Lapland district, Lapland, Finland

Places to visit near Simo

Simo is a town in Lapland district, Lapland, Finland, home to about 3,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 114 rivers, islands & mangroves, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches and 1 parks. The must-see places are SnowCastle of Kemi (29 km), Sampo (31 km) and Tangonsaari (50 km).

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Simo, Lapland
Simo, Lapland district, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Simo at a glance

Location
Lapland district, Lapland, Finland
Population
about 3,582
Coordinates
65.6667° N, 25.0500° E
Places within 50 km
187 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Simo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Simo: 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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Things to see near Simo, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Simo

129 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Simo. The closest is Montaja (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simo

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Simo. The closest is Oritjärvi (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Simo

14 churches within 100 km of Simo. The closest is Simo Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Simo

10 parks within 100 km of Simo. The closest is Meripuisto (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Simo

9 museums within 100 km of Simo. The closest is SnowCastle of Kemi (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Simo

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Simo. The closest is Tuomilahti (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Simo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simo
  2. 2 km Oritjärvi · lake, Lapland
  3. 6 km Sakkaranlampi · lake, Lapland
  4. 2 km Joonaanlampi · lake, Lapland
  5. 1 km Sinihaara · lake, Lapland
  6. 1 km Patalampi · lake, Lapland
  7. 3 km Back to Simo

Plan a longer trip from Simo — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Simo

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How to reach Simo

    All places near Simo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Illinsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Local History Museum of Ii · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Oijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Röyttä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Satakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kriisi · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Rivinletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Kierikki · fort · North Ostrobothnia · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Miehikkä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Länsiletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Haukiputaan Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Iso Karsikkojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Oulu 2 · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Kattilankalla · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Haparanda Skärgård · sanctuary · Norrbotten County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Hopreeni · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Virpiniemi Ski-jump · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Puukkoletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Aapajärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Kotakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Kraaseli · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Myllyjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Mustakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Kiimingin Kirkko · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Keskiniemi Light · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Hirvijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Runniletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Kahvankari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Kuivasjärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Koskela · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Kasvitieteellinen Puutarha · sanctuary · North Ostrobothnia · ~87 km · Must-see
    • St. Luke's Chapel · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Ranua Wildlife Park · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Vauhtipuisto · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Marjaniemi Lighthouse · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Keskijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Hupisaaret · park · North Ostrobothnia · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Hailuodon Vanhan Kirkon Rauniot · fort · North Ostrobothnia · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Oulu Art Museum · museum · North Ostrobothnia · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Oulu Castle · fort · North Ostrobothnia · ~93 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves114129Montaja (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4863Oritjärvi (2 km)
    Churches814Simo Church (8 km)
    Parks110Meripuisto (30 km)
    Museums59SnowCastle of Kemi (29 km)
    Beaches & coast28Tuomilahti (29 km)
    Other attractions66Härkäletto Lighthouse (26 km)
    Forts & heritage25Kemi Snowcastle (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Bothnian Bay National Park (45 km)

    Simo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simo?

    Oritjärvi (lake, about 2 km), Patalampi (lake, about 3 km), Joonaanlampi (lake, about 3 km), Sinihaara (lake, about 3 km), Sakkaranlampi (lake, about 5 km), Simo Church (church, about 8 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 114 rivers, islands & mangroves, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 1 park, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Simo?

    Montaja, about 11 km by road; Kuivamatala (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Simo?

    Oritjärvi, about 2 km by road; Patalampi (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Simo?

    Simo Church, about 8 km by road; Simon Kirkko (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simo?

    Start in Simo, visit Oritjärvi, then Sakkaranlampi, then Joonaanlampi, then Sinihaara, then Patalampi, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simo?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Simo

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