Title: Visit Lakeland: Best of Lakeland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Lakeland-Hotels.d841982816343515136.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Lakeland-Vacation-Rentals.d841982816343515136.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Lakeland.d841982816343515136.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lakeland.d841982816343515136.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lakeland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lakeland.d841982816343515136.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lakeland ## Travel Guide ![Lakeland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635961889728/c1bf9b55-2e75-4daf-9974-0339a180781f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lakeland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635961889728/b620ff13-0443-48dd-a342-9d56b5f65121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lakeland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5279/7ef5a3d9-65d7-4a7b-b406-67ccd99daf36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lakeland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5279/2480e6de-b323-42a8-84af-bed6c37ffbc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lakeland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5279/9494ca94-7aa0-47ab-b426-28a0da08c14e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lakeland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Lakeland ![Kuopio City Hall on the Market Square in winter, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532523171/2f3660d4-0aff-4f50-894a-a0ba89c5aca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kuopio 5/5(1 area review) You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Downtown Kuopio. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Kuopio or Pikku-Pietarin Torikuja. [](https://expedia.com/Kuopio-Downtown-Kuopio.dx553248627443958521) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kauppi While Kauppi isn't home to many top sights, Kaupin Sports Center and Tampereen Jaahali are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Kauppi.dx553248635976007681) ![Hakumäki](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5271/2130c356-d947-4909-8700-2abfc9e9c3d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hakumäki If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hakumäki and surrounding area, you can visit Solvikin uimaranta and Helgelidin Nature Reserve. [](https://expedia.com/Hameenlinna-Hakumaki.dx553248635976400649) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Paloinen Though Paloinen might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Iisalmi Museum of Natural Science and Iisalmi New Church. [](https://expedia.com/Iisalmi-Paloinen.dx553248635975869429) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Lakeland.dx841982816343515136.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Lakeland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Lakeland ![Lapland Hotels Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66860000/66854800/66854724/a39c3f6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lapland Hotels Arena Ratapihankatu 54 Tampere $139 nightly $157 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nokia Arena and Moomin Museum are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Staff at the retaurant and reception has limited skills and food os not good quality Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026&selected=66854724&PinnedHotelID=66854724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=841982816343515136) ![Hotel H28](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119352100/119352026/91c759a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel H28 28 Hämeenkatu Tampere Pirkanmaa $111 nightly $125 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hämeenpuisto Park and Kivimuseo are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (344 reviews) Lovely clean and quiet room with a view! The bed was good and very comfortable. On the other hand, the two little chairs in the room were not and I was hoping there had been at least one comfortable chair to sit in. Also the table was ridiculously small for the size of the room. The flooring material ... Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F26%2F2026&endDate=4%2F27%2F2026&selected=119352026&PinnedHotelID=119352026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=841982816343515136) ![Uumen Hotels Tampere Finlayson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110440000/110434600/110434504/424751bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Uumen Hotels Tampere Finlayson 5 Finlaysoninkatu Tampere $56 nightly $64 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Labour Museum and Plevna Movie Theater Complex are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews) Tiny but lovely It's tiny, but plenty of places to hang out. Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=110434504&PinnedHotelID=110434504&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=841982816343515136) [See all 2,180 properties in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026®ionId=841982816343515136) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88650000/88640300/88640268/bd4cf35e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu 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! (206 reviews) Huge bathroom, great facilities and great location Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Hotels-Forenom-Aparthotel-Tampere-Kauppakatu.h88640268.Hotel-Information) ![Forenom Aparthotel Lahti](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8715500/8715470/4a098450_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... [](https://expedia.com/Lahti-Hotels-Forenom-Aparthotel-Lahti.h8715470.Hotel-Information) ![Wallesmanni - Nokia Arena by Come in](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119270000/119269000/119268986/8d4a3daf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wallesmanni - Nokia Arena by Come in 8 Kansikatu Tampere Pirkanmaa Stay at this apartment in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and a pillow menu. Popular attractions Nokia Arena and Ratina Shopping Center are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews) All was excellent Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Hotels-Nokia-Arena-Apartments-By-Come-In.h119268986.