9-Day Finland road trip from Rovaniemi to Kemi, Oulu, Kajaani, and Ruka

Your road trip adventure in Finland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Rovaniemi. You’ll stay in Rovaniemi for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Rovaniemi has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Angry Birds Playground. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,355 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 Rovaniemi, Santa's Salmon Place. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 765 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rovaniemi is Nili Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,476 customers.

Locals recommend Ravintola Roka Street Bistro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rovaniemi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,019 customers.

Rovaniemi also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Rovaniemi is Cafe & Bar 21. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,236 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Rovaniemi is Kauppayhtiö. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 679 customers.

Locals also enjoy Oliver's Corner Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 786 customers.

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

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Rovaniemi has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi. 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 Rovaniemi, like the extraordinary Santa's Post Office. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 656 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Rovaniemi is the spectacular Santa Claus Office. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,392 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Rovaniemi.

Your discovery of Rovaniemi does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Rovaniemi 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 Yuca, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Rovaniemi. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 598 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Rovaniemi is the popular Siipiravintola Wingston Ky. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, people's Pub is one of the best bars in the city of Rovaniemi for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.

Ravintola Valdemari is another of the most popular bars in the city of Rovaniemi. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 659 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Rovaniemi is Frans & Chérie, Rovaniemi. Frans & Chérie, Rovaniemi has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 506 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Finland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Rovaniemi. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Kemi. You’ll stay in Kemi for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Rovaniemi’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Rovaniemi, start your day with a visit to the amazing Culture House Korundi. This much-appreciated cafe and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 806 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Lordi's Square. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 927 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Arktikum to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Arktikum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 995 visitors.

The lovely Arktikum Arboretum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 360 visitors have left this park 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 Huskypoint Käpälämäki. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 331 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Rovaniemi has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Kemi. Kemi 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 Kemin Puistopaviljonki Ky. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,261 reviews.

The remarkable Lounaskahvila Kemin Paussi is another top restaurant in Kemi we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 122 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Kemi, the fantastic Olutravintola Kukko. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 273 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Sataman Krouwi. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 131 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

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

One of the best places to visit today in Oulu is the amazing Tietomaa Science Centre. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,871 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible cafe, The Oulu Museum Of Art. With an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 777 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Oulu is the outstanding Oulu Castle. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 271 visitors.

The spectacular Oulu market square is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,162 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Oulu Market Hall. This attraction is a popular market hall that has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 903 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Grill Swing, one of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 518 customers.

Locals also recommend Toripolliisi as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu. Toripolliisi is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,274 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu is Sauraha. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,238 customers.

After dinner, visit Cafe Rooster, 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 2,068 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Leskinen. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

Alternatively, Irish Pub St. Michael (Arctic Vodka Oy) 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 1,244 customers.

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

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

Today you'll explore the city of Oulu. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Kierikki Stone Age Centre. This incredible attraction is a tourist attraction and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 386 visitors.

Koitelinkoski is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Oulu. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 300 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Oulu is University of Oulu Botanical Gardens. This amazing attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 584 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Nallikari beach. This beach and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 402 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Nallikari Lighthouse. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 412 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 Oulu.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu, like Crecian. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 933 customers.

Garam Masala is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Oulu. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 701 customers.

Locals enjoy Friends & Brgrs Oulu, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Oulu. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Oulu, Pub Graali. 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 that locals recommend, like Cafe Kuluma. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

Koivurannan kahvila is another of the best bars in the city of Oulu. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 506 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through 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 Oulu. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Kajaani. You’ll stay in Kajaani 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 Rotuaarin pallo. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 418 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Mannerheim park. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 348 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Hollihaka Park Oulu outdoor gym to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Hollihaka Park Oulu outdoor gym is an outdoor gym that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 694 visitors.

The lovely Oulu Automobile Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 549 visitors have left this automobile museum 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 Turkansaari Open Air Museum. This attraction is an open-air museum rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 390 reviews.

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 Kajaani. Kajaani 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 Mantan Grilli-Kioski Oy. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 937 reviews.

The remarkable Cafe Mokka is another top restaurant in Kajaani we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 282 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ravintola Wanha Kerho is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 255 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

Day 7 of your road trip through Finland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Ruka 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 Kainuu Museum. This attraction is a cultural history museum that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 154 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Kajaani Castle Ruins. With an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,005 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kajaani is the outstanding The Silent People. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 688 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 Ruka, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try RUOK, one of the best restaurants in the city of Ruka. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 489 customers.

After dinner, visit Hanki Baari, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ruka. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 172 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ski Booster - Bar - Cafe - Grill. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 127 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in Finland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Ruka. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Rovaniemi. You’ll stay in Rovaniemi for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Ruka’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Ruka, start your day with a visit to the amazing Pieni Karhunkierros Circle Trail. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,377 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jyrävä Rapids. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 411 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ruka Pedestrian Village to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Ruka Pedestrian Village is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 737 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Ruka has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi 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 Gustav Kitchen & Bar. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 365 reviews.

The remarkable Saigon Noodle Bar is another top restaurant in Rovaniemi we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 228 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Hanki is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 159 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Rovaniemi, the fantastic Hemingway's Rovaniemi. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bull Bar and Grill. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 392 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Uitto Pub, Rovaniemi. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 332 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

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

Ounasvaara Ski Oy is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Rovaniemi. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 787 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Rovaniemi at Amarillo, Rovaniemi before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,770 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Hostel Café Koti for your last chance at a meal in the city of Rovaniemi. The Hostel Café Koti restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

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