North Savo district, North Savo, Finland

Places to visit near Kaavi

Kaavi is a town in North Savo district, North Savo, Finland, home to about 3,538 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 73 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 43 beaches & coast, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 churches. The must-see places are Kaavin Kirkko (1 km), Telkkämäki (8 km) and Kaavinjärvi (8 km).

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Kaavi, North Savo
Kaavi, North Savo district, North Savo, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kaavi at a glance

Location
North Savo district, North Savo, Finland
Population
about 3,538
Coordinates
62.9833° N, 28.5000° E
Places within 50 km
178 (16 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 Kaavi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kaavi: 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 Kaavi

111 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kaavi. The closest is Iso-Lyly (2 km); the best-known is Kaavinjärvi (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Kaavi

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kaavi. The closest is Pitkämäen Uimaranta (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kaavi

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kaavi. The closest is Laakonmäki (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Kaavi

24 churches within 100 km of Kaavi. The closest is Kaavin Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kaavi

13 museums within 100 km of Kaavi. The closest is Juutilan Vanha Valimo (13 km); the best-known is Masuuni Brunou (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kaavi

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kaavi. The closest is Kaavinkosken Kanava (16 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Kaavi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kaavi
  2. 8 km Kaavinjärvi · lake, North Savo
  3. 7 km Kaavin Kirkko · church, North Savo
  4. 1 km Kivenraivaajien Muistomerkki · heritage site, North Savo
  5. 16 km Masuuni Brunou · museum, North Savo
  6. 11 km Telkkämäki · nature spot, North Savo
  7. 8 km Back to Kaavi

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How to reach Kaavi

    All places near Kaavi by distance

    Within 15 km of Kaavi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kaavi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs73111Iso-Lyly (2 km)
    Beaches & coast4344Pitkämäen Uimaranta (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2931Laakonmäki (26 km)
    Churches1124Kaavin Kirkko (1 km)
    Museums613Juutilan Vanha Valimo (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves611Kaavinkosken Kanava (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Telkkämäki (8 km)
    Forts & heritage56Kivenraivaajien Muistomerkki (2 km)
    Parks03Minna Canthin Patsas (53 km)
    Other attractions12Ollinkari Lighthouse (47 km)
    Caves11Pirunkellari (36 km)
    Buddhist sites01Lintulan Luostari (58 km)

    Kaavi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kaavi?

    Kaavin Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Telkkämäki (nature spot, about 8 km), Kaavinjärvi (lake, about 8 km), Masuuni Brunou (museum, about 16 km), Kivenraivaajien Muistomerkki (heritage site, about 2 km), Iso-Lyly (lake, about 2 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 73 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 43 beaches & coast, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kaavi?

    Iso-Lyly, about 2 km by road; Kotajärvi (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kaavi?

    Pitkämäen Uimaranta, about 10 km by road; Jynkkäniemi (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kaavi?

    Laakonmäki, about 26 km by road; Aniaisenmäki (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kaavi?

    Start in Kaavi, visit Kaavinjärvi, then Kaavin Kirkko, then Kivenraivaajien Muistomerkki, then Masuuni Brunou, then Telkkämäki, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kaavi?

    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 Kaavi

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