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=841982816343515136&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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It is a 15th-century three-tower castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110040/70e8b774-24eb-41b2-a985-f1a802cc8d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nokia Arena Catch an event at Nokia Arena during your trip to Tampere. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Nokia-Arena-Tampere.d735428982745096192.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ideapark You can do some window-shopping at Ideapark during your stay in Lempaala. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.com/Ideapark-Lempaala.d6215072.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tampere Hall You can make plans for a show at Tampere Hall during your trip to Tampere. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Hall-Tampere.d6110004.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sarkanniemi Have a fun-filled day with the family at Sarkanniemi during your trip to Tampere. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Sarkanniemi-Tampere.d6109996.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ratina Shopping Center You can enjoy retail therapy at Ratina Shopping Center during your trip to Tampere. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Ratina-Shopping-Center-Tampere.d735428088173121536.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Lakeland ![Aerial view of Joensuu Church. Autumn cityscape at sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1717/c0e4176f-2510-4f91-8f50-3c6735f838fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Joensuu ![Kuokkala bridge at night, Jyväsjärvi, Jyväskylä city. Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1745/a8e79a0f-e0a6-4a1e-b2d0-a59d3a7ac885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jyväskylä ![Aerial view of the snow-dusted Kajaani Castle ruins embraced by dark, icy waters under a stark winter sky, Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1752/3861ae7b-9b11-41f6-ba8a-bfd69662fa93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kajaani ![Kuusamo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288933/85fc0c8e-e85c-4578-88ad-a4cafd04f37e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuusamo - Cities near Lakeland - Places of interest [Joensuu](https://expedia.com/Joensuu.dx1717)[Jyväskylä](https://expedia.com/Jyvaskyla.dx1745)[Kajaani](https://expedia.com/Kajaani.dx1752)[Kuusamo](https://expedia.com/Kuusamo.dx1757)[Kuopio](https://expedia.com/Kuopio.dx1954)[Lappeenranta](https://expedia.com/Lappeenranta.dx2124)[Mikkeli](https://expedia.com/Mikkeli.dx2301)[Savonlinna](https://expedia.com/Savonlinna.dx3310)[Tampere](https://expedia.com/Tampere.dx3484)[Varkaus](https://expedia.com/Varkaus.dx3736)[Loviisa](https://expedia.com/Loviisa.dx4223)[Iisalmi](https://expedia.com/Iisalmi.dx4229)[Lieksa](https://expedia.com/Lieksa.dx4230)[Nurmes](https://expedia.com/Nurmes.dx4232)[Ammansaari](https://expedia.com/Ammansaari.dx4690)[Kuhmo](https://expedia.com/Kuhmo.dx4691)[Hameenlinna](https://expedia.com/Hameenlinna.dx5271)[Imatra](https://expedia.com/Imatra.dx5272)[Kotka](https://expedia.com/Kotka.dx5275)[Lahti](https://expedia.com/Lahti.dx5276)[Riihimaki](https://expedia.com/Riihimaki.dx5277)[Valkeakoski](https://expedia.com/Valkeakoski.dx5279)[Kuusankoski](https://expedia.com/Kuusankoski.dx5678)[Kouvola](https://expedia.com/Kouvola.dx10204)[Forssa](https://expedia.com/Forssa.dx177985) - [Nokia Arena ](https://expedia.com/Nokia-Arena-Tampere.d735428982745096192.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ideapark ](https://expedia.com/Ideapark-Lempaala.d6215072.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tampere Hall ](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Hall-Tampere.d6110004.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sarkanniemi ](https://expedia.com/Sarkanniemi-Tampere.d6109996.Vacation-Attraction) - [Olavinlinna Castle ](https://expedia.com/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Vacation-Attraction) - [Repovesi National Park ](https://expedia.com/Repovesi-National-Park-Finland.d553248621532523054.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ahtari Zoo ](https://expedia.com/Ahtari-Zoo-Ahtari.d553248621532523133.Vacation-Attraction) - [Valmo Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Valmo-Monastery-Heinavesi.d6110076.Vacation-Attraction) - [Peurunka Lake ](https://expedia.com/Peurunka-Lake-Laukaa.d553248628305664392.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hame Castle ](https://expedia.com/Hame-Castle-Hameenlinna.d6110020.Vacation-Attraction) - [Helvetinjärvi National Park ](https://expedia.com/Helvetinjarvi-National-Park-Ruovesi.d553248635274602830.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Jyvaskyla ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Jyvaskyla-Jyvaskyla.d6110026.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tampereen Jaahali ](https://expedia.com/Tampereen-Jaahali-Tampere.d6109992.Vacation-Attraction) - [Himos Areena ](https://expedia.com/Himos-Areena-Jamsa.d627475106591174656.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Tampere ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Tampere-Tampere.d6109990.Vacation-Attraction) - [Village Shop ](https://expedia.com/Village-Shop-Alavus.d553248621568464594.Vacation-Attraction) - [Koli National Park ](https://expedia.com/Koli-National-Park-North-Karelia.d6110126.Vacation-Attraction) - [Matkus Shopping Center ](https://expedia.com/Matkus-Shopping-Center-Kuopio.d553248633965968746.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jyvaskyla Paviljonki ](https://expedia.com/Jyvaskyla-Paviljonki-Jyvaskyla.d553248621563233957.Vacation-Attraction) - [Katinkulta Golf ](https://expedia.com/Katinkulta-Golf-Sotkamo.d6294410.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tampere Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Cathedral-Tampere.d6109998.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sibelius Hall ](https://expedia.com/Sibelius-Hall-Lahti.d6109980.Vacation-Attraction) - [Moomin Museum ](https://expedia.com/Moomin-Museum-Tampere.d6110006.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hossa National Park ](https://expedia.com/Hossa-National-Park-Suomussalmi.d553248635209617666.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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