Perävaara's Measurement Point
Struve Geotedic Arc point - Perävaara, Kallunki
Why locals love it
The measuring point is on Alanen-Perävaara, a smaller height fully planted with forest. The measuring point at Perävaara is the only one of the Swedish World Heritage Sites that has a preserved mark. Inside the forest, there is an engraved cross in a grounded stone.On site you can get information on the signs at the bus parking lot.
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Why you should visit it
The Struve Geodetic Arc is a triangular chain between the Arctic Ocean and the Black Sea. It explored the shape and size of the globe between 1816-1855. Six of the 34 selected World Heritage sites are located in Finland. Measuring points are not only historically important, but also excellent viewpoints.
Special tip
The northernmost point is located in Norway near Hammerfest by the Arctic Ocean and the southernmost is in the Black Sea near Ukraine.