Title: Visit Lakeland: Best of Lakeland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com

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# 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 Rauhaniemi Beach 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)

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- Lakeland Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Lakeland

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Lapland Hotels Arena

Ratapihankatu 54 Tampere 

$146 nightly

$166 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! (1,007 reviews)

Staff at the retaurant and reception has limited skills and food os not good quality

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

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Hotel H28

28 Hämeenkatu Tampere Pirkanmaa

$110 nightly

$124 total

Apr 8 - Apr 9

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hämeenpuisto Park and Lenin Museum are located ...

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Uumen Hotels Tampere Finlayson

5 Finlaysoninkatu Tampere 

$51 nightly

$58 total

Apr 13 - Apr 14

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! (137 reviews)

Tiny but lovely

It's tiny, but plenty of places to hang out.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

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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

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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 ...

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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! (32 reviews)

All was excellent

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![FINLAND: View of the Olavinlinna castle, in Savonlinna, Finland. 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

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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)

#### 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)

#### 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. 

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## 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
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- [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)
- [Olavinlinna Castle ](https://expedia.com/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sarkanniemi ](https://expedia.com/Sarkanniemi-Tampere.d6109996.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ahtari Zoo ](https://expedia.com/Ahtari-Zoo-Ahtari.d553248621532523133.Vacation-Attraction)
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