Ostrobothnia district, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Places to visit near Malax

Malax is a town in Ostrobothnia district, Ostrobothnia, Finland, home to about 5,517 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit — 43 rivers, islands & mangroves, 44 beaches & coast, 43 forts & heritage and 39 churches. The must-see places are Korsholm Castle (20 km), Vaskiluoto railway station (20 km) and Vaasa Church (21 km).

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Malax, Ostrobothnia
Malax, Ostrobothnia district, Ostrobothnia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malax at a glance

Location
Ostrobothnia district, Ostrobothnia, Finland
Population
about 5,517
Coordinates
62.9423° N, 21.5731° E
Places within 50 km
222 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Malax

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

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malax

53 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malax. The closest is Långskäret (16 km); the best-known is Mansikkasaari (23 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Mansikkasaari · river spot · Ostrobothnia · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Caprera · river spot · Ostrobothnia · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Apteekki · river spot · Ostrobothnia · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Bergö · river spot · Ostrobothnia · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Granskärsören · river spot · Ostrobothnia · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Halsön · river spot · Ostrobothnia · ~29 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Malax

51 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malax. The closest is Fattigsjön (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Malax

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malax. The closest is Sockenmagasinet (1 km); the best-known is Vaskiluoto railway station (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Malax

47 churches within 100 km of Malax. The closest is Betel (1 km); the best-known is Korsholm Castle (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Malax

22 museums within 100 km of Malax. The closest is Brinken Museum (2 km); the best-known is Ostrobothnian Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malax

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malax. The closest is Mobergen (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Malax

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 Malax
  2. 1 km Långfors kvarn · heritage site, Ostrobothnia
  3. 20 km Korsholm Castle · church, South Ostrobothnia
  4. 8 km Vaasa Church · church, South Ostrobothnia
  5. 3 km Vaskiluoto railway station · heritage site, Ostrobothnia
  6. 20 km Sockenmagasinet · heritage site, Ostrobothnia
  7. 0 km Back to Malax

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

How to reach Malax

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    Within 15 km of Malax

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Malax by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves53Långskäret (16 km)
    Beaches & coast51Fattigsjön (14 km)
    Forts & heritage50Sockenmagasinet (1 km)
    Churches47Betel (1 km)
    Museums22Brinken Museum (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints21Mobergen (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Pilvilampi (24 km)
    Other attractions7Petalax kyrkas klockstapel (17 km)
    Parks3Koivupuisto (21 km)
    Caves3Kunin Grotta (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2Kvarken Archipelago (57 km)

    Malax: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malax?

    Korsholm Castle (church, about 20 km), Vaskiluoto railway station (heritage site, about 20 km), Sockenmagasinet (heritage site, about 1 km), Långfors kvarn (heritage site, about 1 km), Vaasa Church (church, about 21 km), Betel (church, about 1 km).

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

    222 places on Spotwander: 43 rivers, islands & mangroves, 44 beaches & coast, 43 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 22 museums.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Malax?

    Långskäret, about 16 km by road; Kantörarna (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malax?

    Fattigsjön, about 14 km by road; Leveelahti (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malax?

    Sockenmagasinet, about 1 km by road; Långfors kvarn (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malax?

    Start in Malax, visit Långfors kvarn, then Korsholm Castle, then Vaasa Church, then Vaskiluoto railway station, then Sockenmagasinet, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malax?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Malax

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