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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Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

The Cheezburg Factory

Restaurant Marani

Air Guitar World Championships

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Sleep in hostel

Jumpru Patio Live!

Tuba Food & Lounge

Restaurant Mallassauna

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Ice fishing with huskies

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Mediterranean Restaurant

Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Midnight sun golf

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Puuilo Vasaraperä

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu loves biking

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Paintball

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu Market Hall

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Winter experiences in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Nature-based recreation days for work communities (Sanginjoki, Rokua) - Naturest Oy

Oulu Arts Night

Puuilo Rusko

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Scandic Oulu City

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Coffee House Café

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Kahvila Kiikku

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Restaurant Puistola

Sauna Experience

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Zivago

Oulu Climbing Center

Pure maku

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

ChocoTasting

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Oulu Cathedral

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Frans&Camille Bistro

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Restaurant Hugo

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Oulu Culinary Experience

Forest Nature School in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

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

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Rock The City Oulu

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Villa Hannala - Cafe - Restaurant

Breakfast by the sea

Cafe-Restaurant Seelari in Hietasaari

Oulu Zipline

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Restaurant Caspian

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Kindergarten Visit

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu
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Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Sleep in hostel

Elojazz

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Cafe Hanna

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Café Kaari

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Taito Shop Oulu

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Study Visit & Job Shadowing in Vocational Special Needs Education and Training in Oulu

Liisa Rehu Design

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Restaurant Pannu

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Cafe Krypta

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Bistro Mesu

School Visit

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Oulu Market Square

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Fuchka

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

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

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Ravintola Sarkka

Oulu Tourist Information

Bistoria Patio

Private booking at Reenis

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Guided Winter Swimming

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Scandic Oulu Station

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Oulu Music Video Festival

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Virpiniemi recreational area

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

Design Center Proto

Hietasaari recreational area

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Nature Power from a forest in Sanginjoki - Naturest Oy

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

SuperPark Restaurant

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu August Festivals

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki

45 Special

Design Shop Proto

Northern Finland food experience

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Valkea Shopping Centre

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Bacaro Doppio Café

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Ravintola Sarkka

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Oulujoki Church

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Restaurant Harald

Guided Winter Swimming

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

