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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SuperPark Restaurant

Oulun Torisauna

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Elojazz

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Guided Winter Swimming

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Air Guitar World Championships

Cafe Hanna

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Löylykontti Tuira

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

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

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

Restaurant Mallassauna

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu loves biking

Liisa Rehu Design

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Sauna Experience

Nallikari Lighthouse

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Cultural Centre Valve

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

45 Special

Oulu Zipline

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Bistoria Patio

Restaurant Puistola

Tiima

Metallikausi

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Scandic Oulu City

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Oulu Market Square

Oulu Tourist Information

Breakfast by the sea

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Hietasaari recreational area

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Restaurant Caspian

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

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

Private booking at Reenis

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu August Festivals

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Taito Shop Oulu

Valkea Shopping Centre

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

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Central Library Saari

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Mediterranean Restaurant

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Cafe Krypta

Virpiniemi recreational area

Wine Bar Kurkela

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Private meeting with Santa Claus

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

Rock The City Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Burgers

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

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

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Design Shop Proto

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Design Center Proto

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Oulu Market Hall

Midnight sun golf

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Café Kaari

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Restaurant and winebar VENN
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Restaurant Nallikari

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Restaurant Ule

Zivago

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Fuchka

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Oulu Culinary Experience

Coffee House Café

Jumpru Patio Live!

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Oulu Cathedral

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Ice fishing with huskies

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Scandic Oulu Station

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

ChocoTasting

Sleep in hostel

Tuba Food & Lounge

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Grill it! Oulu

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Kallen Pizzat

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Bacaro Doppio Café

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

School Visit

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Pure maku

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Visit Oulu Brand Store

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Frans&Camille Bistro

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Oulujoki Church

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

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

The Cheezburg Factory

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Kindergarten Visit

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Cafe Olosauna

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Oulu Arts Night

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Puuilo Rusko

Ravintola Sarkka

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Varikko Brewery Shop

Sleep in hostel
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Guided Winter Swimming

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Paintball

Oulu Climbing Center

Restaurant Pannu

Ravintola Sarkka

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Northern Finland food experience

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Restaurant Harald

Oulu Music Video Festival

