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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.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 64.7813, 27.8425
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- 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 ChurchChurch building in Puolanka, Finland12 km
- HepoköngäsWaterfall in Puolanka, Finland4.6 km
- Paljakka Strict Nature ReserveProtected area in Finland12 km
- Hepokönkään luonnonsuojelualueProtected area4.3 km
- Löytöjärvi, day cabinHiking12 km
- PaljakkaSki resort in Puolanka, Finland13 km
- Pirunkirkko päivätupaHiking9.6 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.
- JanPossible4:34
- FebPossible7:59
- MarPossible11:12
- AprPossible14:45
- MayPossible18:10
- JunBest time20:49
- JulBest time19:34
- AugBest time16:11
- SepBest time12:38
- OctPossible9:12
- NovBetter not5:40
- DecPossible3:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Vaala8 places58 km
- Vuokatti10 places74 km
- Suomussalmi9 places83 km
- Syöte20 places95 km
- Kuhmo7 places106 km
- Ruhtinansalmi13 places107 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puolanka?
The best known: Puolanka Church, Hepoköngäs, Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve. 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 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.
Keep reading
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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