Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland

Places to visit near Joutsa

Joutsa is a town in Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland, home to about 4,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 museums and 4 churches. The must-see places are Viheri (4 km), Rautavesi (6 km) and Jääsjärvi (16 km).

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Joutsa, Päijät-Häme
Joutsa, Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Joutsa at a glance

Location
Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland
Population
about 4,060
Coordinates
61.7333° N, 26.1167° E
Places within 50 km
78 (20 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Joutsa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Joutsa: 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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Things to see near Joutsa, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Joutsa

163 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Joutsa. The closest is Vähä Säynätjärvi (3 km); the best-known is Viheri (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Joutsa

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Joutsa. The closest is Hirtesalo (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hirtesalo · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~12 km
  • Nurmaansaari · river spot · Central Finland · ~14 km
  • Vehkasalo · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~16 km
  • Ohrasaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~19 km
  • Nautsalo · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~19 km
  • Kotisalo · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~21 km

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Museums near Joutsa

11 museums within 100 km of Joutsa. The closest is Joutsan Talomuseo (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Joutsa

10 churches within 100 km of Joutsa. The closest is Joutsan Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Joutsa

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Joutsa. The closest is Leivonmäki Nationalpark (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Joutsa

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Joutsa. The closest is Oravivuori (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Oravivuori · viewpoint · Central Finland · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Olhavanvuori · viewpoint · Kymenlaakso · ~90 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Joutsa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Joutsa
  2. 1 km Joutsan Helluntaiseurakunta · church, Central Finland
  3. 6 km Rautavesi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  4. 14 km Jääsjärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  5. 23 km Suontee · lake, Central Finland
  6. 14 km Viheri · lake, Central Finland
  7. 4 km Back to Joutsa

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From travellers near Joutsa

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How to reach Joutsa

    All places near Joutsa by distance

    Within 15 km of Joutsa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Lahnavesi · lake · South Savo · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Synsiä · lake · Central Finland · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Koreakoivu · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Mallos · lake · South Savo · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Muuratsalo · river spot · Central Finland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Päijänne · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Tuusjärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Lehtissaari · river spot · Central Finland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Yläinen Enojärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Säynätsalo · river spot · Central Finland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Rauhajärvi · lake · South Savo · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Iso Kivilampi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Pyhävesi · lake · South Savo · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Muuramen Kirkko · church · Central Finland · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Kangaslampi · lake · Central Finland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Poro · river spot · Central Finland · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Sonnanen · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Mäntyharjun Kirkko · church · South Savo · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Yltiönjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Kuhmoinen Church · church · Päijät-Häme · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Lakkajärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Kuijärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Viilajärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Saarijärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Muuratjärvi · lake · Central Finland · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Vähäjärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Joutjärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Koskikeskinen · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Vuoritsalo · river spot · Central Finland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Keljonlahti · beach · Central Finland · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Mutanen · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sammalinen · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Kaijanjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Leppävesi · lake · Central Finland · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Taipaleenlampi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Kannusjärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Pohjanlahti · beach · Central Finland · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Mutalammi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Isojärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Sarkasjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~71 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Joutsa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs61163Vähä Säynätjärvi (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves820Hirtesalo (12 km)
    Museums211Joutsan Talomuseo (3 km)
    Churches410Joutsan Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Other attractions12Joutsan Kirkon Tapuli (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Leivonmäki Nationalpark (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Oravivuori (47 km)
    Beaches & coast02Keljonlahti (68 km)
    Parks02Kirkkopuisto (75 km)
    Forts & heritage02Brahelinna (83 km)

    Joutsa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Joutsa?

    Viheri (lake, about 4 km), Rautavesi (lake, about 6 km), Jääsjärvi (lake, about 16 km), Suontee (lake, about 18 km), Joutsan Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Joutsan Kirkon Tapuli (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 museums, 4 churches, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest lake to Joutsa?

    Vähä Säynätjärvi, about 3 km by road; Viheri (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Joutsa?

    Hirtesalo, about 12 km by road; Nurmaansaari (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Joutsa?

    Joutsan Talomuseo, about 3 km by road; Pitäjäntupa Museo (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Joutsa?

    Start in Joutsa, visit Joutsan Helluntaiseurakunta, then Rautavesi, then Jääsjärvi, then Suontee, then Viheri, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Joutsa?

    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 museums and churches.

    Towns near Joutsa

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