6-Day Finland Road Trip from Lappeenranta traveling west to Helsinki and Tampere

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!

Day 2 of your road trip through Finland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. 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 Lappeenranta is the amazing Kruununpuisto. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 283 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible rapids, Imatrankoski. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,034 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Lappeenranta is the outstanding Kotkaniemi. This popular farm and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 378 visitors.

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 Löyly Helsinki, one of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,237 customers.

Locals also recommend Kappeli as one of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki. Kappeli is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,294 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki is Restaurant Kuu. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 977 customers.

After dinner, visit Kaisla, 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 2,238 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Liberty or Death. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 685 customers.

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

On day 3 of your road trip across Finland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Lappeenranta. You’ll stay in Lappeenranta 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 Valo Hotel Helsinki, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Lappeenranta. This hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,311 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Lappeenranta is the 5-star Marski by Scandic. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,399 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Lappeenranta is the 3-star Forenom Serviced Apartments Helsinki Lauttasaari. This 3-star apartment has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 43 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 Lappeenranta, like the outstanding Kaivopuisto. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,621 visitors.

Kauppatori is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Lappeenranta. This incredible attraction is a market square and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,097 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Lappeenranta is the extraordinary Uspenski Cathedral. This eastern orthodox cathedral is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,146 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Helsinki Cathedral. Around 10,211 visitors have given this lutheran cathedral an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Senate Square. Senate Square is a popular must-see tourist destination, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,455 travelers.

Come to Lappeenranta 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 Lappeenranta.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Farang, after your day of exploring the city of Lappeenranta. 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 Lappeenranta. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 966 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta is Restaurant Savotta. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,076 customers.

Locals recommend The Riff, one of the best bars in the city of Lappeenranta, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,017 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Lappeenranta, Beaver Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.

Base Bar is also one of the best bars in the city of Lappeenranta. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Finland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Lappeenranta. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Tampere. You’ll stay in Tampere 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 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 Temppeliaukio Church. This cave church and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,662 visitors.

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 Tampere. Tampere 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 Brewery Restaurant Plevna. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 3,975 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Harald is another top restaurant in Tampere we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,504 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ravintola Coussicca is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tampere, the fantastic Moro Sky Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,550 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Beer Restaurant Konttori. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Day 5 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 Lappeenranta and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Lappeenranta. You will stay in Lappeenranta for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lappeenranta is the amazing Museum Centre Vapriikki. As such, over 185,000 people visit Museum Centre Vapriikki yearly. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,742 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Hatanpää Park Arboretum. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,785 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Approximately 185,000 travelers come to Lappeenranta every year to see the stunning Museum Centre Vapriikki with their own eyes.

You can make the most of your new day in Lappeenranta 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 Lappeenranta, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Lalo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,647 customers.

Locals also recommend Ravintola Wolkoff as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta. Ravintola Wolkoff is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 310 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta is Ravintola Dharahara. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 305 customers.

After dinner, visit Jussin Tupa, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lappeenranta. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 211 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Bar G. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 151 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through 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 Nautilus before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 249 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend CARLOS for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lappeenranta. The CARLOS restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Jussin Tupa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 211 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!