With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up all that Kuopio, 40 miles away, has to offer. Puijo Tower ought to be high up on your list here. VB Valokuvakeskus and Museum of Kuopio are also not to be missed. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Varkaus, 45 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, let it be Taipale Canal Museum. (But we’re also huge fans of Water Tower Sightseeing Platform and Art Centre Vainola.)