9-Day Finland Road Trip from Oulu traveling south to Kokkola, Pori, Helsinki, and Mikkeli

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

Oulu has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Hollihaka Park Oulu outdoor gym. This attraction is an outdoor gym and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 694 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 Oulu, Grill Swing. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu is Toripolliisi. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,274 customers.

Locals recommend Sauraha as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,238 customers.

Oulu also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Oulu is Cafe Rooster. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,068 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Oulu is Leskinen. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

Locals also enjoy Irish Pub St. Michael (Arctic Vodka Oy). This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,244 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-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 Oulu. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Kokkola. You’ll stay in Kokkola for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Oulu’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Oulu, start your day with a visit to the amazing Oulu market square. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,162 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Oulu Market Hall. This market hall and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 903 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular The Oulu Museum Of Art to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular The Oulu Museum Of Art is a cafe that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 777 visitors.

The lovely Tietomaa Science Centre is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,871 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Oulu has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Kokkola. Kokkola 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 Rock'n Roll Diner. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 818 reviews.

The remarkable Kung's Kitchen is another top restaurant in Kokkola we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 677 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Kokkola, the fantastic Oluthuone Huismann. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 313 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Kiltabar Oy. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 291 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Finland. Today, you'll wake up in Kokkola and embark on a scenic drive to Pori, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Kokkola 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 Kokkola. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 860 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Villa Mairea. This attraction is a villa that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 252 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Pelle Hermanni playground. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,770 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Andalucia Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 681 customers.

Locals also recommend Ravintola Porin Steak & Whisky House Ky, another of the best restaurants in Pori. Ravintola Porin Steak & Whisky House Ky is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 597 customers.

After dinner, visit Panimoravintola Beer Hunter's to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Pori, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 826 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

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 Tampere and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Helsinki. You will stay in Helsinki 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 Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower. This attraction is a cafe that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,011 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Finlayson Factory Area. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,941 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Tampere is the outstanding Museum Centre Vapriikki. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,742 visitors.

The spectacular Hatanpää Park Arboretum is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,785 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 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 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 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 Kaivopuisto. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,621 visitors.

Temppeliaukio Church is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Helsinki. This incredible attraction is a cave church and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,662 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Helsinki is the extraordinary Ateneum. This art museum gets more than 400,000 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 7,449 reviews.

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.

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 Helsinki. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Mikkeli. You’ll stay in Mikkeli 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 Senate Square. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,455 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Helsinki Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,211 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Esplanadi park to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Esplanadi park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,022 visitors.

The lovely Kauppatori is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 25,097 visitors have left this market square 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 Uspenski Cathedral. This attraction is an eastern orthodox cathedral rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,146 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 Mikkeli. Mikkeli 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 Tertti Manor. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,090 reviews.

The remarkable Eepin Grilli is another top restaurant in Mikkeli we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 745 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Fernando's Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 777 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Mikkeli, the fantastic bar Dom. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Mikkelin Keskusbaari Oy. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 235 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Cafe Bar Sokkala. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 150 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Finland. Today, you'll wake up in Mikkeli and embark on a scenic drive to Kajaani, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Mikkeli and Kuopio 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 Mikkeli. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Infantry Museum. This attraction is a military museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 404 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Naisvuori Observation Tower. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 447 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Mikkeli is the stunning Mikkeli Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 311 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Kuopio and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Kuopio has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Valkeisenlammen puisto. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 784 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Kuopio Market Square. This market square and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,021 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Hapelähde Park. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 547 visitors.

The lovely Kasurila is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 811 visitors have left this village an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Kuopio, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Kajaani. When you arrive in Kajaani 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 Mantan Grilli-Kioski Oy. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 937 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Ravintola Wanha Kerho. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 255 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

Day 8 of your road trip through Finland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Oulu for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kajaani is the amazing Kajaani Castle Ruins. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,005 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible cultural history museum, Kainuu Museum. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 154 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kajaani is the outstanding Vuokatti Hill. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 263 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Crecian, one of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 933 customers.

Locals also recommend Garam Masala as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu. Garam Masala is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 701 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu is Friends & Brgrs Oulu. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.

After dinner, visit Pub Graali, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Oulu. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 611 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Kuluma. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

Alternatively, Koivurannan kahvila is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Oulu. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 506 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 Oulu 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.

Rotuaarin pallo is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Oulu. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 418 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Oulu at Itsudemo Sushi Oulu before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 559 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ravintola-Ristorante Toscana for your last chance at a meal in the city of Oulu. The Ravintola-Ristorante Toscana restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 406 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Ravintola Puistola. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 572 customers.

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