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

Lappeenranta has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 9-day vacation in Finland!

You still have 2 nights left in Lappeenranta.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Parikkala Sculpture Park. This incredible attraction is a sculpture garden and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,108 visitors.

Kruununpuisto is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 283 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Imatrankoski. This amazing attraction is a rapid and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,034 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Old Park, "Kissing Park". This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 297 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Kotkaniemi. This farm is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 378 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 Lappeenranta.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta, like Lalo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,647 customers.

Ravintola Wolkoff is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Lappeenranta. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 310 customers.

Locals enjoy Ravintola Dharahara, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 305 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Lappeenranta, Jussin Tupa. 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 that locals recommend, like Cafe Bar G. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 151 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through 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 Tampere and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Tampere. You will stay in Tampere for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Tampere is the amazing Mobilia. This attraction is an automobile museum that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,418 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible automobile museum, Vehoniemi automobile museum. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,012 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Tampere is the outstanding Vehoniemi observation tower. This popular observation tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 177 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Tampere 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 Brewery Restaurant Plevna, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,975 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Harald as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere. Restaurant Harald 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 has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

After dinner, visit Moro Sky Bar, 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 2,550 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Beer Restaurant Konttori. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

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

On day 4 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 Unity Tampere, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Tampere. This apartment has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 931 guests.

The best luxury apartment option in the city of Tampere is the 4-star Forenom Serviced Apartments Tampere Pyynikki. The apartment is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 240 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 3,535 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 Näsi Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,304 visitors.

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 Beer Restaurant Konttori, after your day of exploring the city of Tampere. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,208 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 Café Pispala. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 879 customers.

Locals recommend Pub Golden Monkey, 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Tampere, Save File - Pelaajan Olohuone. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 272 customers.

Ravintola Purebite is also one of the best bars in the city of Tampere. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 495 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in 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 Helsinki. You’ll stay in Helsinki for 3 nights. 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 Museum Centre Vapriikki. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,742 visitors. Each year, around 185,000 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 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 Moomin Museum to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Moomin Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,381 visitors.

The lovely Hatanpää Park Arboretum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,785 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 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 Löyly Helsinki. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 4,237 reviews.

The remarkable Kappeli is another top restaurant in Helsinki we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,294 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Kuu is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant 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 Kaisla. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Liberty or Death. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 685 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

On day 6 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 Holiday Inn Helsinki - West Ruoholahti, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Helsinki. This hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,060 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 4,814 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Helsinki is the 3-star Forenom Serviced Apartments Helsinki Lauttasaari. This 3-star apartment has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 74 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 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 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 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 best-rated sightseeing destination, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,455 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.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki 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 Helsinki, 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 Helsinki, 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 Helsinki. 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.

Day 7 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 Sibelius Monument. This attraction is a sculpture and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,019 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Helsinki, which gets around 447,139 annual visits, is the spectacular National Museum of Finland. This attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,147 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 Nerone, 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 951 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Helsinki is the popular Restaurant Merimakasiini. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 992 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Helsinki is Ravintola Nokka. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 744 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Olutravintola Pikkulintu Ruttopuisto is one of the best bars in the city of Helsinki for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 358 customers.

Restaurant Alexanderplats is another of the most popular bars in the city of Helsinki. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 300 customers.

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

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 Helsinki 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 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 natural history museum, Finnish Museum of Natural History. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,155 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 Lappeenranta, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ravintola Nautilus, one of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 249 customers.

Locals also recommend CARLOS as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta. CARLOS is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lappeenranta is Jussin Tupa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 211 customers.

After dinner, visit GI-Ki Oy, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Lappeenranta. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 311 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 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.

Lappeenranta Fortress is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lappeenranta. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,767 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 Cafe Bar G before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 151 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ravintola Iskender for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lappeenranta. The Ravintola Iskender restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 331 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Välimeren Kebab. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 227 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!