# Things to see in Puolanka (Finland): 7 places and when to go

> Puolanka is a town in Finland, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Wildlife (2), Hiking (2). The best known are Puolanka Church, Hepoköngäs and Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve. The best time to come is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 20 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 10. 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/puolanka/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Finland · 64.7813, 27.8425
- **Places:** 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/naturaleza/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/fauna/) (2) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/senderismo/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/espiritual/) (1) · [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nieve/) (1)
- **Best time:** June to September.
- **Also possible:** December to May and October.
- **Nearest airport:** OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 119 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Puolanka

The places in and around Puolanka, 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.

- [Puolanka Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/puolangan-kirkko/): Church building in Puolanka, Finland · 12 km
- [Hepoköngäs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hepokongas/): Waterfall in Puolanka, Finland · 4.6 km
- [Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/paljakan-luonnonpuisto/): Protected area in Finland · 12 km
- [Hepokönkään luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hepokonkaan-luonnonsuojelualue/): Protected area · 4.3 km
- [Löytöjärvi, day cabin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/loytojarvi-day-cabin/): Hiking · 12 km
- [Paljakka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/paljakan-matkailu-ja-hiihtokeskus/): Ski resort in Puolanka, Finland · 13 km
- [Pirunkirkko päivätupa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pirunkirkko-paivatupa/): Hiking · 9.6 km

## When to go to Puolanka

The best time to visit Puolanka 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 | 4 h 34 |
| February | Possible | 7 h 59 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 12 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 45 |
| May | Possible | 18 h 10 |
| June | Best time | 20 h 49 |
| July | Best time | 19 h 34 |
| August | Best time | 16 h 11 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 38 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| November | Better not | 5 h 40 |
| December | Possible | 3 h 10 |

In June there are 20 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 10. In June, 6 of the 7 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 Puolanka

The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 119 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=64.7813%2C27.8425)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=64.7813%2C27.8425)

## Other towns nearby

- [Vaala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/vaala/): 8 places · 58 km
- [Vuokatti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/vuokatti/): 10 places · 74 km
- [Suomussalmi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/suomussalmi/): 9 places · 83 km
- [Syöte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/syote/): 20 places · 95 km
- [Kuhmo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kuhmo/): 7 places · 106 km
- [Ruhtinansalmi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ruhtinansalmi/): 13 places · 107 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 Puolanka?

The best known: [Puolanka Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/puolangan-kirkko/), [Hepoköngäs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hepokongas/), [Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/paljakan-luonnonpuisto/). In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Puolanka?

June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 20 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 10.

### How do you get to Puolanka?

The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 119 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=64.7813%2C27.8425) opens the route on the map.

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

Create a trip with Puolanka as the destination and these 7 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).