A summer of exploring Finland – these destinations are accessible without a car
Tempted by domestic travel and Finland’s breathtaking summer nature? Few people realize how easy it is to reach many of these destinations without a car. With Matkahuolto tickets, you can effortlessly explore national parks and cultural sites across the country.
The easiest way to plan your summer adventures is with the Trips and Tickets app. You can use it to buy most train, bus, and local transport tickets – and travel to all the natural and cultural destinations listed below, among others.
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To national parks with Outdoor Express
At Helvetinjärvi National Park, you’ll discover dramatic rocky landscapes and rich cliffside nature surrounding deep gorge lakes. Buses run from Tampere railway station to Helvetinjärvi and back on summer Saturdays and Sundays.
Etelä-Konnevesi National Park offers unforgettable experiences both on the water and in the forest. Just hop on a bus from Jyväskylä Travel Center and you’ll arrive right at the heart of the park’s services.
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To the breathtaking landscapes of Karhunkierros
Karhunkierros (the Bear’s Trail), which winds through Oulanka National Park and the Ruka area, is Finland’s most famous hiking route. You can experience it easily by hopping on the Ruka bus – for example, straight from the centre of Kuusamo.
Learn more about Karhunkierros on Ruka’s website.
Buy tickets from Oulu to Kuusamo
Kuusamo town centre – Karhunkierros Visitor Centre (Tickets available from 1 June to 31 October 2025)
Enjoy Lake Näsijärvi by bike
Experience Lake Näsijärvi by bike on a Bike & Boat cruise and discover the lakeside scenery from a new perspective. Departures are available for both cyclists and passengers without bikes.
Cruises run from 29 June to 10 August 2025.
Learn more about the destination and buy tickets
Learn more about the destination and schedules on the official website.
To summer festivals by public transport
Summer is the season for travel and unforgettable events – but getting there can be a puzzle of its own. Where am I going? What tickets do I need? How much does the trip cost? How do I find the event location?
In our festival travel guide, you’ll find the best routes for you and can buy tickets to summer festivals all over Finland.
Start planning your festival trip here
Popular summer routes
If you're looking for more inspiration for planning your summer trips, you can now find all our other favourite summer routes conveniently on one page.
Check timetables, buy tickets, hop on the bus and enjoy the Finnish summer – yes, it really is that easy.
Inspiration for planning your summer trip
Hop on a bus all the way to Norway
If exploring Finland alone isn't quite enough, you can now conveniently travel across the border into Norway. Direct bus connections from Rovaniemi bus station take you to the stunning landscapes of Karasjok and Tromsø. On the same trip, you can enjoy breathtaking nature spots in both Finland and Norway.
Buy tickets from Rovaniemi to Norway
Find the best route to your summer destinations
Timetables and ticket purchase