Places to visit near

Ruokolahti

Ruokolahti is a town in South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland of about 5,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit: 95 beaches & coast, 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 churches. The must-see places are Church of the Three Crosses, Vasari and Church of St. Nicholas.

61.2833° N, 28.8333° EPop. 5,780

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Within 30 km163 places
Within 50 km181
Must-see87
Notable162
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Ruokolahti

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:33 pm

72 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 Ruokolahti
  2. Church of the Three Crosseschurch · 30 min
  3. Church of St. Nicholaschurch · 30 min
  4. Mietinsaaririver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Härskiänsaaririver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Vasarilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Ruokolahti
Today’s loopRuokolahtiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ruokolahti?

Church of the Three Crosses (church, about 7 km), Vasari (lake, about 9 km), Church of St. Nicholas (church, about 12 km), Mietinsaari (river spot, about 19 km), Pappilanlahti (beach, about 1 km), Ruokolahti Church (church, about 1 km).

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

181 places on Spotwander: 95 beaches & coast, 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest beach to Ruokolahti?

Pappilanlahti, about 1 km by road; Ojansuu (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ruokolahti?

Kärinki, about 4 km by road; Jouhtjärvi (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ruokolahti?

Start in Ruokolahti, visit Church of the Three Crosses, then Church of St. Nicholas, then Mietinsaari, then Härskiänsaari, then Vasari, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.