5 days in Joensuu & Kuopio Itinerary

Joensuu is a city and municipality in North Karelia in the province of Eastern Finland. Get outdoors at Paha-Koli Hill and Utra Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Akka-Koli Hill and Honkaniemi Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Joensuu: Koli Nature Centre Ukko (in Koli) and Rasavaara Observation tower (in Koli National Park). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Pyhan Nikolaoksen kirkko, test your problem-solving skills at Escape Room Joensuu, head outdoors with Utransaari/ The Utra Island, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Joensuu Church.

To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Joensuu route planner.

Helsinki to Joensuu is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive. August in Joensuu sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Kuopio.

Kuopio is a city and a municipality located in the region of Northern Savonia, Finland. Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): examine the collection at Kuopion Automuseoon, then stroll through Saaristokatu, then make a trip to Satamankulma, and finally take a memorable tour with Lakeland Lines. On your second day here, admire the majestic nature at Snellman Park, explore the world behind art at VB Photographic Centre, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Leppavirta Church, then explore the stunning scenery at Orinoro Gorge, and finally experience rural life at Konttila.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Kuopio online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Joensuu to Kuopio in 2 hours. August in Kuopio sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.