One-Week Finland Road Trip from Turku traveling north to Hämeenlinna, Tampere, and Pori

Your road trip adventure in Finland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Turku. You’ll stay in Turku for 3 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 Kaskis. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Turku is Restaurant Kuori. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

Locals recommend Pippurimylly as one of the best restaurants in the city of Turku. This restaurant has an average rating 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 8-day vacation in Finland!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Turku has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Turku 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 Turku. 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 Turku, like the extraordinary Botanic Garden of University of Turku. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Turku is the spectacular Turku Castle. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,724 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Old Great Square. This square has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,995 visitors.

Turku Cathedral is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This lutheran cathedral is a popular destination among visitors in Turku. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,745 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Ispoinen Beach. Ispoinen Beach is a best-rated sightseeing destination and popular attraction in Turku. More than 1,065 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Turku does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Turku 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 Pub Niska, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Turku. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,843 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Turku is the popular Delhi Darbar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,697 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Turku is Restaurant Tintå. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,446 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Hunter's Inn is one of the best bars in the city of Turku for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 747 customers.

Kerttulin Kievari is another of the most popular bars in the city of Turku. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 216 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Turku is Tårget. Tårget has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,834 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Hämeenlinna and the city of Vantaa. You’ll stay in Hämeenlinna for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Hämeenlinna today is Aulanko Tower. This excellent attraction is an observation tower that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,589 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Finland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Finland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Kalkkikallio for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Vantaa. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 343 visitors.

This outstanding science center has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,735 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Aviation Museum in the city of Vantaa. This attraction, a stunning museum, has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,389 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Hämeenlinna.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Hämeenlinna, Popino. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,841 customers.

Locals recommend Fifth Avenue as one of the best restaurants in the city of Hämeenlinna. Fifth Avenue is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,432 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Hämeenlinna is Topkapi Pizzeria-Kebab. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 749 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Hämeenlinna, Voudin Kellari. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 665 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Olutravintola Birger. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 289 customers.

Juliuksen Olohuone is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Hämeenlinna. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 192 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Finland with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Finland. Today, you'll wake up in Hämeenlinna and embark on a scenic drive to Tampere, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Hämeenlinna before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Hämeenlinna. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Vehoniemi automobile museum. This attraction is an automobile museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,012 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Mobilia. This attraction is an automobile museum that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,418 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Brewery Restaurant Plevna. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,975 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Harald, another of the best restaurants in Tampere. Restaurant Harald is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,504 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Pella’s cafe. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,555 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Moro Sky Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Tampere, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,550 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Beer Restaurant Konttori. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Beer Restaurant Konttori has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Save File - Pelaajan Olohuone is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 272 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Finland, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 5 of your road trip across Finland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Tampere. You’ll stay in Tampere 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 Scandic Tampere Station, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Tampere. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,798 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Tampere is the 4-star Holiday Inn Tampere - Central Station. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,824 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Tampere is the 3-star Kauppi. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,660 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 Tampere, like the outstanding Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,011 visitors.

Särkänniemi is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Tampere. This incredible attraction is an amusement park and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,747 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Tampere is the extraordinary Näsi Park. This park is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,304 reviews.

Come to Tampere 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 Tampere.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Ravintola Coussicca, after your day of exploring the city of Tampere. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

Restaurant Tampella is another of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere is Ravintola Borneo. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

Locals recommend Café Europa, one of the best bars in the city of Tampere, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 758 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Tampere, Pub Simon. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 542 customers.

Bar K is also one of the best bars in the city of Tampere. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 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 Pori. You’ll stay in Pori 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 best-rated sightseeing 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 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 Koskipuisto to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Koskipuisto is a park that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,750 visitors.

The lovely Moomin Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,381 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.4 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 Pori. Pori 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 Panimoravintola Beer Hunter's. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 826 reviews.

The remarkable Andalucia Restaurant is another top restaurant in Pori we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 681 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ravintola Porin Steak & Whisky House Ky is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 597 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Pori, the fantastic Cafe Anton. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Winston Pub Pori. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Space Bowling & Billiards, Pori. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 301 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Day 7 of your road trip through Finland is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Pori and the city of Reposaari. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Pori is the amazing Pelle Hermanni playground. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,770 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Kallo Lighthouse. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,082 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Pori is another excellent way to spend your new day in Finland. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Finland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Finland’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Finland’s scenic spots.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Turku.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Blanko, one of the best restaurants in the city of Turku. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

Locals also recommend Nerå as one of the best restaurants in the city of Turku. Nerå is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Turku is Viking Restaurant Harald. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers.

After dinner, visit Rento, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Turku. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,638 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Edison. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 669 customers.

Alternatively, Pocket Bar & Billiard is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Turku. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.

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

Day 8 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 must-see tourist destination 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 Rioni Turku before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 811 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Kakolanruusu for your last chance at a meal in the city of Turku. The Kakolanruusu restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 775 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Tiirikkala. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 875 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!