Title: Western Finland Travel Guide: Best of Western Finland, Finland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Western Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Western-Finland-Hotels.d6056246.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Western Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Western-Finland-Holiday-Rentals.d6056246.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Western Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Western-Finland.d6056246.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Western Finland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Western-Finland.d6056246.Car-Hire-Guide)[Western Finland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Western-Finland.d6056246.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Western Finland Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Luosto featuring a river or creek, a sunset and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052870/40f6b822-3317-486e-98cb-3f7c83432189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Luosto featuring a river or creek, a sunset and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052870/40f6b822-3317-486e-98cb-3f7c83432189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pyha-Luosto National Park which includes forest scenes and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110096/98143959-860f-4a58-96df-dfe1a720ad5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kemi featuring cruising, snow and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1786/f971bc8b-d15d-44f3-85bf-826c1150478c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kemi showing cruising and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1786/49419d48-8322-471f-981a-e0f8a6aabe7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Western Finland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Western Finland ![Turku Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3463/48a76495-2b7b-476d-bec9-c296a733d3ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City Center If you're spending some time in City Center, Turku City Theatre and Paavo Nurmi Stadium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-City-Center.dx923875716775501824) ![Panoramic cityscape with embankment and marina in Naantali town at sunny summer day. Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635964998407/7ac38e61-e130-41b2-91a3-4f472506fa72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Turku Harbour While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Turku-Harbour.dx553248635964998407) ![Turku Ruissalo, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060639/5556e5c6-3b8d-473e-9acc-892b89b91b86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ruissalo You'll enjoy the seaside views and spas in Ruissalo. You might want to make time for a stop at Aura Golf or Koirauimaranta. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Ruissalo.dx6060639) ![Autumn in Kupittaa Park located in the city of Turku in Finland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953563997742227456/837138a6-4427-43b1-9160-b7f3834c9780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kupittaa While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova and Veritas Stadion are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Kupittaa.dx953563997742227456) ![May I introduce you Posankka “Pigduck”. Pigduck was born in 1999. Pigduck is hybridi of marzipan piglet and rubber duck.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3463/85326ea7-0fa2-4d3c-9219-d4d61fe0acb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nummi Nummi might not have many top sights, but Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova and Turku Market Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Nummi.dx923876417964564480) ![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 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kauppi and surrounding area, you can visit Kaupin Sports Center and Tampere Ice Hall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tampere-Kauppi.dx553248635976007681) - Top hotels in Western Finland - Top Holiday Rentals in Western Finland ![Lapland Hotels Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66860000/66854800/66854724/7f0be297_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lapland Hotels Arena Ratapihankatu 54 Tampere £127 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nokia Arena and Ratina Shopping Center are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews) Excellent hotel Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=66854724&PinnedHotelID=66854724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056246) ![Hotel Kakola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46250000/46245400/46245339/de6c0486_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Kakola Kakolankatu 14 Turku £84 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Turku. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,174 reviews) Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining. Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=46245339&PinnedHotelID=46245339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056246) ![Aito Igloo & Spa Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100149000/100148946/242ea78d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aito Igloo & Spa Resort Seitarannantie 437, Rovaniemi Lapland £412 31 Jan - 1 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Rovaniemi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. 