Central Ostrobothnia district, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland

Places to visit near Himanka

Himanka is a town in Central Ostrobothnia district, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, home to about 3,136 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 25 beaches & coast, 16 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Jukupark Kalajoki (26 km), Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät (26 km) and Maakalla (36 km).

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Himanka, Central Ostrobothnia
Himanka, Central Ostrobothnia district, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Himanka at a glance

Location
Central Ostrobothnia district, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland
Population
about 3,136
Coordinates
64.0622° N, 23.6545° E
Places within 50 km
122 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Himanka

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Himanka: 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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Beaches & coast near Himanka

56 beaches & coast within 100 km of Himanka. The closest is Vattajanhietikko (14 km); the best-known is Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Himanka

46 churches within 100 km of Himanka. The closest is Himangan Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Himanka

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Himanka. The closest is Sankaripatsas (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Himanka

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Himanka. The closest is Iso Kaihilanjärvi (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Himanka

24 museums within 100 km of Himanka. The closest is The Lohtaja Heritage Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Himanka

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Himanka. The closest is Ruohokari (7 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ruohokari · river spot · Central Ostrobothnia · ~7 km
  • Käräjäluoto · river spot · Central Ostrobothnia · ~9 km
  • Kraaselinpauha · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~10 km
  • Maakalla · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Ohtakari · river spot · Central Ostrobothnia · ~16 km
  • Pirskeri · river spot · Central Ostrobothnia · ~28 km

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A one-day trip from Himanka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Himanka
  2. 1 km Himangan Kirkko · church, North Ostrobothnia
  3. 7 km Ruohokari · river spot, Central Ostrobothnia
  4. 3 km Käräjäluoto · river spot, Central Ostrobothnia
  5. 28 km Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät · beach, North Ostrobothnia
  6. 1 km Jukupark Kalajoki · park, North Ostrobothnia
  7. 26 km Back to Himanka

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How to reach Himanka

    All places near Himanka by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Himanka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2556Vattajanhietikko (14 km)
    Churches1646Himangan Kirkko (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2540Sankaripatsas (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs628Iso Kaihilanjärvi (9 km)
    Museums1424The Lohtaja Heritage Museum (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1123Ruohokari (7 km)
    Other attractions1121Himangan Kirkon Tapuli (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints611Keilakivi (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Lehdonjärvi (31 km)
    Caves12Jättiläisluola (38 km)
    Parks11Jukupark Kalajoki (26 km)

    Himanka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Himanka?

    Himangan Kirkon Tapuli (attraction, about 1 km), Himangan Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Jukupark Kalajoki (park, about 26 km), Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät (beach, about 26 km), Ruohokari (river spot, about 7 km), Käräjäluoto (river spot, about 9 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 25 beaches & coast, 16 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest beach to Himanka?

    Vattajanhietikko, about 14 km by road; Ohtakarin Uimaranta (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Himanka?

    Himangan Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Lohtajan Helluntaiseurakunta (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Himanka?

    Sankaripatsas, about 11 km by road; Vapaussodan Sankarimuistomerkki (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Himanka?

    Start in Himanka, visit Himangan Kirkko, then Ruohokari, then Käräjäluoto, then Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät, then Jukupark Kalajoki, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Himanka?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Himanka

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