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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Private event: wine and fashion

Mon Chou - French pastries

Nallikari Lighthouse

Sugar-Jussin Kievari

Maikkula's Manor restaurant

Excursion to Hailuoto

Guided bike tour from Nallikari to Oulu city centre

Sauna night at Taiga Resort, Oulu

A mushrooming trip with a dog sled

Summer café Cafe Krypta

The old nautical school observatory

Chocosomnia Factory tour & tasting

Guided winter swimming

Restaurant Pannu

Rock The City Oulu - a city adventure

Oulu Toripolliisi statue

The traditional fishing port of Kellon Kiviniemi

Elf - spirits of the home

Go Arctic activity - Winter Olympics

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

The wooden Old Town of Pikisaari

Cycling in Oulu

Environmental Education / Forest School at Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

Experience the wonders of Finnish nature

De Gamlas Hem Restaurant

Meeting and event space Loppula in Sanginjoki

SUP racing in the Oulu Delta

Guided transfer from Oulu Airport to Oulu

Kuusisaari Recreation Park

De Gamlas Hem Hotel

Go Arctic event production - Perioulula ghost dinner

Dining experiences in Northern Finland

Pilpasuo protected area and hiking trails

Oula Kitchen & Bar

Zivago

Expert presentations and workshops on education and training

Loppula Nature Café on the Sanginjoki River

Viking restaurant Harald

Chocolate tasting

Amarillo Restaurant Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Traditions

Wooden silo Rusko

The pastel-coloured wooden houses of Puu-Raksila

Relaxation paddling

Design Centre Proto

Oulu Music Video Festival

Saunas of Maikkula Manor

Oulu Tourist Information Oulu Shop

SuperPark Restaurant

Taito Shop Oulu

Shadowing at school or nursery

Virpiniemi

Discover paddling in the Oulu River Delta

Park café Makia

Restaurant Nallikari

Air Guitar World Championships

Nallikari - Nordic Riviera

Go Arctic activity - Air guitar workshop or air guitar show

Scandic Oulu City

The Oulu Market Hall is the jewel in the crown

Oulu Days

Hupisaarten City Park

Surprise menu; memorable taste experiences

Hietasaaren Seelari - café and restaurant

Excursion to Hailuoto

Restaurant Puistola

Padel outdoor courts

Restaurant Marani

The kingdom of frontline houses Karjasilta

Midnight sun golf

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Koivuranta Sauna Board's general sauna shift

Shadow Island and nature trail

Frans&Camille Bistro

Restaurant and wine bar VENN

Hot air balloon group flight 4-12 passengers

University of Oulu Botanical Garden

Puistola Café & Bakery

City of Oulu Tourist Information

Elojazz

Go Arctic activity - Mothership team trail

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Swimming and water sports all year round

Bistoria Patio

Oulu Golf Restaurant

Cafe Kiikku

Restaurant Mallassauna

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Parikellunta

Café Bacaro Doppio

Oulujoki Church

Go Arctic activity - 7-match

Café Kaari

Paddling in the Oulu estuary and at sea

Bistro Mesu

Caspian Restaurant

Surprise menu; memorable taste experiences

Excursion to Koitelinkoski

Oulu's historic waterfront

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

Meeting day at Maikkula Manor

Oulu2026 Opening Festival

Café Magnolia Coffee & Bakery

Housing Fair in Oulu 2025

Restaurant Toripolliisi, local produce and uncomplicated service.

Voltin Biisikärpänen - music competition, Oulu

Oulu Night of the Arts

Hotel breakfast by the sea

Oulu fast walking tour

Winter experiences on the Sangin River - Naturest Oy

Fatbike tour in Oulu

Go Arctic activity - Archery competition

Koivuranta Sauna Ferry Cruises

Go Arctic activity - Peruvian Omeisingreis

Go Arctic activity - Kurvinen qualification

Peaceful restaurant-pâtisserie

One-off ticket for Reenis to the creative gym

Liisa Rehu Design

Oulu Cathedral

Café Hanna

Go Arctic activity - Indoor race

Koitelin Emotional Café Café

Restaurant Rosso Shopping Centre Valkea

Tuba Food & Lounge

Coffee House Oulu

Kindergarten visit

Floating Café

Indulgent relaxation (for 1-2 people)

Escape games

Oulu Market Square
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Bistro, Hotel Lasaretti

School visit

Design Shop Proto

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

Indulgent relaxation (for 1-2 people)

Oulu's top 5 attractions!

Oulu Festival

Oulu Zipline

Go Arctic activity - Archery competition

Oulu's water mirrors as a reflector of the city

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

Guided winter swimming

Oulu fast walking tour

Shopping Centre Valkea

Restaurant World Linnanmaa

Restaurant Indian Cuisine

Vekaravintti

Fishing in Oulu in summer and winter

Restaurant Hugo

Wooden hammerhead

Scandic Oulu Station

Go Arctic activity - Tar Olympics

Oulunsalo Soi

The Kuusiluoto of many eras

Arctic Edu-Tech - Workshops and experiences

Diverse Hietasaari

Cafe Hostel Huvila

Nature experiences on the Sanginjoki River - Naturest Oy

River Sanginjoki
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Turkansaari Museum Church

Paintball

Veranta breakfast and takeaway restaurant

Oulu Climbing Centre

Excursion to the Turkansa Island Outdoor Museum

Restaurant world Limingantulli

Pure taste

Oulu Music Festival

Best Western Hotel Apollo, Oulu

