Title: Eastern Finland Travel Guide: Best of Eastern Finland, Finland Travel 2025 | 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 ![Eastern Finland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e872b37f1f4450e07b6521c31bb621ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eastern Finland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/45e62f0ec18ca13c8989ab9b60966970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eastern Finland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/90e5654535d5c3446952b5a0bfa6a9f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eastern Finland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d133809af3c21c07c20e2ae0b25168ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eastern Finland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/26c42d646ac2853de9b26af004ef875a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Eastern Finland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Eastern Finland ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/90e5654535d5c3446952b5a0bfa6a9f3.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 Kuopio Market or Museum of Kuopio. [](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 ![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 £60 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Joensuu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Carelicum and Taitokortteli are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=8397871&PinnedHotelID=8397871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232706) ![Scandic Kuopio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525700/525634/500b160c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scandic Kuopio Satamakatu 1, Kuopio Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £88 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kuopio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in ... 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While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Attraction) ![Valmo Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d28cc0a0480dcec05415f99bdda3b5c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Valmo-Monastery-Heinavesi.d6110076.Attraction) ![Ukko-Koli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ac0b76852f339d38df6e52c5f7463456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ukko-Koli-Lieksa.d553248635939590974.Attraction) ![Punkaharju Ridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7edae1ea7f8d0847eb28ddd7838e62eb.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Punkaharju-Ridge-Savonlinna.d553248621532524446.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahko-Ski-Resort-Kuopio.d6333681.Attraction) #### Tahko Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Tahkovuori at Tahko Golf Club. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahko-Golf-Club-Kuopio.d6333683.Attraction) ## Cities near Eastern Finland ![Kajaani](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f924dd82996e9eb4943fb98adbe70029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kajaani [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kajaani.dx1752) ![Kuopio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/90e5654535d5c3446952b5a0bfa6a9f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuopio [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuopio.dx1954) ![Mikkeli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e989e6249edc188c00cc60049e26dd77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mikkeli [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mikkeli.dx2301) ![Savonlinna](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/45e62f0ec18ca13c8989ab9b60966970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Savonlinna [](https://expedia.co.uk/Savonlinna.dx3310) - Cities near Eastern Finland - Places of interest [Kajaani](https://expedia.co.uk/Kajaani.dx1752)[Kuopio](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuopio.dx1954)[Mikkeli](https://expedia.co.uk/Mikkeli.dx2301)[Savonlinna](https://expedia.co.uk/Savonlinna.dx3310)[Varkaus](https://expedia.co.uk/Varkaus.dx3736)[Iisalmi](https://expedia.co.uk/Iisalmi.dx4229)[Lieksa](https://expedia.co.uk/Lieksa.dx4230)[Nurmes](https://expedia.co.uk/Nurmes.dx4232)[Kuhmo](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuhmo.dx4691)[Kouvola](https://expedia.co.uk/Kouvola.dx10204)[Heinola](https://expedia.co.uk/Heinola.dx177986)[Pieksamaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Pieksamaki.dx177987)[Sotkamo](https://expedia.co.uk/Sotkamo.dx181143)[Siilinjarvi](https://expedia.co.uk/Siilinjarvi.dx500371)[Kerimaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerimaki.dx500382)[Mantyharju](https://expedia.co.uk/Mantyharju.dx500384)[Pihtipudas](https://expedia.co.uk/Pihtipudas.dx500387)[Suonenjoki](https://expedia.co.uk/Suonenjoki.dx500391)[Kitee](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitee.dx602349)[Koli](https://expedia.co.uk/Koli.dx6034485)[Karankamaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Karankamaki.dx6046943)[Nilsia](https://expedia.co.uk/Nilsia.dx6049025)[Leppavirta](https://expedia.co.uk/Leppavirta.dx6129723)[Rantasalmi](https://expedia.co.uk/Rantasalmi.dx6141150)[Viitasaari](https://expedia.co.uk/Viitasaari.dx6144009) - [Koli National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Koli-National-Park-North-Karelia.d6110126.Attraction) - [Tahko Ski Resort](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahko-Ski-Resort-Kuopio.d6333681.Attraction) - [Puijo Tower](https://expedia.co.uk/Puijo-Tower-Kuopio.d6110070.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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