The couple's own me-trip rediscovers a spark in Oulu, where the autumn bloom is like a flame. With the summer tourist rush gone, Oulu offers a place to forget the rest of the world and just be alone. What does your perfect us trip include? Here are a few ideas!
Me-traveling to Oulu to light a spark with a bow

Brown at its best
The best way to enjoy a brownie is to step up to the ready table. Pre-prepared, different-length pothole routes take you through some of Oulu's most beautiful places - you can choose from walking, cycling and canoeing.
Which will you choose?
Macaia from the belly up
Local food, exotic flavours, candlelight dinners, takeaway or sweet treats? How about all of the above? The quality of a relationship includes a good restaurant experience, and Oulu has plenty of those. The taste memories of the Me-trip will stay with you.
Eat and drink in Oulu
Who will find the best gift?
How about a playful race? Go shopping and find the perfect gift for each other! Or something unexpected, hilarious or the most Oulu thing you can find! On your mark, get set, go!
See shopping tips
More on the root of the story
In a relationship, it can sometimes feel like everything has already been said. But don't worry: once you've visited Oulu's museums, exhibitions and other cultural sites, you'll have plenty to talk about for a long time.
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Shadowing at school or nursery

Go Arctic activity - Archery competition

Maikkula's Manor restaurant

Study visit and work experience at a special vocational school, Oulu

Shadow Island and nature trail

Koitelin Emotional Café Café

Restaurant Puistola

Restaurant and wine bar VENN

Expert presentations and workshops on education and training

Scandic Oulu Station

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Cafe Hostel Huvila

Oulu fast walking tour

Park café Makia

Indulgent relaxation (for 1-2 people)

Hupisaarten City Park

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

University of Oulu Botanical Garden

Oulu's top 5 attractions!

De Gamlas Hem Hotel
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Letonniemi Nature Reserve and Nature Trail

Liisa Rehu Design
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Parikellunta

Café Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Oulu Days

Oulu Music Festival

Go Arctic activity - Kurvinen qualification

Environmental Education / Forest School at Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Oulujoki Church

River Sanginjoki

Sugar-Jussin Kievari

Kindergarten visit

Bistro Mesu

Go Arctic activity - Winter Olympics

Restaurant Mallassauna

Café Bacaro Doppio

Go Arctic activity - Tar Olympics

Nallikari Lighthouse

Cycling in Oulu

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

The traditional fishing port of Kellon Kiviniemi

Café Hanna

Guided transfer from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Relaxation paddling

Coffee House Oulu

Oulu's water mirrors as a reflector of the city

Oulu's historic waterfront

Voltin Biisikärpänen - music competition, Oulu

Midnight sun golf

One-off ticket for Reenis to the creative gym

Meeting day at Maikkula Manor

Surprise menu; memorable taste experiences

Chocolate tasting

Koivuranta Sauna Board's general sauna shift

Go Arctic activity - Mothership team trail

School visit

Mon Chou - French pastries

Fishing in Oulu in summer and winter

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Diverse Hietasaari

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

Oulu Festival

Puistola Café & Bakery

Café Kaari

Restaurant Pannu

Floating Café

Go Arctic activity - Let's make something out of the old - a makeover workshop

Go Arctic activity - Peruvian Omeisingreis

Hot air balloon group flight 4-12 passengers

Rock The City Oulu - a city adventure

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences

Experience the wonders of Finnish nature

Dining experiences in Northern Finland

Nature-based tyhy-days and business events (Sanginjoki, Rokua)- Naturest Oy

Wooden hammerhead

The Kuusiluoto of many eras

Padel outdoor courts

Oulu Toripolliisi statue

Oulu Zipline

Excursion to Hailuoto

Viking restaurant Harald

Oulu fast walking tour

Go Arctic activity - Traditions

Elojazz

Go Arctic activity - Archery competition

Guided winter swimming

Go Arctic event production - Perioulula ghost dinner

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city centre

Caspian Restaurant

Restaurant world Limingantulli

Oulu Night of the Arts

SUP racing in the Oulu Delta

Sauna night at Taiga Resort, Oulu

Nature experiences on the Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Air Guitar World Championships

Design Centre Proto

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Meeting and event space Loppula in Sanginjoki

Restaurant Nallikari

Restaurant Rosso Shopping Centre Valkea

Wooden silo Rusko

Saunas of Maikkula Manor

The Oulu Market Hall is the jewel in the crown

Frans&Camille Bistro

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

The pastel-coloured wooden houses of Puu-Raksila

Zivago

Winter experiences on the Sangin River - Naturest Oy

Discover paddling in the Oulu River Delta

Paintball

Oulu Market Square

Escape games

Pilpasuo protected area and hiking trails

Fatbike tour in Oulu

Oulu Music Video Festival
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Tuba Food & Lounge

Swimming and water sports all year round

Restaurant Marani

Oulu Climbing Centre

Excursion to Hailuoto

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Go Arctic activity - Indoor race

Design Shop Proto

Cafe Kiikku

Indulgent relaxation (for 1-2 people)

Go Arctic activity - 7-match

Loppula Nature Café on the Sanginjoki River

Guided winter swimming

Hietasaaren Seelari - café and restaurant

Chocosomnia Factory tour & tasting

Veranta breakfast and takeaway restaurant

Bistoria Patio

Private event: wine and fashion

Taito Shop Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, local produce and uncomplicated service.

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

The old nautical school observatory

Summer café Cafe Krypta

Pure taste

Nallikari - Nordic Riviera

Paddling in the Oulu estuary and at sea

Hotel breakfast by the sea

Restaurant World Linnanmaa

Elf - spirits of the home

Oulu Cathedral

Oulu Golf Restaurant

Go Arctic activity - Air guitar workshop or air guitar show

City of Oulu Tourist Information

Peaceful restaurant-pâtisserie

Restaurant Hugo

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Shopping Centre Valkea

The wooden Old Town of Pikisaari

Surprise menu; memorable taste experiences

Koivuranta Sauna Ferry Cruises

The kingdom of frontline houses Karjasilta

SuperPark Restaurant

Virpiniemi

Vekaravintti

Jumpru Patio Live!

A mushrooming trip with a dog sled

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Oulu Tourist Information Oulu Shop

Oulunsalo Soi

