Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland

Places to visit near Vilppula

Vilppula is a town in Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland, home to about 5,422 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 4 museums and 0 parks. The must-see places are Mäntänvuori (9 km), Elänne (14 km) and Pilkanlampi (14 km).

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Vilppula, Pirkanmaa
Vilppula, Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vilppula at a glance

Location
Pirkanmaa district, Pirkanmaa, Finland
Population
about 5,422
Coordinates
62.0212° N, 24.5048° E
Places within 50 km
56 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vilppula

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

149 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vilppula. The closest is Pukinlammi (1 km); the best-known is Elänne (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Elänne · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Pilkanlampi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ruovesi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Lake Kuorevesi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Mutelinlampi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hallinjärvi · lake · Pirkanmaa · ~19 km · Must-see

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Churches near Vilppula

22 churches within 100 km of Vilppula. The closest is Vilppulan kirkko (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vilppula

22 museums within 100 km of Vilppula. The closest is Serlachius Manor (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vilppula

12 parks within 100 km of Vilppula. The closest is Ähtäri Zoo (75 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Vilppula

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Vilppula. The closest is Muuratsalo (82 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Muuratsalo · river spot · Central Finland · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Lehtissaari · river spot · Central Finland · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Säynätsalo · river spot · Central Finland · ~84 km · Must-see
  • Lehtisaari · river spot · Central Finland · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Siilinkari · river spot · Pirkanmaa · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Iso-Poro · river spot · Central Finland · ~86 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Vilppula

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vilppula. The closest is Mannerheim (84 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Vilppula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vilppula
  2. 16 km Lake Kuorevesi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  3. 9 km Mäntänvuori · viewpoint, Pirkanmaa
  4. 14 km Pilkanlampi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  5. 19 km Elänne · lake, Pirkanmaa
  6. 10 km Ruovesi · lake, Pirkanmaa
  7. 15 km Back to Vilppula

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

How to reach Vilppula

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    Within 15 km of Vilppula

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    Places near Vilppula by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs149Pukinlammi (1 km)
    Churches22Vilppulan kirkko (2 km)
    Museums22Serlachius Manor (5 km)
    Parks12Ähtäri Zoo (75 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Muuratsalo (82 km)
    Forts & heritage7Mannerheim (84 km)
    Other attractions6Runeberginlähde (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5Mäntänvuori (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5Siikaneva (35 km)
    Beaches & coast3Keljonlahti (84 km)

    Vilppula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vilppula?

    Mäntänvuori (viewpoint, about 9 km), Elänne (lake, about 14 km), Pilkanlampi (lake, about 14 km), Ruovesi (lake, about 15 km), Lake Kuorevesi (lake, about 16 km), Mutelinlampi (lake, about 16 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 4 museums, 1 attraction, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vilppula?

    Pukinlammi, about 1 km by road; Vähä Kangasjärvi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vilppula?

    Vilppulan kirkko, about 2 km by road; Juupajoen kirkko (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Vilppula?

    Serlachius Manor, about 5 km by road; Joenniemen kartano (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vilppula?

    Start in Vilppula, visit Lake Kuorevesi, then Mäntänvuori, then Pilkanlampi, then Elänne, then Ruovesi, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vilppula?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Vilppula

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