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Things to see in Sodankylä (Finland): 10 places and when to go
Sodankylä is a town in Finland, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are Sodankylä Old Church, Sodankylä Church and Rahkavaara. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 67.4171, 26.6
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · Hiking (2) · Museums and art (1) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 101 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sodankylä
The places in and around Sodankylä, 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.
- Sodankylä Old ChurchChurch building in Sodankylä, Finland, built in 1689307 m
- Sodankylä ChurchChurch building in Sodankylä, Finland, built in 1859426 m
- RahkavaaraSummit25 km
- Museum Gallery AlariestoArt gallery in Sodankylä, Finland397 m
- TongosoivaSummit27 km
- Iso PalovaaraSummit27 km
- Sodankylän helluntaiseurakuntaTemples581 m
- Isolaki autiotupaHiking25 km
- KommattiSki resort5.9 km
- Yli-LuostoHiking22 km
When to go to Sodankylä
The best time to visit Sodankylä is December to February and June to September; also possible: March 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 time2:46
- FebBest time7:23
- MarPossible11:06
- AprPossible15:08
- MayPossible19:19
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time21:31
- AugBest time16:49
- SepBest time12:43
- OctPossible8:48
- NovBetter not4:28
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. In June, 9 of the 10 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 Sodankylä
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 101 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
- Pyhätunturi21 places51 km
- Sodankylä9 places88 km
- Kemijärvi5 places91 km
- Äkäslompolo26 places106 km
- Savukoski12 places106 km
- Rovaniemi17 places109 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sodankylä?
The best known: Sodankylä Old Church, Sodankylä Church, Rahkavaara, Museum Gallery Alariesto, Tongosoiva. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sodankylä?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Sodankylä?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 101 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sodankylä as the destination and these 10 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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