Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Pello

Pello is a town in Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden, home to about 4,542 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 139 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Yli-Kuittasjärvi (12 km), Saksalaisenjärvi (16 km) and Rantajärvi (17 km).

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Pello, Norrbotten County
Pello, Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pello at a glance

Location
Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 4,542
Coordinates
66.7736° N, 23.9626° E
Places within 50 km
165 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pello

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pello

208 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pello. The closest is Lupojärvi (3 km); the best-known is Yli-Kuittasjärvi (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pello

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pello. The closest is Ahmasaajo (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Ahmasaajo · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~20 km
  • Ahmarova · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~20 km
  • Paljaskero · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~24 km
  • Naarakero · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~24 km
  • Kitinvaara · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~28 km
  • Koivujupukka · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~30 km

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Churches near Pello

7 churches within 100 km of Pello. The closest is Pellon helluntaiseurakunta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pello

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pello. The closest is Eero Mäntyranta (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pello

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pello. The closest is Pullinki (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pullinki · viewpoint · Norrbotten County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Patha-Pirttivaara · viewpoint · Norrbotten County · ~33 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pello

2 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pello. The closest is Kylänsaari (2 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kylänsaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~2 km
  • Paamasaari · river spot · Norrbotten County · ~23 km

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A one-day trip from Pello

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 Pello
  2. 1 km Pellon helluntaiseurakunta · church, Norrbotten County
  3. 12 km Yli-Kuittasjärvi · lake, Norrbotten County
  4. 8 km Pullinki · viewpoint, Norrbotten County
  5. 10 km Rantajärvi · lake, Norrbotten County
  6. 2 km Saksalaisenjärvi · lake, Norrbotten County
  7. 16 km Back to Pello

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

How to reach Pello

    All places near Pello by distance

    Within 15 km of Pello

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Kukkarojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Iso Lohijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Mukkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Jänkisjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Särkijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Orjaslompolo · lake · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Isovaara · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Persejärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Pikku Jupukkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Rapajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Orjasjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Jukulajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Raitajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Iso Mustajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Puostijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Pikku Sääjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Armasjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Mormanki · lake · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Sattajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Laestadiuspörtet · museum · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Äihämäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Torvijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Puhkurijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Länsi Matkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Liehittäjäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Laitamaanjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Miekojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Mäntyjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Perävaaranlammi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Jupukka · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Littiäisjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Kerunki · lake · Norrbotten County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Kätköjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Kenkäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Kiilisjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Kantojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Klubbsjön · lake · Norrbotten County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Karhujärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Pirriläjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Persomajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~86 km · Must-see

    Count by type

    Places near Pello by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs208Lupojärvi (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Ahmasaajo (20 km)
    Churches7Pellon helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3Eero Mäntyranta (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2Pullinki (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Kylänsaari (2 km)
    Caves2Satuluola (26 km)
    Other attractions1Arctic Circle (30 km)
    Museums1Laestadiuspörtet (69 km)

    Pello: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pello?

    Yli-Kuittasjärvi (lake, about 12 km), Saksalaisenjärvi (lake, about 16 km), Rantajärvi (lake, about 17 km), Pullinki (viewpoint, about 19 km), Pellon helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Eero Mäntyranta (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 139 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pello?

    Lupojärvi, about 3 km by road; Pellojärvi (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pello?

    Ahmasaajo, about 20 km by road; Ahmarova (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pello?

    Pellon helluntaiseurakunta, about 1 km by road; Pello Church (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pello?

    Start in Pello, visit Pellon helluntaiseurakunta, then Yli-Kuittasjärvi, then Pullinki, then Rantajärvi, then Saksalaisenjärvi, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pello?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Pello

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