Helsinki and Lakeland Routes – take a roadtrip to the heart of Finland
Experience Helsinki and Finnish Lakeland through a road trip you will never forget.
Pick up a map and a mixtape and you are ready to go! You can choose from four new trips that all have different themes. All the routes were designed in association with travel agencies from the cities of Helsinki, Kouvola, Mikkeli, Jyväskylä and Tampere to help you plan and enjoy a fascinating and memorable holiday.
Finland is often called the Land of Thousand Lakes and quite rightly so. There are actually nearly 200,000 of lakes in the country. If you are interested in experiencing the beauty of Finnish Lakeland, why not rent a car and explore these magical views while on the road.

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Helsinki is a modern, pocket-sized European city known for design and high technology. Helsinki’s attractive and unique character comes from its proximity to the sea, as well as its location between the East and the West.
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