South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland

Places to visit near Vimpeli

Vimpeli is a town in South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland, home to about 3,418 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 58 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 beaches & coast, 15 churches and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lappajärvi (9 km), Paalijärvi (15 km) and Alajärvi (22 km).

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Vimpeli, South Ostrobothnia
Vimpeli, South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vimpeli at a glance

Location
South Ostrobothnia district, South Ostrobothnia, Finland
Population
about 3,418
Coordinates
63.1619° N, 23.8192° E
Places within 50 km
123 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vimpeli

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vimpeli: 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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Things to see near Vimpeli, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vimpeli

129 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vimpeli. The closest is Lappajärvi (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lappajärvi · lake · South Ostrobothnia · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Paalijärvi · lake · South Ostrobothnia · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Alajärvi · lake · South Ostrobothnia · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kauhajärvi · lake · South Ostrobothnia · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Sääksjärvi · lake · South Ostrobothnia · ~11 km
  • Iso Kontojärvi · lake · South Ostrobothnia · ~17 km

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Beaches & coast near Vimpeli

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vimpeli. The closest is Lypsinmaan Uimapaikka (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Vimpeli

25 churches within 100 km of Vimpeli. The closest is Vimpelin Pyöreä Kirkko (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vimpeli

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vimpeli. The closest is Pikkujärvi (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Vimpeli

14 museums within 100 km of Vimpeli. The closest is Villa Nelimarkka (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vimpeli

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vimpeli. The closest is 1918 Vapaussodan Sankarien Muistomerkki (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Vimpeli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vimpeli
  2. 1 km Vimpelin Pyöreä Kirkko · church, South Ostrobothnia
  3. 15 km Paalijärvi · lake, South Ostrobothnia
  4. 8 km Alajärvi · lake, South Ostrobothnia
  5. 24 km Lappajärvi · lake, South Ostrobothnia
  6. 6 km Lypsinmaan Uimapaikka · beach, South Ostrobothnia
  7. 3 km Back to Vimpeli

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From travellers near Vimpeli

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How to reach Vimpeli

    All places near Vimpeli by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vimpeli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58129Lappajärvi (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1731Lypsinmaan Uimapaikka (3 km)
    Churches1525Vimpelin Pyöreä Kirkko (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1017Pikkujärvi (21 km)
    Museums814Villa Nelimarkka (20 km)
    Forts & heritage5111918 Vapaussodan Sankarien Muistomerkki (22 km)
    Other attractions68Kellotapuli (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Pitkästö (8 km)
    Parks03Huvivaltio PowerPark (61 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Suokonmäki (46 km)

    Vimpeli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vimpeli?

    Lappajärvi (lake, about 9 km), Paalijärvi (lake, about 15 km), Kellotapuli (attraction, about 1 km), Vimpelin Pyöreä Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Alajärvi (lake, about 22 km), Lypsinmaan Uimapaikka (beach, about 3 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 58 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 beaches & coast, 15 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vimpeli?

    Lappajärvi, about 9 km by road; Sääksjärvi (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Vimpeli?

    Lypsinmaan Uimapaikka, about 3 km by road; Sahin Uimaranta (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vimpeli?

    Vimpelin Pyöreä Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Lappajärven Kirkko (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vimpeli?

    Start in Vimpeli, visit Vimpelin Pyöreä Kirkko, then Paalijärvi, then Alajärvi, then Lappajärvi, then Lypsinmaan Uimapaikka, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vimpeli?

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

    Towns near Vimpeli

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