Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland

Places to visit near Akaa

Akaa is a town in Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland, home to about 8,258 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 12 museums and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Akaa Stone Sacristy (1 km), Viiala Church (9 km) and Kylmäkoski Church (12 km).

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Akaa, Pirkanmaa
Akaa, Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Akaa at a glance

Location
Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland
Population
about 8,258
Coordinates
61.1667° N, 23.8667° E
Places within 50 km
98 (93 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Akaa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Akaa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akaa

88 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akaa. The closest is Vallonjärvi (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Vallonjärvi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Vanajavesi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Mallasvesi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Raitoonlammi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rutajärvi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Renkajärvi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~33 km · Must-see

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Churches near Akaa

36 churches within 100 km of Akaa. The closest is Akaan Kirkko (1 km); the best-known is Akaa Stone Sacristy (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Akaa

22 museums within 100 km of Akaa. The closest is The Armour Museum (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Akaa

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akaa. The closest is Akaan Sakaristo (1 km); the best-known is Rapola Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Akaa

9 parks within 100 km of Akaa. The closest is Eteläpuisto (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Akaa

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Akaa. The closest is Pyynikinharju (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pyynikinharju · viewpoint · Pirkanmaa · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Näsinneula · viewpoint · Pirkanmaa · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Hattelmalanharju · viewpoint · Kanta-Häme · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Ellivuori · viewpoint · Pirkanmaa · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Pirunvuori · viewpoint · Pirkanmaa · ~64 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Akaa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akaa
  2. 12 km Kylmäkoski Church · church, Kanta-Häme
  3. 9 km Viiala Church · church, Kanta-Häme
  4. 18 km Vallonjärvi · lake, Kanta-Häme
  5. 6 km Rapola Castle · heritage site, Kanta-Häme
  6. 14 km Akaa Stone Sacristy · church, Kanta-Häme
  7. 0 km Back to Akaa

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From travellers near Akaa

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How to reach Akaa

    All places near Akaa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akaa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3588Vallonjärvi (15 km)
    Churches1736Akaan Kirkko (1 km)
    Museums1222The Armour Museum (36 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Akaan Sakaristo (1 km)
    Parks99Eteläpuisto (46 km)
    Other attractions77Saturnus (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Pyynikinharju (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Särkänniemi Aquarium (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Viikinsaaren Satama (46 km)
    Beaches & coast11Pyynikki Beach West (46 km)

    Akaa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akaa?

    Akaa Stone Sacristy (church, about 1 km), Viiala Church (church, about 9 km), Kylmäkoski Church (church, about 12 km), Rapola Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Vallonjärvi (lake, about 15 km), Akaan Kirkko (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akaa?

    98 places on Spotwander: 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 12 museums, 10 forts & heritage, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Akaa?

    Vallonjärvi, about 15 km by road; Vanajavesi (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Akaa?

    Akaan Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Akaa Stone Sacristy (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Akaa?

    The Armour Museum, about 36 km by road; National Police Museum (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akaa?

    Start in Akaa, visit Kylmäkoski Church, then Viiala Church, then Vallonjärvi, then Rapola Castle, then Akaa Stone Sacristy, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akaa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Akaa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Akaa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Akaa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.