6-Day Finland Road Trip from Tampere traveling north to Jyvaskyla and Seinäjoki

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6 days & 5 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
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6 days included
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Finland.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Finland. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Tampere, 2 nights in Jyväskylä, and 1 night in Seinäjoki, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Finland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Tampere, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, and Seinäjoki. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Finland you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Tampere, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Finland, including the stunning Koskipuisto and Museum Centre Vapriikki.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Finland. From the magnificent Finlayson Factory Area to the breathtaking Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower and Hatanpää Park Arboretum, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Tampere, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, and Seinäjoki, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Finland. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Finland.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Finland. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Finland.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Finland.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Finland has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Finland. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Finland extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Finland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Finland today!

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Aerial view of the Tampere city at sunset. Tampella building. View over Tammerkoski river in warm sunlight.Tampere / 2 nights
Kuopio - city in FinlandKuopio
South Ostrobothnia - region in FinlandSouth Ostrobothnia / 1 night
Pori - city in FinlandSatakunta
Jyväskylä - city in FinlandJyväskylä / 2 nights

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Attractions

Photo of Ähtäri Zoo ,Finland.Ähtäri Zoo
Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower, Tampere, Tampereen seutukunta, Pirkanmaa, Western and Central Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandPyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower
Photo of Vapriikki Museum, Tampella building. View over Tammerkoski river in warm sunlight, Tampere, Finland.Museum Centre Vapriikki
Photo of Scene of Kuopio Market Square, with stalls, the town hall, locals and visitors, in Kuopio, Finland.Kuopio Market Square
Finlayson Factory Area, Tampere, Tampereen seutukunta, Pirkanmaa, Western and Central Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandFinlayson Factory Area
Hatanpää Park Arboretum, Tampere, Tampereen seutukunta, Pirkanmaa, Western and Central Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandHatanpää Park Arboretum
Koskipuisto ParkKoskipuisto
Moomin Museum, Tampere, Tampereen seutukunta, Pirkanmaa, Western and Central Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandMoomin Museum
Pelle Hermanni playground, Pori, Porin seutukunta, Satakunta, South-Western Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandPelle Hermanni playground
Näsi Park, Tampere, Tampereen seutukunta, Pirkanmaa, Western and Central Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandNäsi Park
Kallo Lighthouse
Wanha Markki, Seinäjoki, Seinäjoen seutukunta, South Ostrobothnia, Western and Central Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandWanha Markki
Kasurila, Siilinjärvi, Kuopio sub-region, North Savo, Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandKasurila
Valkeisenlammen puisto
Vanha Paukku Cultural Center, Lapua, Seinäjoen seutukunta, South Ostrobothnia, Western and Central Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandVanha Paukku Cultural Center
Hapelähde Park, Kuopio, Kuopio sub-region, North Savo, Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandHapelähde Park
Photo of Villa Mairea is a villa, guest-house, and rural retreat designed and built by the Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto for Harry and Maire Gullichsen in Noormarkku, Finland.Villa Mairea
Suokonmäki Observation Tower, Alajärvi, Järviseudun seutukunta, South Ostrobothnia, Western and Central Finland, Mainland Finland, FinlandSuokonmäki Observation Tower

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Day 1 – Tampere - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Tampere - arrival day

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

Tampere has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Koskipuisto. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,750 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 Tampere, Restaurant Harald. The restaurant 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 is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.

Tampere also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Tampere is Brewery Restaurant Plevna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,975 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Tampere is Moro Sky Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,550 customers.

Locals also enjoy Beer Restaurant Konttori. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Finland!

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Day 2 – Tampere and Jyvaskyla

Day 2

Day 2 – Tampere and Jyvaskyla

  • Tampere
  • Jyväskylä
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Drive 162 km, 2 hours 29 min

  • Museum Centre Vapriikki
  • Finlayson Factory Area
  • Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower
  • Hatanpää Park Arboretum
  • Moomin Museum
  • More

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 Tampere. 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 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 Finlayson Factory Area. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,941 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower is a cafe that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,011 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.

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 Moomin Museum. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,381 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 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 Ravintola Shalimar is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 530 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Jyvaskyla, the fantastic Restaurant Pöllöwaari. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 438 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful HIISI Taproom & Bottleshop. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 167 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Hotel Verso. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 948 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!

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Day 3 – Kuopio and Jyvaskyla

Day 3

Day 3 – Kuopio and Jyvaskyla

  • Kuopio
  • Jyväskylä
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Drive 332 km, 4 hours 9 min

  • Valkeisenlammen puisto
  • Kuopio Market Square
  • Hapelähde Park
  • Kasurila
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On day 3 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 Kuopio. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Mäki-Matti Family Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 970 visitors.

Tourujoki nature trail is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Kuopio. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 636 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Kuopio is Nero Stairs. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 532 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 Barot's. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 520 customers.

Harmooni is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Jyvaskyla. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 487 customers.

Locals enjoy Ravintola Base Camp, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Jyvaskyla. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 475 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!

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Day 4 – Seinäjoki

Day 4

Day 4 – Seinäjoki

  • South Ostrobothnia
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Drive 277 km, 3 hours 37 min

  • Ähtäri Zoo
  • Suokonmäki Observation Tower
  • Vanha Paukku Cultural Center
  • Wanha Markki
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Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Finland. Today, you'll wake up in Jyväskylä and embark on a scenic drive to Seinäjoki, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Jyväskylä and South Ostrobothnia 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 Jyväskylä. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Mäki-Matti Family Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 970 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Tourujoki nature trail. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 636 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Jyväskylä is the stunning Nero Stairs. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 532 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Suokonmäki Observation Tower. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 129 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Vanha Paukku Cultural Center. This must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 635 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Wanha Markki. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 860 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in South Ostrobothnia, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Seinäjoki. When you arrive in Seinäjoki 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 Pancho Villa Seinäjoki. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,100 customers.

Locals also recommend Valkoinen Puu Cafe & Shop, another of the best restaurants in Seinäjoki. Valkoinen Puu Cafe & Shop is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 894 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Shi Quan Shi Mei. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 675 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Holy Smoke to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Seinäjoki, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,500 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Culture Club Still Standing. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Culture Club Still Standing has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 209 customers.

Mallaskoski Brewery Restaurant is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 475 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!

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Day 5 – Pori and Tampere

Day 5

Day 5 – Pori and Tampere

  • Satakunta
  • Tampere
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Drive 330 km, 4 hours 28 min

  • Villa Mairea
  • Kallo Lighthouse
  • Pelle Hermanni playground
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Day 5 of your road trip through Finland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Tampere for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Pori is the amazing Villa Mairea. This attraction is a villa that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 252 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Pelle Hermanni playground. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,770 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 Restaurant Tampella, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

Locals also recommend Café Pispala as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tampere. Café Pispala is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 879 customers.

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

After dinner, visit Pub Golden Monkey, 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 792 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Save File - Pelaajan Olohuone. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 272 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Tampere - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Tampere - departure day

  • Tampere - Departure day
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  • Näsi Park
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Day 6 of your road trip in Finland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Tampere 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.

Näsi Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Tampere. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,304 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Tampere at Ravintola Näsinneula before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Malabadi Tammela for your last chance at a meal in the city of Tampere. The Malabadi Tammela restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 756 customers.

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

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