Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland

Places to visit near Kuru

Kuru is a town in Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland, home to about 2,701 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 77 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 3 museums and 0 parks. The must-see places are Keihäsjärvi (3 km), Petäjäjärvi (10 km) and Muroleen Kirkko (17 km).

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Kuru, Pirkanmaa
Kuru, Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kuru at a glance

Location
Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland
Population
about 2,701
Coordinates
61.8756° N, 23.7195° E
Places within 50 km
92 (36 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Kuru

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

164 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kuru. The closest is Yläisjärvi (1 km); the best-known is Keihäsjärvi (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kuru

25 churches within 100 km of Kuru. The closest is Kurun Kirkko (1 km); the best-known is Muroleen Kirkko (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kuru

18 museums within 100 km of Kuru. The closest is Kurun Koulumuseo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kuru

10 parks within 100 km of Kuru. The closest is Särkänniemi (51 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Kuru

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kuru. The closest is Näsilinna (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kuru

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kuru. The closest is Helvetinjärvi National Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kuru

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kuru
  2. 1 km Kurun Kirkko · church, Pirkanmaa
  3. 16 km Muroleen Kirkko · church, Pirkanmaa
  4. 11 km Palovesi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  5. 19 km Keihäsjärvi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  6. 8 km Petäjäjärvi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  7. 10 km Back to Kuru

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How to reach Kuru

    All places near Kuru by distance

    Within 15 km of Kuru

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kuru by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77164Yläisjärvi (1 km)
    Churches725Kurun Kirkko (1 km)
    Museums318Kurun Koulumuseo (1 km)
    Parks010Särkänniemi (51 km)
    Forts & heritage07Näsilinna (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Helvetinjärvi National Park (23 km)
    Other attractions15Runeberginlähde (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Näsinneula (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Siilinkari (50 km)
    Waterfalls11Jylhänkoski Waterfall (9 km)
    Beaches & coast01Pyynikki Beach West (53 km)
    Caves01The Devil's Nest (90 km)

    Kuru: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kuru?

    Keihäsjärvi (lake, about 3 km), Petäjäjärvi (lake, about 10 km), Muroleen Kirkko (church, about 17 km), Palovesi (lake, about 18 km), Kurun Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Kurun Koulumuseo (museum, about 1 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 77 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 3 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kuru?

    Yläisjärvi, about 1 km by road; Keihäsjärvi (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kuru?

    Kurun Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Muroleen Kirkko (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Kuru?

    Kurun Koulumuseo, about 1 km by road; Milk Platform Museum (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kuru?

    Start in Kuru, visit Kurun Kirkko, then Muroleen Kirkko, then Palovesi, then Keihäsjärvi, then Petäjäjärvi, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kuru?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Kuru

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