One-Week Finland Road Trip from Oulu to Kokkola, Tampere, 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 Cafe Rooster as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,068 customers.

Oulu also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Oulu is Leskinen. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,338 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Oulu is Irish Pub St. Michael (Arctic Vodka Oy). This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,244 customers.

Locals also enjoy Pub Graali. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 611 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Finland!

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 Oulu and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Kokkola. You will stay in Kokkola for 1 night. 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 Oulu Market Hall. This attraction is a market hall that is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 903 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Oulu market square. With an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,162 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Oulu is the outstanding The Oulu Museum Of Art. This popular cafe and travel destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 777 visitors.

The spectacular Tietomaa Science Centre is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,871 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 Kokkola, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Rock'n Roll Diner, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kokkola. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 818 customers.

Locals also recommend Kung's Kitchen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kokkola. Kung's Kitchen is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 677 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kokkola is Café Bryggan. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 529 customers.

After dinner, visit Oluthuone Huismann, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kokkola. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 313 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Karaoke Bar Jolene Kokkola. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 153 customers.

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

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 Ylistaro. 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 Ylistaro’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Ylistaro, start your day with a visit to the amazing Wanha Markki. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 860 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Ylistaro 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!

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 1 night. 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 Koskipuisto. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,750 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 Finlayson Factory Area. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,941 visitors.

The spectacular Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating cafe and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,011 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Hatanpää Park Arboretum. This attraction is a popular park that 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 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!

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 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 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 best-rated sightseeing 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 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 Jälkipeli Pub, Karaoke, Sports Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 430 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Mikkelin Keskusbaari Oy. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 235 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 6 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 Siilinjärvi 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 Valkeisenlammen puisto. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 784 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Kuopio Market Square. This attraction, a beloved market square, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,021 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Mikkeli is the stunning Hapelähde Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 547 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated village in Mikkeli. The popular Kasurila is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 811 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

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 Siilinjärvi has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Kasurila. This attraction is a village that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 811 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Siilinjärvi, 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 Restaurant Fors, another of the best restaurants in Kajaani. Restaurant Fors is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 315 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant Ranch. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 771 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Rock House Kulma to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Kajaani, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 301 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurant Saint Kukko. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Restaurant Saint Kukko has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 103 customers.

Bar Jussila (T:mi Juha J. Immonen) is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 50 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!

Day 7 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 Kajaani and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Oulu. 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 best-rated sightseeing 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.

You can make the most of your new day in Kajaani 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 Sauraha, 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.

Locals also recommend Café Aitta9 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu. Café Aitta9 is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,231 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Oulu is Viking Restaurant Harald. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,270 customers.

After dinner, visit Cafe Kuluma, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Oulu. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Frans & Camille Bistro. This bar has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 869 customers.

Alternatively, Jumpru Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Oulu. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

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

Day 8 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 must-see tourist destination 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 Crecian before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 933 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Garam Masala for your last chance at a meal in the city of Oulu. The Garam Masala restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 701 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Friends & Brgrs Oulu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 762 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!