Place to visit
Tervajärvi Museum, Finland: what it is and when to go
Tervajärvi Museum is a local museum in Sotkamo, Finland (Vuokatti). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 20 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 35. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Local museum in Sotkamo, Finland · Museums and art
- Where
- Finland · Tervajärventie 16, 88600, Sotkamo
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 180 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sotkamo.fi
- Run by
- Sotkamon kunta
- Coordinates
- 64.20446, 28.73111
What it is and where
Tervajärvi Museum is a local museum in Sotkamo, Finland (Vuokatti). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Talomuseoon kuuluu vanha asuinrakennus, kaksi aittaa ja luhti. Museo on sisustettu siten, että se kuvaa taloa 1950-luvun alkaessa. Tila on ollut saman Heikkisen suvun omistuksessa jo 1600-luvulta lähtien, ja talomuseo on avattu vuonna 1984.
It is in Vuokatti, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 64.20446, 28.73111; the nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 180 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Sotkamon kunta
It is one of the Museums and art places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tervajärvi Museum is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time4:51
- FebBest time8:06
- MarBest time11:13
- AprPossible14:40
- MayPossible17:58
- JunBest time20:24
- JulBest time19:17
- AugBest time16:04
- SepBest time12:37
- OctPossible9:16
- NovBetter not5:53
- DecBest time3:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sotkamo ChurchChurch building in Sotkamo, Finland18 km
- HuovishuoneMuseum18 km
- KivijärviHiking21 km
- Haapala BreweyBrewery22 km
- Tervasalmi bridgeBridge22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Museums and art
- Petäjävesi Old Church: church building in Petäjävesi, Finland
- Verla: Finnish UNESCO world heritage site
- Ateneum: art museum in Helsinki, Finland
- Mäntyharju
- National Museum of Finland: museum in Helsinki, Finland
- Sibelius Monument: sculpture and memorial in Helsinki, created 1967 by Eila Hiltunen
Every Finland place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tervajärvi Museum?
It is a local museum in Sotkamo, Finland. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tervajärvi Museum?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 20 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 35.
How do you get to Tervajärvi Museum?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 180 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sotkamo Church, Huovishuone, Kivijärvi. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Vuokatti10 places to see in and around Vuokatti, Finland: Vuokatti, Sotkamo Church, Huovishuone. Best time: December to March and June to September.
- Museums and art178 places for museums and art in Finland, from Petäjävesi Old Church to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its ow
- 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.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Tervajärvi Museum on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.