Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland

Places to visit near Sysmä

Sysmä is a town in Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland, home to about 4,570 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Joutsjärvi (11 km), Nuoramoisjärvi (12 km) and Koreakoivu (16 km).

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Sysmä, Päijät-Häme
Sysmä, Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sysmä at a glance

Location
Päijät-Häme district, Päijät-Häme, Finland
Population
about 4,570
Coordinates
61.5000° N, 25.6833° E
Places within 50 km
63 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sysmä

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sysmä: 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 Sysmä, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sysmä

132 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sysmä. The closest is Joutsjärvi (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sysmä

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sysmä. The closest is Päijätsalonvuoren Näkötorni (8 km); the best-known is Koreakoivu (16 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Sysmä

12 churches within 100 km of Sysmä. The closest is Sysmän Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sysmä

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sysmä. The closest is Oravivuori (60 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Oravivuori · viewpoint · Central Finland · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Kapatuosia · viewpoint · Päijät-Häme · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Devil's Nest · viewpoint · Päijät-Häme · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Tiirismaa · viewpoint · Päijät-Häme · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Olhavanvuori · viewpoint · Kymenlaakso · ~89 km · Must-see
  • Mäntänvuori · viewpoint · Pirkanmaa · ~99 km · Must-see

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Museums near Sysmä

5 museums within 100 km of Sysmä. The closest is Koskipään Kartano (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sysmä

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sysmä. The closest is Päijänne National Park (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sysmä

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sysmä
  2. 11 km Joutsjärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  3. 16 km Tepoonjärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  4. 8 km Nuoramoisjärvi · lake, Päijät-Häme
  5. 25 km Koreakoivu · river spot, Päijät-Häme
  6. 5 km Päijänne · lake, Päijät-Häme
  7. 20 km Back to Sysmä

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

From travellers near Sysmä

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How to reach Sysmä

    All places near Sysmä by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Isojärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Taipaleenlampi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Yltiönjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Pertunmaa Church · church · Päijät-Häme · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Mutanen · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kannusjärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sarkasjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Vehkajärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kurkilammi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sammalinen · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ylä-Rieveli · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Ruukki · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Konnivesi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Suontee · lake · Central Finland · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Ahvenjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Nahila · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Pitkälammi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Sonnanen · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Peruvesi · lake · South Savo · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Iso Kivilampi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Kuijärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Vesijärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Kyynäröjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Oravivuori · viewpoint · Central Finland · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Saarijärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Arkiomaanjärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Leivonmäki Nationalpark · sanctuary · Central Finland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Kuhmajärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Kapatuosia · viewpoint · Päijät-Häme · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Sinivuoren Luonnonpuisto · sanctuary · Pirkanmaa · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Rutajärvi (Leivonmäki) · lake · Central Finland · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Hepolammi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Enonsaari · river spot · Päijät-Häme · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Kuohijärvi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Kutajärvi · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Rautajärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Lahnavesi · lake · South Savo · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vahvajärvi · lake · South Savo · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Kiikunlähde · lake · Päijät-Häme · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Giant's Kettle · fort · Päijät-Häme · ~68 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sysmä by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44132Joutsjärvi (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1119Päijätsalonvuoren Näkötorni (8 km)
    Churches512Sysmän Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Oravivuori (60 km)
    Museums25Koskipään Kartano (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Päijänne National Park (26 km)
    Forts & heritage03Giant's Kettle (68 km)
    Parks03Lanu-puisto (71 km)
    Beaches & coast02Keljonlahti (97 km)

    Sysmä: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sysmä?

    Joutsjärvi (lake, about 11 km), Nuoramoisjärvi (lake, about 12 km), Koreakoivu (river spot, about 16 km), Tepoonjärvi (lake, about 20 km), Päijänne (lake, about 20 km), Sysmän Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sysmä?

    Joutsjärvi, about 11 km by road; Nuoramoisjärvi (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sysmä?

    Päijätsalonvuoren Näkötorni, about 8 km by road; Kosiankuuransaari (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sysmä?

    Sysmän Helluntaiseurakunta, about 1 km by road; Sysmän Pyhän Olavin Kirkko (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sysmä?

    Start in Sysmä, visit Joutsjärvi, then Tepoonjärvi, then Nuoramoisjärvi, then Koreakoivu, then Päijänne, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sysmä?

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

    Towns near Sysmä

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