6-Day Finland road trip from Turku to Helsinki and Tampere

Your road trip adventure in Finland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Turku. You’ll stay in Turku for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Turku has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kupittaa. This attraction is a district and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,520 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. 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 Turku, Restaurant Kuori. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Turku is Pippurimylly. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,851 customers.

Turku also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Turku is Panimoravintola Koulu. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Turku is Walo Rooftop Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 864 customers.

Locals also enjoy Uusi Apteekki Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 770 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Finland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Turku. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Helsinki. You’ll stay in Helsinki for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Turku’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Turku, start your day with a visit to the amazing Turku Cathedral. This much-appreciated lutheran cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,745 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Old Great Square. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,995 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Botanic Garden of University of Turku to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Botanic Garden of University of Turku is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.

The lovely Turku Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 8,724 visitors have left this castle 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 Ispoinen Beach. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,065 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Turku has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Helsinki. Helsinki 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 Kappeli. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 3,294 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Kuu is another top restaurant in Helsinki we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 977 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Helsinki, the fantastic Löyly Helsinki. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,237 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Kaisla. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

On day 3 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 Uspenski Cathedral. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,146 visitors.

Kauppatori is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Helsinki. 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 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 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 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.

Day 4 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 Helsinki and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Tampere. You will stay in Tampere for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Helsinki is the amazing Esplanadi park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,022 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Ateneum. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,449 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Ateneum welcomes around 400,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Helsinki is the outstanding Temppeliaukio Church. This popular cave church and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,662 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Harald, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,504 customers.

Locals also recommend Ravintola Coussicca as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere. Ravintola Coussicca is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

After dinner, visit Brewery Restaurant Plevna, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tampere. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,975 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Moro Sky Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,550 customers.

Alternatively, Beer Restaurant Konttori is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Tampere. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

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

If you’re curious to see more of Tampere, start your day with a visit to the amazing Finlayson Factory Area. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,941 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Koskipuisto. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,750 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Museum Centre Vapriikki to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Museum Centre Vapriikki is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,742 visitors. Every year, around 185,000 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,011 visitors have left this cafe 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 Hatanpää Park Arboretum. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,785 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Tampere has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Turku. Turku 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 Pub Niska. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,843 reviews.

The remarkable Delhi Darbar is another top restaurant in Turku we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,697 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Tintå is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,446 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Turku, the fantastic Kerttulin Kievari. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 216 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 Turku 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.

Aurajokiranta is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Turku. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 267 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Turku at Blanko before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Nerå for your last chance at a meal in the city of Turku. The Nerå restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Viking Restaurant Harald. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers.

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