Places to visit near

Saari

Saari is a town in South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland of about 1,326 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 beaches & coast and 18 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kurkelanjärvi, Tyrjänjärvi and Исо-Ийярви.

61.6500° N, 29.7500° EPop. 1,326

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see76
Notable160
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Saari

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

79 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 Saari
  2. Bird Watch Towerviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Kurkelanjärvilake · 45 min
  4. Исо-Ийярвиlake · 45 min
  5. Tyrjänjärvilake · 45 min
  6. Simpelejärvilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Saari
Today’s loopSaariStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Saari?

Kurkelanjärvi (lake, about 8 km), Tyrjänjärvi (lake, about 11 km), Исо-Ийярви (lake, about 12 km), Saaren Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Suuri Rautjärvi (lake, about 2 km), Simpelejärvi (lake, about 26 km).

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

151 places on Spotwander: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 beaches & coast, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Saari?

Suuri Rautjärvi, about 2 km by road; Pieni Rautjärvi (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Saari?

Saharannan Uimaranta, about 21 km by road; Haapalahti (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Saari?

Start in Saari, visit Bird Watch Tower, then Kurkelanjärvi, then Исо-Ийярви, then Tyrjänjärvi, then Simpelejärvi, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.