Western Finland
Travel Guide
Visit Western Finland
Where to stay in Western Finland
City Center
While visiting City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Turku City Theatre and Paavo Nurmi Stadium.
Turku Harbour
If you're spending some time in Turku Harbour, Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Ruissalo
You'll enjoy the seaside views and spas in Ruissalo. You might want to make time for a stop at Aura Golf or The Botanical Garden of the University of Turku.
Kupittaa
While there might not be top attractions in Kupittaa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova and Veritas Stadion.
Old Rauma
If you're spending some time in Old Rauma, Rauma Market Square and Rauman Taidemuseo are top sights worth seeing.
Nummi
While Nummi isn't home to many top sights, Sibelius Museum and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are some notable places to visit nearby.
Arctic City Hotel
Excellent food in the restaurant, helpful staff, friendly housekeeping, clean hotel and great location.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Very clean, lovely big room, friendly staff and lucky enough to get an upgrade!
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Hotel Kakola
Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Santa Claus Village has different options to stay - we stay in a suite with sauna, just behind the main centre (behind snowman world). You could walk to main centre with Santa, post office, restaurants, playground, activities, main reception/hub all within 5 minute walk. Rooms are odd - large bathroom, ...
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Santa's Holiday Homes
It was a good 2 nights stay.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Bob W Turku City Centre
Stayed here before. Well worth doing it again. A very nice, comfortable, clean room. Very central. Very affordable (making it affordable in difficult times is a really good thing).
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Popular places to visit
Santa Claus Village
Meet jolly old St. Nick in his homeland of Rovaniemi at a meticulously detailed attraction dedicated to all things Santa.
Levi Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Levi Ski Resort, a top ski area in Sirkka. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area.
Ranua Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Ranua Zoo during your vacation in Ranua? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Ounasvaara
Hit the slopes in Rovaniemi with a visit to Ounasvaara. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Lordi's Square
Go on a heavy metal pilgrimage by visiting this square, which is dedicated to Finland’s most famous hard rockers. Dine and shop while you’re here.
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Discover miles of hiking trails, colorful birdlife, a ski resort and quaint villages in this sprawling national park in northwest Finland.
Things to do
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included
Sightseeing Cruise in Archipelago of Helsinki
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
- Santa Claus Village
- Levi Ski Resort
- SantaPark
- Viking Line Terminal
- Ideapark
- Nokia Arena
- Ranua Zoo
- Ounasvaara
- Tampere Hall
- Lordi's Square
- Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
- Arktikum
- Moominworld
- Ylläs Aurinko Express
- Lappi Areena
- Crazy Reindeer Arena
- Turku Market Square
- Jerisjärvi
- University of Lapland
- Levi Tourist Office
- Powerpark Funland
- Arctic Golf Finland
- Levi Express Cabin Lift
- Tropiclandia