South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland

Places to visit near Soini

Soini is a town in South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland, home to about 2,665 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 159 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 5 museums. The must-see places are Hankajärvi (9 km), Raitamäki (18 km) and Ähtärinjärvi (24 km).

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

Soini at a glance

Location
South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland
Population
about 2,665
Coordinates
62.8667° N, 24.2167° E
Places within 50 km
182 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Soini

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

212 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Soini. The closest is Riuttonen (4 km); the best-known is Hankajärvi (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Soini

6 churches within 100 km of Soini. The closest is Soinin Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Soini

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Soini. The closest is Alasen Uimaranta (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Soini

5 museums within 100 km of Soini. The closest is 100 Taulun Galleria (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Soini

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soini. The closest is Suokonmäen Näkötorni (17 km); the best-known is Raitamäki (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Soini

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soini. The closest is Fagerkullan Pappila (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Soini

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soini
  2. 1 km Soinin Helluntaiseurakunta · church, South Ostrobothnia
  3. 5 km Riuttonen · lake, South Ostrobothnia
  4. 22 km Ähtärinjärvi · lake, South Ostrobothnia
  5. 22 km Raitamäki · viewpoint, South Ostrobothnia
  6. 17 km Hankajärvi · lake, South Ostrobothnia
  7. 9 km Back to Soini

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From travellers near Soini

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How to reach Soini

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    Within 15 km of Soini

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soini by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs159212Riuttonen (4 km)
    Churches46Soinin Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Beaches & coast66Alasen Uimaranta (10 km)
    Museums55100 Taulun Galleria (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Suokonmäen Näkötorni (17 km)
    Forts & heritage33Fagerkullan Pappila (20 km)
    Parks13Ähtäri Zoo (46 km)
    Other attractions22Soinin Kirkon Tapuli (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Salamanperän Luonnonpuisto (59 km)

    Soini: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soini?

    Hankajärvi (lake, about 9 km), Raitamäki (viewpoint, about 18 km), Soinin Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Soinin Kirkon Tapuli (attraction, about 1 km), Ähtärinjärvi (lake, about 24 km), Riuttonen (lake, about 4 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 159 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 5 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Soini?

    Riuttonen, about 4 km by road; Autionjärvi (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Soini?

    Soinin Helluntaiseurakunta, about 1 km by road; Lehtimäen Kirkko (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Soini?

    Alasen Uimaranta, about 10 km by road; Suninsalmen Uimaranta (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soini?

    Start in Soini, visit Soinin Helluntaiseurakunta, then Riuttonen, then Ähtärinjärvi, then Raitamäki, then Hankajärvi, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soini?

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

    Towns near Soini

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