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Things to see in Lieksa (Finland): 13 places and when to go
Lieksa is a town in Finland, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (6), Nature (2), Temples (2). The best known are Koli National Park, Lieksa Church and Paateri Church. The best time to come is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 19 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 63.1454, 30.0877
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (6) · Nature (2) · Temples (2) · Wildlife (1) · With kids (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- June to September.
- Also possible
- December to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 304 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lieksa
The places in and around Lieksa, 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.
- Koli National ParkNational park in North Karelia region, Finland12 km
- Lieksa ChurchChurch in Lieksa, Finland19 km
- Paateri ChurchChurch in Lieksa, Finland2.5 km
- Ikolanaho vuokratupaHiking15 km
- Mäkränmaja vuokratupaHiking14 km
- Metsäpirtti vuokratupaHiking16 km
- Pärnälahden kelomökkiHiking15 km
- Pikkukilin elämyspuistoWith kids13 km
- Pirunkirkko caveCave14 km
- Soikkeli vuokratupaHiking15 km
- The Helsinki Distilling Company KoliBrewery16 km
- Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskusSki resort15 km
- Ylä-Murhi vuokratupaHiking15 km
When to go to Lieksa
The best time to visit Lieksa is June to September; also possible: December 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.
- JanPossible5:18
- FebPossible8:18
- MarPossible11:15
- AprPossible14:33
- MayPossible17:38
- JunBest time19:46
- JulBest time18:49
- AugBest time15:52
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:24
- NovBetter not6:14
- DecPossible4:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 13. In June, 12 of the 13 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 Lieksa
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 304 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
- Joensuu19 places63 km
- Ilomantsi5 places71 km
- Juankoski6 places89 km
- Hoilola5 places97 km
- Rautavaara5 places103 km
- Kuhmo7 places119 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lieksa?
The best known: Koli National Park, Lieksa Church, Paateri Church. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lieksa?
June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 19 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 13.
How do you get to Lieksa?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 304 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lieksa as the destination and these 13 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.
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