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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Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu Tourist Information

Valkea Shopping Centre

Nallikari Lighthouse

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

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu Zipline

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Kallen Pizzat

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Guided Winter Swimming

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Mallasterassi

Restaurant Puistola

Oulu Market Hall

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Oulu Market Square

The Cheezburg Factory

Restaurant Pannu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Café Kaari

Restaurant Caspian

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Private booking at Reenis

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Restaurant Nallikari

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Mediterranean Restaurant

ChocoTasting

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Oulu River Valley Terva Trail

Jumpru Patio Live!

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Cafe Krypta

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Cultural Centre Valve

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Liisa Rehu Design
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Restaurant Mallassauna

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Fuchka

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Oulu Culinary Experience

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Restaurant Hugo

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Midnight sun golf

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Bacaro Doppio Café

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Expert Session / Workshop on Education
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

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

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Oulu August Festivals

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation

Metallikausi

Cafe Olosauna

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Paintball

Tuba Food & Lounge

Kindergarten Visit

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

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

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Oulu Climbing Center

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Scandic Oulu Station

Siipiweikot Oulu

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Design Center Proto

Frans&Camille Bistro

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Rock The City Oulu

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Puuilo Rusko

Air Guitar World Championships

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Sleep in hostel

Scandic Oulu City

Grill it! Oulu

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Taito Shop Oulu

Varikko Brewery Shop

Löylykontti Tuira

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Northern Finland food experience

SuperPark Restaurant

Ravintola Sarkka

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu Music Video Festival

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

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

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Oulu loves biking

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Coffee House Café

Hietasaari recreational area

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Bistoria Patio

Cafe Hanna

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Virpiniemi recreational area

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Elojazz

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Sauna Experience

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

School Visit

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Design Shop Proto

Oulu Cathedral

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Restaurant Ule

Breakfast by the sea

Pure maku

Ravintola Sarkka

Oulu: Midnight Sun Wilderness Kayaking

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Ice fishing with huskies

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Burgers

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

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Restaurant Harald

Oulu Arts Night

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

45 Special

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

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Central Library Saari

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Guided Winter Swimming

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

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

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Oulujoki Church

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

Tiima

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Sleep in hostel

