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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Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Rock The City Oulu

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Oulu August Festivals

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Scandic Oulu Station

Oulu Arts Night

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Oulujoki Church

Metallikausi

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Virpiniemi recreational area

Fuchka

Private booking at Reenis

Black Wing Week

Oulu Zipline

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Bistoria Patio

Grill it! Oulu

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Kallen Pizzat

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

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

Cafe Krypta

Coffee House Café

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

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Burgers

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire

Air Guitar World Championships

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Frans&Camille Bistro

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Restaurant Caspian

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

Ravintola Sarkka

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

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

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Sauna Experience

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Hietasaari recreational area

Sleep in hostel

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Restaurant Nallikari

Private meeting with Santa Claus

ChocoTasting

The Cheezburg Factory

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

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

Restaurant Pannu

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulu Cathedral

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu Market Square

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

School Visit

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Kindergarten Visit

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Nallikari Lighthouse

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Varikko Brewery Shop

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Restaurant Mallassauna

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Taito Shop Oulu

Midnight sun golf

Central Library Saari

Ice fishing with huskies

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

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

Oulu: Midnight Sun Wilderness Kayaking

Ravintola Sarkka

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Design Center Proto

Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu

Oulu Market Hall

Oulu Culinary Experience

Restaurant and winebar VENN

SuperPark Restaurant

Paintball

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Mallasterassi

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Siipiweikot Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Elojazz

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Restaurant Harald

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Guided Winter Swimming

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Oulu Music Video Festival

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Valkea Shopping Centre

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

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

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Tiima

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Scandic Oulu City

Secret Hideway Dinner

Löylykontti Tuira

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Café Kaari

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Design Shop Proto

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Oulu Tourist Information

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Oulu Climbing Center

Puuilo Rusko

Jumpru Patio Live!

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Pure maku

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu River Valley Terva Trail

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Cafe Olosauna

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Restaurant Ule
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Bacaro Doppio Café

45 Special

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Oulu loves biking

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Sleep in hostel

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Cultural Centre Valve

Mediterranean Restaurant

Liisa Rehu Design

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Guided Winter Swimming

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Restaurant Puistola

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Cafe Hanna

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Breakfast by the sea

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop
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