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Things to see in Sastamala (Finland): 11 places and when to go
Sastamala is a town in Finland, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Temples (6), Museums and art (2), Nature (2). The best known are St. Olaf's Church, Tyrvää, Karkku Church and Keikyä Church. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 61.3638, 22.9064
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (6) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Mountains (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 161 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sastamala
The places in and around Sastamala, 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.
- St. Olaf's Church, TyrvääChurch building in Sastamala, Finland2.2 km
- Karkku ChurchChurch in Sastamala, Finland8.3 km
- Keikyä ChurchChurch in Sastamala, Finland15 km
- Kiikka ChurchChurch building in Sastamala, Finland8.5 km
- Sastamala ChurchChurch building in Sastamala, Finland5.4 km
- Tyrvää ChurchChurch building in Sastamala, Finland2.2 km
- PukstaaviMuseum2.4 km
- PirunvuoriSummit8.3 km
- Sastamala MuseumMuseum2.3 km
- Kiviniityn KotieläinpuistoWith kids · Wildlife16 km
- The Ritajärvi Nature ReserveProtected area9.0 km
When to go to Sastamala
The best time to visit Sastamala is December to March and June to September; also possible: April 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.
- JanBest time5:56
- FebBest time8:35
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:21
- MayPossible17:08
- JunBest time18:57
- JulBest time18:10
- AugBest time15:33
- SepBest time12:33
- OctPossible9:36
- NovBetter not6:44
- DecBest time5:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 03. In June, 11 of the 11 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 Sastamala
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 161 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
- Huittinen5 places24 km
- Kokemäki6 places31 km
- Tampere38 places47 km
- Ikaalinen6 places48 km
- Loimaa9 places54 km
- Ylöjärvi6 places59 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sastamala?
The best known: St. Olaf's Church, Tyrvää, Karkku Church, Keikyä Church, Kiikka Church, Sastamala Church. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sastamala?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 03.
How do you get to Sastamala?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 161 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sastamala as the destination and these 11 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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