13 days in Lakeland Itinerary

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Arboretum Mustila, then take an in-depth tour of World Heritage Site - Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Hollola.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Lahti planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Lahti is an approximately 7.5- hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Lahti is 1 hour. July in Lahti sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Lappeenranta.

On the shores of the country's largest lake system, Lappeenrata serves as the economic and cultural center of southeast Finland.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Wolkoff House Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God, explore the world behind art at Lappeenrannan taidemuseo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Lauritsala Church, and finally make a trip to Lappeen Marian kirkko.

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Take a train from Lahti to Lappeenranta in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can travel to Suomussalmi.

Suomussalmi is a municipality in Finland and is located in the Kainuu region. Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): brush up on your military savvy at Winter War Museum Raatteen Portti and then look for all kinds of wild species at Martinselkonen Wilds Centre. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hossa National Park.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Suomussalmi trip planner.

You can drive from Lappeenranta to Suomussalmi in 7 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and car. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel to Kuopio.

Kuopio is a city and a municipality located in the region of Northern Savonia, Finland. Get outdoors at Orinoro Gorge and Snellman Park. Get some historical perspective at New Valamo Monastery and St. Nikolaos Cathedral. Next up on the itinerary: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Kulttuurihistoriallinen Museo, pause for some serene contemplation at Lutheran Cathedral, and make a trip to Kuopio Harbor.

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Drive from Suomussalmi to Kuopio in 4 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Kuopio can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can take a train to Jyvaskyla.

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): look for gifts at Punnitse & Saasta, see the interesting displays at The Craft Museum of Finland, admire the landmark architecture of Kuokkalan kartano, then get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum of Central Finland, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by train from Kuopio to Jyvaskyla takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Tampere.

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

The Car Museum of Vehoniemi (Vehoniemen automuseo) and Tampere City Library, Metso will appeal to museum buffs. Explore hidden gems such as The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas and Torronsuo National Park. Explore Tampere's surroundings by going to St Olaf's Church in Tyrvaa (in Sastamala) and Visavuori (in Valkeakoski). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Rauhaniemi Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Finlayson Church, and examine the collection at National Police Museum.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Tampere trip planner.

You can take a train from Jyvaskyla to Tampere in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July in Tampere, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.