Kymenlaakso district, Kymenlaakso, Finland

Places to visit near Hamina

Hamina is a town in Kymenlaakso district, Kymenlaakso, Finland, home to about 21,712 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 churches. The must-see places are Riverside Park (20 km), Höyryjäänmurtaja Tarmo (22 km) and Pyhän Nikolaoksen Kirkko (22 km).

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Hamina, Kymenlaakso
Hamina, Kymenlaakso district, Kymenlaakso, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hamina at a glance

Location
Kymenlaakso district, Kymenlaakso, Finland
Population
about 21,712
Coordinates
60.5697° N, 27.1979° E
Places within 50 km
152 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hamina

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hamina: 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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Forts & heritage near Hamina

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hamina. The closest is Haminan Palon 1821 Muistolaatta (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Hamina

37 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Hamina. The closest is Kuorsalo (20 km); the best-known is Kotkansaari (23 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kotkansaari · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kukouri · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Varissaari · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Rankki · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Haapasaari · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Копытин остров · river spot · Vyborgsky · ~39 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hamina

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hamina. The closest is Kirkkojärvi (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Hamina

18 churches within 100 km of Hamina. The closest is St. John's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hamina

16 museums within 100 km of Hamina. The closest is Hamina Town Hall (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Hamina

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hamina. The closest is Tykistökasarmin Kenttä (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Hamina

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hamina
  2. 1 km Hamina Town Hall · museum, Kymenlaakso
  3. 1 km St. Peter and Paul Church · church, Kymenlaakso
  4. 20 km Riverside Park · park, Kymenlaakso
  5. 20 km Haminan Palon 1821 Muistolaatta · heritage site, Kymenlaakso
  6. 1 km St. John's Church · church, Kymenlaakso
  7. 0 km Back to Hamina

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How to reach Hamina

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    Within 15 km of Hamina

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hamina by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4750Haminan Palon 1821 Muistolaatta (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2437Kuorsalo (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs829Kirkkojärvi (2 km)
    Churches1518St. John's Church (1 km)
    Museums1416Hamina Town Hall (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1516Tykistökasarmin Kenttä (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1113Kettuvuori (8 km)
    Other attractions88155 K 77 - Canon de 155 Long Modsl 1877 (1 km)
    Parks67Riverside Park (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Valkmusa National Park (34 km)
    Waterfalls11Sapokan Vesiputous (23 km)

    Hamina: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hamina?

    Riverside Park (park, about 20 km), Hamina Town Hall (museum, about 1 km), St. John's Church (church, about 1 km), St. Peter and Paul Church (church, about 1 km), Haminan Palon 1821 Muistolaatta (heritage site, about 1 km), 155 K 77 - Canon de 155 Long Modsl 1877 (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 24 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hamina?

    Haminan Palon 1821 Muistolaatta, about 1 km by road; RUK Manege (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Hamina?

    Kuorsalo, about 20 km by road; Tiutinen (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hamina?

    Kirkkojärvi, about 2 km by road; Haukjärvi (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hamina?

    Start in Hamina, visit Hamina Town Hall, then St. Peter and Paul Church, then Riverside Park, then Haminan Palon 1821 Muistolaatta, then St. John's Church, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hamina?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hamina

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