Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland
Places to visit near Rusko
Rusko is a town in Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland, home to about 3,702 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 38 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Haunisten Allas (4 km), Maskun Riviera (6 km) and Pirunpesä (6 km).
Rusko at a glance
- Location
- Southwest Finland district, Southwest Finland, Finland
- Population
- about 3,702
- Coordinates
- 60.5333° N, 22.2167° E
- Places within 50 km
- 189 (87 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Rusko
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rusko: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Haunisten AllasLakes & Dams · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- Maskun RivieraLakes & Dams · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- PirunpesäHills · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- NunnavuoriHills · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- JukuPark TurkuParks · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- PuolalanpuistoParks · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- PosankkaOther · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- LönnrotinpuistoParks · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- University HillHills · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- Betel-kirkkoChurches · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- BrahenpuistoParks · Southwest FinlandMust-see
- PorthaninpuistoParks · Southwest FinlandMust-see
More places near Rusko
- Ravattulan Keskiaikainen Kirkko · fort · Southwest Finland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Hirsipuumäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Vartiovuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Samppalinnanpuisto · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Kakolanmäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Liedon Vanhalinna · fort · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Vanhalinnan Kartano · fort · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Sigyn · fort · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Suomen Joutsen · museum · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- FNS Karjala · fort · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- FNS Keihässalmi · fort · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Turku Castle · fort · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
Things to see near Rusko, by type
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rusko
67 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rusko. The closest is Äijäkari (15 km). Best time: september to february.
- Äijäkari · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ruissalo · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pikku-Pukki · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Iso-Pukki · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hirvensalo · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Väski · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~18 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Rusko
36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rusko. The closest is Takametsä (5 km); the best-known is Ravattulan Keskiaikainen Kirkko (12 km). Best time: october to february.
- Ravattulan Keskiaikainen Kirkko · fort · Southwest Finland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Liedon Vanhalinna · fort · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Vanhalinnan Kartano · fort · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Sigyn · fort · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
- FNS Karjala · fort · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- FNS Keihässalmi · fort · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
Churches near Rusko
31 churches within 100 km of Rusko. The closest is Ruskon Kirkon Tapuli (1 km); the best-known is Betel-kirkko (12 km). Best time: year-round.
- Betel-kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Ruskon Kirkon Tapuli · church · Southwest Finland · ~0 km
- Kakskerran Kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pyhän Martin Kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~7 km
- Kirkkauden Kappeli · church · Southwest Finland · ~7 km
- Pallivaha Church · church · Southwest Finland · ~8 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rusko
21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rusko. The closest is Haunisten Allas (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Haunisten Allas · lake · Southwest Finland · ~4 km · Must-see
- Maskun Riviera · lake · Southwest Finland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Littoistenjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Viialanjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kakskerranjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kuusistonjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Rusko
17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rusko. The closest is Pirunpesä (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Pirunpesä · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Nunnavuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~8 km · Must-see
- University Hill · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Hirsipuumäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Vartiovuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Samppalinnanpuisto · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~13 km · Must-see
Museums near Rusko
14 museums within 100 km of Rusko. The closest is Maskun Museo (9 km); the best-known is Suomen Joutsen (14 km). Best time: year-round.
- Suomen Joutsen · museum · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bore · museum · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Maskun Museo · museum · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Finnish Scout Museum · museum · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
- Turku Art Museum · museum · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
- Turun Vesilaitosmuseo · museum · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
A one-day trip from Rusko
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.
- Start in Rusko
- 6 km Pirunpesä · viewpoint, Southwest Finland
- 3 km Nunnavuori · viewpoint, Southwest Finland
- 1 km JukuPark Turku · park, Southwest Finland
- 5 km Haunisten Allas · lake, Southwest Finland
- 8 km Maskun Riviera · lake, Southwest Finland
- 6 km Back to Rusko
Plan a longer trip from Rusko — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Rusko
No traveller has reported from around Rusko yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Rusko
All places near Rusko by distance
Within 15 km of Rusko
- Linnanpuisto · park · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bore · museum · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Korppolaismäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- The Botanical Garden of the University of Turku · sanctuary · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Pääskyvuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Luolavuoren Luola · cave · Southwest Finland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Äijäkari · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ruskon Kirkon Tapuli · church · Southwest Finland · ~0 km
- Karevansuo · sanctuary · Southwest Finland · ~5 km
- Takametsä · fort · Southwest Finland · ~5 km
- Liên Tâm -luostari · Buddhist site · Southwest Finland · ~6 km
- Hintsan Kartano · fort · Southwest Finland · ~6 km
- Petterinpelto · fort · Southwest Finland · ~6 km
- Tuomala · fort · Southwest Finland · ~7 km
- Mustalampi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~7 km
- Pyhän Martin Kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~7 km
- Kirkonrakentajat Killi Ja Nalli · attraction · Southwest Finland · ~7 km
- Kirkkauden Kappeli · church · Southwest Finland · ~7 km
- Pallivaha · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~8 km
- Pallivaha Church · church · Southwest Finland · ~8 km
- Huhkon Kartano · fort · Southwest Finland · ~8 km
- Ohjattu Kasvu · attraction · Southwest Finland · ~8 km
- Raision Vapaaseurakunta · church · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Suikkilan Kartano · fort · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Maskun Museo · museum · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Kansakoulunmäki · fort · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Maskun Kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Maskun Kirkon Tapuli · attraction · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Maarian Siunauskappeli · church · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Maarian Allas · lake · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Prusin Linnasmäki · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~9 km
- Kiuksvuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~10 km
- Ingegerdinpuisto · park · Southwest Finland · ~10 km
- Uunisvuoren Luola · cave · Southwest Finland · ~10 km
- Koroisten Piispankirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
- Joitakin Teknokukkasia · attraction · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
- Juhannuskukkula · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
- Utelias · attraction · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
- Koppi Ja Kova Luu · attraction · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
- Ilmarinen Kyntää Kyisen Pellon · attraction · Southwest Finland · ~11 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Zoolandia · sanctuary · Southwest Finland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Ruissalo · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pikku-Pukki · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Littoistenjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Iso-Pukki · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Hirvensalo · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Väski · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Viialanjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Luonnonmaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Loistokari · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Kulho · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kakskerran Kirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Auva · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Kaita · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Satava · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kakskerranjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kuusistonjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Vepsä · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kakskerta · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ritaripuisto · fort · Southwest Finland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kuusisto Castle · fort · Southwest Finland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Taattistenjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Otava · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Köylijärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Merijärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Kirjalaön · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kurjenrahka National Park · sanctuary · Southwest Finland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Kairamaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Uutiskuuvanvuori · viewpoint · Southwest Finland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Kuhankuono · sanctuary · Southwest Finland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Savojärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Livonsaari · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lielaxön · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kyrklandet · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mynäjärvi · lake · Southwest Finland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Ålön · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Airismaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ampuminmaa · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~34 km · Must-see
- Qvidja Gård · fort · Southwest Finland · ~35 km · Must-see
- Liettinen · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~36 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Koukkuri · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kankareenjärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~53 km · Must-see
- Pensar · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Biskopsö · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Vandrock · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~56 km · Must-see
- Koskeljärvi · lake · Satakunta · ~56 km · Must-see
- Åvensor · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~57 km · Must-see
- Storlandet · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Norrskata · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Högsar · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Kirjais · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~60 km · Must-see
- Kimitoön · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Museum of Halikko · church · Uusimaa · ~62 km · Must-see
- Teijonsaari · church · Uusimaa · ~62 km · Must-see
- Gullkrona · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~63 km · Must-see
- Brännskär · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~64 km · Must-see
- Pyhäjärvi · lake · Satakunta · ~65 km · Must-see
- Mossala · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Stenskär · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~65 km · Must-see
- Tibet Art Center · museum · Southwest Finland · ~67 km · Must-see
- Sarka – The Finnish Museum of Agriculture · museum · Southwest Finland · ~67 km · Must-see
- Sandön · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Church of Loimaa Proper · church · Southwest Finland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Katanpää Fortress · fort · Åland Islands · ~72 km · Must-see
- Berghamn · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~73 km · Must-see
- Boskär · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~76 km · Must-see
- Gyltö · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~77 km · Must-see
- Narvijärvi · lake · Satakunta · ~78 km · Must-see
- Rävskär · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~81 km · Must-see
- Piilokirkko · church · Southwest Finland · ~81 km · Must-see
- Köyliönjärvi · lake · Satakunta · ~82 km · Must-see
- Högsåra · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~82 km · Must-see
- Ateljée Regnbågen · attraction · Åland Islands · ~82 km · Must-see
- Torsholma · river spot · Åland Islands · ~83 km · Must-see
- St. Henry's Island · river spot · Satakunta · ~86 km · Must-see
- Isokari Lighthouse · attraction · Åland Islands · ~86 km · Must-see
- Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmäki · fort · Satakunta · ~87 km · Must-see
- Nötö · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~87 km · Must-see
- Archipelago National Park · sanctuary · Southwest Finland · ~88 km · Must-see
- Lökholm · river spot · Southwest Finland · ~90 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 38 | 67 | Äijäkari (15 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 33 | 36 | Takametsä (5 km) |
| Other attractions | 32 | 34 | Kirkonrakentajat Killi Ja Nalli (7 km) |
| Churches | 23 | 31 | Ruskon Kirkon Tapuli (1 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 13 | 21 | Haunisten Allas (4 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 17 | 17 | Pirunpesä (6 km) |
| Museums | 10 | 14 | Maskun Museo (9 km) |
| Parks | 12 | 12 | JukuPark Turku (8 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 5 | 6 | Karevansuo (5 km) |
| Caves | 2 | 2 | Uunisvuoren Luola (10 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 2 | 2 | Liên Tâm -luostari (6 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 2 | 2 | Pansion Lentomajakka (12 km) |
Rusko: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Rusko?
Haunisten Allas (lake, about 4 km), Maskun Riviera (lake, about 6 km), Pirunpesä (viewpoint, about 6 km), Nunnavuori (viewpoint, about 8 km), JukuPark Turku (park, about 8 km), Puolalanpuisto (park, about 11 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rusko?
189 places on Spotwander: 38 rivers, islands & mangroves, 33 forts & heritage, 32 other attractions, 23 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest river spot to Rusko?
Äijäkari, about 15 km by road; Ruissalo (16 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Rusko?
Takametsä, about 5 km by road; Hintsan Kartano (6 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Rusko?
Ruskon Kirkon Tapuli, about 1 km by road; Pyhän Martin Kirkko (7 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Rusko?
Start in Rusko, visit Pirunpesä, then Nunnavuori, then JukuPark Turku, then Haunisten Allas, then Maskun Riviera, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Rusko?
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.
Towns near Rusko
- Places near Raisio · 7 km
- Places near Masku · 10 km
- Places near Vahto · 11 km
- Places near Turku · 12 km
- Places near Nousiainen · 14 km
- Places near Naantali · 16 km
- Places near Lieto · 17 km
- Places near Lemu · 18 km
- Places near Kaarina · 20 km
- Places near Mietoinen · 24 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rusko’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rusko on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.