South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland

Places to visit near Nurmo

Nurmo is a town in South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland, home to about 11,908 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 churches, 24 forts & heritage and 34 museums. The must-see places are Mannerheimin Puisto (7 km), Hirvijärvi Reservoir (13 km) and Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi (14 km).

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Nurmo, South Ostrobothnia
Nurmo, South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nurmo at a glance

Location
South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland
Population
about 11,908
Coordinates
62.8287° N, 22.9099° E
Places within 50 km
139 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Nurmo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nurmo: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nurmo

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nurmo. The closest is Martikkalanjärvi (6 km); the best-known is Hirvijärvi Reservoir (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Nurmo

42 churches within 100 km of Nurmo. The closest is Nurmon Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Nurmo

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nurmo. The closest is 1918 Vakaumuksensa Puolesta Henkensä Antaneiden Muistomerkki (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Nurmo

40 museums within 100 km of Nurmo. The closest is Nurmon Museo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Nurmo

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nurmo. The closest is Kiikun Uimaranta (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nurmo

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nurmo. The closest is Hahtikivi (35 km); the best-known is Santavuori (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Nurmo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nurmo
  2. 1 km Nurmon Kirkko · church, South Ostrobothnia
  3. 1 km Nurmon Museo · museum, South Ostrobothnia
  4. 13 km Hirvijärvi Reservoir · reservoir, South Ostrobothnia
  5. 20 km Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi · lake, South Ostrobothnia
  6. 7 km Mannerheimin Puisto · park, South Ostrobothnia
  7. 7 km Back to Nurmo

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How to reach Nurmo

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    Within 15 km of Nurmo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nurmo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2763Martikkalanjärvi (6 km)
    Churches2442Nurmon Kirkko (1 km)
    Forts & heritage24421918 Vakaumuksensa Puolesta Henkensä Antaneiden Muistomerkki (2 km)
    Museums3440Nurmon Museo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1528Kiikun Uimaranta (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Hahtikivi (35 km)
    Other attractions69Elämän Lähteellä (7 km)
    Parks46Leo's Seinäjoki (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Ruissaari (19 km)
    Caves01The Devil's Nest (60 km)

    Nurmo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nurmo?

    Mannerheimin Puisto (park, about 7 km), Hirvijärvi Reservoir (reservoir, about 13 km), Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi (lake, about 14 km), Nurmon Museo (museum, about 1 km), Nurmon Kirkko (church, about 1 km), 1918 Vakaumuksensa Puolesta Henkensä Antaneiden Muistomerkki (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 34 museums, 15 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nurmo?

    Martikkalanjärvi, about 6 km by road; Hirvijärvi Reservoir (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nurmo?

    Nurmon Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Seinäjoen Adventtiseurakunta (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nurmo?

    1918 Vakaumuksensa Puolesta Henkensä Antaneiden Muistomerkki, about 2 km by road; 1918 Teloitettujen Muistomerkki (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nurmo?

    Start in Nurmo, visit Nurmon Kirkko, then Nurmon Museo, then Hirvijärvi Reservoir, then Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi, then Mannerheimin Puisto, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nurmo?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Nurmo

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