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!
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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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River Sanginjoki

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Oulu's historic waterfront

Oulu Tourist Information Oulu Shop

Shadowing at school or nursery

Paintball

Oulu's water mirrors as a reflector of the city

Guided transfer from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Oulu's top 5 attractions!

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

The Kuusiluoto of many eras

Park café Makia

The wooden Old Town of Pikisaari

Winter experiences on the Sangin River - Naturest Oy

Restaurant Nallikari

Go Arctic activity - 7-match

Fishing in Oulu in summer and winter

Virpiniemi

Nature experiences on the Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

Oulu fast walking tour

Private event: wine and fashion

Sugar-Jussin Kievari

Meeting day at Maikkula Manor

Nallikari - Nordic Riviera

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

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

Surprise menu; memorable taste experiences

Caspian Restaurant

City of Oulu Tourist Information

Nallikari Lighthouse

Restaurant Mallassauna

One-off ticket for Reenis to the creative gym

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city centre
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Tuba Food & Lounge

Guided winter swimming

Elojazz

Zivago

Restaurant Rosso Shopping Centre Valkea

Restaurant Pannu

Go Arctic activity - Mothership team trail

Go Arctic activity - Winter Olympics

Cycling in Oulu

Relaxation paddling

Shadow Island and nature trail

The traditional fishing port of Kellon Kiviniemi

Go Arctic event production - Perioulula ghost dinner

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Oulu Music Festival

Oulu Cathedral

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Excursion to Hailuoto

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Go Arctic activity - Air guitar workshop or air guitar show

Design Shop Proto

Café Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Guided winter swimming

School visit

Oulu Days

Restaurant Toripolliisi, local produce and uncomplicated service.

Cafe Kiikku

Go Arctic activity - Indoor race

Voltin Biisikärpänen - music competition, Oulu

Oulu Golf Restaurant

Oulu Climbing Centre

Vekaravintti

Air Guitar World Championships

Hot air balloon group flight 4-12 passengers

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

SuperPark Restaurant

Padel outdoor courts

University of Oulu Botanical Garden

Surprise menu; memorable taste experiences

Meeting and event space Loppula in Sanginjoki

Swimming and water sports all year round

Hietasaaren Seelari - café and restaurant

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Go Arctic activity - Tar Olympics

Maikkula's Manor restaurant

Oulu Festival

Bistro Mesu

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Viking restaurant Harald

Indulgent relaxation (for 1-2 people)

Pilpasuo protected area and hiking trails

Sauna night at Taiga Resort, Oulu

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Environmental Education / Forest School at Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Midnight sun golf
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Letonniemi Nature Reserve and Nature Trail

Go Arctic activity - Kurvinen qualification

Summer café Cafe Krypta

Go Arctic activity - Peruvian Omeisingreis

Oulujoki Church

Chocolate tasting

Taito Shop Oulu

Restaurant Hugo

Koitelin Emotional Café Café

Chocosomnia Factory tour & tasting

Expert presentations and workshops on education and training

Experience the wonders of Finnish nature

Design Centre Proto

Café Hanna

Bistoria Patio

Cafe Hostel Huvila

Go Arctic activity - Archery competition

Hotel breakfast by the sea

A mushrooming trip with a dog sled

Discover paddling in the Oulu River Delta

Oulu Music Video Festival

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

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

Frans&Camille Bistro

Go Arctic activity - Archery competition

Scandic Oulu Station

Elf - spirits of the home

Escape games

Peaceful restaurant-pâtisserie

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Puistola Café & Bakery

Floating Café

Jumpru Patio Live!

Shopping Centre Valkea

Restaurant Puistola

Veranta breakfast and takeaway restaurant

Excursion to Hailuoto

Kindergarten visit

Diverse Hietasaari

Restaurant world Limingantulli

Wooden silo Rusko

Café Kaari

The old nautical school observatory

Koivuranta Sauna Ferry Cruises

Rock The City Oulu - a city adventure

Mon Chou - French pastries

Koivuranta Sauna Board's general sauna shift

Restaurant and wine bar VENN

The kingdom of frontline houses Karjasilta

Scandic Oulu City

Loppula Nature Café on the Sanginjoki River

Go Arctic activity - Traditions

Paddling in the Oulu estuary and at sea

Saunas of Maikkula Manor

SUP racing in the Oulu Delta

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

The pastel-coloured wooden houses of Puu-Raksila

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Liisa Rehu Design

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Restaurant World Linnanmaa

Oulu Zipline

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences

Pure taste

Oulu Night of the Arts

Oulu Toripolliisi statue

Café Bacaro Doppio

Hupisaarten City Park

Oulu Market Square

Indulgent relaxation (for 1-2 people)

Dining experiences in Northern Finland

Restaurant Marani

Wooden hammerhead

Parikellunta

Oulunsalo Soi

Coffee House Oulu

The Oulu Market Hall is the jewel in the crown

Fatbike tour in Oulu

