Nivala, North OstrobothniaNivalan KirkkoHaapajärviPidisjärviYlivieskan Vanhan Kirkon RauniotKristuksen Kirkastumisen KirkkoKuusaanjärvi
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Nivala

Nivala is a town in North Ostrobothnia district, North Ostrobothnia, Finland of about 10,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit: 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 beaches & coast and 14 churches. The must-see places are Nivalan Kirkko, Haapajärvi and Haapajärven Kirkko.

63.9167° N, 24.9667° EPop. 10,610

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km57
Must-see36
Notable224
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Nivalan Kirkko, church near Nivala
Must-see

Nivalan Kirkko

Church · 2 km

Must-see

Haapajärvi

Lake · 32 km

Haapajärven Kirkko, church near Nivala
Must-see

Haapajärven Kirkko

Church · 32 km

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One day from Nivala

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

208 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nivala
  2. Kuusaanjärvilake · 45 min
  3. Haapajärvilake · 45 min
  4. Kristuksen Kirkastumisen Kirkkochurch · 30 min
  5. Pitkäjärvilake · 45 min
  6. Ylivieskan Vanhan Kirkon Rauniotchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Nivala
Today’s loopNivalaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nivala?

Nivalan Kirkko (church, about 2 km), Nivalan Rauhanyhdistys (church, about 1 km), Nivlaan Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Katvala Regional Museum (museum, about 2 km), The Water Tower (attraction, about 2 km), Kyösti Wilkuna Museum (museum, about 2 km).

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

57 places on Spotwander: 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 beaches & coast, 14 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Nivala?

Pidisjärvi, about 2 km by road; Iso-Juurikka (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Nivala?

Lohilahti, about 49 km by road; Laajanlahti (50 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nivala?

Start in Nivala, visit Kuusaanjärvi, then Haapajärvi, then Kristuksen Kirkastumisen Kirkko, then Pitkäjärvi, then Ylivieskan Vanhan Kirkon Rauniot, and drive back — about 208 km by road in all.