How to celebrate May Day in Oulu - brunches, monks and party atmosphere in one place

May Day in Oulu is full of flavours and atmosphere! The brunches are full of spring delicacies, the lunch tables invite you to celebrate and the monks are smelling the monks at the café doors. Check out the city's best Easter treats in one place.

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Where are the best Easter monks in Oulu?

Donuts and sima are part of May Day - and luckily, you can find them in several places in Oulu! Restaurant Puistola serves doughnuts and mimosas at its Easter lunch, and there's also a special passionfruit-flavoured soup. You can also grab a donut to go From the White Bacaro Doppio. Park café Makia puts a twist on drinks by serving sima in drink form, with doughnuts of course. Robson's The SuperPark will cover the May Day brunch and will also offer pre-ordered May Day treats. Also located in Ainolanpuisto Cafe Kiikku treats the Easter crowd to Ryyni Bakery's root eggs - the perfect stop for a spring walk in the park.

Seelar's May Day Brunch - The most maritime brunch of the Easter season invites you to enjoy

Oulu's most maritime terrace and living room will open its doors again in early May - and as usual, the May Day will kick off with a delicious brunch! On May 1, 2025, a hearty and mouth-watering brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with two courses at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. You can enjoy the café's delicacies until 5 p.m. Come and experience the feeling of May Day by the sea, with refreshing drinks and good food. The brunch is only available to those who have booked a table, so make sure you reserve your place early!

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Spring feast and delicacies in the idyll of Maikkula Manor

Welcome to Maikkula Manor for an Easter lunch! There will be treats for the whole family in the spring manor house. Lunch will be served in the Liiter - a rustic space that combines history and modernity. The space evokes history and provides a unique setting for a spring celebration. The May Day lunch will be served on Thursday 1 May from 12:00-16:00. Serving from 12.00 and 14.00.

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May Day brunch in the heart of the city - Treat yourself in Puistola 1.5.

Welcome to celebrate May Day in Puistola on Thursday 1.5.! There will be a charming brunch, which will be laid out from 11am on Thursday morning. Last reservations will be taken at 15.45. Appetizers and desserts will be served at a generous standing table, featuring spring flavours and the best of the season's ingredients. Main courses are served in beautiful portions to tables - please indicate your choice of main course when making your reservation.

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Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu - Easter treats from breakfast to dinner

Spend your May Day indulging in the restaurants of Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu - right in the city centre! There are taste sensations from morning till night, in many different forms:

Easter breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Restaurant in Hope - start the day with a rich and fresh breakfast that will get you in the mood for a party right from the morning.
Luxurious Easter lunch from 12 noon Restaurant Hope - a buffet full of spring flavours and delicious classics.
May Day brunch from 12-15 Bistro Mesu - an enjoyable brunch in a relaxed atmosphere that will keep you entertained for longer.
May Day dinner from 16.30 Bistro Mesu - an à la carte menu full of quality flavours to celebrate the festive season.

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Restaurant Hope's Easter Lunch

May Day treats at Frans & Camille 1.5.

Frans & Camille is celebrating May Day with a delicious feast on 1 May from 12 to 8 p.m. Four tempting main course options are on offer, with generous appetizer and dessert tables to top off the festive experience.

For the main course, you can choose between roasted salmon, chicken, grilled steak from ox sirloin or celeriac with buckwheat glass. The starter table will serve the usual Frans & Camille classics, while desserts will include doughnuts, crème brûlée and mead.

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The pulse and flavours of May Day at RioLive

RioLive's traditional May Day celebrations will once again offer an unforgettable atmosphere in the heart of Oulu, as the crowd favourite Fortis Boys take to the stage - the sound of music and singing is as it should be at these celebrations. This year, the day will take on a new dimension when the first ever Easter brunch in RioLive's history will be part of the festivities. A delicious brunch will be combined with live music and the joyful atmosphere of May Day, making the day a complete package. The May Day brunch is available by reservation only, and seating is limited - reservations must be made by 30 April. Book your place early and celebrate May Day where the music meets the party - at RioLive. Reservations: inf@riolive.fi or tel. 040 838 4808.

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A carefree treat Grill it! in Oulu

Skip the May Day cookouts and head over on 1.5. to enjoy the ready-made treats Grill it! Oulu's May Day brunch. The brunch will be set up on May Day from 11am to 4pm, offering a tasty spread to celebrate spring - the perfect way to celebrate May Day without the hassle of cooking. Check out the brunch menu and book a table in advance to secure your place at the most delicious celebration of spring.

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May Day brunch and pre-cookies at Robson's - a treat at SuperPark

Restaurant Robson's invites you to celebrate May Day with a delicious brunch on 1 May at 12-16.The restaurant, located in Oulu SuperPark, is known for its tasty lunches, snacks and seasonal buffets and brunches - and May Day is no exception. Fresh doughnuts (€1.80/each) and simas (€4.50/1.5 l) are available for pre-sale from 7-25 April, and orders can be collected by 30 April at 15:00. Book a brunch table or pre-order - Robson's has flavour and a nice Easter atmosphere for the whole family!

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Flavours of May Day - Indian brunch 1.5.

On May 1st from 12-17, an Indian Easter brunch will be served, offering a rich selection of delicious and varied flavours. Carefully prepared dishes combine fresh Finnish ingredients with authentic Indian spices, creating a taste experience that will appeal to lovers of both traditional and exotic cuisine. The brunch offers options for all ages and tastes.

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