We-time in autumn coloured Oulu lights the spark

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!

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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!

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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winter cycling on the ice

Winter cycling by fatbikes at Oulu

Oulu

Meeting Day at the Maikkula Mansion

Oulu

Biisikärpänen-musiikkivisa

Voltti´s Music Quiz, Oulu

Oulu

Maikkula Mansion´s courtyard.

Maikkula's Manor the Charter Restaurant

Oulu

Lapsi kiinnittää puun kylkeen tehtävälappuja

Forest Learning Camps for Student Groups in Sanginjoki by Naturest

Oulu

Tiima

Oulu

Asian cuisine platter

PikkuPanda Teahouse & Teashop

Oulu

Hailuoto Tour 1

Day Trip to Hailuoto Island (private)

Oulu

Go Arctic Events - Dinner with the ghosts of Oulu

Oulu

Fish tern at Bothnian bay

Experience the wonders of the Finnish nature

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu

Restaurant Puistola

Oulu

Nallikari beach on sunset.

Nallikari – the Riviera of the North

Oulu

Inside Oulujoki church.

Oulujoki Church

Oulu

Puistokahvila Makia

Puistokahvila Makia Cafe

Oulu

Puuilo Vasaraperästä löydät laajan valikoiman työkaluja

Puuilo Vasaraperä

Oulu

Laaja valikoima eläintarvikkeita Puuilosta

Puuilo Rusko

Oulu

Cafe & bar Olosauna

Cafe Olosauna

Oulu

Ryhmä tekee tehtävää suon reunalla

Recreation days for organizations in Sanginjoki and Rokua - Naturest

Oulu

Kulttuuritalo Valveen julkisivu

Cultural Centre Valve

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional tar olympics

Oulu

Dinner in Oula Kitchen & Bar.

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Oulu

Row of pastel colored houses in Raksila with autumn foliage.

Pastel-coloured wooden Raksila

Oulu

Oulu kirjaimet

Cafe / Bar KIIKKU

Oulu

Parikellunta

Relaxing 2 Persons Floating in same Floating Pod

Oulu

Rock The City Adventure Game Oulu

Rock The City Oulu - Adventure Game

Oulu

Air Guitar World Championships

Oulu

Kurkela Lounge & Dine

Oulu

Yellow Oulu Cathedral church tower against blue sky in summer.

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)-1

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public)

Oulu

Alvar Aalto’s Oulu River Estuary Vision: Koskikeskus

Oulu

Liisa Rehu Design

Oulu

Pilpasuo nature trail includes duck boards.

Pilpasuo protected area and nature trails

Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Oulu

Oulun Torisauna

Oulu

Sunbathing at the Nallikari beach.

Splash-tastic water activities in Oulu

Oulu

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience 4

Frozen Sea to Forest Experience (private)

Oulu

Veranta for private occasions

Breakfast & Private Restaurant Veranta

Oulu

Enjoy the unique flavors of Oulu!

Oulu Culinary Experience

Oulu

Sunset scenery with Nallikari lighthouse.

Nallikari Lighthouse

Oulu

SUPping is nice summer activity

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

Oulu

Fun playing games

Minute Challenge Team Activity -Oulu

Oulu

restaurant entrance

Hailong Chinese Restaurant

Oulu

Decorating a large gingerbread

The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening

Oulu

Nauti aamiaisesta meren äärellä.

Breakfast by the sea

Oulu

Tuba Food & Lounge

Oulu

Koiteli rapids area in summer. Blue water flowing between rocks. Foreground green grass on the bank. Background green spruces.

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Oulu

Coffee on campfire in northern Finland

Oulu: Guided Forest Hike with Campfire

Oulu

The menu provides ample choices for many tastes

Restaurant Pannu

Oulu

Kindergarten Visit

Oulu

Our burgers

Burgers

Oulu

Design Shop Proto

Oulu

Pakopeli Taikuri

Exit Oulu Escape Rooms

Oulu

Greenhouses Romeo ja Julia.

Botanical Garden of the University of Oulu

Oulu

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli seating area

Ravintolamaailma Limingantulli

Oulu

a girl plays the violin, a picture on the wall in the background

Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival

Oulu

Pikisaari island from air.

Wooden old town in Pikisaari Island

Oulu

Rentoutuskellunta

Relaxing Floating in Floating Pod

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Inhouse Derby

Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu

ChocoTasting

Oulu

Tricksy Pixies - A Delicious Fairytale Adventure

Oulu

Ravintolamaailma seating area

Ravintolamaailma Linnanmaa

Oulu

Cafe Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Oulu

A person wearing a pink

Visit Oulu Brand Store

Oulu

Main door to Cafe

Sleep in hostel

Oulu

Loppulan tulisija

Conferences and events in Loppula, Sanginjoki - Naturest

Oulu

Kuusiluoto presents heritage of wood building in Finland.

