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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Oulun Torisauna

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

School Visit

Restaurant Puistola

Breakfast by the sea

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Guided Winter Swimming

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu Market Hall

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Puuilo Rusko

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Sauna Experience

Central Library Saari

Midnight sun golf

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Burgers

Mediterranean Restaurant

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Café Kaari

Restaurant Ule

The reflecting pools of Oulu

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Ravintola Sarkka

Scandic Oulu City

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

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

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Nallikari Lighthouse

Hietasaari recreational area

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Oulu Zipline

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Oulujoki Church

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Private booking at Reenis

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

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Restaurant Nallikari

45 Special

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

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

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Ice fishing with huskies

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Sleep in hostel

Oulu Cathedral

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Cafe Hanna

Scandic Oulu Station

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Oulu August Festivals

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

ChocoTasting

Kallen Pizzat

Bacaro Doppio Café

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Oulu Market Square

Private event: Wine and Fashion

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Cafe Olosauna

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Cultural Centre Valve

Grill it! Oulu

Air Guitar World Championships

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Tiima

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Visit Oulu Brand Store

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Taito Shop Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Guided Winter Swimming

Varikko Brewery Shop

Design Shop Proto

Rock The City Oulu

Löylykontti Tuira

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

Coffee House Café

Virpiniemi recreational area

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Liisa Rehu Design

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Elojazz

Fuchka

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Oulu: Midnight Sun Wilderness Kayaking

Paintball

Oulu Tourist Information

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Metallikausi

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Mallasterassi

The Cheezburg Factory

Sauna ticket for public sauna

SuperPark Restaurant

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

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

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Jumpru Patio Live!

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Hietasaaren Seelari

Kindergarten Visit

Restaurant Harald

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Restaurant Mallassauna

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Restaurant Pannu

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Design Center Proto

Siipiweikot Oulu
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Northern Finland food experience

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Restaurant Caspian

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

Valkea Shopping Centre

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Oulu Music Video Festival

Restaurant Hugo

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

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

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Frans&Camille Bistro

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Pure maku

Ravintola Sarkka

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Cafe Krypta

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Sleep in hostel

Bistoria Patio
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

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

Oulu Culinary Experience

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Oulu Climbing Center

Oulu Arts Night

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Oulu loves biking

