Western Finland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Western Finland
Where to stay in Western Finland
City Center
If you're spending some time in City Center, Turku City Theatre and Paavo Nurmi Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
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.
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.
Port Arthur
Though Port Arthur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turku City Theatre.
Old Rauma
If you're spending some time in Old Rauma, Rauma Market Square and Rauman Taidemuseo are top sights worth seeing.
Arctic City Hotel
Excellent food in the restaurant, helpful staff, friendly housekeeping, clean hotel and great location.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Clean rooms, clean hotel and great dinner options. Order the artichoke soup, out of this world. Breakfast buffet could do with some updates as many options were blah and dried out and we are 30 minutes into breakfast service. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Motelli Rovaniemi
Clean room and good amenities. The hotel is out of the way but was easy to get an Uber.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Staying in this property made our trip magical. It was a pleasure to return from an outdoor activity to a cozy cabin, spacious and equipped with the amenities to feel like home. The only thing we found interesting (and maybe this is a cultural difference) is that daily cleaning included making the ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Santa's Holiday Homes
It was a good 2 nights stay.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025
Bob W Turku City Centre
Stayed here before. Well worth doing it again. A very nice, comfortable, clean room. Very central. Very affordable (making it affordable in difficult times is a really good thing).
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Santa Claus Village
Meet jolly old St. Nick in his homeland of Rovaniemi at a meticulously detailed attraction dedicated to all things Santa.
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.
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.
Ounasvaara
Hit the slopes in Rovaniemi with a visit to Ounasvaara. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
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.
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.
Activities
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
