7-Day Finland Road Trip from Turku traveling north to Helsinki, Tampere, and Pori
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-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 Turku, 1 night in Helsinki, 1 night in Tampere, and 2 nights in Pori, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Finland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Turku, Helsinki, Tampere, Pori, and Rauma. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Finland you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Turku, 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 Turku Castle and Kauppatori.
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 Senate Square to the breathtaking Esplanadi park and Helsinki Cathedral, 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. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Temppeliaukio Church and learn more about the unique Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Turku, Helsinki, Tampere, Pori, and Rauma, 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 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 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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Day 1 – Turku - arrival day
- Turku - Arrival day
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- Kupittaa
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Your road trip adventure in Finland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Turku. You’ll stay in Turku for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.
Turku has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kupittaa. This attraction is a district and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,520 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 Turku, Restaurant Kaskis. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Turku is Restaurant Kuori. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.
Locals recommend Pippurimylly as one of the best restaurants in the city of Turku. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,851 customers.
Turku also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Turku is Panimoravintola Koulu. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Turku is Walo Rooftop Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 864 customers.
Locals also enjoy Uusi Apteekki Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 770 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Finland!
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Day 2 – Jänessaari and Helsinki
- Turku
- Helsinki
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Drive 188 km, 2 hours 34 min
- Old Great Square
- Turku Cathedral
- Botanic Garden of Turku
- Turku Castle
- Ispoinen Beach
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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 Turku and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Helsinki. You will stay in Helsinki for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Turku is the amazing Old Great Square. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,995 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible lutheran cathedral, Turku Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,745 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Turku is the outstanding Botanic Garden of University of Turku. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.
The spectacular Turku Castle is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating castle and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,724 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Ispoinen Beach. This attraction is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,065 visitors.
You can make the most of your new day in Turku 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 Lappi Ravintola as one of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki. Lappi Ravintola is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,870 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Helsinki is Restaurant Kuu. This restaurant has been 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.
Alternatively, Roasberg is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Helsinki. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,256 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Finland!
Experiences
Day 3 – Tampere
- Helsinki
- Tampere
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Drive 185 km, 2 hours 26 min
- Market Square
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Senate Square
- Esplanadi park
- Temppeliaukio Church
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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 Helsinki. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Tampere. You’ll stay in Tampere 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 Kauppatori. This much-appreciated market square and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,097 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 Senate Square to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Senate Square is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,455 visitors.
The lovely Esplanadi park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 12,022 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 Temppeliaukio Church. This attraction is a cave church rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 11,662 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 Tampere. Tampere 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 Restaurant Harald. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,504 reviews.
The remarkable Pella’s cafe is another top restaurant in Tampere we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,555 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ravintola Coussicca is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,225 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tampere, the fantastic Brewery Restaurant Plevna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,975 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Moro Sky Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,550 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Beer Restaurant Konttori. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!
Experiences
Day 4 – Pori
- Tampere
- Satakunta
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Drive 121 km, 2 hours
- Finlayson Factory Area
- Museum Centre Vapriikki
- Koskipuisto
- Hatanpää Park Arboretum
- Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower
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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 Pori. You will stay in Pori 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 Finlayson Factory Area. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,941 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible museum, Museum Centre Vapriikki. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,742 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Museum Centre Vapriikki welcomes around 185,000 yearly visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Tampere is the outstanding Koskipuisto. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,750 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.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower. This attraction is a popular cafe that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,011 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 Pori, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Merimesta, one of the best restaurants in the city of Pori. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 907 customers.
Locals also recommend Andalucia Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pori. Andalucia Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 681 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pori is Ravintola Porin Steak & Whisky House Ky. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 597 customers.
After dinner, visit Panimoravintola Beer Hunter's, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Pori. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 826 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Anton. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 633 customers.
Alternatively, Winston Pub Pori is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Pori. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Finland!
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Day 5 – Reposaari and Pori
- Satakunta
- Rauma
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Drive 154 km, 2 hours 36 min
- Kallo Lighthouse
- Nature Center Ark
- Church of the Holy Cross
- Old Rauma
- Kiikartorni
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Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Reposaari has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Reposaari 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 Reposaari. 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 town of Reposaari, like the extraordinary Kallo Lighthouse. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,082 visitors.
This is a popular destination among visitors in Reposaari.
Your discovery of Reposaari does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Reposaari 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 Amarillo, Pori, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Pori. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,625 customers.
Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Pori is the popular Pikku x. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.
Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Pori is Restaurant Torero. This restaurant has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 802 customers.
When you’ve finished your meal, Space Bowling & Billiards, Pori is one of the best bars in the city of Pori for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 301 customers.
One For The Road is another of the most popular bars in the city of Pori. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 300 customers.
Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Pori is Rattis. Rattis has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 207 customers.
Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Pori!
Experiences
Day 6 – Pori, Rauma, and Turku
- Satakunta
- Turku
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Drive 180 km, 2 hours 46 min
- Central Pori Church
- Villa Mairea
- Rosenlew Museum
- Pelle Hermanni playground
- Sammallahdenmäki
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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 Pori. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Turku. You’ll stay in Turku for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Pori’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.
If you’re curious to see more of Pori, start your day with a visit to the amazing Central Pori Church. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 491 visitors.
You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Villa Mairea. This villa and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 252 visitors.
We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Rosenlew Museum to make the most of your road trip across Finland. The spectacular Rosenlew Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 237 visitors.
The lovely Pelle Hermanni playground is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,770 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Pori has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Turku. Turku 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 Pub Niska. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,843 reviews.
The remarkable Delhi Darbar is another top restaurant in Turku we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,697 customers.
If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant Tintå is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,446 customers.
After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Turku, the fantastic Hunter's Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 747 customers.
To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Kerttulin Kievari. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 216 customers.
Another bar with a great atmosphere is Tårget. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,834 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!
Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Finland!
Experiences
Day 7 – Turku - departure day
- Turku - Departure day
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- Aurajokiranta
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Day 7 of your road trip in Finland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Turku 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.
Aurajokiranta is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Turku. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 267 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Turku and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Finland.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Turku at Blanko before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Nerå for your last chance at a meal in the city of Turku. The Nerå restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Viking Restaurant Harald. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Turku. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Finland!
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