4 days in Lakeland Itinerary

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

Tampere is known for museums, historic sites, and fun & games. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, see the interesting displays at Moomin Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and don't miss a visit to Nasinneula Tower.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Tampere trip planner.

Helsinki to Tampere is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Tampere are -5°C, while nighttime lows are -12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Kuopio.

Kuopio is a city and a municipality located in the region of Northern Savonia, Finland. Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): enjoy some diversion at Vainolanniemi, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then ponder the world of politics at Kuopio Market City Hall, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Puijo Tower.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Kuopio day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Tampere to Kuopio takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In January in Kuopio, expect temperatures between -8°C during the day and -14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.