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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ChocoTasting

Liisa Rehu Design

Zivago

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu

Ravintola Sarkka

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Arctic Wolf & Auroras
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Elojazz

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Guided Winter Swimming

Paintball

Jumpru Patio Live!

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Restaurant Caspian

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Restaurant Marani

Sauna Experience

Oulu Market Square

Oulu Climbing Center

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu Zipline

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Sleep in hostel

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Scandic Oulu Station

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Meeting and event venue Joo Hetki

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

School Visit

Oulu Arts Night

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Air Guitar World Championships

Cafe Hanna

Virpiniemi recreational area

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Restaurant Hugo

Café Kaari

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant Mallassauna

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Ice fishing with huskies

Private booking at Reenis

Restaurant Nallikari

Ravintola Sarkka

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Bistro Mesu

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Voimala 1889

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Valkea Shopping Centre

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Taito Shop Oulu

Restaurant Puistola

Design Shop Proto

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Sleep in hostel

Oulu Music Video Festival

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Hietasaari recreational area

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Oulu Market Hall

Oulu Cathedral

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Scandic Oulu City

Oulu loves biking

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Design Center Proto

Puuilo Rusko

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Fresh Mex

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Nallikari Lighthouse

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Guided Winter Swimming

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Traditional Finnish sauna and hot tube

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Bacaro Doppio Café

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Joo Hetki

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

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Mediterranean Restaurant

Restaurant Harald

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

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Saunas of the Maikkula Mansion

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Tuba Food & Lounge

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Koivuranta Floating Cafe

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Rock The City Oulu

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

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

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Joo Hetki Cafe

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Coffee House Café

Kahvila Kiikku

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Cafe Krypta

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Public Sauna

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

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

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Frans&Camille Bistro

Restaurant Pannu

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Koivuranta Sauna Boat Cruise

Oulu Tourist Information Office

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Northern Finland food experience

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Room Escape Games

Oulujoki Church

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

SuperPark Restaurant

Oulu August Festivals

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Pure maku

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

School Visit

Sea Oulu Water Taxi

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

45 Special

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Kindergarten Visit

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve
