Lakeland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Finland showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Finland featuring a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Finland which includes forests, tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Finland showing a river or creek
Lakeland

Where to stay in Lakeland

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Downtown Kuopio

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Downtown Kuopio. You might want to make time for a stop at Kuopio Market or Museum of Kuopio.

Downtown Kuopio
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Kauppi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kauppi and surrounding area, you can visit Kaupin Sports Center and Rauhaniemi Beach.

Kauppi
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Hakumäki

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hakumäki and surrounding area, you can visit Helgelidin Nature Reserve and Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo.

Hakumäki
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Paloinen

While there might not be top attractions in Paloinen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Iisalmi Museum of Natural Science and Iisalmi New Church.

Paloinen
Scandic Tampere City

Scandic Tampere City

Hämeenkatu 1, Tampere
The price is NZ$194 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$194
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel is located right in front of Tampere Rail Station. Very convenient. Eateries & grocery stores are near by. Hotel staff are very nice. I didn’t use, but there is a sauna too."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Scandic Tampere City
Lapland Hotels Arena

Lapland Hotels Arena

Ratapihankatu 54, Tampere
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$288 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$288
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nokia Arena and Ratina Shopping Center are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Lapland Hotels Arena
Hotel H28

Hotel H28

28 Hämeenkatu, Tampere, Pirkanmaa
The price is NZ$200 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$200
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Hämeenpuisto Park and Kivimuseo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"Hinta-laatusuhteeltaan varmaan paras hotelli, jossa olen koskaan yöpynyt. Erityisesti tykkäsin mukavasta sängystä, numerokoodilukkojen kätevyydestä sekä 9. kerroksen aamupalan maisemista."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hotel H28
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Forenom Aparthotel Lahti

Forenom Aparthotel Lahti

Rauhankatu 14, Lahti
Stay at this apartment in Lahti. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Market Square, Lahti and Lahden Historiallinen ...
7/10 Good! (508 reviews)
"I had a great experience here. The beds were comfortable and everything felt clean. It attempted at having a kitchen in a hotel style room which I was grateful for the refrigerator, microwave and the utensils. I was surprised they require that you take your own trash out and there doesn't seem to ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Forenom Aparthotel Lahti
Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu

Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu

2 out of 5
4 Kauppakatu, Tampere
Stay at this aparthotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Ainamuoti and Tampere Theatre are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
"Really good. Great balcony. Mini flat really for one. Ideal"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu
Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö Apartments

Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö Apartments

Lapinniemenranta 12, Tampere
Stay at this aparthotel in Tampere. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rauhaniemi Beach and Rosala are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (72 reviews)
"The property has character. I stayed in a studio apartment which was comfortable but a bit dated. The food selection at the restaurants were limited and were closer to North American food. The view of the marina and central Tampere was nice."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Olavinlinna Castle

Olavinlinna Castle

After visiting Olavinlinna Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Olavinlinna Castle
Valmo Monastery

Valmo Monastery

Learn about the local history of Uusi-Valamo when you spend time at Valmo Monastery. Discover the area's art scene and temples.

Valmo Monastery
Ukko-Koli

Ukko-Koli

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ukko-Koli during your travels in Ylä-Koli. Wander the marina or discover the area's mountain views.

Ukko-Koli
Hame Castle

Hame Castle

Learn about the local history of Hameenlinna when you spend time at Hame Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Hame Castle

Ideapark

You can do some window-shopping at Ideapark during your stay in Lempaala. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Ideapark

Tampere Hall

You can get tickets for a performance at Tampere Hall on your trip to Tampere. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Tampere Hall

Cities near Lakeland

Kuopio

Kuopio

Savonlinna

Savonlinna

Loviisa

Loviisa

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