Many layers of history in Kuusiluoto

Oulu

Tourist info sign in front of Market Hall.

Oulu Tourist Information

Oulu

Löylyhuone ja kiuas

Private sauna experience at Olosauna

Oulu

Wishing at the Oulu river.

Go fishing in Oulu around the year

Oulu

Bacaro Doppio indoors

Bacaro Doppio Café

Oulu

Restaurant La Sinfonia

Oulu

Local tradiotional Pulla

A Unique Cafe Huvila in Oulu

Oulu

Restaurant Oulun Golf

Oulu

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu1

Autumn Colors Tour in Oulu (private)

Oulu

Ravintola Sarkka

Oulu

Visit Oulu Arctic Adventure

Oulu to Rovaniemi – 6 days Arctic Adventure

Oulu

Yrttiaitta

Northern Finland food experience

Oulu

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Arctic Sea Snowshoe Experience (public)

Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, Authentic and Local food

Oulu

Rosso Oulu seating area

Rosso Restaurant Valkea

Oulu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Summer

Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Oulu

padel virpiniemi pikepadel

PikePadel outdoor padelcourts

Oulu

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Oulu

Scottish fountain in front of Oulu City Hall in summer. Background Oulu Cathedral and clear blue sky.

Guided Bike Tour from Nallikari to Oulu City Center

Oulu

Literary Art Festival Muusajuhlat

Oulu

Aurora is a northern-inspired pizza in which contrasts meet in harmony. Cold-smoked reindeer adds a delicate smokiness to the pizza, balanced by soft Finnish squeaky cheese.

Classic Pizza Restaurant - carefully crafted premium-quality pizzas

Oulu

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)1

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)

Oulu

Hemmotteleva rentoutus

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu

Northern lights.

Restaurant Nallikari

Oulu

Midnight Sun Run Oulu 2026

Oulu

Main door to Cafe

Sleep in hostel

Oulu

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

Oulu

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

Oulu

Mon Chou - French Pastry Shop

Oulu

Piispanletto Rajahauta nature trail.

Letonniemi protected area and nature trail

Oulu

Frans&Camille table setting

Frans&Camille Bistro

Oulu

Oulu Delta Kayaking Safari

Oulu

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

Oulu

Jumpru Patio Live!

Oulu

Siipiweikkojen kesäkampanja: 0–12-vuotiaat lapset syövät kesäkuun ajan 50 % alennuksella huoltajan seurassa. Tarjous voimassa 1.6.–30.6.2026. Kuvassa Hot Kastike -pulloja ja Siipiweikkojen ankka-hahmoja.

In June, kids enjoy delicious meals at half price at Siipiweikot Oulu!

Oulu

Coffee House seating area

Coffee House Café

Oulu

The old red wooden church in Turkansaari in summer. Foreground green grass, background green birch trees.

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu

Oulu market square policeman.

Oulu Market Square Policeman statue

Oulu

Alvar Aalto's Toppila Sulphite Pulp Mill

Oulu

Old wooden houses in Karjasilta.

Wooden Karjasilta from the reconstruction era

Oulu

Saunalautta Lainesauna Oulu

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Fri-Sat

Oulu

The white lighthouse in Hailuoto Marjaniemi against the blue sky.

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu

Couple Floatation Experience – A Shared Moment of Relaxation in Oulu

Oulu

Job Shadowing in a School or Kindergarten

Oulu

Authentic soy sauce ramen

Pure maku

Oulu

Arctic wolf and Auroras - Wolf photographing in winter

Arctic Wolf & Auroras

Oulu

Oulu Arts Night

Oulu

Musicians in the city centre

Urban Festival Oulu Days

Oulu

Zivago

Oulu

Float tank, jossa yksi ihminen

Solo Floatation Experience – A Private Moment of Deep Relaxation

Oulu

Perioululainen ömeisingreis

Go Arctic group activities - Amazing Oulu - City adventure

Oulu

Yhdistele makuusi sopivat slaissit.

Kallen Pizzat

Oulu

Oulu Cultural Bike Tour Autumn

Oulu

De Gamlas Hem Hotel & Restaurant.

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Oulu

Hai Long meeting and event cabinets

Oulu

Kesätapahtumia aurinkoisella patiolla

Restaurant Mallassauna

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Craft upcycle workshop

Oulu

Midnight sun experience northern Finland

Oulu: Midnight Sun Wilderness Kayaking

Oulu

View from the Hupisaaret City Park.

