North Ostrobothnia district, North Ostrobothnia, Finland
Places to visit near Ii
Ii is a town in North Ostrobothnia district, North Ostrobothnia, Finland, home to about 6,546 people. Within 50 km by road there are 248 places to visit — 106 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 81 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 beaches & coast and 7 churches. The must-see places are Local History Museum of Ii (1 km), Illinsaari (2 km) and Tangonsaari (6 km).

Ii at a glance
- Location
- North Ostrobothnia district, North Ostrobothnia, Finland
- Population
- about 6,546
- Coordinates
- 65.3174° N, 25.3731° E
- Places within 50 km
- 248 (40 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
Top places to visit near Ii
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ii: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Local History Museum of IiChurches · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- IllinsaariRivers · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- TangonsaariRivers · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- RöyttäRivers · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- SatakariRivers · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- KriisiRivers · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- Iso-MiehikkäRivers · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- RivinlettoRivers · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- Haukiputaan KirkkoChurches · North OstrobothniaMust-see
- Iin Wanha HaminaMuseums · North OstrobothniaNotable
- Old Hamina Summer TheatreOther · North OstrobothniaNotable
- Ruustinna RouteOther · North OstrobothniaNotable
More places near Ii
- KulttuuriKauppila · attraction · North Ostrobothnia · ~1 km
- Environmental Art Park · attraction · North Ostrobothnia · ~1 km
- Iijoki River · attraction · North Ostrobothnia · ~1 km
- Koni · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~4 km
- Virpiniemi Ski-jump · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hopreeni · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~27 km · Must-see
- Länsiletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~27 km · Must-see
- Karhu · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~7 km
- Rontti · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~8 km
- Räinänlahti · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~8 km
- Puukkoletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~30 km · Must-see
- Syvä Susijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~10 km
Things to see near Ii, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ii
115 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ii. The closest is Syvä Susijärvi (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Syvä Susijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~10 km
- Iso-Kaakkuri · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~11 km
- Joutsenlampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~13 km
- Lehmilampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~13 km
- Umpilampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~14 km
- Kuivasjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~35 km · Must-see
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ii
82 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ii. The closest is Illinsaari (2 km). Best time: september to february.
- Illinsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~2 km · Must-see
- Tangonsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~6 km · Must-see
- Röyttä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~11 km · Must-see
- Satakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~12 km · Must-see
- Kriisi · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~14 km · Must-see
- Iso-Miehikkä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~17 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Ii
22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ii. The closest is Räinänlahti (8 km); the best-known is Virpiniemi Ski-jump (26 km). Best time: october to march.
- Virpiniemi Ski-jump · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~26 km · Must-see
- Räinänlahti · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~8 km
- Halosenlahti · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~12 km
- Koskela · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ruumiinmatala · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~16 km
- Rivinletto Light · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
Churches near Ii
11 churches within 100 km of Ii. The closest is Local History Museum of Ii (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Local History Museum of Ii · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~1 km · Must-see
- Haukiputaan Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km · Must-see
- Kiimingin Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~34 km · Must-see
- St. Luke's Chapel · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~36 km · Must-see
- Pyhän Kolminaisuuden Katedraali · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~44 km · Must-see
- Yli-Iin Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~28 km
Museums near Ii
10 museums within 100 km of Ii. The closest is Iin Wanha Hamina (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Iin Wanha Hamina · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~1 km
- Oulu Art Museum · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~42 km · Must-see
- Science Centre Tietomaa · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~42 km · Must-see
- Northern Ostrobothnia Museum · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~42 km · Must-see
- Pateniemen Sahan Museo · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~32 km
- Kierikkikeskus · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~34 km
Parks near Ii
9 parks within 100 km of Ii. The closest is Vauhtipuisto (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Vauhtipuisto · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hupisaaret · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~42 km · Must-see
- Kiikelinpuisto · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~42 km · Must-see
- Otto Karhin Puisto · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~43 km · Must-see
- Hollihaka · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mannerheimin Puisto · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~43 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Ii
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.
