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Virtasalmi

Virtasalmi is a town in South Savo district, South Savo, Finland of about 1,123 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit: 93 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Maavesi, Sysmä and Sysmä.

62.1270° N, 27.4628° EPop. 1,123

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km133
Must-see85
Notable112
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Maavesi

Lake · 11 km

Must-see

Sysmä

Lake · 16 km · North Savo

Must-see

Sysmä

Lake · 17 km

Places near Virtasalmi by type

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One day from Virtasalmi

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:12 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Virtasalmi
  2. Maavesilake · 45 min
  3. Sysmälake · 45 min
  4. Sysmälake · 45 min
  5. Virmasjärvilake · 45 min
  6. Ankeleenjärvilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Virtasalmi
Today’s loopVirtasalmiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Virtasalmi?

Maavesi (lake, about 11 km), Sysmä (lake, about 16 km), Sysmä (lake, about 17 km), Virtasalmen Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Ankeleenjärvi (lake, about 9 km), Virmasjärvi (lake, about 9 km).

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

133 places on Spotwander: 93 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches, 13 beaches & coast, 5 museums, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Virtasalmi?

Ankeleenjärvi, about 9 km by road; Virmasjärvi (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Virtasalmi?

Virtasalmen Kirkko, about 1 km by road; Joroisten Kirkko (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Virtasalmi?

Start in Virtasalmi, visit Maavesi, then Sysmä, then Sysmä, then Virmasjärvi, then Ankeleenjärvi, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.