South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland

Places to visit near Seinäjoki

Seinäjoki is a town in South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland, home to about 32,149 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 museums, 24 forts & heritage and 24 churches. The must-see places are Mannerheimin Puisto (1 km), Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi (7 km) and Hirvijärvi Reservoir (17 km).

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Seinäjoki, South Ostrobothnia
Seinäjoki, South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Seinäjoki at a glance

Location
South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland
Population
about 32,149
Coordinates
62.7945° N, 22.8282° E
Places within 50 km
139 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Seinäjoki

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Seinäjoki: 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 Seinäjoki

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Seinäjoki. The closest is Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Seinäjoki

42 museums within 100 km of Seinäjoki. The closest is Savutupa (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Seinäjoki

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seinäjoki. The closest is Tuolta Se Tulloo (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Seinäjoki

40 churches within 100 km of Seinäjoki. The closest is Lakeuden Risti (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Seinäjoki

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Seinäjoki. The closest is Sahalammen Uimaranta (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Seinäjoki

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Seinäjoki. The closest is Hahtikivi (29 km); the best-known is Santavuori (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Seinäjoki

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seinäjoki
  2. 1 km Tuolta Se Tulloo · heritage site, South Ostrobothnia
  3. 1 km Mannerheimin Puisto · park, South Ostrobothnia
  4. 7 km Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi · lake, South Ostrobothnia
  5. 20 km Hirvijärvi Reservoir · reservoir, South Ostrobothnia
  6. 16 km Leo's Seinäjoki · park, South Ostrobothnia
  7. 1 km Back to Seinäjoki

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How to reach Seinäjoki

    All places near Seinäjoki by distance

    Within 15 km of Seinäjoki

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Seinäjoki by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2564Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi (7 km)
    Museums3442Savutupa (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2440Tuolta Se Tulloo (1 km)
    Churches2440Lakeuden Risti (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1626Sahalammen Uimaranta (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints511Hahtikivi (29 km)
    Other attractions68Klemetti-Kuulan Patsas (1 km)
    Parks46Leo's Seinäjoki (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Ruissaari (14 km)
    Caves01The Devil's Nest (55 km)

    Seinäjoki: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seinäjoki?

    Mannerheimin Puisto (park, about 1 km), Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi (lake, about 7 km), Hirvijärvi Reservoir (reservoir, about 17 km), Tuolta Se Tulloo (heritage site, about 1 km), Leo's Seinäjoki (park, about 1 km), Klemetti-Kuulan Patsas (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 museums, 24 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 16 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Seinäjoki?

    Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi, about 7 km by road; Martikkalanjärvi (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Seinäjoki?

    Savutupa, about 4 km by road; Savusauna (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Seinäjoki?

    Tuolta Se Tulloo, about 1 km by road; Heimotulet (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seinäjoki?

    Start in Seinäjoki, visit Tuolta Se Tulloo, then Mannerheimin Puisto, then Kyrkösjärven Tekojärvi, then Hirvijärvi Reservoir, then Leo's Seinäjoki, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seinäjoki?

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

    Towns near Seinäjoki

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