If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we know just the place. Sitting 20 miles away, Iisalmi is worth jumping in the car for. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Iisalmi Museum of Natural Science, Iisalmi New Church and Brewery Museum. The locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Kuopio, 40 miles away. If you only see one thing here, make sure it’s Puijo Tower. (But we’d also highly recommend VB Valokuvakeskus and Museum of Kuopio.)