Sotkamo, KainuuSotkamojärviIso SapsojärviPirttijärviPieni-KiimanenPieni SapsojärviKiantajärvi
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Sotkamo

Sotkamo is a town in Kainuu district, Kainuu, Finland of about 10,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit: 70 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 beaches & coast and 41 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sotkamojärvi, Iso Sapsojärvi and Pirttijärvi.

64.1333° N, 28.4167° EPop. 10,368

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km204
Must-see66
Notable194
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Sotkamojärvi

Lake · 1 km

Iso Sapsojärvi, lake near Sotkamo
Must-see

Iso Sapsojärvi

Lake · 4 km

Pirttijärvi, lake near Sotkamo
Must-see

Pirttijärvi

Lake · 4 km

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One day from Sotkamo

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:05 pm

53 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 Sotkamo
  2. Pirttijärvilake · 45 min
  3. Pieni-Kiimanenlake · 45 min
  4. Iso-Kiimanenlake · 45 min
  5. Pieni Sapsojärvilake · 45 min
  6. Kiantajärvilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Sotkamo
Today’s loopSotkamoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sotkamo?

Sotkamojärvi (lake, about 1 km), Iso Sapsojärvi (lake, about 4 km), Pirttijärvi (lake, about 4 km), Pieni-Kiimanen (lake, about 6 km), Pieni Sapsojärvi (lake, about 10 km), Kiantajärvi (lake, about 11 km).

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

204 places on Spotwander: 70 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 beaches & coast, 41 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Sotkamo?

Sotkamojärvi, about 1 km by road; Iso Sapsojärvi (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Sotkamo?

Makkosenmäen Uimapaikka, about 1 km by road; Hiukka (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sotkamo?

Start in Sotkamo, visit Pirttijärvi, then Pieni-Kiimanen, then Iso-Kiimanen, then Pieni Sapsojärvi, then Kiantajärvi, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.