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Taipalsaari

Taipalsaari is a town in South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland of about 4,778 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 forts & heritage and 16 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Kotajärvi, Lauritsala Church and Lahnajärvi.

61.1500° N, 28.0500° EPop. 4,778

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Within 30 km131 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see93
Notable126
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Taipalsaari

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

72 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 Taipalsaari
  2. Vaaterantabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lauritsala Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Kotajärvilake · 45 min
  5. Lahnajärvilake · 45 min
  6. Pien-Saimaabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Taipalsaari
Today’s loopTaipalsaariStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Taipalsaari?

Kotajärvi (lake, about 13 km), Lauritsala Church (church, about 18 km), Lahnajärvi (lake, about 21 km), Kirkonkylän Uimaranta (beach, about 1 km), Isänmaan Puolesta (heritage site, about 1 km), Taipalsaaren Kirkon Tapuli (attraction, about 2 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 forts & heritage, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 beaches & coast, 12 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Taipalsaari?

Suurilampi, about 3 km by road; Kihliä (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Taipalsaari?

Isänmaan Puolesta, about 1 km by road; Konekiväärikorsu 4 (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Taipalsaari?

Start in Taipalsaari, visit Vaateranta, then Lauritsala Church, then Kotajärvi, then Lahnajärvi, then Pien-Saimaa, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.