Place to visit
Rautjärvi Church, Finland: what it is and when to go
Rautjärvi Church is a former church building in Rautjärvi, Finland. Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 04. It has articles in 5 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
- Former church building in Rautjärvi, Finland · History, Temples
- Where
- Finland · Miettiläntie 1757, 56610, Rautjärvi
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 251 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 61.29954, 29.13024
What it is and where
Rautjärvi Church is a former church building in Rautjärvi, Finland. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
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Its coordinates are 61.29954, 29.13024; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 251 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 History and Temples 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 Rautjärvi Church is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time5:58
- FebBest time8:36
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:21
- MayPossible17:07
- JunBest time18:55
- JulBest time18:08
- AugBest time15:33
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:36
- NovBetter not6:45
- DecBest time5:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 04. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | December to March and June to September | April to May and October |
| Temples | December to March and June to September | April to May and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Rautjärvi Church has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Kollaa and Simo Häyhä MuseumMuseum in Rautjärvi, Finland3.9 km
- Ruokolahti-Rautjärvi retkeilyreittiHiking11 km
- Ruokolahti ChurchChurch building in Ruokolahti, Finland16 km
- Church of the Three CrossesChurch building in Imatra, Finland16 km
- Tainionkoski churchChurch building in Imatra, Finland22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: History
- Suomenlinna: sea fortress by Helsinki, Finland
- Petäjävesi Old Church: church building in Petäjävesi, Finland
- Sammallahdenmäki: Bronze Age archaeological site in Rauma, Finland
- Verla: Finnish UNESCO world heritage site
- Old Rauma: old town of the city of Rauma, Finland
- Aalto University: Finnish university
Every Finland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rautjärvi Church?
It is a former church building in Rautjärvi, Finland. It has articles in 5 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 Rautjärvi Church?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 04.
How do you get to Rautjärvi Church?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 251 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 Kollaa and Simo Häyhä Museum, Ruokolahti-Rautjärvi retkeilyreitti, Ruokolahti Church. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- History178 places for history in Finland, from Suomenlinna to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season by altitu
- 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 Rautjärvi Church on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.