Juuka
A tiny town on the western shore of Lake Pielinen in Finland's North Karelia region, Juuka sits within a municipality where a substantial portion of the total area is water. The name Juuka itself means a small lake through which a river flows. Residents speak a local dialect blending the Savo and North Karelian speech traditions.
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- Population4,118
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Juuka: quick answers
Where is Juuka?
Juuka is in Finland, about 88 km55 miles in a straight line from Kuopio.
How do you get to Juuka?
The nearest airport is Joensuu (JOE), about 1 hr 30 min away by road. The nearest train station is Nurmes, about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Juuka?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -8°C17°F. The wettest month is July, with about 104 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Juuka?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 2 restaurants, 1 café and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Juuka?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Nurmes.