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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Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Ravintola Sarkka

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Hietasaari recreational area

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Guided Winter Swimming

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu Music Video Festival

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Cafe Krypta

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Virpiniemi recreational area

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Kindergarten Visit

Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Metallikausi

Oulujoki Church

Ravintola Sarkka

Restaurant Caspian

Midnight sun golf

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

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

Oulu August Festivals

Oulu Tourist Information

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Oulu Zipline

Secret Hideway Dinner

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

ChocoTasting

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Pure maku

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Restaurant Harald

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Ice fishing with huskies

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu River Valley Terva Trail

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Bistoria Patio

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

45 Special

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Kallen Pizzat

Oulu loves biking

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Coffee House Café

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Valkea Shopping Centre

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Design Shop Proto

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

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

Restaurant Ule

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

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Scandic Oulu Station

Restaurant Pannu

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Löylykontti Tuira

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Private booking at Reenis

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Restaurant Mallassauna

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Cafe Hanna

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Liisa Rehu Design

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Paintball

Sleep in hostel

Oulu Market Square

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Restaurant Nallikari

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

SuperPark Restaurant

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Taito Shop Oulu

Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Grill it! Oulu

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Air Guitar World Championships

Siipiweikot Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

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

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Nallikari Lighthouse

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Restaurant Puistola

Jumpru Patio Live!

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Oulu Culinary Experience

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Mediterranean Restaurant

Fuchka

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

Frans&Camille Bistro

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Cafe Olosauna

Puuilo Rusko

Breakfast by the sea

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

School Visit

Café Kaari

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

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Tiima

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Oula Kitchen & Bar

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

Elojazz

Restaurant Hugo

Central Library Saari

Scandic Oulu City

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

The Cheezburg Factory

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu Cathedral

Varikko Brewery Shop

Sauna Experience

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Cultural Centre Valve

Rock The City Oulu

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Oulu Climbing Center

Mallasterassi

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Oulu: Midnight Sun Wilderness Kayaking

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Bacaro Doppio Café

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Guided Winter Swimming

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Design Center Proto

Oulu Market Hall

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Tuba Food & Lounge

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Burgers

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Sleep in hostel

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu Arts Night

