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Things to see in Ruhtinansalmi (Finland): 13 places and when to go
Ruhtinansalmi is a town in Finland, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (11), Nature (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are Hossa National Park and Värikallio rock paintings. The best time to come is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 21 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 65.4802, 29.4243
- 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
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 200 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ruhtinansalmi
The places in and around Ruhtinansalmi, 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.
- Hossa National ParkNational park in Suomussalmi, Kuusamo and Taivalkoski, Finland5.1 km
- Värikallio rock paintingsHistory6.8 km
- Ala-Valkeinen autiotupaHiking2.5 km
- Hirvastupa, vuokratupaHiking2.1 km
- Hossaari, vuokratupaHiking4.4 km
- Hossanki, vuokratupaHiking2.4 km
- Kukkuri autiotupaHiking13 km
- Laukkujärvi autiotupaHiking3.5 km
- Lavajärvi autiotupaHiking11 km
- Lounatkoski, vuokratupaHiking3.1 km
- Peurapirtti, vuokratupaHiking2.2 km
- Pikku-Hossa, vuokratupaHiking2.3 km
- Puukkojärvi autiotupaHiking1.1 km
When to go to Ruhtinansalmi
The best time to visit Ruhtinansalmi 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.
- JanPossible4:12
- FebPossible7:51
- MarPossible11:10
- AprPossible14:50
- MayPossible18:26
- JunBest time21:26
- JulBest time19:58
- AugBest time16:20
- SepBest time12:39
- OctPossible9:06
- NovBetter not5:24
- DecPossible2:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 21 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 32. 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 Ruhtinansalmi
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 200 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
- Suomussalmi9 places32 km
- Kuusamo11 places79 km
- Syöte20 places81 km
- Posio13 places102 km
- Puolanka7 places107 km
- Hautajärvi5 places116 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ruhtinansalmi?
The best known: Hossa National Park, Värikallio rock paintings. 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 Ruhtinansalmi?
June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 21 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 32.
How do you get to Ruhtinansalmi?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 200 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ruhtinansalmi 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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