Savonlinna is a town in the southeast of Finland, in the heart of the Saimaa lake region. The city hosts the famous annual Savonlinna Opera Festival. The operas are performed on a stage built inside the Olavinlinna castle. It also has hosted the Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships annually since 2000.

Kuopio is a city located in the region of Northern Savonia, Finland. It is the eighth biggest city in the country. The city is surrounded by Lake Kallavesi, and several parts of it are built on islands. Notable cultural events include the Contemporary Art Festival, Kuopio Dance Festival and Kuopio Rockcock. Kuopio is known for the hill of Puijo and the Puijo tower. Besides being a very popular outdoor recreation area, Puijo serves also as a stage for a yearly World Cup ski jumping competition.

Tampere is a city in Pirkanmaa, southern Finland. The main tourist attraction is the Särkänniemi amusement park, which includes a dolphinarium and the landmark Näsinneula tower, topped by a revolving restaurant. Other sites of interest are Tampere Cathedral, Tampere City Hall, Tampere City Library and the Market Hall. Tampere is known for its active cultural life. Teatterikesä or Tampere Theatre Festival is an international theatre festival held in Tampere every August. Tampere Film Festival, an international short film festival, is held every March.

Set on Lake Vanajavesi, this ancient city is known for its 13C castle, as well as the lush nature surrounding it.

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland, and is the regional capital of Ostrobothnia. Because of its role in the civil war, Vaasa became known as "The White City and a Statue of Freedom, depicting a victorious White soldier, was erected in the town square. The town's coastal location offered good conditions for seafaring.

Founded in the 17C, this bilingual town is a hidden gem of cultural wealth, traditional architecture, and great local food.

Pori is a city on the west coast of Finland. It is widely known for its international jazz music festival. The nine-day festival is held annually in July and is one of the major jazz festivals in Europe as well as one of the largest culture events in Finland. Yyteri Beach is located 17 kilometres out of the city center. The six-kilometre-long beach is one of the largest in the Baltic Sea. The beach houses a hotel/spa, camping/caravan park and a golf course.

A unique combination of old and new, this medieval Finnish town is home to several excellent historic and modern attractions.

Established in the 15C, Rauma has deep maritime roots. The city is both historic and modern, with many outdoor activities.

Turku is a city on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. Turku, as a town, was settled during the 13th century making it the oldest city in Finland and city's identity stems from its status as the oldest city in Finland and the country's first capital. The city is home to numerous art and historical museums and hosts many music Festivals. A Medieval Market is held each year during July.

A unique combination of old and new, this medieval Finnish town is home to several excellent historic and modern attractions.

Established in the 15C, Rauma has deep maritime roots. The city is both historic and modern, with many outdoor activities.

Famous for its limestone industry, Pargas is also home to beautiful architecture and local history museum.