Places to visit near

Rautjärvi

Rautjärvi is a town in South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland of about 4,316 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit: 62 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 79 beaches & coast and 6 churches. The must-see places are Pirunkirkko, Simpelejärvi and Tyrjänjärvi.

61.4333° N, 29.3500° EPop. 4,316

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Within 30 km122 places
Within 50 km169
Must-see68
Notable152
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Rautjärvi

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:15 pm

50 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 Rautjärvi
  2. Kohtarannankallioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Koitsanlahti Manormuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Simpelejärvilake · 45 min
  5. Pirunkirkkoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Akanlahtibeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Rautjärvi
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rautjärvi?

Pirunkirkko (heritage site, about 8 km), Simpelejärvi (lake, about 15 km), Tiiliruukki (heritage site, about 1 km), KonkaSki (attraction, about 2 km), Hiitolanjoki Scenic Trail (attraction, about 2 km), Kivijärvi (lake, about 2 km).

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

169 places on Spotwander: 62 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 79 beaches & coast, 6 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Rautjärvi?

Kivijärvi, about 2 km by road; Silamus (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Rautjärvi?

Kyysniemenlahti, about 3 km by road; Akanlahti (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rautjärvi?

Start in Rautjärvi, visit Kohtarannankallio, then Koitsanlahti Manor, then Simpelejärvi, then Pirunkirkko, then Akanlahti, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.