7 days in Lakeland Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at Hatanpaa Arboretum and Rauhaniemi Beach. see Sarkanniemi Theme Park. There's still lots to do: stroll through Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, kick back and relax at Riihiniemen Uimaranta, contemplate the long history of Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, and see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus.

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Tampere trip itinerary builder site .

Tel Aviv, Israel to Tampere is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Tel Aviv in October, with highs in Tampere at 8°C and lows at 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Kouvola.

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. On the 18th (Fri), explore the striking landscape of Repovesi National Park.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Kouvola planner .

Getting from Tampere to Kouvola by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In October in Kouvola, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.