If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. Located 35 miles away, Varkaus is worth hopping in the car for. Taipale Canal Museum, Water Tower Sightseeing Platform and Art Centre Vainola alone justify the drive. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Iisalmi, 55 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, let it be Iisalmi Museum of Natural Science. (But we’re also big fans of Iisalmi New Church and Brewery Museum.)