Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland

Places to visit near Asikkala

Asikkala is a town in Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland, home to about 8,540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves and 0 museums. The must-see places are Salonsaari (8 km), Suosilmänlammi (12 km) and Kinissaari (13 km).

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Asikkala, Päijät-Häme
Asikkala, Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Asikkala at a glance

Location
Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland
Population
about 8,540
Coordinates
61.2167° N, 25.5000° E
Places within 50 km
58 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Asikkala

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Asikkala: 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 Asikkala

129 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Asikkala. The closest is Kurisjärvi (11 km); the best-known is Suosilmänlammi (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Suosilmänlammi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Pursijärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Myllyjärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Taivatlammi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Vesijärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Ruotsalainen · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~21 km · Must-see

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Churches near Asikkala

17 churches within 100 km of Asikkala. The closest is Asikkalan Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Asikkala

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Asikkala. The closest is Pernasaari (4 km); the best-known is Salonsaari (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Salonsaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Kinissaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Pernasaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~4 km
  • Enonsaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kaunissaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~8 km
  • Isosaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~8 km

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Museums near Asikkala

8 museums within 100 km of Asikkala. The closest is Eräjärvi Stone Museum (80 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Asikkala

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Asikkala. The closest is Kapatuosia (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kapatuosia · viewpoint · Päijät-Häme · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Devil's Nest · viewpoint · Päijät-Häme · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Tiirismaa · viewpoint · Päijät-Häme · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hattelmalanharju · viewpoint · Kanta-Häme · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Porlom II · viewpoint · Uusimaa · ~79 km · Must-see
  • Olhavanvuori · viewpoint · Kymenlaakso · ~90 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Asikkala

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Asikkala. The closest is Giant's Kettle (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Asikkala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Asikkala
  2. 8 km Salonsaari · river spot, Päijät-Häme
  3. 5 km Kinissaari · river spot, Päijät-Häme
  4. 2 km Pursijärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  5. 1 km Myllyjärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  6. 6 km Suosilmänlammi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  7. 12 km Back to Asikkala

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From travellers near Asikkala

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How to reach Asikkala

    All places near Asikkala by distance

    Within 15 km of Asikkala

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Asikkala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35129Kurisjärvi (11 km)
    Churches317Asikkalan Kirkko (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves910Pernasaari (4 km)
    Museums08Eräjärvi Stone Museum (80 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Kapatuosia (23 km)
    Forts & heritage16Giant's Kettle (50 km)
    Parks34Lanu-puisto (33 km)
    Other attractions33Vääksy (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Linnaistensuon Luonnonsuojelualue (42 km)
    Beaches & coast01Valkjärven (92 km)

    Asikkala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Asikkala?

    Salonsaari (river spot, about 8 km), Suosilmänlammi (lake, about 12 km), Kinissaari (river spot, about 13 km), Pursijärvi (lake, about 16 km), Myllyjärvi (lake, about 16 km), Taivatlammi (lake, about 17 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Asikkala?

    Kurisjärvi, about 11 km by road; Suosilmänlammi (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Asikkala?

    Asikkalan Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Vääksyn Helluntaiseurakunta (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Asikkala?

    Pernasaari, about 4 km by road; Kaunissaari (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Asikkala?

    Start in Asikkala, visit Salonsaari, then Kinissaari, then Pursijärvi, then Myllyjärvi, then Suosilmänlammi, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Asikkala?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Asikkala

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