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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Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Guided Winter Swimming

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Oulu Tourist Information

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

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

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Breakfast by the sea

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Sauna Experience

Virpiniemi recreational area

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Hietasaaren Seelari

Fuchka

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Löylykontti Tuira

Ravintola Sarkka

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulujoki Church

Pure maku

Rock The City Oulu

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Scandic Oulu Station

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Coffee House Café

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Kindergarten Visit

Tuba Food & Lounge

Restaurant Mallassauna

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Sleep in hostel

Restaurant Puistola

Elojazz

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu Music Video Festival

Restaurant Hugo

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Jumpru Patio Live!

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation

Cafe Krypta

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

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

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Liisa Rehu Design

Air Guitar World Championships

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Oulu Zipline

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Puuilo Rusko

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Ravintola Sarkka

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

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

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulu: Midnight Sun Wilderness Kayaking

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

SuperPark Restaurant

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Design Center Proto

Cafe Olosauna

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Bistoria Patio

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Central Library Saari

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Visit Oulu Brand Store

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

Frans&Camille Bistro

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Restaurant Caspian

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

Oulu Culinary Experience

Hietasaari recreational area

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Paintball

Burgers

Metallikausi

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

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

ChocoTasting

Bacaro Doppio Café

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu Arts Night

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Oulu Climbing Center

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire

Design Shop Proto

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Mediterranean Restaurant

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

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

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Ice fishing with huskies

Cultural Centre Valve

Oulun Torisauna

Zivago

School Visit

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Tiima

45 Special

Guided Winter Swimming

Sleep in hostel

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Valkea Shopping Centre

Varikko Brewery Shop

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

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

Oulu August Festivals

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Oulu Market Hall

Restaurant Ule

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Northern Finland food experience

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Mallasterassi

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Oulu Cathedral

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Kallen Pizzat
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Oulu Market Square

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Midnight sun golf

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Café Kaari

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Restaurant Nallikari

Grill it! Oulu

Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu

Private booking at Reenis

Scandic Oulu City

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

The Cheezburg Factory

Cafe Hanna

Restaurant Pannu

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Taito Shop Oulu

Restaurant Harald

Siipiweikot Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu loves biking

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

