Uusimaa, Finland

Places to visit near Lovisa

Lovisa is a town in Uusimaa, Finland, home to about 15,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Loviisa Town Museum (1 km), Svartholm Fortress (12 km) and Hopjärvi (16 km).

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Lovisa at a glance

Location
Uusimaa, Finland
Population
about 15,466
Coordinates
60.4566° N, 26.2250° E
Places within 50 km
34 (34 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 parks

Top places to visit near Lovisa

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lovisa

65 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lovisa. The closest is Munapirtti (25 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Munapirtti · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Kaunissaari · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Kråkö · river spot · Uusimaa · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Kotkansaari · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Emäsalo · river spot · Uusimaa · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Varissaari · river spot · Kymenlaakso · ~50 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lovisa

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lovisa. The closest is Hopjärvi (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Lovisa

41 parks within 100 km of Lovisa. The closest is Riverside Park (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Lovisa

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lovisa. The closest is Svartholm Fortress (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lovisa

25 churches within 100 km of Lovisa. The closest is Loviisa Town Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lovisa

17 museums within 100 km of Lovisa. The closest is Rönnäs Archipelago Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lovisa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lovisa
  2. 1 km Loviisa Town Museum · church, Kymenlaakso
  3. 19 km Strömfors Iron Works Forge Museum · museum, Kymenlaakso
  4. 26 km Hopjärvi · lake, Uusimaa
  5. 27 km Rönnäs Archipelago Museum · museum, Uusimaa
  6. 17 km Svartholm Fortress · heritage site, Kymenlaakso
  7. 12 km Back to Lovisa

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How to reach Lovisa

    All places near Lovisa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lovisa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves665Munapirtti (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs848Hopjärvi (16 km)
    Parks441Riverside Park (49 km)
    Forts & heritage326Svartholm Fortress (12 km)
    Churches625Loviisa Town Museum (1 km)
    Museums417Rönnäs Archipelago Museum (18 km)
    Beaches & coast18Valkjärven (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Valkmusa National Park (36 km)
    Other attractions06Nereidi (94 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Porlom II (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Kerava Mosque (77 km)
    Caves01Lemminkäisen Temppeli (67 km)
    Temples01Krishna-temppeli (88 km)

    Lovisa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lovisa?

    Loviisa Town Museum (church, about 1 km), Svartholm Fortress (heritage site, about 12 km), Hopjärvi (lake, about 16 km), Rönnäs Archipelago Museum (museum, about 18 km), Strömfors Iron Works Forge Museum (museum, about 19 km), Lapinjärvi (lake, about 24 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks, 3 forts & heritage, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Lovisa?

    Munapirtti, about 25 km by road; Kaunissaari (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lovisa?

    Hopjärvi, about 16 km by road; Lapinjärvi (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lovisa?

    Riverside Park, about 49 km by road; Katariina Seaside Park (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lovisa?

    Start in Lovisa, visit Loviisa Town Museum, then Strömfors Iron Works Forge Museum, then Hopjärvi, then Rönnäs Archipelago Museum, then Svartholm Fortress, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lovisa?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Lovisa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lovisa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.