Places to visit near

Iisalmi

Iisalmi is a town in North Savo district, North Savo, Finland of about 22,588 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit: 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Porovesi, Haapajärvi and Nerkoonjärvi.

63.5592° N, 27.1907° EPop. 22,588

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km138
Must-see64
Notable182
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Iisalmi

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:11 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Iisalmi
  2. Dolgorukin Muistomerkki (1848)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Porovesilake · 45 min
  4. Haapajärvilake · 45 min
  5. Nerkoonjärvilake · 45 min
  6. Kilpijärvilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Iisalmi
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Iisalmi?

Porovesi (lake, about 4 km), Haapajärvi (lake, about 14 km), Nerkoonjärvi (lake, about 17 km), Rukajärvikeskus (attraction, about 1 km), Karjala Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Profeetta Elian Kirkko (church, about 1 km).

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

138 places on Spotwander: 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 beaches & coast, 11 museums, 10 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Iisalmi?

Parkatti, about 2 km by road; Porovesi (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Iisalmi?

Droppi, about 4 km by road; Forest Park (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Iisalmi?

Start in Iisalmi, visit Dolgorukin Muistomerkki (1848), then Porovesi, then Haapajärvi, then Nerkoonjärvi, then Kilpijärvi, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.