Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland

Places to visit near Ruovesi

Ruovesi is a town in Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland, home to about 5,314 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 4 museums and 0 parks. The must-see places are Runeberginlähde (1 km), Palovesi (12 km) and Alhonjärvi (14 km).

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Ruovesi, Pirkanmaa
Ruovesi, Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ruovesi at a glance

Location
Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland
Population
about 5,314
Coordinates
61.9858° N, 24.0571° E
Places within 50 km
77 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ruovesi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ruovesi: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ruovesi

135 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ruovesi. The closest is Koukkulammi (2 km); the best-known is Palovesi (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Palovesi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Alhonjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ruovesi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tarjanne · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Elänne · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Koukkulammi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~2 km

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Churches near Ruovesi

22 churches within 100 km of Ruovesi. The closest is Ruoveden Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ruovesi

18 museums within 100 km of Ruovesi. The closest is Seurantalo Sointula (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ruovesi

10 parks within 100 km of Ruovesi. The closest is Särkänniemi (70 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Ruovesi

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ruovesi. The closest is Paarlammintie (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ruovesi

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ruovesi. The closest is Helvetinjärvi National Park (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ruovesi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ruovesi
  2. 14 km Ruovesi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  3. 12 km Alhonjärvi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  4. 9 km Tarjanne · lake, Pirkanmaa
  5. 19 km Helvetinjärvi National Park · national park, Pirkanmaa
  6. 20 km Palovesi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  7. 12 km Back to Ruovesi

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From travellers near Ruovesi

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How to reach Ruovesi

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    Within 15 km of Ruovesi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ruovesi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs60135Koukkulammi (2 km)
    Churches422Ruoveden Kirkko (1 km)
    Museums418Seurantalo Sointula (1 km)
    Parks010Särkänniemi (70 km)
    Other attractions48Pirkan Taival (1 km)
    Forts & heritage18Paarlammintie (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Helvetinjärvi National Park (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Mäntänvuori (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Siilinkari (68 km)
    Caves12Kellarivuoren Puoliluola (7 km)
    Beaches & coast01Pyynikki Beach West (72 km)

    Ruovesi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ruovesi?

    Runeberginlähde (attraction, about 1 km), Palovesi (lake, about 12 km), Alhonjärvi (lake, about 14 km), Ruovesi (lake, about 14 km), Helvetinjärvi National Park (national park, about 14 km), Tarjanne (lake, about 19 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 4 museums, 4 other attractions, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ruovesi?

    Koukkulammi, about 2 km by road; Nahkurinlammi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ruovesi?

    Ruoveden Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Muroleen Kirkko (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ruovesi?

    Seurantalo Sointula, about 1 km by road; Ruovesi Local History Museum (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ruovesi?

    Start in Ruovesi, visit Ruovesi, then Alhonjärvi, then Tarjanne, then Helvetinjärvi National Park, then Palovesi, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ruovesi?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ruovesi

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