9-Day Finland Road Trip from Kuusamo traveling west to Kajaani, Kuopio, Jyväskylä, and Kalajoki

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

Kuusamo has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Kuusamo, Pizzeria Milano. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 543 customers.

Kuusamo also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Finland!

Day 2 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 Kuusamo and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Kajaani. You will stay in Kajaani for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kuusamo is the amazing Rukatunturi. This attraction is a fell that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,713 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Ruka Pedestrian Village. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 737 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kuusamo is the outstanding The tourist center of Karhuntassu. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 131 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Mantan Grilli-Kioski Oy, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kajaani. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 937 customers.

Locals also recommend Cafe Mokka as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kajaani. Cafe Mokka is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 282 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kajaani is Ravintola Wanha Kerho. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 255 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Finland. Today, you'll wake up in Kajaani and embark on a scenic drive to Kuopio, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Kajaani and North Savo 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 Kajaani. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Kainuu Museum. This attraction is a cultural history museum that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 154 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Jyrkkäkoski Ironworks. This attraction is a bruk that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 436 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Kasurila. This village and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 811 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Moomin Ice Cave. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 650 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in North Savo, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Kuopio. When you arrive in Kuopio you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Muikkuravintola Sampo. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,151 customers.

Locals also recommend Trattoria Sorrento, another of the best restaurants in Kuopio. Trattoria Sorrento is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,123 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Ravintola Kreeta. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 782 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Olutravintola Malja to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Kuopio, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 669 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gastrobar B/P. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Gastrobar B/P has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 222 customers.

Bierstube is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 770 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!

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 Kuusamo. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Jyvaskyla. You’ll stay in Jyvaskyla for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Kuusamo’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Kuusamo, start your day with a visit to the amazing Kuopio Market Square. This much-appreciated market square and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,021 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Old Kuopio Museum. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 439 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Kuopio Art Museum to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Kuopio Art Museum is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 408 visitors.

The lovely Hapelähde Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 547 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 Puijo ski jumping hill. This attraction is a ski jumping hill rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 255 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kuusamo has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Jyvaskyla. Jyvaskyla 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 Viikinkiravintola Harald. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 954 reviews.

The remarkable Konttiravintola Morton Jyväskylä is another top restaurant in Jyvaskyla we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Pöllöwaari is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 438 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Jyvaskyla, the fantastic HIISI Taproom & Bottleshop. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 167 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Hotel Verso. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 948 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Jyvaskyla, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Jyvaskyla.

Today you'll explore the city of Kuusamo. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Näsi Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,304 visitors.

Museum Centre Vapriikki is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Kuusamo. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,742 visitors. Museum Centre Vapriikki attracts about 185,000 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Kuusamo is Koskipuisto. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,750 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Hatanpää Park Arboretum. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,785 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 Jyvaskyla.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Jyvaskyla, like Ravintola Shalimar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 530 customers.

Barot's is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Jyvaskyla. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 520 customers.

Locals enjoy HIISI Taproom & Bottleshop, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Jyvaskyla. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 167 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Jyvaskyla, Poppari. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 447 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Verso Baari & Keittiö. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 192 customers.

Kahvila Alakulma is another of the best bars in the city of Jyvaskyla. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 107 customers.

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

Day 6 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 Kuusamo and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Kalajoki. You will stay in Kalajoki for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kuusamo is the amazing Nero Stairs. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 532 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Mäki-Matti Family Park. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 970 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kuusamo is the outstanding Laajavuori. This popular hill and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 310 visitors.

The spectacular Natural History Museum of Central Finland is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating natural history museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 526 visitors.

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

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

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

If you’re curious to see more of Kuusamo, start your day with a visit to the amazing Kalajoki Sand Dunes. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 351 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Packhouse Museum. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 328 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Holy Trinity Church to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Holy Trinity Church is a church that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 227 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kuusamo has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Oulu. Oulu 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 Grill Swing. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 518 reviews.

The remarkable Toripolliisi is another top restaurant in Oulu we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,274 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Cafe Rooster is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,068 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Oulu, the fantastic Leskinen. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Irish Pub St. Michael (Arctic Vodka Oy). This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,244 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Day 8 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 Kuusamo and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Kuusamo. You will stay in Kuusamo for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kuusamo is the amazing Oulu Market Hall. This attraction is a market hall that is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 903 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible outdoor gym, Hollihaka Park Oulu outdoor gym. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 694 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kuusamo is the outstanding Nallikari Lighthouse. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 412 visitors.

The spectacular Nallikari beach is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating beach and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 402 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic University of Oulu Botanical Gardens. This attraction is a popular botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 584 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kotipizza, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kuusamo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

Locals also recommend Ravintola Talonpöytä Kuusamo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kuusamo. Ravintola Talonpöytä Kuusamo is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 389 customers.

After dinner, visit Wanha Mestari, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kuusamo. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 279 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Night & Bar Qupla. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 87 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip in Finland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Kuusamo 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.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Kuusamo at Autogrilli Apollo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 272 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Wanha Mestari for your last chance at a meal in the city of Kuusamo. The Wanha Mestari restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 279 customers.

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