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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Visit Oulu Brand Store

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Hietasaari recreational area

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Kindergarten Visit

Oulu Tourist Information

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

School Visit

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Ice fishing with huskies

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu Culinary Experience

Taito Shop Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Metallikausi

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Sauna Experience

Löylykontti Tuira

Jumpru Patio Live!

Sleep in hostel

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

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

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

The Cheezburg Factory

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Guided Winter Swimming

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

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

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Fuchka

Valkea Shopping Centre

Puuilo Rusko

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

In June, kids enjoy delicious meals at half price at Siipiweikot Oulu!

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Midnight sun golf

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Burgers

Rock The City Oulu

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Restaurant Caspian

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Breakfast by the sea

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Elojazz

COMING IN JULY: National Chicken Wing Day on Wed, July 29! 🍗

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Hietasaaren Seelari

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Coffee House Café

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Restaurant Pannu

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Tiima

Oulu Music Video Festival

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Oulu Market Square

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Design Shop Proto

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Scandic Oulu City

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Design Center Proto

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Restaurant Hugo

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Cultural Centre Valve

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu Cathedral

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Tuba Food & Lounge
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Siipiweikot Oulu

Oulu Arts Night

Kallen Pizzat

Oulu loves biking

Guided Winter Swimming

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Bistoria Patio

Nallikari Lighthouse

Café Kaari

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulu Climbing Center

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

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Restaurant Mallassauna

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Private booking at Reenis

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

Mediterranean Restaurant

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Paintball

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Oulu Market Hall

Oulun Torisauna

Restaurant Nallikari

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Scandic Oulu Station

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Air Guitar World Championships

Bacaro Doppio Café

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Grill it! Oulu

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Restaurant Harald

Sleep in hostel

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Ravintola Sarkka

Restaurant Ule

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Zivago

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu Zipline

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Cafe Olosauna

ChocoTasting

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

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

Cafe Krypta

Ravintola Sarkka

Central Library Saari

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

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

SuperPark Restaurant

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

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

Cafe Hanna

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Frans&Camille Bistro

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Virpiniemi recreational area

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Pure maku

Liisa Rehu Design

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

45 Special

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Oulujoki Church

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Restaurant Puistola

Varikko Brewery Shop

