North Ostrobothnia district, North Ostrobothnia, Finland

Places to visit near Liminka

Liminka is a town in North Ostrobothnia district, North Ostrobothnia, Finland, home to about 7,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 65 rivers, islands & mangroves, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 churches and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Limingan Kirkko (1 km), The Escurial Zoo and Flower Park (13 km) and Leppijärvi (20 km).

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Liminka, North Ostrobothnia
Liminka, North Ostrobothnia district, North Ostrobothnia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Liminka at a glance

Location
North Ostrobothnia district, North Ostrobothnia, Finland
Population
about 7,058
Coordinates
64.8098° N, 25.4154° E
Places within 50 km
220 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Liminka

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Liminka

77 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Liminka. The closest is Lamunkari (14 km); the best-known is Kahvankari (34 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kahvankari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Lamunkari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~14 km
  • Runniletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Mustakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Kraaseli · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Myllyoja · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~20 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Liminka

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Liminka. The closest is Mourunkijärvi (17 km); the best-known is Leppijärvi (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Liminka

37 churches within 100 km of Liminka. The closest is Limingan Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Liminka

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Liminka. The closest is Sarkkiranta (15 km); the best-known is Koskela (34 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Koskela · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Sarkkiranta · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~15 km
  • Uusiranta · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~20 km
  • Kempeleenlahti · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~22 km
  • Koppana · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~23 km
  • Verkonniemi · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~25 km

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Parks near Liminka

25 parks within 100 km of Liminka. The closest is The Escurial Zoo and Flower Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Liminka

13 museums within 100 km of Liminka. The closest is Tyrnävän Kotiseutumuseo (14 km); the best-known is Turkansaari Open Air-Museum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Liminka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Liminka
  2. 1 km Linnukkapatsas · heritage site, North Ostrobothnia
  3. 1 km Limingan Kirkko · church, North Ostrobothnia
  4. 3 km Rantakylän Kappeli · church, North Ostrobothnia
  5. 12 km The Escurial Zoo and Flower Park · park, North Ostrobothnia
  6. 15 km Leppijärvi · lake, North Ostrobothnia
  7. 20 km Back to Liminka

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

From travellers near Liminka

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How to reach Liminka

    All places near Liminka by distance

    Within 15 km of Liminka

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Sunikari Beach · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Haukiputaan Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kattilankalla · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Kirkkojärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Miehikkä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Rivinletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Länsiletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Raahen Helluntaiseurakunta · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Keskiniemi Light · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Marjaniemi Lighthouse · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Kriisi · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Utajärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Tasku · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Kraaseli · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Satakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Ahmasjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Röyttä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Vuotunki · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Ahvenlampi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Oulu 2 · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Rokua National Park · sanctuary · North Ostrobothnia · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Puutturi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Local History Museum of Ii · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Tangonsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Illinsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Raahen Majakka · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Sanginjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Osmanki · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Uljua Reservoir · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Kierikki · fort · North Ostrobothnia · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Annalan Kotiseutumuseo · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Oulaisten Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Järvenjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Nimisjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Ala-Potkunjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Juorkuna · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Saarijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Haapavesi Church · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Haapajärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Nahkiainen · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~94 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Liminka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves6577Lamunkari (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3560Mourunkijärvi (17 km)
    Churches3237Limingan Kirkko (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2127Sarkkiranta (15 km)
    Parks2525The Escurial Zoo and Flower Park (13 km)
    Other attractions1717Kellotapuli (1 km)
    Museums1213Tyrnävän Kotiseutumuseo (14 km)
    Forts & heritage78Linnukkapatsas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Liminka Bay Nature Reserve (7 km)

    Liminka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Liminka?

    Limingan Kirkko (church, about 1 km), The Escurial Zoo and Flower Park (park, about 13 km), Leppijärvi (lake, about 20 km), Linnukkapatsas (heritage site, about 1 km), Kellotapuli (attraction, about 1 km), Rantakylän Kappeli (church, about 4 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 65 rivers, islands & mangroves, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 25 parks.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Liminka?

    Lamunkari, about 14 km by road; Myllyoja (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Liminka?

    Mourunkijärvi, about 17 km by road; Iso Nuoluanjärvi (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Liminka?

    Limingan Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Rantakylän Kappeli (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Liminka?

    Start in Liminka, visit Linnukkapatsas, then Limingan Kirkko, then Rantakylän Kappeli, then The Escurial Zoo and Flower Park, then Leppijärvi, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Liminka?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Liminka

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