Kymenlaakso district, Kymenlaakso, Finland

Places to visit near Jaala

Jaala is a town in Kymenlaakso district, Kymenlaakso, Finland, home to about 1,893 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 85 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 churches. The must-see places are Pyhäjärvi (6 km), Karijärvi (14 km) and Niskajärvi (16 km).

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

Jaala at a glance

Location
Kymenlaakso district, Kymenlaakso, Finland
Population
about 1,893
Coordinates
61.0525° N, 26.4812° E
Places within 50 km
138 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Jaala

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jaala: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jaala

137 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jaala. The closest is Iso Tervajärvi (3 km); the best-known is Pyhäjärvi (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Pyhäjärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Karijärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Niskajärvi · lake · Kymenlaakso · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Urajärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Vuohijärvi · lake · Kymenlaakso · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Iso Tervajärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~3 km

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Forts & heritage near Jaala

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jaala. The closest is 1939-1945 Isänmaan Puolesta (1 km); the best-known is Bell Tower (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jaala

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jaala. The closest is Jaalan Lintutorni (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Jaala

16 churches within 100 km of Jaala. The closest is Jaalan Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Jaala

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Jaala. The closest is Kinansaari (27 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kinansaari · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Kinissaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Myllysaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Enonsaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Salonsaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Kotkansaari · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~88 km · Must-see

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Museums near Jaala

10 museums within 100 km of Jaala. The closest is Siikavan Museoaitta (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jaala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jaala
  2. 6 km Pyhäjärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  3. 13 km Urajärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  4. 3 km Bell Tower · heritage site, Päijät-Häme
  5. 30 km Karijärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  6. 15 km Niskajärvi · lake, Kymenlaakso
  7. 16 km Back to Jaala

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How to reach Jaala

    All places near Jaala by distance

    Within 15 km of Jaala

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jaala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs85137Iso Tervajärvi (3 km)
    Forts & heritage27331939-1945 Isänmaan Puolesta (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1317Jaalan Lintutorni (1 km)
    Churches416Jaalan Kirkko (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves112Kinansaari (27 km)
    Museums410Siikavan Museoaitta (5 km)
    Parks18Tykkimäki Amusement Park (31 km)
    Beaches & coast34Jaalan Kirkonkylän Uimaranta (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Linnaistensuon Luonnonsuojelualue (51 km)
    Other attractions01Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings (90 km)

    Jaala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jaala?

    Pyhäjärvi (lake, about 6 km), Karijärvi (lake, about 14 km), Niskajärvi (lake, about 16 km), Bell Tower (heritage site, about 17 km), Urajärvi (lake, about 19 km), Giant's Kettle (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 85 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jaala?

    Iso Tervajärvi, about 3 km by road; Vähä Tervajärvi (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jaala?

    1939-1945 Isänmaan Puolesta, about 1 km by road; Jaalan Redutti (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jaala?

    Jaalan Lintutorni, about 1 km by road; Haravaniemenvuori (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jaala?

    Start in Jaala, visit Pyhäjärvi, then Urajärvi, then Bell Tower, then Karijärvi, then Niskajärvi, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jaala?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Jaala

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