12 days in Lakeland Itinerary

Plan my Elimaki trip by asking Inpirock to come up with tips and suggestions.

Zurich, Switzerland to Elimaki is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Elimaki is 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Zurich in July: highs in Elimaki hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Rantasalmi.

Rantasalmi is a municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the Southern Savonia region. On the 15th (Mon), explore the striking landscape of Linnansaari National Park. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George Church, explore the stunning scenery at Orinoro Gorge, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Heinaveden kirkko.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Rantasalmi online visit planner .

You can drive from Elimaki to Rantasalmi in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kuhmo.

Kuhmo is a town and a municipality in Finland and is located at the south-eastern corner of the Kainuu region. Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): listen to music at Kuhmo Arts Centre and then look for all kinds of wild species at Boreal Wildlife Centre.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Kuhmo road trip website .

Traveling by car from Rantasalmi to Kuhmo takes 4.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to travel to Suomussalmi.

Suomussalmi is a municipality in Finland and is located in the Kainuu region. Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): make a trip to The Silent People and then identify plant and animal life at Martinselkonen Wilds Centre. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of Hossa National Park.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Suomussalmi trip builder .

You can drive from Kuhmo to Suomussalmi in 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Escape the urban bustle at Rauhaniemi Beach and Evo Hiking Area. Step off the beaten path and head to Torronsuo National Park and Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas. Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Sarkanniemi Theme Park. The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, look for gifts at Tallipihan Suklaapuoti, examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tampereen Tuomiokirkko.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Tampere trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Suomussalmi to Tampere in 7.5 hours. Another option is to fly. In July in Tampere, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.