Place to visit
Heinävesi, Finland: what it is and when to go
Heinävesi is a lake in Lieksa, Finland. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 19 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 13. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Lake in Lieksa, Finland · Nature
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 321 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 63.13639, 30.51948
What it is and where
Heinävesi is a lake in Lieksa, Finland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 63.13639, 30.51948; the nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 321 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 Heinävesi is June to September.
- JanPossible5:19
- FebPossible8:18
- MarPossible11:15
- AprPossible14:33
- MayPossible17:37
- JunBest time19:46
- JulBest time18:49
- AugBest time15:52
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:24
- NovBetter not6:14
- DecPossible4:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 13. 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
- Patvinsuo National ParkNational park in North Karelia region, Finland9.2 km
- Suomun talo vuokratupaHiking11 km
- Suomun sisämajoitustilaHiking11 km
- Pikkukilin elämyspuistoWith kids15 km
- Pitkäjärven autiotupaHiking · Hot springs22 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 Heinävesi?
It is a lake in Lieksa, Finland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Heinävesi?
June to September. In June there are 19 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 13.
How do you get to Heinävesi?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 321 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 Patvinsuo National Park, Suomun talo vuokratupa, Suomun sisämajoitustila. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.