6 days in Lakeland Itinerary

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

On the 31st (Wed), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Savonlinna Cathedral, pause for some photo ops at Savonlinna Herostatue - The Hero's Grave, then stop by Taito Shop Savonlinna, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pikkukirkko, and finally step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle.

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Lappeenranta to Savonlinna is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in October, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Tampere.

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

Visiting Hatanpaa Arboretum and Rauhaniemi Beach will get you outdoors. Pack the 1st (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Sarkanniemi Theme Park. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, contemplate the long history of Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, and walk around Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower.

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Drive from Savonlinna to Tampere in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Kouvola.

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Repovesi National Park.

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Getting from Tampere to Kouvola by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Kouvola can reach 2°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to drive 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 5th (Mon): make a trip to Sandcastle Lappeenranta, see the interesting displays at Lappeenranta Fortress, then contemplate the waterfront views at Saimaa Canal, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Lappeen Marian kirkko.

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You can drive from Kouvola to Lappeenranta in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In November in Lappeenranta, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel back home.