Holiday Inn Helsinki West - Ruoholahti, an IHG Hotel

Via Finlandia is a touring route between Helsinki and Vaasa, following Highway 3. Along the way, the route passes several places: Kerava, Järvenpää, Riihimäki, Hämeenlinna, Tampere, Ikaalinen, Kihmiö, Kurika, Seinäjoki, and Isokyrö. Along the way, you can experience many different landscapes, from cities to rural areas. You can admire lakes, rivers, forests, fields, and more. There are also several culturally and historically valuable sites along the route.

The Central Finland route is part of the Cycling in Finland route network and is marked with the Cycling in Finland signs. The route leaves Helsinki. It runs through Kerava, Järvenpää, Mäntsälä, Orimattila, Lahti, Asikkala, Sysmä, Luhanga, Korpilahti, Muurame and Säynätsalo to Jyväskylä. The route can also be run from Jyväskylä to Helsinki.

As you walk around Keilalahti and Seurasaarenselkä, you can see many wonderful places on the west side of Helsinki. This route starts from Taivallahti and runs counterclockwise via Kuusisaari and Lehtisaari to Tapiola, and through Lauttasaari back to the starting point. Along the way you will find the Sibelius Monument, the Baltic Sea Daughter Sculpture, Tamminiemi, Munkkiniemi Manor, Keilaniemi, Sinebrychoff Villa, Lauttasaari, the Courthouse, Hietaniemi Cemetery, Hietaranta, and much more.

Delve beyond the surface of this city to discover its rich culture and artistically inspiring soul. This understated city should rightfully be regarded as one of Europe's cultural and artistic capitals. Though on the surface Finns may appear to be a relatively restrained bunch, our museums, galleries, bustling boulevards and animated markets are a great way to tap into the true heart of Helsinki. By no means extensive, this half-day tour is intended to pique your interest in this...