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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Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Oula Kitchen & Bar

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Oulu Cathedral

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Northern Finland food experience

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Ice fishing with huskies

Public sauna experience

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Sleep in hostel

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Oulu August Festivals

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Sleep in hostel

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Taito Shop Oulu

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Rosso Restaurant Valkea
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Sauna Experience

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Scandic Oulu Station

Kindergarten Visit

Pure maku

Restaurant Nallikari

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Rock The City Oulu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Metallikausi

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

The Cheezburg Factory

Oulu Market Square

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

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Virpiniemi recreational area

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Private event: Wine and Fashion

SuperPark Restaurant

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu Music Video Festival

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Burgers

Restaurant Puistola

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Design Center Proto

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Scandic Oulu City

Urban Festival Oulu Days

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

Mediterranean Restaurant

Hietasaari recreational area

Oulu Climbing Center

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Restaurant Mallassauna

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Oulu Arts Night

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

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

Cafe Hanna

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Oulu Tourist Information

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

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

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

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Oulu Culinary Experience

Nallikari Lighthouse

Restaurant Marani

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Grill it! Oulu

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Tiima

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Bacaro Doppio Café

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Liisa Rehu Design

Cafe Krypta

Bistoria Patio

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Restaurant Harald

Oulu Market Hall

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Restaurant Hugo

Cultural Centre Valve

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Tuba Food & Lounge

Valkea Shopping Centre

Puuilo Rusko

Air Guitar World Championships

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Paintball

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Wine Bar Kurkela

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Oulun Torisauna

Oulu Zipline

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Midnight sun golf

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Ravintola Sarkka

Breakfast by the sea

Restaurant Pannu

Guided Winter Swimming

School Visit

Private booking at Reenis

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Design Shop Proto

Oulujoki Church

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Restaurant Caspian

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

ChocoTasting

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Café Kaari

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Private sauna experience

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Oulu loves biking

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Jumpru Patio Live!

45 Special

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Villa Hannala - Cafe - Restaurant

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Coffee House Café

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Restaurant Ule

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Zivago

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Frans&Camille Bistro

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Elojazz

Fuchka
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Ravintola Sarkka

