City or town
Things to see in Sitka, Alaska (United States): 10 places and when to go
Sitka, Alaska is a town in United States, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Temples (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Mount Edgecumbe, St. Michael's Cathedral and Sitka National Historical Park. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 57.0604, -135.3275
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Temples (2) · Mountains (2) · Wildlife (1) · Museums and art (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 2,374 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Furuhelm, at 1,100 m.
What to see in Sitka, Alaska
The places in and around Sitka, Alaska, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount EdgecumbeMountain in Alaska, United States26 km
- St. Michael's CathedralHistoric church in Alaska, United States1.2 km
- Sitka National Historical ParkUnited States national park in Alaska1.5 km
- Mount FuruhelmMountain in United States of America24 km
- Sitka SoundBay in Alaska, United States14 km
- Silver BayBay in Alaska, United States of America11 km
- Sitka Lutheran ChurchLutheran church in Alaska, USA1.3 km
- Russian Bishop's HouseHistoric building in Sitka, Alaska, USA1.0 km
- Harbor-Gavan Hill ShelterMountains · Hiking3.8 km
- Harbor Mountain Brewing CoBrewery1.6 km
When to go to Sitka, Alaska
The best time to visit Sitka, Alaska is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:05
- FebPossible9:09
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:59
- MayBest time16:13
- JunBest time17:33
- JulBest time17:00
- AugBest time14:58
- SepBest time12:27
- OctBest time9:59
- NovPossible7:41
- DecPossible6:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sitka, Alaska
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 2,374 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Juneau, Alaska17 places150 km
- Wrangell, Alaska11 places192 km
- Ketchikan, Alaska9 places296 km
- Whittier, Alaska16 places872 km
- Seward, Alaska8 places889 km
- Palmer, Alaska9 places932 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sitka, Alaska?
The best known: Mount Edgecumbe, St. Michael's Cathedral, Sitka National Historical Park, Mount Furuhelm, Sitka Sound. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sitka, Alaska?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26.
How do you get to Sitka, Alaska?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 2,374 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sitka, Alaska as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Nature6499 places for nature in United States, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.