North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland

Places to visit near Kitee

Kitee is a town in North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland, home to about 9,777 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 122 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 beaches & coast, 7 churches and 7 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kiteenjärvi (2 km), Tohmajärvi (18 km) and Kitee Zoo (18 km).

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

Kitee at a glance

Location
North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland
Population
about 9,777
Coordinates
62.1000° N, 30.1500° E
Places within 50 km
181 (21 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 Kitee

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kitee

174 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kitee. The closest is Kiteenjärvi (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Kitee

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kitee. The closest is Savilahti (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Kitee

14 churches within 100 km of Kitee. The closest is Kiteen helluntaiseurakunta (1 km); the best-known is Tohmajärven kirkko (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kitee

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kitee. The closest is Hovatta (14 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hovatta · river spot · North Karelia · ~14 km
  • Matari · river spot · North Karelia · ~18 km
  • Mäkärä · river spot · North Karelia · ~20 km
  • Pääkkö · river spot · North Karelia · ~25 km
  • Pajari · river spot · North Karelia · ~30 km
  • Iso-Musta · river spot · North Karelia · ~35 km

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Museums near Kitee

6 museums within 100 km of Kitee. The closest is A Nightwish Story (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kitee

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kitee. The closest is Sepänniemen birdwatching tower (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Kitee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kitee
  2. 18 km Tohmajärvi · lake, North Karelia
  3. 2 km Tohmajärven kirkko · church, North Karelia
  4. 18 km Kiteenjärvi · lake, North Karelia
  5. 3 km Kiteen helluntaiseurakunta · church, North Karelia
  6. 18 km Kitee Zoo · park, North Karelia
  7. 18 km Back to Kitee

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

How to reach Kitee

    All places near Kitee by distance

    Within 15 km of Kitee

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Kitee by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs174Kiteenjärvi (2 km)
    Beaches & coast28Savilahti (2 km)
    Churches14Kiteen helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Hovatta (14 km)
    Museums6A Nightwish Story (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6Sepänniemen birdwatching tower (2 km)
    Forts & heritage6Elias Lönnrotin muistomerkki (10 km)
    Parks2Kitee Zoo (18 km)
    Waterfalls2Водопады Ахвенкоски (40 km)
    Caves1Jääkellarilouhi (10 km)
    Other attractions1Niirala border crossing point (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1Kolovesi National Park (89 km)

    Kitee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kitee?

    Kiteenjärvi (lake, about 2 km), Tohmajärvi (lake, about 18 km), Kitee Zoo (park, about 18 km), Tohmajärven kirkko (church, about 20 km), Kiteen helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), A Nightwish Story (museum, about 1 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 122 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 beaches & coast, 7 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kitee?

    Kiteenjärvi, about 2 km by road; Hyypii (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kitee?

    Savilahti, about 2 km by road; Päätyeenlahti (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kitee?

    Kiteen helluntaiseurakunta, about 1 km by road; Pyhän Kolminaisuuden ja Pyhän Nektarios Eginalaisen kirkko (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kitee?

    Start in Kitee, visit Tohmajärvi, then Tohmajärven kirkko, then Kiteenjärvi, then Kiteen helluntaiseurakunta, then Kitee Zoo, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kitee?

    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 Kitee

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