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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Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Restaurant Harald

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Valkea Shopping Centre

Bistoria Patio

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Mediterranean Restaurant

Nallikari Lighthouse

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Pure maku

Restaurant Puistola

Midnight sun golf

Ice fishing with huskies

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Bacaro Doppio Café

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Liisa Rehu Design

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Tiima

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Oulu Climbing Center

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Puuilo Rusko

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Elojazz

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

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

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Restaurant Oulun Golf

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Oulun Torisauna

Zivago

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Restaurant Hugo

Paintball

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Private booking at Reenis

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Kindergarten Visit

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Restaurant Mallassauna

Oulu Arts Night

School Visit

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Restaurant Nallikari

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Breakfast by the sea

45 Special

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Sauna ticket for public sauna

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

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Design Shop Proto

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Cultural Centre Valve

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Private sauna experience

Taito Shop Oulu

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Wine Bar Kurkela

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Public sauna experience

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Restaurant Pannu

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Fuchka

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Oulu loves biking

Design Center Proto

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Rock The City Oulu

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

SuperPark Restaurant

Frans&Camille Bistro

Oulu Zipline

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Oulu Tourist Information

Restaurant Ule

Guided Winter Swimming

Jumpru Patio Live!

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Sauna Experience

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

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Oulu Culinary Experience

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Ravintola Sarkka

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Fatbike Tour in Oulu
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Tuba Food & Lounge

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Scandic Oulu Station

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Oulu Cathedral

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Oulu August Festivals

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

ChocoTasting

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Scandic Oulu City

Oulu Market Square

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

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

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Cafe Krypta

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Guided Winter Swimming

Sleep in hostel

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu Market Hall

Cafe Hanna

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Air Guitar World Championships

Burgers

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

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

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

The Cheezburg Factory

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Metallikausi

Restaurant Caspian

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Oulu Music Video Festival

Virpiniemi recreational area

Sleep in hostel

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Coffee House Café

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Hietasaari recreational area

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Oulujoki Church

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Northern Finland food experience

Grill it! Oulu

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Ravintola Sarkka

Restaurant Marani

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

