Lapland district, Lapland, Finland

Places to visit near Utsjoki

Utsjoki is a town in Lapland district, Lapland, Finland, home to about 1,401 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 95 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 churches. The must-see places are Áilegas (38 km), Kevon Luonnonpuisto (47 km) and Pulmankijärvi / Polmakvannet / Buolbmátjávri (48 km).

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Utsjoki, Lapland
Utsjoki, Lapland district, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Utsjoki at a glance

Location
Lapland district, Lapland, Finland
Population
about 1,401
Coordinates
69.9086° N, 27.0284° E
Places within 50 km
119 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Utsjoki

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

243 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Utsjoki. The closest is Loažžejávri (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Utsjoki

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Utsjoki. The closest is Geađggášguoika (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Utsjoki

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Utsjoki. The closest is Áilegas (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Utsjoki

6 churches within 100 km of Utsjoki. The closest is Utsjoen Kirkko (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Utsjoki

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Utsjoki. The closest is Ovdalsdasvarri Naturreservat (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Utsjoki

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Utsjoki. The closest is Fierbmesuolu (35 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Utsjoki

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Utsjoki
  2. 9 km Silbboahkánjávri · lake, Finnmark
  3. 11 km Loažžejávri · lake, Lapland
  4. 5 km Utsjoen Kirkko · church, Lapland
  5. 1 km Kirkkotuvat · museum, Lapland
  6. 1 km Máttajávri · lake, Lapland
  7. 7 km Back to Utsjoki

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From travellers near Utsjoki

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How to reach Utsjoki

    All places near Utsjoki by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Utsjoki by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs95243Loažžejávri (6 km)
    Waterfalls1117Geađggášguoika (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Áilegas (38 km)
    Churches26Utsjoen Kirkko (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Ovdalsdasvarri Naturreservat (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Fierbmesuolu (35 km)
    Museums12Kirkkotuvat (6 km)
    Forts & heritage01Northernmost Point of Finland and the Eu (51 km)
    Caves11Uhriluola (50 km)

    Utsjoki: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Utsjoki?

    Loažžejávri (lake, about 6 km), Utsjoen Kirkko (church, about 6 km), Kirkkotuvat (museum, about 6 km), Máttajávri (lake, about 7 km), Silbboahkánjávri (lake, about 9 km), Oađašanluoppal (lake, about 9 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 95 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Utsjoki?

    Loažžejávri, about 6 km by road; Máttajávri (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Utsjoki?

    Geađggášguoika, about 11 km by road; Báđđaguoika (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Utsjoki?

    Áilegas, about 38 km by road; Rásttigáisá (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Utsjoki?

    Start in Utsjoki, visit Silbboahkánjávri, then Loažžejávri, then Utsjoen Kirkko, then Kirkkotuvat, then Máttajávri, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Utsjoki?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Utsjoki

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