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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Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Oulu: Midnight Sun Wilderness Kayaking

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Liisa Rehu Design

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

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

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Grill it! Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Breakfast by the sea

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Restaurant Pannu

Oulu Tourist Information

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

School Visit

Mediterranean Restaurant

Midnight sun golf

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Oulun Torisauna

Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Cafe Krypta

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Design Center Proto

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Cafe Olosauna

Nallikari Lighthouse

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Tiima

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Central Library Saari

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Scandic Oulu Station
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Turkansaari Museum Church

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Private booking at Reenis

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Restaurant Hugo

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Hietasaaren Seelari

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Pure maku

Rock The City Oulu

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Ravintola Sarkka

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Oulujoki Church

Kallen Pizzat

Cultural Centre Valve

Hietasaari recreational area

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Bistoria Patio

Scandic Oulu City

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Oulu August Festivals

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

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

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

SuperPark Restaurant

Restaurant Ule

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

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

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Varikko Brewery Shop

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Air Guitar World Championships

Northern Finland food experience

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Löylykontti Tuira

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu Market Hall

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

45 Special

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Guided Winter Swimming

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Restaurant Mallassauna

Sleep in hostel

Oulu Market Square

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

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

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Burgers

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Restaurant Caspian

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Oulu loves biking

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Design Shop Proto

Oulu Arts Night

Coffee House Café

Restaurant Nallikari

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Puuilo Rusko

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Bacaro Doppio Café

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Elojazz

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Tuba Food & Lounge

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Metallikausi

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Cafe Hanna

The reflecting pools of Oulu

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

Virpiniemi recreational area

Café Kaari

Oulu Culinary Experience

Guided Winter Swimming

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Jumpru Patio Live!

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Ice fishing with huskies

Restaurant Puistola

Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Valkea Shopping Centre

Frans&Camille Bistro

Oulu Zipline

Oulu Climbing Center

Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Paintball

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Restaurant Harald

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Oulu Music Video Festival

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Sleep in hostel

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Kindergarten Visit

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Siipiweikot Oulu

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

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

The Cheezburg Factory

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

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Mallasterassi

Oulu Cathedral
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Sauna Experience

ChocoTasting
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Ravintola Sarkka

Fuchka

Taito Shop Oulu

Restaurant Oulun Golf

