Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland

Places to visit near Aura

Aura is a town in Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland, home to about 3,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Zoolandia (15 km), Kuhankuono (17 km) and Kurjenrahka National Park (17 km).

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Aura, Southwest Finland
Aura, Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aura at a glance

Location
Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland
Population
about 3,693
Coordinates
60.6471° N, 22.5876° E
Places within 50 km
116 (61 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Aura

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aura: 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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Things to see near Aura, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Aura

56 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Aura. The closest is Hirvensalo (42 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hirvensalo · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Pikku-Pukki · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Ruissalo · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Kulho · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Äijäkari · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Iso-Pukki · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~44 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aura

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aura. The closest is Savojärvi (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Aura

33 churches within 100 km of Aura. The closest is Auran Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aura

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aura. The closest is Nokkala (22 km); the best-known is Vanhalinnan Kartano (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aura

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aura. The closest is Alttarivaha (21 km); the best-known is Pirunpesä (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pirunpesä · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Nunnavuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Pääskyvuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~33 km · Must-see
  • University Hill · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Hirsipuumäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Vartiovuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~35 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aura

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aura. The closest is Zoolandia (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Aura

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

  1. Start in Aura
  2. 1 km Auran Helluntaiseurakunta · church, Southwest Finland
  3. 17 km Kuhankuono · nature spot, Southwest Finland
  4. 1 km Savojärvi · lake, Southwest Finland
  5. 4 km Kurjenrahka National Park · national park, Southwest Finland
  6. 22 km Zoolandia · nature spot, Southwest Finland
  7. 15 km Back to Aura

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From travellers near Aura

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    All places near Aura by distance

    Within 15 km of Aura

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ritaripuisto · fort · Southwest Finland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Koskeljärvi · lake · Satakunta · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Kyrklandet · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vepsä · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kaita · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Auva · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Karunan Kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Pyhäjärvi · lake · Satakunta · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Lemlaxön · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Taattistenjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Merijärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Otava · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ålön · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Köylijärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kairamaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Uutiskuuvanvuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Teijonsaari · church · Uusimaa · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Livonsaari · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Airismaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Stortervolandet · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Jokioisten Kirkko · church · Kanta-Häme · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ampuminmaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Raumharju · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Liettinen · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Koivistonlammi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Humppilan Kirkko · church · Kanta-Häme · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Haverö · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Rehtijärvi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Köyliönjärvi · lake · Satakunta · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Palva · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Kimitoön · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Ruotsalainen · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Taipalus · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Själö · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • St. Henry's Island · river spot · Satakunta · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Sandö · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Torronsuon Kansallispuisto · sanctuary · Kanta-Häme · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Omenaisholmen · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Forssan Museo · museum · Kanta-Häme · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Lillandet · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~75 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aura by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1356Hirvensalo (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2139Savojärvi (19 km)
    Churches1933Auran Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1520Nokkala (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1718Alttarivaha (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1215Zoolandia (15 km)
    Museums612Nautelankoski Museum (15 km)
    Parks66JukuPark Turku (33 km)
    Caves33Sepäntie (16 km)
    Other attractions22Liedon Kirkon Tapuli (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Nautelankoski (15 km)
    Buddhist sites11Liên Tâm -luostari (25 km)

    Aura: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aura?

    Zoolandia (nature spot, about 15 km), Kuhankuono (nature spot, about 17 km), Kurjenrahka National Park (national park, about 17 km), Savojärvi (lake, about 19 km), Auran Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Mynäjärvi (lake, about 22 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Aura?

    Hirvensalo, about 42 km by road; Pikku-Pukki (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Aura?

    Savojärvi, about 19 km by road; Asonlammi (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aura?

    Auran Helluntaiseurakunta, about 1 km by road; Auran Kirkko (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aura?

    Start in Aura, visit Auran Helluntaiseurakunta, then Kuhankuono, then Savojärvi, then Kurjenrahka National Park, then Zoolandia, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aura?

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

    Towns near Aura

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