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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Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Guided Winter Swimming

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Oulu Market Hall

Elojazz

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Restaurant Puistola

Hietasaari recreational area

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Rock The City Oulu

Design Shop Proto

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Restaurant Nallikari

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Paintball

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Wine Bar Kurkela

Burgers

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Scandic Oulu Station

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Oulu Culinary Experience

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Oulu Music Video Festival

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Frans&Camille Bistro

Cafe Hanna

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

SuperPark Restaurant

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Fuchka

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

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

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Ravintola Sarkka

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Metallikausi

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

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

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Taito Shop Oulu

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Virpiniemi recreational area

Grill it! Oulu

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Private booking at Reenis

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Restaurant Hugo

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

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

Oulu loves biking

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Jumpru Patio Live!

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Löylykontti Tuira

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu Cathedral

Northern Finland food experience

Scandic Oulu City

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Sauna Experience

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Restaurant Pannu

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Tuba Food & Lounge

School Visit

Air Guitar World Championships

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Pure maku

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

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Oulu Market Square

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Oulu Arts Night

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

The Cheezburg Factory

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

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

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Cafe Olosauna

Mediterranean Restaurant

Sleep in hostel

Tiima

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Zivago

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Nallikari Lighthouse

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Oula Kitchen & Bar

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

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Design Center Proto

Restaurant Mallassauna

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Oulu Tourist Information

Liisa Rehu Design

Bistoria Patio

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Valkea Shopping Centre

Oulu August Festivals

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

Central Library Saari

Ravintola Sarkka

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

ChocoTasting

Sleep in hostel

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Cultural Centre Valve

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Oulujoki Church

Puuilo Rusko

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Coffee House Café

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Breakfast by the sea

Restaurant Caspian

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Café Kaari

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Guided Winter Swimming

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Oulun Torisauna

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Restaurant Ule

Cafe Krypta

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Kindergarten Visit

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Restaurant Harald

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Oulu Climbing Center

Oulu Zipline

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Ice fishing with huskies

Midnight sun golf

45 Special

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Bacaro Doppio Café