Hupisaaret Islands city park

Oulu

Moonlight BBQ menu

Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ

Oulu

Naiset saunassa maisemaikkunassa jokinäkymä

Sauna ticket for public sauna

Oulu

group on the ice

Traditional Icefishing at Oulu

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Archery Competition

Oulu

Illallinen Fuchkassa

Fuchka

Oulu

Smiling Varikko team member holding a bottle, with a wide range of beer cans on display

Varikko Brewery Shop

Oulu

Hot Air Balloon Flight for group 4-12pax

Oulu

Rock The City Adventure Game, Team building activities

Rock The City Oulu

Oulu

The old red wooden church in Turkansaari in summer. Foreground green grass, background green birch trees.

Minivan Trip to Turkansaari Open Air Museum

Oulu

Puistola Cafe & Bakery

Oulu

Toripolliisi miniature statues in Oulushop.

Oulu Shop in Oulu Tourist Info

Oulu

Ryhmä lumikenkäilijöitä kulkee jonossa lumisessa metsässä. / A group of snowshoers walking in a line in snowy forest. Kuva: Harri Tarvainen.

Sanginjoki Nature Reserve

Oulu

Cafe Hanna is a small cafe close to the Oulu Train station.

Cafe Hanna

Oulu

Hietasaaren Seelari

Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in Oulu

Oulu

Starter at Lasaretti's Bistro

Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Oulu

Metallikausi

Oulu

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences in Oulu area

Oulu

Mediterranean Restaurant

Oulu

Traditional Winter Fish Trap2

Traditional Winter Fish Trap (private)

Oulu

Meet the Santa Claus

Private meeting with Santa Claus

Oulu

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

Oulu

a man playing air guitar on Air Guitar World Championships stage

Oulu August Festivals

Oulu

A person wading in ice cold water in Tuira beach in winter. Foreground snow in the bank. Background buildings on the other side of the Oulu river. Sky is grey and clouded.

Guided Winter Swimming

Oulu

Elojazz

Oulu

Hiukkavaaran monitoimitalon kirjaston tilasta, biljardipöytä, kirjahyllyjä, pöytäryhmiä ja kolme lasta tilassa.

School Visit

Oulu

Superior room

Scandic Oulu Station

Oulu

Expert Session / Workshop on Education

Oulu

Siipiweikkojen Kansallinen Siipipäivä -mainos. Taustalla lähikuva kastikkeella kuorrutetuista kanansiivistä Keskellä musta juliste, jossa lukee:

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

Oulu

Rantakortteli block seen from above.

Historical Rantakortteli blocks of Oulu

Oulu

Market hall Oulu.

Oulu Market Hall

Oulu

Go Arctic activities - Air guitar workshop or Air guitar show

Oulu

Reflection of the pedestrian bridge in water.

The reflecting pools of Oulu

Oulu

view to a lake

Arctic Lakeland - Summer Experience 7 days

Oulu

Pikku-Syöte snowy fells

Oulu & Pikku-Syöte: Frozen Sea, Snowy Fells

Oulu

extensive salad selection for lunch

SuperPark Restaurant

Oulu

Happy customers enjoying local beers and a friendly chat at Varikko Taproom

Varikko Taproom & Terrace

Oulu

Varjakka island fire station.

Varjakka industrial heritage site and nature trail

Oulu

skin based skis

Winter Wonderland by skinbased skis at Oulu

Oulu

Midnight sun golf

Oulu

Café Kaari

Oulu

Saunalautta Lainesauna Oulu laiturissa

Lainesauna saunaboat rental at the port Mon-Thu

Oulu

Team milking the cow during Farm Olympics

Farm Olympics - Team Racing Oulu

Oulu

Inside Turkansaari museum church.

Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulu

People resting in Finnish woods

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

Oulu

Walking in Virpiniemi nature trail.

Virpiniemi recreational area

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Heptathlon

Oulu

Restaurant Harald

Oulu

Automatic belay

Oulu Climbing Center

Oulu

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant.

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Oulu

people laughing and listening to storytelling at a fantasy tavern

Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore

Oulu

A dock and boats at Kiviniemi port.

Traditional Fishing Harbour Kiviniemi

Oulu

Arctic Northern Lights Camp-3

Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)

Oulu

Restaurant Ule

Oulu

Herkullista pitsaa Maranaforni uunista.

Bistoria Patio

Oulu

The Cheezburg Factory

Oulu

Restaurant Caspian

Oulu

Yellow Oulu Cathedral church tower against blue sky in summer.

Oulu Quickly Walking Tour

Oulu

Ihmisiä lumisessa metsässä. Edessä kaksi lasta ja taustalla kaksi aikuista.

