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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Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

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

Varikko Brewery Shop

Fuchka

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

The Cheezburg Factory

Hietasaaren Seelari

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

School Visit

Elojazz

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Design Shop Proto

Cultural Centre Valve

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Oulun Torisauna

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Restaurant Nallikari

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Taito Shop Oulu

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Oulu Market Hall

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

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

Siipiweikot Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Rock The City Oulu

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Guided Winter Swimming

Private booking at Reenis

Hietasaari recreational area

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Burgers

Pure maku

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Bacaro Doppio Café

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Bistoria Patio

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

Cafe Krypta

Scandic Oulu Station

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu Tourist Information

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

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

Oulu Arts Night

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Grill it! Oulu

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Oulujoki Church

Café Kaari

Restaurant Harald

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Coffee House Café

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Zivago

Liisa Rehu Design

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant Mallassauna

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

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Oulu Zipline

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Ravintola Sarkka

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

SuperPark Restaurant

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Cafe Olosauna

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Jumpru Patio Live!

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Restaurant Caspian

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

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Paintball

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu Climbing Center

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Restaurant Pannu

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Design Center Proto

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Restaurant Hugo

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Oulu loves biking

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Tiima

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Restaurant Puistola

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Ravintola Sarkka

Breakfast by the sea

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Metallikausi

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Virpiniemi recreational area

Scandic Oulu City

Cafe Hanna

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Oulu August Festivals

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu Culinary Experience

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Tuba Food & Lounge

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Sleep in hostel

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

ChocoTasting

Guided Winter Swimming

Oulu Cathedral

Central Library Saari

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Ice fishing with huskies

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Puuilo Rusko

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

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Northern Finland food experience

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Frans&Camille Bistro

Urban Festival Oulu Days

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Air Guitar World Championships

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Mediterranean Restaurant

Sleep in hostel

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Nallikari Lighthouse

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Midnight sun golf

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Löylykontti Tuira

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Restaurant Ule

Valkea Shopping Centre

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Kindergarten Visit

Oulu Market Square

Sauna Experience
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Hupisaaret Islands city park

45 Special

Oulu Music Video Festival

Kallen Pizzat

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

