Places to visit near

Parikkala

Parikkala is a town in South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland of about 4,274 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 61 beaches & coast and 11 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Simpelejärvi, Tyrjänjärvi and Pirunkirkko.

61.5500° N, 29.5000° EPop. 4,274

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see66
Notable168
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Parikkala

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:45 pm

80 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 Parikkala
  2. Tyrjänjärvilake · 45 min
  3. Tiviänlampilake · 45 min
  4. Simpelejärvilake · 45 min
  5. Pirunkirkkoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Akankiviviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Parikkala
Today’s loopParikkalaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Parikkala?

Simpelejärvi (lake, about 4 km), Tyrjänjärvi (lake, about 16 km), Saharannan Uimaranta (beach, about 1 km), Parikkala Dairy Museum (museum, about 1 km), Likolampi (lake, about 1 km), Parikkalan Kirkko (church, about 1 km).

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

178 places on Spotwander: 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 61 beaches & coast, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Parikkala?

Likolampi, about 1 km by road; Arkusjärvi (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Parikkala?

Saharannan Uimaranta, about 1 km by road; Haapalahti (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parikkala?

Start in Parikkala, visit Tyrjänjärvi, then Tiviänlampi, then Simpelejärvi, then Pirunkirkko, then Akankivi, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.