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Things to see in Alajärvi (Finland): 5 places and when to go
Alajärvi is a town in Finland, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Temples (2), Museums and art (2), Food and drink (1). The best known are Alajärvi Church, Nelimarkka Museum and Vimpeli Church. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 62.9989, 23.8035
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (2) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 228 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alajärvi
The places in and around Alajärvi, 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.
When to go to Alajärvi
The best time to visit Alajärvi is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. 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.
- JanBest time5:22
- FebBest time8:19
- MarBest time11:16
- AprPossible14:32
- MayPossible17:35
- JunBest time19:42
- JulBest time18:45
- AugBest time15:50
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:25
- NovBetter not6:17
- DecBest time4:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 18. In January, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alajärvi
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 228 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lapua9 places40 km
- Alavus9 places43 km
- Ähtäri5 places52 km
- Seinäjoki15 places55 km
- Härmä10 places55 km
- Terjärv7 places63 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alajärvi?
The best known: Alajärvi Church, Nelimarkka Museum, Vimpeli Church, Villa Nelimarkka. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alajärvi?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 18.
How do you get to Alajärvi?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 228 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alajärvi as the destination and these 5 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
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- 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.
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