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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Rock The City Oulu

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Frans&Camille Bistro

Fuchka

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

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

Midnight sun golf

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

SuperPark Restaurant

Restaurant Hugo

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Metallikausi

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Valkea Shopping Centre

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

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

The Cheezburg Factory

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Sleep in hostel

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Sauna ticket for public sauna

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Oulu August Festivals

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

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Guided Winter Swimming

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Coffee House Café

Air Guitar World Championships

45 Special

Oulujoki Church

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Restaurant Puistola

Kindergarten Visit

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Taito Shop Oulu

Oulu Arts Night

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Guided Winter Swimming

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Café Kaari

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

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

Restaurant Nallikari

Restaurant Pannu

Ice fishing with huskies

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

School Visit

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Restaurant Caspian

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Sauna Experience

Ravintola Sarkka

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu Market Hall

Private booking at Reenis

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Breakfast by the sea

Burgers

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Cafe Olosauna

Nallikari Lighthouse

Puuilo Rusko

Bacaro Doppio Café

Cafe Krypta

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Tuba Food & Lounge

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Scandic Oulu Station

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Design Center Proto

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

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Oulu Zipline

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Mediterranean Restaurant

Oulu Culinary Experience

Elojazz

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Scandic Oulu City

Oulu Climbing Center

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Sleep in hostel

Oulu Market Square

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Virpiniemi recreational area

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Grill it! Oulu

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Jumpru Patio Live!

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Liisa Rehu Design

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Paintball

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Oulu Music Video Festival

Tiima

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Cultural Centre Valve

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Restaurant Harald

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Private meeting with Santa Claus
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Restaurant Ule

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

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

Bistoria Patio

Hietasaari recreational area

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Ravintola Sarkka

Zivago

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

ChocoTasting

Wine Bar Kurkela

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

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

Restaurant Mallassauna

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulun Torisauna

Northern Finland food experience

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Oulu loves biking

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Pure maku

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Design Shop Proto

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Oulu Cathedral

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Cafe Hanna

Oulu Tourist Information

Urban Festival Oulu Days