- Start in Ii
- 2 km Illinsaari · river spot, North Ostrobothnia
- 2 km Local History Museum of Ii · church, North Ostrobothnia
- 6 km Tangonsaari · river spot, North Ostrobothnia
- 7 km Röyttä · river spot, North Ostrobothnia
- 2 km Satakari · river spot, North Ostrobothnia
- 12 km Back to Ii
Plan a longer trip from Ii — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Ii
No traveller has reported from around Ii yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Ii
All places near Ii by distance
Within 15 km of Ii
- Kutinkalla · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~10 km
- Iso-Kaakkuri · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~11 km
- Keihäskari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~11 km
- Häli · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~11 km
- Varesletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~11 km
- Pensasletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~12 km
- Halosenlahti · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~12 km
- Vesiletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~12 km
- Satulaletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~12 km
- Pullistaja · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~12 km
- Joutsenlampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~13 km
- Lehmilampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~13 km
- Ymmyrkäiset · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~13 km
- Isolahti · sanctuary · North Ostrobothnia · ~14 km
- Umpilampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~14 km
- Mulkualetto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~14 km
- Siikaletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~15 km
- Kakaralampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~15 km
- Laitakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~15 km
- Rytilampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~15 km
- Iijoen Uitolle -statue · attraction · North Ostrobothnia · ~1 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Kotakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kraaseli · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kattilankalla · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kierikki · fort · North Ostrobothnia · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kiimingin Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mustakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~34 km · Must-see
- Kuivasjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~35 km · Must-see
- Kasvitieteellinen Puutarha · sanctuary · North Ostrobothnia · ~36 km · Must-see
- St. Luke's Chapel · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~36 km · Must-see
- Koskela · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~36 km · Must-see
- Kahvankari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sonninsilmä · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~16 km
- Vahtolanlahti · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~16 km
- Kourijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~16 km
- Hakalampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~16 km
- Ruumiinmatala · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~16 km
- Runniletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~37 km · Must-see
- Pikku-Miehikkä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~17 km
- Kuikkalampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~17 km
- Kirkkosaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~17 km
- Rivinletto Light · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Pikku-Liipas · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Sammakkolampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Onkamonjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Kalaton-Liipas · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Satakarinletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Lengonsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Pietinsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Pajukari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~18 km
- Kurkelansaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km
- Kattilasaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km
- Liipas · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km
- Alakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km
- Haukiputaan Kirkon Tapuli · attraction · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km
- Jalosaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km
- Konttilampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km
- Mäntylehdonlampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~19 km
- Vauhtipuisto · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~40 km · Must-see
- Muualle Haudattujen Muistomerkki · fort · North Ostrobothnia · ~20 km
- Mustanniemenlahti · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~20 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Keskiniemi Light · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Oijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Turkansaari Open Air-Museum · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Hailuodon Vanhan Kirkon Rauniot · fort · North Ostrobothnia · ~57 km · Must-see
- Hailuoto Church · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kniivilän Kotiseutumuseo · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Marjaniemi Lighthouse · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~61 km · Must-see
- Sunikari Beach · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~65 km · Must-see
- Rautakallio · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~69 km · Must-see
- Sampo · attraction · Lapland · ~69 km · Must-see
- Limingan Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~70 km · Must-see
- SnowCastle of Kemi · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~73 km · Must-see
- Siikajokipatsas · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~78 km · Must-see
- Muhoksen Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~78 km · Must-see
- The Escurial Zoo and Flower Park · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~83 km · Must-see
- Iso-Vuotunki · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~86 km · Must-see
- Leppijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~87 km · Must-see
- Pudasjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~90 km · Must-see
- Puutturi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~94 km · Must-see
- Ahvenlampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~94 km · Must-see
- Ahvenlampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~94 km · Must-see
- Iso-Timonen · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~98 km · Must-see
- Sanginjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~99 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 106 | 115 | Syvä Susijärvi (10 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 81 | 82 | Illinsaari (2 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 19 | 22 | Räinänlahti (8 km) |
| Other attractions | 11 | 12 | Iijoen Uitolle -statue (1 km) |
| Churches | 7 | 11 | Local History Museum of Ii (1 km) |
| Museums | 7 | 10 | Iin Wanha Hamina (1 km) |
| Parks | 8 | 9 | Vauhtipuisto (40 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 4 | 5 | Muualle Haudattujen Muistomerkki (20 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 5 | 5 | Isolahti (14 km) |
Ii: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Ii?
Local History Museum of Ii (church, about 1 km), Illinsaari (river spot, about 2 km), Tangonsaari (river spot, about 6 km), Röyttä (river spot, about 11 km), Satakari (river spot, about 12 km), Kriisi (river spot, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ii?
248 places on Spotwander: 106 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 81 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 beaches & coast, 11 other attractions, 7 churches.
Which is the nearest lake to Ii?
Syvä Susijärvi, about 10 km by road; Iso-Kaakkuri (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest river spot to Ii?
Illinsaari, about 2 km by road; Koni (4 km) is next.
Which is the nearest beach to Ii?
Räinänlahti, about 8 km by road; Halosenlahti (12 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Ii?
Start in Ii, visit Illinsaari, then Local History Museum of Ii, then Tangonsaari, then Röyttä, then Satakari, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Ii?
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.
Towns near Ii
- Places near Haukipudas · 20 km
- Places near Yli-Ii · 28 km
- Places near Kiiminki · 36 km
- Places near Kuivaniemi · 38 km
- Places near Oulu · 43 km
- Places near Simo · 52 km
- Places near Oulunsalo · 53 km
- Places near Kempele · 57 km
- Places near Hailuoto · 58 km
- Places near Ylikiiminki · 61 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ii’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ii on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.