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Mäntyharju

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About Mäntyharju

Mäntyharju is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Ristiina, 26km from Repovesi National Park.

Mäntyharju is a town located in Finland. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mäntyharju sits in Finland, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mäntyharju to your route.

About Mäntyharju

Mäntyharju (Finnish: [ˈmæntyˌhɑrju], lit. 'Pine Ridge') is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Savo region, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Mikkeli. The municipality has a population of 7,034 (31 December 2025) and covers an area of 1,210.98 square kilometres (467.56 sq mi) of which 229.23

Read more km2 (88.51 sq mi) is water. The coastline is almost 1,520 kilometers (940 mi). The population density is 6.2 inhabitants per km². Neighbouring municipalities: Heinola, Hirvensalmi, Kouvola, Mikkeli, Pertunmaa and Savitaipale. The municipality is unilingually Finnish. The summer houses or cottages located in the countryside are part of the culture of Finland where most Finnish families spend their summer holidays. Mäntyharju is the municipality which has the fifth most summer houses in Finland. Some of the reasons for Mäntyharju's popularity involve its many pure lakes and a relatively short distance to the Finnish capital Helsinki of approximately 200 kilometres by car. The municipality also has a direct, high-speed train connection to the capital area. Because of the many summer houses, the population of Mäntyharju more than triples during the most popular summer holiday times. Art Centre Salmela in Mäntyharju hosts one of Finland's largest cultural events in July–August.

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Mäntyharju is located in Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 61.4167 latitude, 26.8833 longitude.

What is the population of Mäntyharju?

Mäntyharju has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Timezone
Coordinates
61.4167, 26.8833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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Worth the detour from Mäntyharju

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Repovesi National Park

Rugged cliff-and-lake park in Kymenlaakso with a suspension bridge, a common stop on drives between Helsinki and the Lakeland.

26 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Finnish Lakeland

Europe's largest lake district with over 55,000 lakes, endless forests, and quintessential Finnish summer cottage culture.

36 km · about 40 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mäntyharju.

Ristiina

🇫🇮 Finland

22 km awayPop. 5,171

Pertunmaa

🇫🇮 Finland

23 km awayPop. 2,089

Hirvensalmi

🇫🇮 Finland

24 km awayPop. 2,046

Mikkeli

🇫🇮 Finland

37 km awayPop. 51,661

Jaala

🇫🇮 Finland

46 km awayPop. 1,893

Hartola

🇫🇮 Finland

50 km awayPop. 2,463

Savitaipale

🇫🇮 Finland

50 km awayPop. 3,151

Heinola

🇫🇮 Finland

51 km awayPop. 17,746

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