With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Kuopio, 25 miles away, has to offer. Puijo Tower, VB Valokuvakeskus and Museum of Kuopio alone make the drive out worthwhile. Varkaus is another great option. It’s 40 miles away and boasts a range of fascinating things to do. Taipale Canal Museum, Water Tower Sightseeing Platform and Art Centre Vainola are just the start.