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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.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 66.1436, 27.8869
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- 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 ChurchChurch building in Posio, Finland12 km
- AimovaaraSummit13 km
- Kiri slopesSki resort19 km
- Posion helluntaiseurakuntaTemples13 km
- Kaivoslampi vuokrakämppäHiking13 km
- Karitunturi Day Trip HutHiking19 km
- Karitunturin ahmatupaHiking18 km
- Koron korsu, vuokrakämppäHiking13 km
- Korouoma retkeilyreittiHiking12 km
- Kuulea day hutHiking10 km
- Pajupuro autiotupaHiking14 km
- Pernu Palotunturi Open Wilderness HutSummit17 km
- Piippukota vuokrakämppäHiking16 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.
- JanPossible3:47
- FebPossible7:42
- MarPossible11:09
- AprPossible14:56
- MayPossible18:42
- JunBest time22:15
- JulBest time20:24
- AugBest time16:29
- SepBest time12:40
- OctPossible9:00
- NovBetter not5:06
- DecPossible1:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Syöte20 places58 km
- Kemijärvi5 places62 km
- Kuusamo11 places65 km
- Hautajärvi5 places66 km
- Ruhtinansalmi13 places102 km
- Pyhätunturi21 places102 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Posio?
The best known: Posio Church, Aimovaara, Kiri slopes, 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 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.
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