Places to visit near

Outokumpu

Outokumpu is a town in North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland of about 7,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit: 66 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 beaches & coast and 13 churches. The must-see places are Outokummun Evankelis Luterilainen Kirkko, Vanha Kaivos and Särkiselkä.

62.7268° N, 29.0159° EPop. 7,738

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km157
Must-see83
Notable163
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Outokumpu

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:44 pm

109 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 Outokumpu
  2. Juojärvilake · 45 min
  3. Rikkavesilake · 45 min
  4. Särkiselkälake · 45 min
  5. Viinijärvilake · 45 min
  6. Sysmäjärvi Lahdenjoensuu Birdwatching Towerviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Outokumpu
Today’s loopOutokumpuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Outokumpu?

Outokummun Evankelis Luterilainen Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Vanha Kaivos (museum, about 1 km), Särkiselkä (lake, about 6 km), Työstä Paluu (1986) (attraction, about 1 km), Viinijärvi (lake, about 21 km), Sänkivaaran Kartano (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

157 places on Spotwander: 66 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 beaches & coast, 13 churches, 17 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Outokumpu?

Sysmäjärvi, about 5 km by road; Särkiselkä (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Outokumpu?

Emäntähiekka, about 16 km by road; Isäntähiekka (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Outokumpu?

Start in Outokumpu, visit Juojärvi, then Rikkavesi, then Särkiselkä, then Viinijärvi, then Sysmäjärvi Lahdenjoensuu Birdwatching Tower, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.