Place to visit
Kierikki, Finland: what it is and when to go
Kierikki is an archaeological site in Yli-Ii, Oulu, Finland. Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 21 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 40. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site in Yli-Ii, Oulu, Finland · History
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 55 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 65.35924, 25.93887
What it is and where
Kierikki is an archaeological site in Yli-Ii, Oulu, Finland. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 65.35924, 25.93887; the nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 55 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kierikki is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time4:16
- FebBest time7:52
- MarBest time11:11
- AprPossible14:49
- MayPossible18:23
- JunBest time21:19
- JulBest time19:54
- AugBest time16:19
- SepBest time12:39
- OctPossible9:07
- NovBetter not5:27
- DecBest time2:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 21 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kierikki Stone Age CentreArchaeological tourist attraction in Yli-Ii, Oulu, Finland449 m
- AsuinpainanteitaArchaeological site573 m
- Yli-Ii ChurchChurch building in Yli-Ii, Oulu, Finland4.8 km
- JääkärinpolkuHiking13 km
- Impivaaran kämppäHiking19 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: History
- Suomenlinna: sea fortress by Helsinki, Finland
- Petäjävesi Old Church: church building in Petäjävesi, Finland
- Sammallahdenmäki: Bronze Age archaeological site in Rauma, Finland
- Verla: Finnish UNESCO world heritage site
- Old Rauma: old town of the city of Rauma, Finland
- Aalto University: Finnish university
Every Finland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kierikki?
It is an archaeological site in Yli-Ii, Oulu, Finland. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kierikki?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 21 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 40.
How do you get to Kierikki?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 55 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kierikki Stone Age Centre, Asuinpainanteita, Yli-Ii Church. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- History178 places for history in Finland, from Suomenlinna to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season by altitu
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- 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, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kierikki on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.