Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Eastern Finland February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Eastern Finland Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Finland.dx6232706)[Hotels in Eastern Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Finland-Hotels.d6232706.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in Eastern Finland ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Eastern Finland Types of activities Where to stay [Eastern Finland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Finland.dx6232706) ![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) ## Eastern Finland Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Eastern Finland has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Eastern Finland, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Eastern Finland with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Eastern Finland Eastern Finland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Eastern Finland, and make it a breeze to explore Eastern Finland and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Eastern Finland to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Eastern Finland, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Eastern Finland. #### Eastern Finland attractions Eastern Finland has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Eastern Finland to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Eastern Finland. Looking for things to do in Eastern Finland can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Eastern Finland or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Eastern Finland attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6232706) ## Recommended things to do in Eastern Finland | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Full Day Private Shore Tour in Helsinki from Kotka Cruise Port](/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-helsinki-from-kotka-cruise-port.a46905409.activity-details): £262 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full Day Private Shore Tour in Helsinki from Kotka Cruise Port](/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-helsinki-from-kotka-cruise-port.a46905409.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Eastern Finland --- ### 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.co.uk/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Attraction) ![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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Kuopio You can study the exhibits at Museum of Kuopio, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kuopio. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Kuopio-Downtown-Kuopio.d553248621532523171.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Punkaharju-Ridge-Savonlinna.d553248621532524446.Attraction) #### Tahko Ski Resort 5/5(1 review) 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) #### 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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Eastern-Finland-Kuopio.d6110068.Attraction) #### Ukko-Koli 4/5(1 review) 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) #### Savonlinna Market Square 4/5(1 review) You can enjoy retail therapy at Savonlinna Market Square during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Savonlinna-Market-Square-Savonlinna.d6110044.Attraction) #### Matkus Shopping Center 4/5(1 review) You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Matkus Shopping Center during your stay in Kuopio. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matkus-Shopping-Center-Kuopio.d553248633965968746.Attraction) ### Explore areas of 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 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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Eastern Finland ![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 ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1954/d2bd5f21-9231-441f-b125-670e172121a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuopio ![Mikkili](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2301/b9d44422-80b0-43a0-8464-9bfd9006e9c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mikkeli ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3310/5cc7932a-041a-4828-b78b-2ca4c22b8193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Savonlinna ![177609664](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3736/aa4334ab-a427-4b94-b70e-4d067028b967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Varkaus ![Paloisvirta in Iisalmi Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4229/beddde87-509f-46b4-a093-91f827a0f1ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Iisalmi ![Koli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4230/666b60ec-12c3-4087-94a1-6bf5ffd29324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lieksa ![Traditional Finnish architecture in Nurmes, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4232/f6d4fe76-238a-4137-8dc8-6e9dac3f3627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nurmes ![](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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