# Things to see in Posio (Finland): 13 places and when to go

> Posio is a town in Finland, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (9), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are Posio Church, Aimovaara and Kiri slopes. The best time to come is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 22 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/posio/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Finland · 66.1436, 27.8869
- **Places:** 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/senderismo/) (9) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/naturaleza/) (3) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/montana/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/espiritual/) (2) · [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nieve/) (1)
- **Best time:** June to September.
- **Also possible:** December to May and October.
- **Nearest airport:** RVN Rovaniemi, 103 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Posio

The places in and around Posio, 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.

- [Posio Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/posion-kirkko/): Church building in Posio, Finland · 12 km
- [Aimovaara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/aimovaara/): Summit · 13 km
- [Kiri slopes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kiri-slopes/): Ski resort · 19 km
- [Posion helluntaiseurakunta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/posion-helluntaiseurakunta/): Temples · 13 km
- [Kaivoslampi vuokrakämppä](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kaivoslampi-vuokrakamppa/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Karitunturi Day Trip Hut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/karitunturi-day-trip-hut/): Hiking · 19 km
- [Karitunturin ahmatupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/karitunturin-ahmatupa/): Hiking · 18 km
- [Koron korsu, vuokrakämppä](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/koron-korsu-vuokrakamppa/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Korouoma retkeilyreitti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/korouoma-retkeilyreitti/): Hiking · 12 km
- [Kuulea day hut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kuulea-day-hut/): Hiking · 10 km
- [Pajupuro autiotupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pajupuro-autiotupa/): Hiking · 14 km
- [Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness Hut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pernu-palotunturi-open-wilderness-hut/): Summit · 17 km
- [Piippukota vuokrakämppä](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/piippukota-vuokrakamppa/): Hiking · 16 km

## When to go to Posio

The best time to visit Posio 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 3 h 47 |
| February | Possible | 7 h 42 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 09 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 56 |
| May | Possible | 18 h 42 |
| June | Best time | 22 h 15 |
| July | Best time | 20 h 24 |
| August | Best time | 16 h 29 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 40 |
| October | Possible | 9 h |
| November | Better not | 5 h 06 |
| December | Possible | 1 h 43 |

In June there are 22 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 43. In June, 13 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Posio

The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 103 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=66.1436%2C27.8869)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=66.1436%2C27.8869)

## Other towns nearby

- [Syöte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/syote/): 20 places · 58 km
- [Kemijärvi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kemijarvi/): 5 places · 62 km
- [Kuusamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kuusamo/): 11 places · 65 km
- [Hautajärvi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hautajarvi/): 5 places · 66 km
- [Ruhtinansalmi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ruhtinansalmi/): 13 places · 102 km
- [Pyhätunturi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pyhatunturi/): 21 places · 102 km

And all of Finland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Posio?

The best known: [Posio Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/posion-kirkko/), [Aimovaara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/aimovaara/), [Kiri slopes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kiri-slopes/), [Posion helluntaiseurakunta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/posion-helluntaiseurakunta/). 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 Posio?

June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 22 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 43.

### How do you get to Posio?

The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 103 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=66.1436%2C27.8869) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Posio 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).