Eastern Finland
Travel Guide
Visit Eastern Finland
Where to stay in Eastern Finland
Downtown Kuopio
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.
Paloinen
Though Paloinen might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pöllösenlahti and Iisalmi Museum of Natural Science.
Lapland Hotels Kuopio
Great restaurant. Across the street from the train station.
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025
GreenStar Hotel Joensuu
All good
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Scandic Kuopio
Love the lake view and the sunrise view right in front of my eyes.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel
Clean, quiet, well equipped kitchen, washer in the room I selected. Attentive staff, great breakfast, they even made me breakfast the night before an early departure. Walkable from train station, downtown location for shopping and dining. Along river for walks and or cycling excursions. Highly ...
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
Forenom Aparthotel Varkaus
All is good bit the drive is not working!! Can not cook breakfast
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2023
Holiday Club Tahko Spa Apartments
Nice aparments in middle of Tahko area. Price/Quality was overrated, but ok.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2020
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Tahko Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Nilsia with a visit to Tahko Ski Resort. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Matkus Shopping Center
You can do some window-shopping at Matkus Shopping Center during your visit to Kuopio. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
University of Eastern Finland
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Eastern Finland, during your travels in Kuopio. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
- Olavinlinna Castle
- Valmo Monastery
- Koli National Park
- Matkus Shopping Center
- Lintulan Pyhän Kolminaisuuden Luostari
- Linnansaari National Park
- Satama
- University of Joensuu
- Lusto Finnish Forest Museum
- Kenkavero Vicarage
- Koli Slopes
- Patvinsuo National Park
- Tahko Golf Club
- Kerigolf
- Mikkeli Cathedral
- Lake Pielinen
- Kerimäki Church
- Puijo Tower
- Punkaharju Ridge
- Savonlinna Market Square