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)[Things to do in Western Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Western-Finland.d6056246.Travel-Guide-Activities)[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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136279-Luosto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pyha-Luosto National Park which includes forest scenes and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136271-Luosto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kemi featuring cruising, snow and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136247-Kemi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kemi showing cruising and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136253-Kemi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kemi showing snow and cruising](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136250-Kemi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Western Finland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Western Finland ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/cc906b284fd6941e3f469ae022c973d3.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eea2b9decc4215913f5d697187cabdb2.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) ![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) ### Ruissalo You'll enjoy the seaside views and spas in Ruissalo. You might want to make time for a stop at Aura Golf or The Botanical Garden of the University of Turku. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Ruissalo.dx6060639) ![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) ### Kupittaa While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Veritas Stadion and Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Kupittaa.dx953563997742227456) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6c5fc521fc723d3b55b836c9a55648de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Rauma If you're spending some time in Old Rauma, Rauma Market Square and Rauma Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rauma-Old-Rauma.dx623288473325088768) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e334ed34922bd6bb8b896d98c39ed2bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nummi Nummi might not have many top sights, but Sibelius Museum and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Nummi.dx923876417964564480) - Top hotels in Western Finland - Top Holiday Rentals in Western Finland ![Santa's Hotel Santa Claus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892300/892285/ca0ca3f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa's Hotel Santa Claus Korkalonkatu 29 Rovaniemi £246 9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rovaniemi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (845 reviews) room was clean, staff was friendly. Breakfast buffet was very good, although it does not change at all, it will be the same food everyday Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026&selected=892285&PinnedHotelID=892285&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 £94 15 Dec - 16 Dec 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! (1,149 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=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&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 £424 9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Rovaniemi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. 9/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews) Overall really good resort starting out. Can get lots of Northern lights opportunities and scenery is gorgeous. Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026&selected=100148946&PinnedHotelID=100148946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056246) [See all 2,044 properties in Western Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025®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! (1,399 reviews) The way finding on the estate was not clear Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi-Hotels-Santa-Claus-Holiday-Village.h4399778.Hotel-Information) ![Santa's Holiday Homes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26550000/26548500/26548461/6533051c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa's Holiday Homes Pekankatu 8 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. 8/10 Very Good! (42 reviews) Very easy check in/out process. Property was clean and comfortable. All necessary amenities were provided. This property was slightly less expensive than hotels in the area, while also being an overall slightly better product in my opinion. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi-Hotels-Santas-Holiday-Homes.h26548461.Hotel-Information) ![Santasport Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31870000/31867400/31867355/32c60829_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santasport Apartment Hotel Hiihtomajantie 2 Rovaniemi Stay at this spa aparthotel in Rovaniemi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Claus Village and SantaPark are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews) Great facilities. All in accord to expected! Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi-Hotels-Santasport-Apartment-Hotel.h31867355.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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Claus-Village-Rovaniemi.d6346376.Attraction) ![Levi Ski Resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/43717717edf69fefbf5bade27f65e178.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Levi Ski Resort 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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) ![Ounasvaara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/50f7c4c99af2ddf215b5edbf1ee49bb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ounasvaara 4.5/5(7 reviews) Hit the slopes in Rovaniemi with a visit to Ounasvaara. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ounasvaara-Rovaniemi.d553248621561214624.Attraction) ![Ranua Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c1bc719b267465292a8d589d62a3e7b6.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137594-Lordi-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lordi's Square 4/5(14 reviews) 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) ![Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park featuring a house and forests](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136555-Pallas-Yllastunturi-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park 4/5(1 review) 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) ### 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 £32 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) ![Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1147474/71b681d5-4d87-41d7-84a8-3332b3d0d010.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour £31 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-city-tour.a1147474.activity-details) ![Helsinki Archipelago: Sightseeing Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44642681/096ed868-a30b-4305-91c2-4897b4b56c93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Helsinki Archipelago: Sightseeing Boat Tour £24 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/helsinki-archipelago-sightseeing-boat-tour.a44642681.activity-details) ![Picture 23 for Activity Helsinki And Porvoo Tour by Private Car with Personal Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48301709/bdf92f34-9658-44d0-8a66-255020808b4c.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) [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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136318-Enontekio.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Enontekio ![Kemi showing cruising and snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136248-Kemi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kemi ![Oulu showing northern lights and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61216-Oulu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oulu ![Pori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/28bfac04547445da74d1e70a81b5c2a1.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) - 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