Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland
Places to visit near Tuusula
Tuusula is a town in Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland, home to about 34,725 people. Within 50 km by road there are 283 places to visit — 87 rivers, islands & mangroves, 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks and 26 churches. The must-see places are Lottamuseo (4 km), Halosenniemi (5 km) and Tuusulanjärvi (5 km).
Tuusula at a glance
- Location
- Uusimaa district, Uusimaa, Finland
- Population
- about 34,725
- Coordinates
- 60.4037° N, 25.0264° E
- Places within 50 km
- 283 (283 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 parks and churches
Top places to visit near Tuusula
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tuusula: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- LottamuseoMuseums · UusimaaMust-see
- HalosenniemiMuseums · UusimaaMust-see
- TuusulanjärviLakes & Dams · UusimaaMust-see
- Kerava MosqueMosques · UusimaaMust-see
- Keravan KirkkoChurches · UusimaaMust-see
- AnkkapuistoParks · UusimaaMust-see
- Korson KirkkoChurches · UusimaaMust-see
- AinolaMuseums · UusimaaMust-see
- Järvenpään Vapaaseurakunta ArkkiChurches · UusimaaMust-see
- Aleksis Kivi BirthplaceMuseums · UusimaaMust-see
- Taaborinvuori Museum AreaMuseums · UusimaaMust-see
- KuusijärviLakes & Dams · UusimaaMust-see
More places near Tuusula
- Finnish Aviation Museum · museum · Uusimaa · ~15 km · Must-see
- Katronträsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~15 km · Must-see
- Tikkurilan Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~15 km · Must-see
- Korppi · lake · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Vantaan Kaupunginmuseo · museum · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bisajärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Science Center Heureka · museum · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Sipoon Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pyhän Laurin Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~17 km · Must-see
- Nurmijärvi-Taiteen Museo · museum · Uusimaa · ~17 km · Must-see
- Kivistön Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~17 km · Must-see
- Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto · sanctuary · Uusimaa · ~17 km · Must-see
Things to see near Tuusula, by type
Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tuusula
89 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tuusula. The closest is Kuhakoski Rapids (22 km). Best time: september to february.
- Kuhakoski Rapids · river spot · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Iso Koivusaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~29 km · Must-see
- Härkäsaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~29 km · Must-see
- Varjosaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~29 km · Must-see
- Vasikkaluoto · river spot · Uusimaa · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kulosaari · river spot · Uusimaa · ~30 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tuusula
77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tuusula. The closest is Tuusulanjärvi (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Tuusulanjärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~5 km · Must-see
- Kuusijärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~14 km · Must-see
- Katronträsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~15 km · Must-see
- Korppi · lake · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bisajärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Helgträsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~18 km · Must-see
Parks near Tuusula
37 parks within 100 km of Tuusula. The closest is Ankkapuisto (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Ankkapuisto · park · Uusimaa · ~8 km · Must-see
- Serena Water Park · park · Uusimaa · ~23 km · Must-see
- Helsinki Central Park · park · Uusimaa · ~24 km · Must-see
- Maunulanpuisto · park · Uusimaa · ~25 km · Must-see
- Otto-Iivari Meurmanin Puisto · park · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Haaga Rhododendron Park · park · Uusimaa · ~27 km · Must-see
Churches near Tuusula
29 churches within 100 km of Tuusula. The closest is Keravan Kirkko (6 km). Best time: year-round.
- Keravan Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~6 km · Must-see
- Korson Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~8 km · Must-see
- Järvenpään Vapaaseurakunta Arkki · church · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tikkurilan Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~15 km · Must-see
- Sipoon Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pyhän Laurin Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~17 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Tuusula
21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tuusula. The closest is Nissbackan Kartano (18 km). Best time: october to february.
- Nissbackan Kartano · fort · Uusimaa · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kaivokselan Viemärivesipuhdistamo · fort · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sipoonlinna · fort · Uusimaa · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bofors Antiaircraft Gun · fort · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Strömsin Kartano · fort · Uusimaa · ~29 km · Must-see
- Kulosaari Manor · fort · Uusimaa · ~29 km · Must-see
Museums near Tuusula
17 museums within 100 km of Tuusula. The closest is Lottamuseo (4 km). Best time: year-round.
- Lottamuseo · museum · Uusimaa · ~4 km · Must-see
- Halosenniemi · museum · Uusimaa · ~5 km · Must-see
- Ainola · museum · Uusimaa · ~8 km · Must-see
- Aleksis Kivi Birthplace · museum · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see
- Taaborinvuori Museum Area · museum · Uusimaa · ~11 km · Must-see
- Finnish Aviation Museum · museum · Uusimaa · ~15 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Tuusula
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.
