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Notable lake · Lapland, Lapland

Petäjäjärvi

Petäjäjärvi is a lake in Lapland, Lapland.

Petäjäjärvi: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Petäjäjärvi

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Petäjäjärvi — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.84334, 26.77611. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Petäjäjärvi

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Lapland

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    Frequently asked

    Is Petäjäjärvi full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Petäjäjärvi yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Petäjäjärvi?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Petäjäjärvi?

    Nearby: Ranuanjärvi (lake, 17 km), Ranua Wildlife Park (park, 22 km), Simojärvi (lake, 41 km), Oijärvi (lake, 56 km), Iso-Syöte (viewpoint, 56 km), Korouoma (viewpoint, 60 km).

    Is Petäjäjärvi worth visiting?

    Petäjäjärvi is listed as a notable lake in Lapland on Spotwander.