Places to visit near

Kajaani

Kajaani is a town in Kainuu district, Kainuu, Finland of about 35,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit: 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 45 forts & heritage and 23 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Toukka, Tevä and Ärjänsaari.

64.2273° N, 27.7285° EPop. 35,375

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Within 30 km76 places
Within 50 km186
Must-see77
Notable183
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Kajaani

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

117 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 Kajaani
  2. Toukkariver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Ärjänsaaririver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Oulujärvilake · 45 min
  5. Teväriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Nuasjärvilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Kajaani
Today’s loopKajaaniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kajaani?

Toukka (river spot, about 18 km), Tevä (river spot, about 19 km), Raatihuone (heritage site, about 1 km), Taidemuseo (museum, about 1 km), Herman Renfors (1849-1928) (heritage site, about 1 km), Elias Lönnrot (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

186 places on Spotwander: 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 45 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Kajaani?

Koivukoski, about 1 km by road; Vimpelinlampi (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kajaani?

Raatihuone, about 1 km by road; Herman Renfors (1849-1928) (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kajaani?

Start in Kajaani, visit Toukka, then Ärjänsaari, then Oulujärvi, then Tevä, then Nuasjärvi, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.