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

Oulu

fatbiking is nice summer activity

Fatbike Tour in Oulu

Oulu

Handmade chocolate and local products.

ChocoSomnia Factory Tour & Tasting

Oulu

Paddling at sea

Paddling on the Oulujoki river delta and at sea

Oulu

Korkea sisätila, vasemmalla kirjahyllyjä, oikealla korkea ikkunaseinä.

Central Library Saari

Oulu

Oulu cathedral from outside.

Oulu Cathedral

Oulu

Arctic Tent Sauna

Arctic Sauna & Ice Swimming (private)

Oulu

Design Center Proto

Design Center Proto

Oulu

Nature Cafe Loppula at Sanginjoki

Oulu

Private booking at Reenis

Oulu

Exterior

Scandic Oulu City

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Kurvisen karsinnat

Oulu

Private event: Wine and Fashion

Oulu

Finnish design is sold by Taito Shop Oulu.

Taito Shop Oulu

Oulu

Bar is Baari in Finnish

45 Special

Oulu

Paintball Värikuulasota Oulu Action Park

Paintball

Oulu

Koiteli rapids area in summer. Blue water flowing between rocks. Foreground green grass on the bank. Background green spruces.

Minivan Trip to Koiteli Rapids

Oulu

Cafe Tunnelmatupa in Koiteli

Oulu

Rauhala ravintola-pâtisserie

Oulu

Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark

Oulu

Löylyhuone

Public sauna experience at Olosauna with locals

Oulu

Tähtitorni cafe.

Tähtitorni Observation Tower

Oulu

Northern Lights in Koiteli

Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli

Oulu

Valkean Kesäkatu ilta-auringon paisteessa.

Valkea Shopping Centre

Oulu

Toripolliisi statue in the Oulu Market Square.

Top 5 attractions in Oulu!

Oulu

Ravintola Sarkka

Oulu

Lapset leikkivät kauppaa, etuallal vanhanaikainen vaaka.

Vekaravintti - Childrens Playroom Attic

Oulu

Biking at Hupisaaret City Park.

Oulu loves biking

Oulu

Ravintola Toivo

Restaurant Toivo, breakfast and private restaurant

Oulu

Mallaskellari - Cozy craft beer pub at Rotuaari

Oulu

Girl playing hula hoop and having fun

Team Activity: Voltti's Games Oulu

Oulu

Oulu Zipline

Oulu

Saunallinen kahden hengen parivuoteellinen hotellihuone 10 kpl

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Oulu

Piirros, jossa vanhantyyliset kahvikuppi ja kahvipannu.

Cafe Krypta

Oulu

Löylykontti Tuira front

Löylykontti Tuira

Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu

Siipiweikot Oulu

Oulu

kayaking is the best outdoor activity on summer time

Bay of Bothnia by Kayak in Oulu

Oulu

Ice fishing at Bothnian bay

Ice fishing with huskies

Oulu

Varjo Festival 2022 was held in Kuusisaari.

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu

Winter Olympics

Go Arctic group activities - Winter Olympics

Oulu

The white lighthouse in Hailuoto Marjaniemi against the blue sky.

Minivan Trip to Hailuoto

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Koiteli Team Path

Oulu

Hemmotteleva rentoutus

Pampering Relaxation (1-2 persons)

Oulu

Grill it! Oulu seating area

Grill it! Oulu

Oulu

VENN Oulu, seating area

Restaurant and winebar VENN

Oulu

A person wading in ice cold water in Tuira beach in winter. Foreground snow in the bank. Background buildings on the other side of the Oulu river. Sky is grey and clouded.

Guided Winter Swimming

Oulu

Saunalautta Lainesauna Oulu laiturissa

Cruise on Lainesauna saunaferryboat

Oulu

Reenis is a creative gym for versatile training. With us, you train purposefully in the gym and develop coordination and have fun on the trampolines.

Single ticket to Reenis creative gym

Oulu

Oulu Music Video Festival

Oulu

Go Arctic group activities - Traditional games

Oulu

Taiga Resort traditional Finnish Sauna experience

Sauna Experience

Oulu

Happy customers enjoying drinks at the wooden bar counter of Varikko Taproom

Varikko Brewery Restaurant

Oulu

Brownish Oulu city hall with three main doors and two little towers. Background blue sky.

Guided Transportation from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Oulu

Pedestrian bridge over stream Mustasalmi in Hietasaari

Hietasaari recreational area

Oulu

Oulu20126 Opening Festival

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Oulu

Christmas lights at the market square.

Oulu Market Square

Oulu

Sokeri-Jussin Kievari Restaurant

Oulu