Day 01 & 02

Drive from Helsinki to Kotka-Hamina region via the city of Porvoo (about 140 km)

Along with the coast, you'll find old wooden towns, ironwork villages, historical manors and stone churches, large national parks stretching over land and sea. Kotka-Hamina is an attractive seaside region with a laid-back islander lifestyle and a strong maritime culture

Visit picturesque Old Porvoo - experience Imperial Kotka and travel to history in Hamina - museums and exhibitions in Maritime Centre Vellamo and Maretarium, the underwater world of Finnish fish in the city of Kotka

Do - The nature and recreation of the region refresh the body and mind. Try water activities at the Kymijoki river

Day 03 & 04

Drive to Lahti region via Kouvola region (about 230 km)

Lake and nature activities, sports, wellbeing, Nordic urban and local life, wood and industrial design, Nordic flavors, unique villas, manors, and cottages by the lake

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Verla - get to know living industrial heritage at Ankkapurha Culture Park. Explore the city of Lahti, the first Finnish city to be appointed as the European Green Capital in 2021

Do -  travel sustainably in the Lahti region - visit Repovesi National Park, experience genuine outdoor life with Tervarumpu

Eat - the taste of Kouvola, memorable food experiences in the Lahti region

Day 05 & 06 

The route continues via Kalkkinen and the scenic road through Pulkkilanharju esker to the Häme region (about 150 km). Pulkkilanharju can be reached via road number 314 

Häme is a historical region located at the very heart of Southern Finland, a perfect place to get a feel of the real Finland.  A medieval castle, picturesque Finnish nature, lakes, nature parks, cliffs, old railway, historic and contemporary museums, and the best golf courses. In Häme you can experience the past, present, and future of Finnish glass

Visit Häme Castle - Iittala Village - Finnish Glass Museum

Iittala introduces a new special edition collection made entirely of waste glass from the Iittala Glass Factory. The limited-edition collection will include iconic designs such as the Aalto vase, the Aalto tealight candleholder, the Kastehelmi tumbler, the Kastehelmi tealight candleholder, and the Raami tumbler. Each object is unique and as durable and high quality as those made of virgin material

Do - admire the national landscape in Aulanko Nature Reserve, join guided tours to national parks with Erärenki

Aulanko has been a popular destination with visitors for more than a hundred years. Nowadays, there is a lot to see and do in Aulanko Nature Reserve, in addition to the beautiful scenery - visit the forest park of Aulanko, enjoy the view from the scenic lookout tower of Aulangonvuori Hill over the national landscape, go berry and mushroom picking or walk on nature trails

Eat - Hungry for Häme. Häme is a region of genuine flavors and that's a great reason to take your very own tasting tour. Try some fish from Vanaja, locally farmed beef, clean vegetables, wines, home-brewed Sahti beer, delicious berries, masterpieces from a confectioner, real honey, and the creations of a chocolatier. From many farms, you can buy also local products