Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland

Places to visit near Kilo

Kilo is a town in Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland, home to about 2,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 296 places to visit — 89 rivers, islands & mangroves, 80 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks and 23 churches. The must-see places are Gallträsk (4 km), Lippajärvi (4 km) and Iso Huopalahti (5 km).

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Kilo, Uusimaa
Kilo, Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kilo at a glance

Location
Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland
Population
about 2,000
Coordinates
60.2175° N, 24.7815° E
Places within 50 km
296 (296 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Kilo

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kilo

89 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kilo. The closest is Kuusisaari (7 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kuusisaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Lehtisaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Kaskisaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Småholm · river spot · Uusimaa · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hanasaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Mustasaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~9 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kilo

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kilo. The closest is Gallträsk (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Kilo

37 parks within 100 km of Kilo. The closest is Silkkiniitty (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Kilo

23 churches within 100 km of Kilo. The closest is Otaniemi Chapel (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kilo

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kilo. The closest is Kaivokselan viemärivesipuhdistamo (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kilo

16 museums within 100 km of Kilo. The closest is Studio Aalto (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kilo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kilo
  2. 4 km Lippajärvi · lake, Uusimaa
  3. 2 km Gallträsk · lake, Uusimaa
  4. 7 km Silkkiniitty · park, Uusimaa
  5. 2 km Otaniemi Chapel · church, Uusimaa
  6. 3 km Iso Huopalahti · beach, Uusimaa
  7. 5 km Back to Kilo

Plan a longer trip from Kilo — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Kilo

    All places near Kilo by distance

    Within 15 km of Kilo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Kilo by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves89Kuusisaari (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs80Gallträsk (4 km)
    Parks37Silkkiniitty (5 km)
    Churches23Otaniemi Chapel (5 km)
    Forts & heritage21Kaivokselan viemärivesipuhdistamo (9 km)
    Museums16Studio Aalto (7 km)
    Beaches & coast10Iso Huopalahti (5 km)
    Other attractions7Taidepoliisi (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6Sea Life Helsinki (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Kasavuori (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2Helsinki (17 km)
    Temples1Krishna-temppeli (16 km)
    Caves1Lemminkäisen temppeli (38 km)

    Kilo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kilo?

    Gallträsk (lake, about 4 km), Lippajärvi (lake, about 4 km), Iso Huopalahti (beach, about 5 km), Silkkiniitty (park, about 5 km), Otaniemi Chapel (church, about 5 km), Taidepoliisi (attraction, about 6 km).

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

    296 places on Spotwander: 89 rivers, islands & mangroves, 80 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks, 23 churches, 21 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kilo?

    Kuusisaari, about 7 km by road; Lehtisaari (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kilo?

    Gallträsk, about 4 km by road; Lippajärvi (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kilo?

    Silkkiniitty, about 5 km by road; Munkinpuisto (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kilo?

    Start in Kilo, visit Lippajärvi, then Gallträsk, then Silkkiniitty, then Otaniemi Chapel, then Iso Huopalahti, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kilo?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Kilo

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