8.8/10 Excellent! (77 reviews) Simple breakfast not a great variety to choose from. Evening meals were great. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=100148946&PinnedHotelID=100148946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056246) [See all 2,060 properties in Western Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6056246) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Santa Claus Holiday Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4399800/4399778/24ffaba5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Claus Holiday Village Tähtikuja 2 Rovaniemi Stay at this ski aparthotel in Rovaniemi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,418 reviews) Excellent 2-night stay. Very clean, with kitchenette and internal sauna in a good size 40sqm room. Very nice and comfortable. Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi-Hotels-Santa-Claus-Holiday-Village.h4399778.Hotel-Information) ![Forenom Serviced Apartments Rovaniemi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41360000/41350200/41350156/d616fe77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forenom Serviced Apartments Rovaniemi Valtakatu 35 Rovaniemi Stay at this apartment in Rovaniemi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Santa Claus Village and SantaPark are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews) Nice apartment Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi-Hotels-Forenom-Serviced-Apartments-Rovaniemi.h41350156.Hotel-Information) ![Bob W Turku City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100590000/100587600/100587576/748ba81e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bob W Turku City Centre 12 Eerikinkatu Turku Stay at this apartment in Turku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Viking Line Terminal and Abo Svenska Teater ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews) The room was clean and has all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Check in was easy. My questions were promptly answered via WhatsApp. The location was also convenient and there were several cafes nearby. Highly recommended. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Hotels-Bob-W-Turku-City-Centre.h100587576.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Western Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6056246&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Western Finland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056246&startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30)[29 Jan - 30 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056246&startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056246&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056246&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056246&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056246&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056246&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056246&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Rovaniemi featuring a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346376/a0cfd516-077b-47ff-b52b-90544f623fe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Claus Village High spirits, warm hearts and a magical atmosphere – discover the magic and peace of Christmas in the Santa Claus Village all year round. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Claus-Village-Rovaniemi.d6346376.Attraction) ![We had a 10 day stay in Levi and it had got to day 8 without seeing the lights. We had just began to give up on the prospect of seeing them and thought we might as well go out for the second to last night. And there it was in all its glory. Words let alone photos can't show how beautiful this night really was. You have to go for yourself! #BvSApplication](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124769/4d3c1f59-0473-4f02-8d25-bf897c868bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Levi Ski Resort Hit the slopes at Levi Ski Resort, a top ski area in Sirkka. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Levi-Ski-Resort-Kittila.d6110100.Attraction) ![Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park featuring a house and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110104/b7dd92e3-146b-4851-ac3a-3bb98f924380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park Discover miles of hiking trails, colorful birdlife, a ski resort and quaint villages in this sprawling national park in northwest Finland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pallas-Yllastunturi-National-Park-Lapland.d6110104.Attraction) ![Rovaniemi Finland, panorama of the city with Kemijoki river in the back and Ounasvaara fell](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561214624/01acc5ff-671b-4062-9815-b86a510ebea0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ounasvaara Hit the slopes in Rovaniemi with a visit to Ounasvaara. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ounasvaara-Rovaniemi.d553248621561214624.Attraction) ![The wolf 🐺 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6280404/3f39eadc-e53a-43f1-80c2-8cd237392b7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ranua Zoo Why not meet the animals who live at Ranua Zoo during your travels in Ranua? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranua-Zoo-Ranua.d553248621533050476.Attraction) ![Lordi Square showing central business district, signage and shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110080/07f9f3aa-6ac8-4cb6-a418-c6a8977108b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lordi's Square Go on a heavy metal pilgrimage by visiting this square, which is dedicated to Finland’s most famous hard rockers. Dine and shop while you’re here. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lordis-Square-Rovaniemi.d6110080.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Tallink Shuttle MyStar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2211846/87b39c1b-7137-4487-9152-85c6c5db795a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki £36 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-tallinn-self-guided-day-cruise-from-helsinki.a2211846.activity-details) ![Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48357942/3f641fb2-e899-46fa-8d7d-a0cf2642c135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/helsinki-skywheel-helsinki-entry-ticket.a48357942.activity-details) ![Picture 32 for Activity Helsinki And Porvoo Tour by Private Car with Personal Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48301709/0a188e68-68d3-483c-9f1c-537a5cf6c7a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki And Porvoo Tour by Private Car with Personal Guide £74 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/helsinki-and-porvoo-tour-by-private-car-with-personal-guide.a48301709.activity-details) ![Helsinki English Speaking Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48965479/d7aecf36-5e45-499a-81bb-c3e02431bd36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour £17 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/epic-helsinki-english-speaking-walking-tour.a48965479.activity-details) ![Helsinki: Tram Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4538776/1707229a-018d-4bf0-ad25-76034489f33f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki: Tram Tour £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/helsinki-tram-tour.a4538776.activity-details) ![Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2213369/4c422b68-eb03-4deb-ab69-3cbd5aff136a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time) £104 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tallinn-day-tour-from-helsinki-ferry-tickets-guiding-own-time.a2213369.activity-details) [See all activities in Western Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Western-Finland.d6056246.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Western Finland ![Enontekio which includes a river or creek, landscape views and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1146/cf7c86e8-b720-4741-97b7-0a0262a34c35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Enontekio ![Kemi showing cruising and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1786/a770007e-9c54-4346-bf3f-3e74aa2e50ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kemi ![idyllic Baltic Sea panorama landscape with red cottages on the shoreline under a blue sky in autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2717/fcc272f3-1ff6-40fd-aafa-bce5818077ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oulu ![Early morning marshlands in Pori, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2853/cf271846-80c4-46ae-850a-8818bb350a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pori - Cities near Western Finland - Places of interest [Enontekio](https://expedia.co.uk/Enontekio.dx1146)[Kemi](https://expedia.co.uk/Kemi.dx1786)[Oulu](https://expedia.co.uk/Oulu.dx2717)[Pori](https://expedia.co.uk/Pori.dx2853)[Rovaniemi](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi.dx3059)[Seinajoki](https://expedia.co.uk/Seinajoki.dx3181)[Sodankyla](https://expedia.co.uk/Sodankyla.dx3244)[Turku](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku.dx3463)[Tampere](https://expedia.co.uk/Tampere.dx3484)[Vaasa](https://expedia.co.uk/Vaasa.dx3673)[Ylivieska](https://expedia.co.uk/Ylivieska.dx3994)[Naantali](https://expedia.co.uk/Naantali.dx4222)[Tornio](https://expedia.co.uk/Tornio.dx4234)[Uusikaupunki](https://expedia.co.uk/Uusikaupunki.dx4235)[Pargas](https://expedia.co.uk/Pargas.dx4236)[Kautokeino](https://expedia.co.uk/Kautokeino.dx4439)[Kemijarvi](https://expedia.co.uk/Kemijarvi.dx5274)[Kaarina](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaarina.dx6087)[Kauhava](https://expedia.co.uk/Kauhava.dx8234)[Rauma](https://expedia.co.uk/Rauma.dx9595)[Forssa](https://expedia.co.uk/Forssa.dx177985)[Brando](https://expedia.co.uk/Brando.dx178659)[Keuruu](https://expedia.co.uk/Keuruu.dx181018)[Sirkka](https://expedia.co.uk/Sirkka.dx181019)[Kankaanpaa](https://expedia.co.uk/Kankaanpaa.dx500366) - [Santa Claus Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Claus-Village-Rovaniemi.d6346376.Attraction) - [Levi Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Levi-Ski-Resort-Kittila.d6110100.Attraction) - [Viking Line Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Viking-Line-Terminal-Turku-Harbour.d553248621563233648.Attraction) - [Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pallas-Yllastunturi-National-Park-Lapland.d6110104.Attraction) - [Ounasvaara ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ounasvaara-Rovaniemi.d553248621561214624.Attraction) - [Ranua Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ranua-Zoo-Ranua.d553248621533050476.Attraction) - [SantaPark ](https://expedia.co.uk/SantaPark-Rovaniemi.d553248621561214622.Attraction) - [Lordi's Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lordis-Square-Rovaniemi.d6110080.Attraction) - [Arktikum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Arktikum-Rovaniemi.d6110078.Attraction) - [Moominworld ](https://expedia.co.uk/Moominworld-Naantali.d6109948.Attraction) - [Levi Tourist Office ](https://expedia.co.uk/Levi-Tourist-Office-Kittila.d553248621532523722.Attraction) - 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