4 days in Porvoo, Lappeenranta & Savonlinna Itinerary

Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest and prettiest towns, boasts cobbled streets, famous red-brick warehouses, and a charming river.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): enjoy the sea views from Söderskärin majakka, examine the collection at Porvoo Museum/Holm House, look for gifts at Pieni Suklaatehdas, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Hill, and finally see the interesting displays at Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Porvoo trip planning app.

Helsinki to Porvoo is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. October in Porvoo sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lappeenranta.

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

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Wolkoff House Museum and then steep yourself in history at Lappeen Marian kirkko.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Lappeenranta route planning website.

Traveling by car from Porvoo to Lappeenranta takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in October, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Savonlinna.

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Pikkukirkko.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Savonlinna day trip planning website.

You can drive from Lappeenranta to Savonlinna in 2 hours. In October in Savonlinna, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.