HELSINKI > PORVOO > IMATRA (256 km) Take road number E18 east of Helsinki towards Porvoo (Borgå). Later continue on road number 6 to Imatra.
Haikko Manor, in Porvoo, www.haikko.fi. The romantic Haikko Manor with its lovely gardens offers a Japanese-style Yorokobi pool section among other things. The historical wooden house quarters of the nearby city of Porvoo with their bazaars, a summer cruise on the Porvoo river or a visit to an exhibition in the Taidetehdas art gallery are a must during your holiday.
Imatran Valtionhotelli Rantasipi Hotel (Finncheque Hotel), in Imatra, www.rantasipi.fi. Historic high-quality castle hotel in the centre of Imatra, by the rapids. The magnificent Imatra Rapids, naturally beautiful landscape, and a wide variety of activities make the visitors feel at home. Don’t miss the Imatra Big Band Festival at the end of June and the beginning of July. Imatra Rapids Shows can be enjoyed almost every day in summer.