Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland

Places to visit near Lemu

Lemu is a town in Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland, home to about 1,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 71 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ritaripuisto (7 km), Väski (11 km) and Maskun Riviera (12 km).

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Lemu, Southwest Finland
Lemu, Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lemu at a glance

Location
Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland
Population
about 1,738
Coordinates
60.5667° N, 21.9667° E
Places within 50 km
204 (84 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lemu

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lemu

104 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lemu. The closest is Puolakari (6 km); the best-known is Väski (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Väski · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kaita · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Auva · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Luonnonmaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Livonsaari · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kairamaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~17 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Lemu

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lemu. The closest is Stenberga Castle (5 km); the best-known is Ritaripuisto (7 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Ritaripuisto · fort · Southwest Finland · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Stenberga Castle · fort · Southwest Finland · ~5 km
  • Turku Castle · fort · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • FNS Karjala · fort · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • FNS Keihässalmi · fort · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Sigyn · fort · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see

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Churches near Lemu

28 churches within 100 km of Lemu. The closest is Lemun Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lemu

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lemu. The closest is Mannerjärvi (5 km); the best-known is Maskun Riviera (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lemu

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lemu. The closest is Laihoisten Linnamäki (10 km); the best-known is Nunnavuori (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nunnavuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Pirunpesä · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kakolanmäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Korppolaismäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Samppalinnanpuisto · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
  • University Hill · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see

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Museums near Lemu

11 museums within 100 km of Lemu. The closest is Kemppien Tupa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lemu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lemu
  2. 7 km Ritaripuisto · heritage site, Southwest Finland
  3. 8 km Merijärvi · lake, Southwest Finland
  4. 8 km Kaita · river spot, Southwest Finland
  5. 5 km Väski · river spot, Southwest Finland
  6. 13 km Maskun Riviera · lake, Southwest Finland
  7. 12 km Back to Lemu

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

From travellers near Lemu

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How to reach Lemu

    All places near Lemu by distance

    Within 15 km of Lemu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Iso-Pukki · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Pikku-Pukki · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Liettinen · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Palva · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Puolalanpuisto · park · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Kakolanmäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Turku Castle · fort · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Linnanpuisto · park · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Loistokari · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Betel-kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Bore · museum · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • FNS Karjala · fort · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • FNS Keihässalmi · fort · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Suomen Joutsen · museum · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Sigyn · fort · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Korppolaismäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Lönnrotinpuisto · park · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Porthaninpuisto · park · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Samppalinnanpuisto · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Brahenpuisto · park · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • University Hill · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Posankka · attraction · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Vartiovuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Hirsipuumäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Hirvensalo · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Vepsä · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Ampuminmaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Luolavuoren Luola · cave · Southwest Finland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Ravattulan Keskiaikainen Kirkko · fort · Southwest Finland · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Pääskyvuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Liedon Vanhalinna · fort · Southwest Finland · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Vanhalinnan Kartano · fort · Southwest Finland · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ruotsalainen · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Satava · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Zoolandia · sanctuary · Southwest Finland · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Uutiskuuvanvuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Kakskerran Kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Kulho · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Littoistenjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Taipalus · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~34 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lemu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves71104Puolakari (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2429Stenberga Castle (5 km)
    Churches1928Lemun Kirkko (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2127Mannerjärvi (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2424Laihoisten Linnamäki (10 km)
    Other attractions1012Lemun Kirkon Tapuli (1 km)
    Museums711Kemppien Tupa (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1010Mynälahti (12 km)
    Parks88Moomin World (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Karevansuo (13 km)
    Caves44Pakattulanluola (11 km)
    Buddhist sites11Liên Tâm -luostari (23 km)

    Lemu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lemu?

    Ritaripuisto (heritage site, about 7 km), Väski (river spot, about 11 km), Maskun Riviera (lake, about 12 km), Merijärvi (lake, about 12 km), Kaita (river spot, about 13 km), Auva (river spot, about 14 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 71 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Lemu?

    Puolakari, about 6 km by road; Papinluoto (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lemu?

    Stenberga Castle, about 5 km by road; Ritaripuisto (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lemu?

    Lemun Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Askaisten Kirkko (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lemu?

    Start in Lemu, visit Ritaripuisto, then Merijärvi, then Kaita, then Väski, then Maskun Riviera, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lemu?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lemu

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