In the surroundings of Puu-Juuka, you can find interesting museums, refreshing parks and unique natural attractions where the whole family can enjoy themselves
Puu-Juuka’s village is already a unique attraction, but we have much more to see and interesting places to visit in Juuka. Plan your trip to Puu-Juuka so that you have time to explore our surroundings more widely.
Below we have listed places to visit that might be of interest to you during your visit. The destinations are suitable for all ages. Please remember to check the opening hours of the museums. Instead, you can visit nature sites and parks at any time.
Mill Museum
Idyllic museum area along the Juuanjoki (Juuka’s river) where you can explore the restored mill, the miller's cabin, a shed building and a smoke sauna. The Mill Museum is located within walking distance of Puu-Juuka.
Address: Huttulantie 4.
Address: Huttulantie 4.
Herralankoski park
In the park next to the Mill Museum, you can find an old log-floating chute and carpet washing place which is still in use. Admire the river’s white water of Herralankoski from the enchanting Haaveiden silta (the bridge of dreams).
Address: Huttulantie 4
Address: Huttulantie 4
Juuka's hometown trail
On Juuka’s hometown trail, you can get to know the history of Juuka’s old municipal center and culturally significant buildings with the help of nine signboards and QR codes. The hometown trail starts at Juuka ABC.
Address: Karjalantie 1.
Address: Karjalantie 1.
Village Museum
The museum is a granary full of historic country artefacts. Enter and explore the museum with time.
Address: Vuorentie 11.
Address: Vuorentie 11.
Kauko Kortelainen sculpture park
The sculptor Kauko Kortelainen’s sculpture park is in Juuka central park. The park serves as an event arena, for example stone carving events.
Address: Onninpolku 6.
Address: Onninpolku 6.
Simpauttaja sports park
Outdoor gym, parkour area, artificial grass field, multi-purpose arena and play areas. At Liikuntapuisto you will definitely find something to do for the whole family.
Address: Poikolantie 6.
Address: Poikolantie 6.
Tree species park
You can admire various tree species in the park and stop for a picnic. Continue the trip to the Kokkokallio hiking trail next to the park.
Address: End of Lähdetie and Aimontie 5.
Address: End of Lähdetie and Aimontie 5.
Church of Juuka
Evangelical Lutheran church in the center of Juuka. Admire the yellow painted wooden church from the outside and go inside if the doors are open.
Address: Kirkkotie 15.
Address: Kirkkotie 15.
The tsasouna of the Holy Prophet Elia
Orthodox church near the center of Juuka. Admire the tsasouna or prayer room from the outside and go inside if the doors are open.
Address: Laurilantie 9.
Address: Laurilantie 9.
Porttilouhi
Porttilouhi gorge is in the village of Vuokko. The Porttilouhe gorge and the 1.5-kilometer-long trail leading there is a great excursion destination, the gorge scenery is sure to be enjoyed by everyone. There is a campfire place on the crag of Porttilouhi where you can eat snacks and admire the magical gorge from above.
Address: Along the Tervavaarantie, follow the signposts.
Address: Along the Tervavaarantie, follow the signposts.
Paalasmaa archipelago
The breathtakingly beautiful Paalasmaa archipelago consists of nine different islands. Traveling to Paalasmaa is an experience thanks to the ferry, causeways and bridges. You can feel Lake Pielinen's presence everywhere.
Address: Along the Paalasmaantie.
Address: Along the Paalasmaantie.
National parks around us
Puu-Juuka is an excellent base when you want to take day trips to national parks. About an hour and a half away from Puu-Juuka you can find the national parks of Koli, Hiidenportti, Tiilikkajärvi and Patvinsuo. Koli is only half an hour away from Puu-Juuka!
Explore the environment using Juuka's 360 Service map
Click on the picture of the Service map. You will find the services and at the same time you can admire the beautiful scenery of Juuka!
