13 days in Lakeland Itinerary

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila, see the interesting displays at World Heritage Site - Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Hollola.

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Amsterdam, Holland to Lahti is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Lahti. In July, daytime highs in Lahti are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough 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): get engrossed in the history at Wolkoff House Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God, explore the world behind art at Lappeenrannan taidemuseo, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Lauritsala Church, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lappeen Marian kirkko.

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Traveling by train from Lahti to Lappeenranta takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Lappeenranta sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish 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. On the 26th (Fri), learn about all things military at Winter War Museum Raatteen Portti and then look for all kinds of wild species at Martinselkonen Wilds Centre. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Hossa National Park.

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Getting from Lappeenranta to Suomussalmi by car takes about 7 hours. Other options: fly. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can 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. Let the collections at Kulttuurihistoriallinen Museo and Kuopion Korttelimuseo capture your imagination. Step out of Kuopio to go to Heinavesi and see New Valamo Monastery, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Nikolaos Cathedral, take in the waterfront at Kuopio Harbor, contemplate the waterfront views at Valkeisenlampi, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by car from Suomussalmi to Kuopio takes 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Jyvaskyla.

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. On the 31st (Wed), look for gifts at Punnitse & Saasta, examine the collection at The Craft Museum of Finland, take in the exciting artwork at 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. July in Jyvaskyla sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to catch the train 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 Torronsuo National Park. Your inner history buff will appreciate Visavuori and St Olaf's Church in Tyrvaa. There's more to do: examine the collection at Tampere City Library, Metso and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas.

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Traveling by train from Jyvaskyla to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. July in Tampere sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can travel back home.