Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Kolari

Kolari is a town in Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden, home to about 3,908 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 132 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 churches. The must-see places are Korvakkojärvi (15 km), Aareajärvi (19 km) and Lompolo (19 km).

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Kolari, Norrbotten County
Kolari, Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kolari at a glance

Location
Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 3,908
Coordinates
67.3305° N, 23.7779° E
Places within 50 km
164 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kolari

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kolari

209 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kolari. The closest is Pikku Siukojärvi (7 km); the best-known is Korvakkojärvi (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kolari

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kolari. The closest is Harsu (18 km); the best-known is Jupukka (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Jupukka · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Harsu · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~18 km
  • Nivalehto · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~22 km
  • Vännijänkkä · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~30 km
  • Vasikkavuoma · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~34 km
  • Tervajoki · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~35 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kolari

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kolari. The closest is Korvakkolaki (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Kolari

6 churches within 100 km of Kolari. The closest is Kolarin helluntaiseurakunta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kolari

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Kolari. The closest is Kengis fors (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kolari

3 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kolari. The closest is Esisaari (27 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Esisaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~27 km
  • Kammalisaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~54 km
  • Kuusisaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~54 km

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A one-day trip from Kolari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kolari
  2. 1 km Kolarin helluntaiseurakunta · church, Norrbotten County
  3. 15 km Korvakkojärvi · lake, Norrbotten County
  4. 10 km Aareajärvi · lake, Norrbotten County
  5. 1 km Lompolo · lake, Norrbotten County
  6. 29 km Laestadiuspörtet · museum, Norrbotten County
  7. 27 km Back to Kolari

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

How to reach Kolari

    All places near Kolari by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Kolari by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs209Pikku Siukojärvi (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Harsu (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Korvakkolaki (14 km)
    Churches6Kolarin helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Waterfalls3Kengis fors (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3Esisaari (27 km)
    Forts & heritage2Struven ketjun piste (31 km)
    Museums1Laestadiuspörtet (27 km)
    Caves1Ruostevaaran luolasto (32 km)
    Other attractions1Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas (43 km)

    Kolari: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kolari?

    Korvakkojärvi (lake, about 15 km), Aareajärvi (lake, about 19 km), Lompolo (lake, about 19 km), Kolarin helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Laestadiuspörtet (museum, about 27 km), Pikku Siukojärvi (lake, about 7 km).

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

    164 places on Spotwander: 132 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kolari?

    Pikku Siukojärvi, about 7 km by road; Iso Ahvenjärvi (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kolari?

    Harsu, about 18 km by road; Nivalehto (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kolari?

    Korvakkolaki, about 14 km by road; Aareavaara (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kolari?

    Start in Kolari, visit Kolarin helluntaiseurakunta, then Korvakkojärvi, then Aareajärvi, then Lompolo, then Laestadiuspörtet, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kolari?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kolari

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