8 days in Lakeland Itinerary

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lahti: Repovesi National Park (in Kouvola) and Pulkkilanharju Nature Trail (in Asikkala). There's much more to do: do some rugged touring at Jump Up, take a stroll around Sibelius Hall, enjoy some diversion at Laune Central Park, and see the interesting displays at Motorcycle Museum of Finland.

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Seattle, USA to Lahti is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Seattle to Lahti, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Seattle in April; daily highs in Lahti reach 45°F and lows reach 30°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) 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 14th (Wed), enjoy breathtaking views from Puijo Tower, then examine the collection at RIISA - Orthodox Church Museum of Finland, then contemplate the waterfront views at Valkeisenlampi, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Kuopio Market City Hall.

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Getting from Lahti to Kuopio by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Kuopio can reach 43°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to drive to Tampere.

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, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, steep yourself in history at Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, and don't miss a visit to Nasinneula Tower.

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Traveling by car from Kuopio to Tampere takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In April in Tampere, expect temperatures between 45°F during the day and 29°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.