Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland

Places to visit near Askola

Askola is a town in Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland, home to about 4,515 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 parks and 15 churches. The must-see places are Askolan Kirkko (1 km), Johannes Linnankosken Nuoruudenkoti (2 km) and Tiiläänjärvi (7 km).

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Askola, Uusimaa
Askola, Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Askola at a glance

Location
Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland
Population
about 4,515
Coordinates
60.5333° N, 25.6000° E
Places within 50 km
55 (55 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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Askola

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Askola

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Askola. The closest is Tiiläänjärvi (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Askola

76 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Askola. The closest is Kråkö (27 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kråkö · river spot · Uusimaa · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Emäsalo · river spot · Uusimaa · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Möholmen · river spot · Uusimaa · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Onas · river spot · Uusimaa · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Pirttisaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Kaunissaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~53 km · Must-see

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Parks near Askola

40 parks within 100 km of Askola. The closest is Ankkapuisto (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Askola

29 churches within 100 km of Askola. The closest is Askolan Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Askola

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Askola. The closest is Sipoonlinna (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Askola

18 museums within 100 km of Askola. The closest is Johannes Linnankosken Nuoruudenkoti (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Askola

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Askola
  2. 1 km Askolan Kirkko · church, Uusimaa
  3. 1 km Johannes Linnankosken Nuoruudenkoti · museum, Uusimaa
  4. 9 km Kylänpäänjärvi · lake, Uusimaa
  5. 10 km Valkjärven · beach, Uusimaa
  6. 7 km Tiiläänjärvi · lake, Uusimaa
  7. 7 km Back to Askola

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How to reach Askola

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Askola by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2179Tiiläänjärvi (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves476Kråkö (27 km)
    Parks140Ankkapuisto (44 km)
    Churches1529Askolan Kirkko (1 km)
    Forts & heritage223Sipoonlinna (39 km)
    Museums618Johannes Linnankosken Nuoruudenkoti (2 km)
    Beaches & coast28Valkjärven (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (41 km)
    Other attractions07Nereidi (64 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Porlom II (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Kerava Mosque (38 km)
    Caves11Lemminkäisen Temppeli (42 km)
    Temples01Krishna-temppeli (57 km)

    Askola: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Askola?

    Askolan Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Johannes Linnankosken Nuoruudenkoti (museum, about 2 km), Tiiläänjärvi (lake, about 7 km), Kylänpäänjärvi (lake, about 9 km), Valkjärven (beach, about 14 km), Pukkila Chuch (church, about 16 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 park, 15 churches, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Askola?

    Tiiläänjärvi, about 7 km by road; Kylänpäänjärvi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Askola?

    Kråkö, about 27 km by road; Emäsalo (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Askola?

    Ankkapuisto, about 44 km by road; Kirsikkapuisto (60 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Askola?

    Start in Askola, visit Askolan Kirkko, then Johannes Linnankosken Nuoruudenkoti, then Kylänpäänjärvi, then Valkjärven, then Tiiläänjärvi, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Askola?

    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 parks and churches.

    Towns near Askola

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