Lakeland
Travel Guide
Visit Lakeland
Where to stay in Lakeland
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.
Kauppi
While Kauppi isn't home to many top sights, Kaupin Sports Center and Rauhaniemi Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hakumäki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hakumäki and surrounding area, you can visit Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo and Palanderin Talo.
Paloinen
Though Paloinen might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brewery Museum and Iisalmi New Church.
Lapland Hotels Arena
"Great for events at the arena. A bit of a hike from parking to the hotel, but ok. Rooftop sauna great...but missed out on the bar :( - too early in the season. Sauna in the room pretty cool also. Breakfast was crazy good."
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City
"Not a great hotel - very much a standard 3 star - simple accommodation- ok rooms - services very basic / does not stand out in any way with its service amenities or facilitates. Also quite a way out from the centre"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Uumen Hotels Tampere Finlayson
"It's tiny, but plenty of places to hang out."
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö Apartments
"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 Aug 19, 2025
Forenom Aparthotel Lahti
"No sugar No coffee No tea"
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha Superior Apartments
"Very nice 👌"
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
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.
Pyynikki Observation Tower
Find out about the history of Tampere with a stop at Pyynikki Observation Tower. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Ideapark
You can do some window-shopping at Ideapark during your stay in Lempaala. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
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.
- Sarkanniemi
- Olavinlinna Castle
- Ideapark
- Nokia Arena
- Tampere Hall
- Ahtari Zoo
- Valmo Monastery
- Koli National Park
- Peurunka Lake
- University of Tampere
- Pyynikki Observation Tower
- Himos Areena
- Repovesi National Park
- Tampereen Jaahali
- Helvetinjärvi National Park
- Moomin Museum
- Holiday Club Golf Saimaa
- Hossa National Park
- Lintulan Pyhän Kolminaisuuden Luostari
- Linnansaari National Park
- Hame Castle
- Village Shop
- SuperPark Vuokatti
- Tykkimaki Amusement Park
- Matkus Shopping Center
- Lusto Finnish Forest Museum
- University of Jyvaskyla