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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Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Oulu Zipline

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Oulu Arts Night

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Sleep in hostel

Oulu loves biking

Sleep in hostel

Zivago

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Puuilo Rusko

Rock The City Oulu

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Northern Finland food experience

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

Valkea Shopping Centre

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Taito Shop Oulu

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu Music Video Festival

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Virpiniemi recreational area

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Scandic Oulu City

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Frans&Camille Bistro

Bistoria Patio

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu Market Hall

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Coffee House Café

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

Kahvila Kiikku

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Breakfast by the sea

Ice fishing with huskies

Air Guitar World Championships

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Arctic Wolf & Auroras
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Saunas of the Maikkula Mansion

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

45 Special

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Restaurant Hugo

Kindergarten Visit

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Restaurant Pannu

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

ChocoTasting

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

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

Midnight sun golf

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Ravintola Sarkka

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Oulujoki Church

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Oulu Climbing Center

Tuba Food & Lounge

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Restaurant Puistola

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Jumpru Patio Live!

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Restaurant Caspian

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Paintball

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Restaurant Marani

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

School Visit

Sauna Experience

Mediterranean Restaurant

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

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

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

SuperPark Restaurant

Oulu Market Square

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Ravintola Sarkka

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Room Escape Games

Bistro Mesu

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Guided Winter Swimming

Fresh Mex

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Nallikari Lighthouse

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Bacaro Doppio Café

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Design Shop Proto

Restaurant Mallassauna

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Pure maku

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Restaurant Harald

Elojazz

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Restaurant Nallikari

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Hietasaari recreational area

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Cafe Hanna

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Scandic Oulu Station

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu August Festivals

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Go fishing in Oulu around the year
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Turkansaari Museum Church

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

Café Kaari

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Liisa Rehu Design

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Cafe Krypta

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Oulu Cathedral

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Guided Winter Swimming

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

Design Center Proto

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Private booking at Reenis
