With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy everything that Kuopio, 19 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Puijo Tower, VB Valokuvakeskus and Museum of Kuopio. Situated 50 miles away, Iisalmi is another popular tourist destination. If you visit, make sure you check out Iisalmi Museum of Natural Science, Iisalmi New Church and Brewery Museum.