6-Day Finland road trip from Lappeenranta to Kotka and Helsinki

Lappeenranta has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Lappeenranta Fortress. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,767 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta, The Kitchen. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 813 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta is Angus Steak & Wine. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 739 customers.

Locals recommend Kehruuhuone Oy as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 610 customers.

Lappeenranta also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lappeenranta is Ravintola Wolkoff. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 310 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lappeenranta is CARLOS. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Finland!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Kotka. You’ll stay in Kotka for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Lappeenranta’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Lappeenranta, start your day with a visit to the amazing Sandcastle Lappeenranta. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,011 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Kruununpuisto. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 283 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Imatrankoski to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Imatrankoski is a rapid that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,034 visitors.

The lovely Kotkaniemi is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 378 visitors have left this farm average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Taavetti Fortress. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 289 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Lappeenranta has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Kotka. Kotka offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Erkan Bistro & Restaurant. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 998 reviews.

The remarkable Keisarinsatama is another top restaurant in Kotka we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Kotka, the fantastic Players Sports Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 572 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Day 3 of your road trip through Finland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Kotka and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Helsinki. You will stay in Helsinki for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kotka is the amazing Maritime Centre Vellamo. This attraction is a maritime museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,802 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Sibeliuksenpuisto. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 590 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kotka is the outstanding Sapokka. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,810 visitors.

The spectacular Katariina Seaside Park‎ is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,357 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,703 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Kotka by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Finland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Helsinki, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kappeli, one of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,294 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Kuu as one of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki. Restaurant Kuu is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 977 customers.

After dinner, visit Löyly Helsinki, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Helsinki. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,237 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kaisla. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Finland!

On day 4 of your road trip across Finland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Helsinki. You’ll stay in Helsinki for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hotel Haaga Central Park, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Helsinki. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,323 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Helsinki is the 5-star Marski by Scandic. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,828 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Helsinki is the 3-star Hotel Finn. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 5,511 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Helsinki, like the outstanding Temppeliaukio Church. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,662 visitors.

Helsinki Cathedral is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Helsinki. This incredible attraction is a lutheran cathedral and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,211 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Helsinki is the extraordinary Senate Square. This top-tier point of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 18,455 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Kauppatori. Around 25,097 visitors have given this market square an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Kaivopuisto. Kaivopuisto is a popular neighbourhood of helsinki, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,621 travelers.

Come to Helsinki prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Helsinki.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Farang, after your day of exploring the city of Helsinki. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,081 customers.

Restaurant HOKU is another of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 966 customers.

Locals recommend Liberty or Death, one of the best bars in the city of Helsinki, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 685 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Finland.

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Finland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Helsinki. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Lappeenranta. You’ll stay in Lappeenranta for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Helsinki’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Helsinki, start your day with a visit to the amazing Esplanadi park. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,022 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Uspenski Cathedral. This eastern orthodox cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,146 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Sibelius Monument to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Sibelius Monument is a sculpture that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,019 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Helsinki has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Lappeenranta. Lappeenranta offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Lalo. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,647 reviews.

The remarkable Ravintola Dharahara is another top restaurant in Lappeenranta we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 305 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ravintola Nautilus is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 249 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Lappeenranta, the fantastic Jussin Tupa. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 211 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Cafe Bar G. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 151 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Day 6 of your road trip in Finland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lappeenranta before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Old Park, "Kissing Park" is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lappeenranta. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 297 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Lappeenranta and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Finland.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Lappeenranta at Ravintola Iskender before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 331 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Välimeren Kebab for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lappeenranta. The Välimeren Kebab restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 227 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Lappeenranta. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Finland!