Oulu Station

Oulu Zipline

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Kindergarten Visit

Cafe Krypta

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Virpiniemi recreational area

Bistoria Patio

Oulu Arts Night

The Cheezburg Factory

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Oulu Cathedral

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Private sauna experience

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Oulujoki Church

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Metallikausi

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Oulu Tourist Information

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Ice fishing with huskies

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Restaurant Pannu

Oulu Market Square

Fuchka

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

SuperPark Restaurant

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Jumpru Patio Live!

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Breakfast by the sea

Pure maku

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Restaurant Harald

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

School Visit

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu August Festivals

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Sleep in hostel

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Restaurant Caspian

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Wine Bar Kurkela

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Oulu Culinary Experience

Cultural Centre Valve

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Guided Winter Swimming

Tuba Food & Lounge

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

45 Special

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Restaurant Mallassauna

Oulu Market Hall

Oulu Music Video Festival

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Midnight sun golf

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Rock The City Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Sleep in hostel

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Valkea Shopping Centre

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Taito Shop Oulu
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

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

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Oulu loves biking

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Oulu Climbing Center

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Private booking at Reenis

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

Scandic Oulu City

Guided Winter Swimming

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Air Guitar World Championships

Restaurant Nallikari

Paintball

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Sauna Experience

Puuilo Rusko

