Place to visit
Pirunkirkko cave, Finland: what it is and when to go
Pirunkirkko cave is a cave in Finland (Lieksa). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 19 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 16. 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
- Cave · Nature
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 306 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 63.04418, 29.9183
What it is and where
Pirunkirkko cave is a cave in Finland (Lieksa).
It is in Lieksa, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 63.04418, 29.9183; the nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 306 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature 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 Pirunkirkko cave is June to September.
- JanPossible5:21
- FebPossible8:19
- MarPossible11:16
- AprPossible14:32
- MayPossible17:36
- JunBest time19:43
- JulBest time18:46
- AugBest time15:51
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:25
- NovBetter not6:16
- DecPossible4:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 16. 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
- Ylä-Murhi vuokratupaHiking924 m
- Soikkeli vuokratupaHiking2.0 km
- Pärnälahden kelomökkiHiking2.4 km
- Metsäpirtti vuokratupaHiking2.7 km
- Koli National ParkNational park in North Karelia region, Finland3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Nature
- Gulf of Finland: arm of the Baltic Sea
- Halti: fell at the Finnish–Norwegian border
- Old Rauma: old town of the city of Rauma, Finland
- Oulujärvi: lake of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu, Finland
- Turku Cathedral: cathedral in Turku, Finland
- Bothnian Bay: northernmost part of the Gulf of Bothnia
Every Finland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pirunkirkko cave?
It is a cave in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Pirunkirkko cave?
June to September. In June there are 19 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 16.
How do you get to Pirunkirkko cave?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 306 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 Ylä-Murhi vuokratupa, Soikkeli vuokratupa, Pärnälahden kelomökki. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Lieksa13 places to see in and around Lieksa, Finland: Koli National Park, Lieksa Church, Paateri Church. Best time: June to September.
- Nature436 places for nature in Finland, from Gulf of Finland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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 Pirunkirkko cave on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.