North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland

Places to visit near Valtimo

Valtimo is a town in North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland, home to about 2,729 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Valtimo Church (2 km), Ylikylänjärvi (16 km) and Ylä-Keyritty (19 km).

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Valtimo, North Karelia
Valtimo, North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Valtimo at a glance

Location
North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland
Population
about 2,729
Coordinates
63.6667° N, 28.8000° E
Places within 50 km
126 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Valtimo

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

135 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Valtimo. The closest is Haapajärvi (3 km); the best-known is Ylikylänjärvi (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Valtimo

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Valtimo. The closest is Heinävaara (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Valtimo

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Valtimo. The closest is Sataman Uimaranta (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Valtimo

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valtimo. The closest is Nurmeksen Vanha Tapuli (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Valtimo

12 churches within 100 km of Valtimo. The closest is Valtimo Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Valtimo

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Valtimo. The closest is Kynsisaari (45 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kynsisaari · river spot · North Karelia · ~45 km
  • Iso-Kaija · river spot · North Karelia · ~45 km
  • Aholansaari · river spot · North Savo · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Tetrikari · river spot · North Karelia · ~47 km
  • Pullukkasaari · river spot · Kainuu · ~59 km
  • Miihkali · river spot · North Karelia · ~60 km

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A one-day trip from Valtimo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valtimo
  2. 2 km Valtimo Church · church, North Savo
  3. 1 km Valtimojärvi · lake, North Savo
  4. 15 km Ylikylänjärvi · lake, North Karelia
  5. 14 km Haapajärvi · lake, North Savo
  6. 18 km Ylä-Keyritty · lake, North Savo
  7. 19 km Back to Valtimo

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From travellers near Valtimo

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How to reach Valtimo

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Valtimo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs65135Haapajärvi (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3146Heinävaara (4 km)
    Beaches & coast725Sataman Uimaranta (27 km)
    Forts & heritage714Nurmeksen Vanha Tapuli (25 km)
    Churches512Valtimo Church (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves38Kynsisaari (45 km)
    Museums25Ikolan Museo (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Tiilikkajärvi National Park (33 km)
    Other attractions23Bomba House (29 km)
    Treks22Talonpojan Taival (22 km)
    Buddhist sites01Pyötikkö Monastery (52 km)

    Valtimo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valtimo?

    Valtimo Church (church, about 2 km), Ylikylänjärvi (lake, about 16 km), Ylä-Keyritty (lake, about 19 km), Haapajärvi (lake, about 3 km), Valtimojärvi (lake, about 3 km), Ikolan Museo (museum, about 24 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 7 forts & heritage, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Valtimo?

    Haapajärvi, about 3 km by road; Valtimojärvi (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Valtimo?

    Heinävaara, about 4 km by road; Hoikanvaara (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Valtimo?

    Sataman Uimaranta, about 27 km by road; Venäjänhiekka (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valtimo?

    Start in Valtimo, visit Valtimo Church, then Valtimojärvi, then Ylikylänjärvi, then Haapajärvi, then Ylä-Keyritty, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valtimo?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Valtimo

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