One-Week Finland Road Trip from Tampere to Turku and Helsinki

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

Tampere has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Koskipuisto. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,750 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 Tampere, Restaurant Harald. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,504 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere is Ravintola Coussicca. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

Tampere also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Tampere is Brewery Restaurant Plevna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,975 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Tampere is Moro Sky Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,550 customers.

Locals also enjoy Beer Restaurant Konttori. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 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 top-tier point of interest 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 Museum Centre Vapriikki. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,742 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Museum Centre Vapriikki welcomes 185,000 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Tampere Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Tampere Cathedral is a lutheran cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,454 visitors.

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 Restaurant Kuori. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 644 reviews.

The remarkable Pippurimylly 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 1,851 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Turku, the fantastic Panimoravintola Koulu. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Walo Rooftop Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 864 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Uusi Apteekki Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 770 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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

One of the best places to visit today in Turku is the amazing Turku Cathedral. This attraction is a lutheran cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,745 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Old Great Square. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,995 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Turku is the outstanding Kupittaa. This popular district and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,520 visitors.

The spectacular Adventure Park Seikkailupuisto is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,819 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Turku Castle. This attraction is a popular castle that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,724 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Turku 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, you’ll start and end your day in Helsinki, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Helsinki.

Today you'll explore the city of Kotka. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Katariina Seaside Park‎. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,357 visitors.

Sapokka is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Kotka. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,810 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Kotka is Maritime Centre Vellamo. This amazing attraction is a maritime museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,802 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,703 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Finland to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Helsinki.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki, like Restaurant Farang. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,081 customers.

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

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Helsinki, Liberty or Death. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 685 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Finland!

On day 5 of your road trip across Finland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Helsinki. You’ll stay in Helsinki for 2 nights, 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 Helsinki Cathedral. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,211 visitors.

Senate Square is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Helsinki. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,455 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Helsinki is the extraordinary Esplanadi park. This park is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 12,022 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 Uspenski Cathedral. Uspenski Cathedral is a popular eastern orthodox cathedral, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,146 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 Savotta, after your day of exploring the city of Helsinki. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,076 customers.

Ravintola Nerone is another of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 951 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki is Restaurant Merimakasiini. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 992 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Helsinki has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Helsinki by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Helsinki. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Helsinki, like the extraordinary Kaivopuisto. This attraction is a neighbourhood of helsinki and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,621 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Helsinki is the spectacular Finnish Museum of Natural History. This attraction is a natural history museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,155 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Temppeliaukio Church. This cave church has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,662 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Helsinki.

Your discovery of Helsinki does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Helsinki on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Finland, be sure to eat at Ravintola Nokka, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 744 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Helsinki is the popular Restaurant Elite. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Helsinki is Ravintola Aino. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Riff is one of the best bars in the city of Helsinki for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,017 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Helsinki!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 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 Tampere. You’ll stay in Tampere 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 Ateneum. This much-appreciated art museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,449 visitors. Each year, around 400,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Kaisaniemi Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 4,988 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular National Museum of Finland to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular National Museum of Finland is a national museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,147 visitors. Every year, around 447,139 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Sibelius Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,509 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.3 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 Sibelius Monument. This attraction is a sculpture rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 6,019 reviews.

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 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 Restaurant Tampella. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,192 reviews.

The remarkable Café Pispala is another top restaurant in Tampere we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 879 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ravintola Borneo is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tampere, the fantastic Pub Golden Monkey. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Save File - Pelaajan Olohuone. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 272 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Day 8 of your road trip in Finland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Tampere 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.

Näsi Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Tampere. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,304 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Tampere at Ravintola Näsinneula before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Malabadi Tammela for your last chance at a meal in the city of Tampere. The Malabadi Tammela restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 756 customers.

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