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Things to see in Velkua (Finland): 9 places and when to go
Velkua is a town in Finland, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Temples (6), History (1), Museums and art (1). The best known are Louhisaari manor, Velkua Church and Askainen 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 36 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 60.4659, 21.6695
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (6) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 182 km as the crow flies
What to see in Velkua
The places in and around Velkua, 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.
- Louhisaari manorChâteau in Masku, Finland15 km
- Velkua ChurchChurch building in Naantali, Finland5 m
- Askainen ChurchChurch building in Masku, Finland16 km
- Merimasku ChurchChurch building in Naantali, Finland11 km
- Iniö ChurchChurch building in Pargas, Finland17 km
- KaasavuoriSummit9.0 km
- Taivassalo ChurchChurch building in Taivassalo, Finland11 km
- Kustavi ChurchChurch building in Kustavi, Finland19 km
- PaljuHot spring bath12 km
When to go to Velkua
The best time to visit Velkua 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 time6:13
- FebBest time8:43
- MarBest time11:20
- AprPossible14:16
- MayPossible16:55
- JunBest time18:36
- JulBest time17:53
- AugBest time15:25
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:41
- NovBetter not6:58
- DecBest time5:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 24. In June, 9 of the 9 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 Velkua
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 182 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
- Röölä17 places21 km
- Vehmaa7 places24 km
- Turku86 places32 km
- Korppoo7 places35 km
- Mynämäki8 places41 km
- Uusikaupunki14 places45 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Velkua?
The best known: Louhisaari manor, Velkua Church, Askainen Church, Merimasku Church, Iniö Church. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Velkua?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 24.
How do you get to Velkua?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 182 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Velkua as the destination and these 9 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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