Title: Eastern Finland Travel Guide: Best of Eastern Finland, Finland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Eastern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Finland-Hotels.d6232706.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Eastern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Finland-Holiday-Rentals.d6232706.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Eastern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Eastern-Finland.d6232706.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Eastern Finland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Eastern-Finland.d6232706.Car-Hire-Guide)[Eastern Finland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Finland.d6232706.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Eastern Finland Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Koli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4230/666b60ec-12c3-4087-94a1-6bf5ffd29324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4230/666b60ec-12c3-4087-94a1-6bf5ffd29324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Une ile Une plage Une piscine Une scène Au milieu d’une rivière Joensuu (Finland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1717/54b5355b-5f4f-41e4-9bb1-d6f10028feb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On our way to the first campsite in linnansari national park ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141150/ed1e442b-e010-410a-a804-c8baa03d60be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Eastern Finland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Eastern Finland ![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 4/5(2 area reviews) You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Downtown Kuopio. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Kuopio or Kuopio Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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) ### Paloinen While there might not be top attractions in Paloinen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pöllösenlahti and Iisalmi Museum of Natural Science. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iisalmi-Paloinen.dx553248635975869429) - Top hotels in Eastern Finland - Top Holiday Rentals in Eastern Finland ![Lapland Hotels Kuopio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33780000/33778100/33778051/fab52983_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lapland Hotels Kuopio Puijonkatu 32 Kuopio Stay at this hotel in Kuopio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Kuopio Market and Kuopion Taidemuseo are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (955 reviews) Great restaurant. Across the street from the train station. Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=33778051&PinnedHotelID=33778051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232706) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=33778051&PinnedHotelID=33778051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232706) ![GreenStar Hotel Joensuu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8397900/8397871/2206c448_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GreenStar Hotel Joensuu Torikatu 16 Joensuu £54 31 Jan - 1 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Joensuu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Carelicum and Taitokortteli are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The room was very clean and excellent. The staff was very kind. Thanks for the common kitchen on the floor. 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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 28 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Joensuu-Hotels-Lietsu-Boutique-Aparthotel.h48283618.Hotel-Information) ![Apartments Tahko](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63290000/63281200/63281158/cca2873b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartments Tahko 2 Tahkonkuja Kuopio Stay at this apartment in Kuopio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Tahko Golf Club and Tahko Ski Resort are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) Loistava sijainti,todella hyvä palvelu kun varmisteltiin lakanoita ja loppusiivousta. Erinomainen kylppäri. Todella hyvä kohde. Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuopio-Hotels-Apartments-Tahko.h63281158.Hotel-Information) ![Pistohiekka Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113850000/113843400/113843346/5ab7bee0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pistohiekka Resort 1660 Lietvedentie Puumala Etelä-Savo Stay at this cabin in Puumala. Enjoy free parking and climate control. Popular attractions Lietvesi Scenic Road and Sahanlahti are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puumala-Hotels-Pistohiekka-Resort.h113843346.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Eastern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6232706&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 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.co.uk/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Attraction) ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Punkaharju Ridge You can take time to visit Punkaharju Ridge during your travels to Punkaharju. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahko-Ski-Resort-Kuopio.d6333681.Attraction) #### University of Eastern Finland Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Eastern Finland during your travels in Kuopio. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. 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