- Start in Tuusula
- 4 km Lottamuseo · museum, Uusimaa
- 1 km Tuusulanjärvi · lake, Uusimaa
- 1 km Halosenniemi · museum, Uusimaa
- 6 km Keravan Kirkko · church, Uusimaa
- 1 km Kerava Mosque · mosque, Uusimaa
- 6 km Back to Tuusula
Plan a longer trip from Tuusula — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Tuusula
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How to reach Tuusula
All places near Tuusula by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Helgträsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~18 km · Must-see
- Nissbackan Kartano · fort · Uusimaa · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kellokoski Hospital Museum · museum · Kanta-Häme · ~19 km · Must-see
- Fiskträsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~19 km · Must-see
- Hakunilan Kartano · church · Uusimaa · ~19 km · Must-see
- Bakunkärrsträsket · lake · Uusimaa · ~19 km · Must-see
- Klaukkalan Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~19 km · Must-see
- Vantaan Maatalousmuseo · museum · Uusimaa · ~19 km · Must-see
- Jokela Church · church · Kanta-Häme · ~20 km · Must-see
- Silvolan Tekojärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~20 km · Must-see
- Gumböle Träsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~20 km · Must-see
- Storträsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~21 km · Must-see
- Byträsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~21 km · Must-see
- Valkjärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kaivokselan Viemärivesipuhdistamo · fort · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Krishna-temppeli · temple · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Myyrmäki Church · church · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kuhakoski Rapids · river spot · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Savijärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Pilvijärven Uimaranta · lake · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Odilampi · lake · Uusimaa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Serena Water Park · park · Uusimaa · ~23 km · Must-see
- Korpilampi · lake · Uusimaa · ~23 km · Must-see
- Östersundomin Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~24 km · Must-see
- Helsinki Central Park · park · Uusimaa · ~24 km · Must-see
- Pikkukosken Uimaranta · beach · Uusimaa · ~25 km · Must-see
- Maunulanpuisto · park · Uusimaa · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kalajärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lammaslampi · lake · Uusimaa · ~25 km · Must-see
- Sipoonlinna · fort · Uusimaa · ~25 km · Must-see
- Taasjärven Uimaranta · beach · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Rajamäki Industrial and Alcohol Museum · church · Kanta-Häme · ~26 km · Must-see
- Pornaisten Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bofors Antiaircraft Gun · fort · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Söderkullan Kirkko · church · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Vuosaarenhuippu · viewpoint · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Otto-Iivari Meurmanin Puisto · park · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kotojärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Vaaksinjärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Haaga Rhododendron Park · park · Uusimaa · ~27 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Petäjärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~51 km · Must-see
- Medvastö · river spot · Uusimaa · ~51 km · Must-see
- Pukkila Chuch · church · Päijät-Häme · ~51 km · Must-see
- Kytö · river spot · Uusimaa · ~52 km · Must-see
- Hausjärven Kirkko · church · Kanta-Häme · ~52 km · Must-see
- Humaljärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~53 km · Must-see
- Gillobackaträsket · lake · Uusimaa · ~53 km · Must-see
- Bakträsk · lake · Uusimaa · ~54 km · Must-see
- Träskbyträsket · lake · Uusimaa · ~55 km · Must-see
- Loppijärvi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mustjärvi · lake · Uusimaa · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kirkkonummi Church · church · Uusimaa · ~56 km · Must-see
- Pursijärvi · lake · Kanta-Häme · ~56 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 87 | 89 | Kuhakoski Rapids (22 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 69 | 77 | Tuusulanjärvi (5 km) |
| Parks | 37 | 37 | Ankkapuisto (8 km) |
| Churches | 26 | 29 | Keravan Kirkko (6 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 21 | 21 | Nissbackan Kartano (18 km) |
| Museums | 17 | 17 | Lottamuseo (4 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 7 | 7 | Pikkukosken Uimaranta (25 km) |
| Other attractions | 7 | 7 | Nereidi (30 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 6 | 6 | Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (17 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 2 | 2 | Kerava Mosque (6 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 2 | 2 | Vuosaarenhuippu (26 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | Krishna-temppeli (22 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Lemminkäisen Temppeli (28 km) |
Tuusula: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Tuusula?
Lottamuseo (museum, about 4 km), Halosenniemi (museum, about 5 km), Tuusulanjärvi (lake, about 5 km), Kerava Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Keravan Kirkko (church, about 6 km), Ankkapuisto (park, about 8 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tuusula?
283 places on Spotwander: 87 rivers, islands & mangroves, 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks, 26 churches, 21 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest river spot to Tuusula?
Kuhakoski Rapids, about 22 km by road; Iso Koivusaari (29 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Tuusula?
Tuusulanjärvi, about 5 km by road; Kuusijärvi (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Tuusula?
Ankkapuisto, about 8 km by road; Serena Water Park (23 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Tuusula?
Start in Tuusula, visit Lottamuseo, then Tuusulanjärvi, then Halosenniemi, then Keravan Kirkko, then Kerava Mosque, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Tuusula?
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 parks and churches.
Towns near Tuusula
- Places near Kerava · 5 km
- Places near Järvenpää · 11 km
- Places near Vantaa · 15 km
- Places near Sibbo · 17 km
- Places near Nurmijärvi · 17 km
- Places near Kellokoski · 19 km
- Places near Pornainen · 26 km
- Places near Kilo · 31 km
- Places near Helsinki · 33 km
- Places near Kauniainen · 34 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tuusula’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tuusula on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.