Lapland district, Lapland, Finland

Places to visit near Posio

Posio is a town in Lapland district, Lapland, Finland, home to about 4,252 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit — 178 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 60 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 churches. The must-see places are Posionjärvi (9 km), Livojärvi (17 km) and Yli-Suolijärvi (20 km).

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Posio, Lapland
Posio, Lapland district, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Posio at a glance

Location
Lapland district, Lapland, Finland
Population
about 4,252
Coordinates
66.1086° N, 28.1719° E
Places within 50 km
245 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Posio

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

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Posio

198 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Posio. The closest is Jakkaralampi (1 km); the best-known is Posionjärvi (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Posio

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Posio

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Posio. The closest is Kirintövaara (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kirintövaara · viewpoint · Lapland · ~7 km
  • Korouoma · viewpoint · North Ostrobothnia · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Aimovaara · viewpoint · Lapland · ~21 km
  • Konttainen · viewpoint · North Ostrobothnia · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Iso-Syöte · viewpoint · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see

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Churches near Posio

3 churches within 100 km of Posio. The closest is Posion Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Posio

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Posio. The closest is Syöte National Park (51 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Posio

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Posio. The closest is Jyrävä Waterfall (74 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Posio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Posio
  2. 1 km Posion Helluntaiseurakunta · church, Lapland
  3. 20 km Yli-Suolijärvi · lake, North Ostrobothnia
  4. 16 km Posionjärvi · lake, North Ostrobothnia
  5. 21 km Livojärvi · lake, North Ostrobothnia
  6. 16 km Jakkaralampi · lake, Lapland
  7. 1 km Back to Posio

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

From travellers near Posio

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How to reach Posio

    All places near Posio by distance

    Within 15 km of Posio

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Ala-Kitka · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Syöte National Park · sanctuary · North Ostrobothnia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Sukerijärvi Strict Nature Reserve · sanctuary · North Ostrobothnia · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Simojärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Konttainen · viewpoint · North Ostrobothnia · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Torankijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Kolvanki · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Saapunki · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Porontima · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Kallunkijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Jyrävä Waterfall · waterfall · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Suorajärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Kiutaköngäs · waterfall · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Syöte · viewpoint · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Kuusamojärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Lake Kemi · lake · Lapland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Oulanka National Park · sanctuary · North Ostrobothnia · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Vuotunki · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Suininki · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Iijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Iso- Ja Keski-Kero · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Kiitämä · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Irnijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Ranuanjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Tyräjärvi · lake · Kainuu · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Muojärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Ranua Wildlife Park · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~99 km · Must-see
    • Vanttausjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~100 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Posio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs178198Jakkaralampi (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves6060Heikinsaari (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Kirintövaara (7 km)
    Churches33Posion Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Syöte National Park (51 km)
    Waterfalls02Jyrävä Waterfall (74 km)
    Other attractions11Akanlahden Tukinsiirtolaitos (20 km)
    Parks01Ranua Wildlife Park (99 km)

    Posio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Posio?

    Posionjärvi (lake, about 9 km), Livojärvi (lake, about 17 km), Yli-Suolijärvi (lake, about 20 km), Posion Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Jakkaralampi (lake, about 1 km), Vaskonjärvi (lake, about 2 km).

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

    245 places on Spotwander: 178 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 60 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest lake to Posio?

    Jakkaralampi, about 1 km by road; Vaskonjärvi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Posio?

    Heikinsaari, about 2 km by road; Ruunantuppi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Posio?

    Kirintövaara, about 7 km by road; Aimovaara (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Posio?

    Start in Posio, visit Posion Helluntaiseurakunta, then Yli-Suolijärvi, then Posionjärvi, then Livojärvi, then Jakkaralampi, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Posio?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Posio

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