Places to visit near

Ilomantsi

Ilomantsi is a town in North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland of about 6,408 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit: 102 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 55 beaches & coast and 15 churches. The must-see places are Pyhän Elian Kirkko, Nuorajärvi and Petkeljärvi.

62.6716° N, 30.9328° EPop. 6,408

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km189
Must-see77
Notable174
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Ilomantsi

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

64 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 Ilomantsi
  2. Rapalahtibeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Iso Hiislampilake · 45 min
  4. Nuorajärvilake · 45 min
  5. Sysmälake · 45 min
  6. Petkeljärvilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Ilomantsi
Today’s loopIlomantsiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ilomantsi?

Pyhän Elian Kirkko (church, about 2 km), Nuorajärvi (lake, about 12 km), Petkeljärvi (lake, about 19 km), Ilomantsin Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Sysmä (lake, about 22 km), Runonlaulajan Pirtti (museum, about 2 km).

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

189 places on Spotwander: 102 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 55 beaches & coast, 15 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Ilomantsi?

Ilomantsinjärvi, about 3 km by road; Iso Hiislampi (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Ilomantsi?

Rapalahti, about 6 km by road; Naukulahti (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ilomantsi?

Start in Ilomantsi, visit Rapalahti, then Iso Hiislampi, then Nuorajärvi, then Sysmä, then Petkeljärvi, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.