North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland

Places to visit near Juuka

Juuka is a town in North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland, home to about 6,035 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 beaches & coast, 12 churches and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Myllymuseo (1 km), Juuan Kirkko (2 km) and Vaikkojärvi (24 km).

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Juuka, North Karelia
Juuka, North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Juuka at a glance

Location
North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland
Population
about 6,035
Coordinates
63.2333° N, 29.2500° E
Places within 50 km
155 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Juuka

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Juuka: 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 Juuka, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Juuka

108 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Juuka. The closest is Autiojärvi (9 km); the best-known is Vaikkojärvi (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Juuka

45 beaches & coast within 100 km of Juuka. The closest is Lehtilahti (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Juuka

23 churches within 100 km of Juuka. The closest is Juuan Kirkko (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Juuka

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Juuka. The closest is Heinäluodot (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Juuka

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Juuka. The closest is Paalasmaa (16 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Paalasmaa · river spot · North Karelia · ~16 km
  • Miihkali · river spot · North Karelia · ~25 km
  • Kynsisaari · river spot · North Karelia · ~26 km
  • Tetrikari · river spot · North Karelia · ~28 km
  • Iso-Pentu · river spot · North Karelia · ~29 km
  • Pieni-Pentu · river spot · North Karelia · ~29 km

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Museums near Juuka

13 museums within 100 km of Juuka. The closest is Myllymuseo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Myllymuseo · museum · North Karelia · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Kötsin Museo · museum · North Karelia · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Ikolan Museo · museum · North Karelia · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Pielisen Museo · museum · North Karelia · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Koli · museum · North Karelia · ~40 km
  • Masuuni Brunou · museum · North Savo · ~62 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Juuka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Juuka
  2. 2 km Juuan Kirkko · church, North Karelia
  3. 1 km Myllymuseo · museum, North Karelia
  4. 1 km Juuan Helluntaiseurakunta · church, North Karelia
  5. 23 km Vaikkojärvi · lake, North Karelia
  6. 23 km Autiojärvi · lake, North Karelia
  7. 9 km Back to Juuka

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How to reach Juuka

    All places near Juuka by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Juuka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55108Autiojärvi (9 km)
    Beaches & coast3145Lehtilahti (19 km)
    Churches1223Juuan Kirkko (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2123Heinäluodot (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1621Paalasmaa (16 km)
    Museums713Myllymuseo (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6937. Er.P10:n Muistomerkki (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Koli National Park (46 km)
    Other attractions44Juuan Kirkon Tapuli (2 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pyötikkö Monastery (16 km)
    Caves11Pirunkirkko Cave (50 km)

    Juuka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Juuka?

    Myllymuseo (museum, about 1 km), Juuan Kirkko (church, about 2 km), Juuan Kirkon Tapuli (attraction, about 2 km), Juuan Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 2 km), Vaikkojärvi (lake, about 24 km), Autiojärvi (lake, about 9 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 beaches & coast, 12 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Juuka?

    Autiojärvi, about 9 km by road; Juuanjärvi (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Juuka?

    Lehtilahti, about 19 km by road; Turulanhiekka (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Juuka?

    Juuan Kirkko, about 2 km by road; Juuan Helluntaiseurakunta (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Juuka?

    Start in Juuka, visit Juuan Kirkko, then Myllymuseo, then Juuan Helluntaiseurakunta, then Vaikkojärvi, then Autiojärvi, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Juuka?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Juuka

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