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 plan 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. On the 16th (Thu), enjoy some diversion at Vainolanniemi, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then get a sense of history and politics at Kuopio Market City Hall, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Puijo Tower.

To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Kuopio trip planner.

Drive from Tampere to Kuopio in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In January, daytime highs in Kuopio are -8°C, while nighttime lows are -14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.