Place to visit
Tsar poplar, Finland: what it is and when to go
Tsar poplar is a remarkable tree in Finland (Heinola). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 18 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07. 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
- Remarkable tree · Nature
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 114 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 61.20079, 26.03099
What it is and where
Tsar poplar is a remarkable tree in Finland (Heinola).
Suomen suurin puu
It is in Heinola, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 61.20079, 26.03099; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 114 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature 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 Tsar poplar is June to September.
- JanPossible6:00
- FebPossible8:37
- MarPossible11:19
- AprPossible14:20
- MayPossible17:06
- JunBest time18:53
- JulBest time18:06
- AugBest time15:32
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:37
- NovBetter not6:47
- DecPossible5:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07. 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
- Heinolan kaupunginmuseoMuseum138 m
- Heinola Market SquareSquare in Heinola, Finland212 m
- Heinolan helluntaiseurakuntaTemples939 m
- Tähtiniemi BridgeCable-stayed harpform bridge in Heinola, Finland1.9 km
- Pyssyharju (Natura 2000)Protected area3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Nature
- Gulf of Finland: arm of the Baltic Sea
- Halti: fell at the Finnish–Norwegian border
- Old Rauma: old town of the city of Rauma, Finland
- Oulujärvi: lake of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu, Finland
- Turku Cathedral: cathedral in Turku, Finland
- Bothnian Bay: northernmost part of the Gulf of Bothnia
Every Finland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tsar poplar?
It is a remarkable tree in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Tsar poplar?
June to September. In June there are 18 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07.
How do you get to Tsar poplar?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 114 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 Heinolan kaupunginmuseo, Heinola Market Square, Heinolan helluntaiseurakunta. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Heinola13 places to see in and around Heinola, Finland: Tähtiniemi Bridge, Heinola Parish Church, Heinolan helluntaiseurakunta. Best time: December to March and June to Septem
- 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.
- 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 Tsar poplar on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.