14-Day Finland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Helsinki to Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Kuopio, Jyvaskyla, and Tampere

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 14-day road trip through Finland. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Finland. You will spend 4 nights in Helsinki, 1 night in Lappeenranta, 2 nights in Mikkeli, 2 nights in Kuopio, 2 nights in Jyvaskyla, and 2 nights in Tampere. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Finland. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Helsinki, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Finland on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Finland. Kauppatori and Senate Square are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Helsinki, Porvoo, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Kalvitsa, Kuopio, Jyvaskyla, Tampere, and Hämeenlinna, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Finland. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Finland.

Throughout your road trip in Finland, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Finland.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Finland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Finland today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Helsinki - Arrival day
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  • Esplanadi park
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Welcome to Helsinki, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Finland! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 3 nights discovering what to see in Helsinki before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Helsinki is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Helsinki. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Finland. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Helsinki, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Finland!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Helsinki
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
  • Art gallery Helsinki
  • Temppeliaukio Church
  • Helsinki Cathedral
  • Helsinki Market Square
  • Senate Square
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You’ll stay in Helsinki for 2 nights.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Helsinki. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Finland!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Helsinki
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Drive 105 km, 1 hour 49 min

  • Runeberg museum
  • Holm House / Porvoo Museum
  • Porvoo Cathedral
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Greet day 3 of your road trip in Finland with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Helsinki, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Porvoo.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Helsinki.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Helsinki. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Finland!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Helsinki
  • Lappeenranta
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Drive 226 km, 2 hours 54 min

  • Lappeenranta Fortress
  • Lappeenranta Museum of Art
  • Old Park, "Kissing Park
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Your itinerary for day 4 of your road trip in Finland includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Lappeenranta. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Lappeenranta, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Lappeenranta. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Lappeenranta. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Finland.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Lappeenranta
  • Mikkeli
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Drive 262 km, 3 hours 29 min

  • Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
  • Riihisaari – Savonlinnan museo, Savonlinna Museum
  • Olavinlinna Castle
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 5 of your road trip in Finland. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Savonlinna. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Mikkeli, where will spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Mikkeli, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Mikkeli's best restaurants.

Say good night to Mikkeli and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Finland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Mikkeli
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Drive 59 km, 1 hour 10 min

  • Kalvitsan asema
  • Mikkeli Cathedral
  • Infantry Museum
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On day 6 of your road trip in Finland, you’ll start and end your day in Mikkeli, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Mikkeli, there’s no need to rush. Experience Kalvitsa and Mikkeli to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Mikkeli and your accommodation.

Mikkeli is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Mikkeli.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Finland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Mikkeli
  • Kuopio
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Drive 163 km, 2 hours 6 min

  • Hapelähde Park
  • Museum of Kuopio
  • Kuopio Market
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On day 7 of your road trip in Finland, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Kuopio are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Kuopio, where you will stay for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Kuopio. Kuopio offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Kuopio, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Finland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Kuopio
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Drive 4 km, 33 min

  • Valkeisenlammen puisto
  • VB Photographic Center
  • Old Kuopio Museum
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You have 1 night left in Kuopio. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Kuopio, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Finland!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Kuopio
  • Jyväskylä
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Drive 149 km, 2 hours 10 min

  • Animal Park Ysitien Lemmikki
  • Mäki-Matti Family Park
  • Craft Museum of Finland
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On day 9 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Finland, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Jyvaskyla. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Jyvaskyla, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Jyvaskyla. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Jyvaskyla is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Jyvaskyla.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Finland!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Jyväskylä
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Drive 13 km, 56 min

  • Ylistö Bridge
  • Museum of Central Finland
  • Nero Stairs
  • Natural History Museum of Central Finland
  • Laajavuori
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Day 10 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Helsinki. You’ll stay in Jyvaskyla for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Jyvaskyla's best restaurants.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Finland!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Jyväskylä
  • Tampere
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Drive 153 km, 2 hours 38 min

  • Moomin Museum
  • Tampere Cathedral
  • Museum Centre Vapriikki
  • Koskipuisto
  • Finlayson Factory Area
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Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in Finland. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Tampere. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Tampere, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Tampere, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Tampere. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Finland!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Tampere
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 13 min

  • Hatanpää Park Arboretum
  • Finlaysonin Kirkko
  • Särkänniemi
  • Doghill Fairytale Farm
  • Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Tampere's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Finland!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Tampere
  • Helsinki
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Drive 194 km, 2 hours 43 min

  • Aulanko Observation Tower
  • Prison Museum
  • The Artillery, Engineer and Signals Museum of Finland
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in Finland includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Hämeenlinna. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Helsinki, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Helsinki. Helsinki offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Helsinki's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Finland.

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Helsinki - Departure day
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  • Punavuori
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Day 14 of your road trip in Finland is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Finland!

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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