South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland

Places to visit near Lemi

Lemi is a town in South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland, home to about 3,034 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 83 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves and 8 churches. The must-see places are Lahnajärvi (1 km), Kivijärvi (7 km) and Kotajärvi (8 km).

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Lemi, South Karelia
Lemi, South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lemi at a glance

Location
South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland
Population
about 3,034
Coordinates
61.0624° N, 27.8057° E
Places within 50 km
134 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lemi

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

125 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lemi. The closest is Lahnajärvi (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Lemi

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lemi. The closest is Hongiston Tupa (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lemi

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lemi. The closest is Kirkkosaari (20 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Lemi

17 churches within 100 km of Lemi. The closest is Lemi Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lemi

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lemi. The closest is Räätärinlahti (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Lemi

9 museums within 100 km of Lemi. The closest is Presidentti Svinhufvudin Kotimuseo (13 km); the best-known is Kotkaniemi (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lemi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lemi
  2. 1 km Lahnajärvi · lake, South Karelia
  3. 5 km Kivijärvi · lake, South Karelia
  4. 13 km Kivijärvi · lake, Kymenlaakso
  5. 11 km Kotkaniemi · museum, Kymenlaakso
  6. 17 km Kotajärvi · lake, South Karelia
  7. 8 km Back to Lemi

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From travellers near Lemi

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How to reach Lemi

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    Within 15 km of Lemi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lemi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs83125Lahnajärvi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1726Hongiston Tupa (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves218Kirkkosaari (20 km)
    Churches817Lemi Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1313Räätärinlahti (13 km)
    Museums49Presidentti Svinhufvudin Kotimuseo (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Hannasillanmäki (19 km)
    Parks15August Suninen Park (20 km)
    Other attractions23Lemin Kirkon Tapuli (1 km)

    Lemi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lemi?

    Lahnajärvi (lake, about 1 km), Kivijärvi (lake, about 7 km), Kotajärvi (lake, about 8 km), Kotkaniemi (museum, about 13 km), Kivijärvi (lake, about 15 km), Hongiston Tupa (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 83 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 churches, 13 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lemi?

    Lahnajärvi, about 1 km by road; Vuolteenlampi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lemi?

    Hongiston Tupa, about 1 km by road; Jalkaväkirykmentti 1:n Muistomerkki (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Lemi?

    Kirkkosaari, about 20 km by road; Kuivaketvele (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lemi?

    Start in Lemi, visit Lahnajärvi, then Kivijärvi, then Kivijärvi, then Kotkaniemi, then Kotajärvi, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lemi?

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

    Towns near Lemi

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