Lapland district, Lapland, Finland

Places to visit near Ranua

Ranua is a town in Lapland district, Lapland, Finland, home to about 4,833 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 186 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ranuanjärvi (3 km), Ranua Wildlife Park (5 km) and Simojärvi (45 km).

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

Ranua at a glance

Location
Lapland district, Lapland, Finland
Population
about 4,833
Coordinates
65.9167° N, 26.5333° E
Places within 50 km
190 (3 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

Top places to visit near Ranua

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ranua

250 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ranua. The closest is Takajärvi (1 km); the best-known is Ranuanjärvi (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ranua

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ranua. The closest is Ranua Wildlife Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ranua

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ranua. The closest is Korouoma (65 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Korouoma · viewpoint · North Ostrobothnia · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Iso-Syöte · viewpoint · North Ostrobothnia · ~73 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Ranua

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ranua. The closest is Simon Kahakka (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ranua

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ranua
  2. 1 km Takajärvi · lake, Lapland
  3. 2 km Ranuanjärvi · lake, North Ostrobothnia
  4. 2 km Ranua Church · church, North Ostrobothnia
  5. 5 km Ranua Wildlife Park · park, North Ostrobothnia
  6. 1 km Ranua Wildlife Park · nature spot, Lapland
  7. 5 km Back to Ranua

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From travellers near Ranua

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How to reach Ranua

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    Within 15 km of Ranua

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ranua by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs186250Takajärvi (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Ranua Wildlife Park (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Korouoma (65 km)
    Forts & heritage02Simon Kahakka (51 km)
    Parks11Ranua Wildlife Park (5 km)
    Churches11Ranua Church (1 km)
    Museums01Rovaniemi Art Museum (93 km)

    Ranua: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ranua?

    Ranuanjärvi (lake, about 3 km), Ranua Wildlife Park (park, about 5 km), Takajärvi (lake, about 1 km), Ranua Church (church, about 1 km), Ranua Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Kangaslampi (lake, about 5 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 186 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ranua?

    Takajärvi, about 1 km by road; Ranuanjärvi (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ranua?

    Ranua Wildlife Park, about 5 km by road; Litokaira (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ranua?

    Korouoma, about 65 km by road; Iso-Syöte (73 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ranua?

    Start in Ranua, visit Takajärvi, then Ranuanjärvi, then Ranua Church, then Ranua Wildlife Park, then Ranua Wildlife Park, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ranua?

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

    Towns near Ranua

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