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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School visit

Guided transfer from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Guided winter swimming

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

Go Arctic activity - Archery competition

Oulu Golf Restaurant

Winter experiences on the Sangin River - Naturest Oy

Chocolate tasting

Oulu fast walking tour

Puistola Café & Bakery

Fatbike tour in Oulu

Excursion to Hailuoto

The Oulu Market Hall is the jewel in the crown

Cycling in Oulu
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Letonniemi Nature Reserve and Nature Trail

Veranta breakfast and takeaway restaurant

Oulu's historic waterfront

The old nautical school observatory

Oulu Festival

Oulu Music Video Festival

SuperPark Restaurant

Escape games

Meeting day at Maikkula Manor

Nature experiences on the Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Sauna night at Taiga Resort, Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Indoor race

Go Arctic activity - Winter Olympics

Loppula Nature Café on the Sanginjoki River

Chocosomnia Factory tour & tasting

Saunas of Maikkula Manor

Oulu's water mirrors as a reflector of the city

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

Café Magnolia Coffee & Bakery
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Oulu fast walking tour

Air Guitar World Championships

Discover paddling in the Oulu River Delta

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Surprise menu; memorable taste experiences

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

One-off ticket for Reenis to the creative gym

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

The traditional fishing port of Kellon Kiviniemi

Shopping Centre Valkea

Go Arctic event production - Perioulula ghost dinner

The Kuusiluoto of many eras

Viking restaurant Harald

Padel outdoor courts

Café Hanna

Expert presentations and workshops on education and training

Go Arctic activity - Kurvinen qualification

The kingdom of frontline houses Karjasilta

Nallikari Lighthouse

University of Oulu Botanical Garden

Voltin Biisikärpänen - music competition, Oulu

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

Go Arctic activity - Mothership team trail

Surprise menu; memorable taste experiences

Oulu's top 5 attractions!

Go Arctic activity - Tar Olympics

Restaurant Pannu

Guided winter swimming

Cafe Hostel Huvila

Go Arctic activity - Traditions

Design Centre Proto

Cafe Kiikku

Oulunsalo Soi

A mushrooming trip with a dog sled

Jumpru Patio Live!

Mon Chou - French pastries

The pastel-coloured wooden houses of Puu-Raksila

Restaurant world Limingantulli

Tuba Food & Lounge

SUP racing in the Oulu Delta

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Wooden silo Rusko

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Caspian Restaurant

Restaurant Puistola

Restaurant Rosso Shopping Centre Valkea

Rock The City Oulu - a city adventure

Elojazz

Experience the wonders of Finnish nature

Oulu Music Festival

Zivago

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Café Kaari

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Liisa Rehu Design

Restaurant Marani

Private event: wine and fashion

Koivuranta Sauna Board's general sauna shift

Coffee House Oulu

Oulu Night of the Arts

Virpiniemi

Swimming and water sports all year round

Hupisaarten City Park

Scandic Oulu City

Design Shop Proto

Bistro Mesu

Environmental Education / Forest School at Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Indulgent relaxation (for 1-2 people)

Indulgent relaxation (for 1-2 people)

Floating Café

Sugar-Jussin Kievari

Pilpasuo protected area and hiking trails

Diverse Hietasaari

Shadow Island and nature trail

Oulu Cathedral

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

Go Arctic activity - Air guitar workshop or air guitar show

Vekaravintti

Go Arctic activity - Peruvian Omeisingreis

Maikkula's Manor restaurant

Shadowing at school or nursery

Bistoria Patio

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

Oula Kitchen & Bar

The wooden Old Town of Pikisaari

Restaurant Nallikari

Fishing in Oulu in summer and winter

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Restaurant World Linnanmaa

Paintball

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

Restaurant Toripolliisi, local produce and uncomplicated service.

Restaurant Hugo

Go Arctic activity - 7-match

Kindergarten visit

Peaceful restaurant-pâtisserie

Restaurant Mallassauna

Summer café Cafe Krypta

Frans&Camille Bistro

Oulu Zipline

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

Excursion to Hailuoto

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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

Oulu Tourist Information Oulu Shop

Parikellunta

Elf - spirits of the home

Hot air balloon group flight 4-12 passengers

Dining experiences in Northern Finland

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Relaxation paddling

Hotel breakfast by the sea

River Sanginjoki

Oulu Market Square

Pure taste

Go Arctic activity - Archery competition

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city centre

Koitelin Emotional Café Café

Hietasaaren Seelari - café and restaurant

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Paddling in the Oulu estuary and at sea

Taito Shop Oulu

Nallikari - Nordic Riviera

Meeting and event space Loppula in Sanginjoki

Koivuranta Sauna Ferry Cruises

Midnight sun golf

Oulu Days

Oulu Toripolliisi statue

Restaurant and wine bar VENN

Scandic Oulu Station

Oulujoki Church

Park café Makia

City of Oulu Tourist Information

Café Bacaro Doppio

