Kuldīgas novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Alsunga

Alsunga is a town in Kuldīgas novads district, Latvia, home to about 940 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Alsungas Pils (1 km), Alsungas Dzirnavezers (1 km) and Lielais Nabas Ezers (23 km).

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Alsunga, Latvia
Alsunga, Kuldīgas novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alsunga at a glance

Location
Kuldīgas novads district, Latvia
Population
about 940
Coordinates
56.9819° N, 21.5594° E
Places within 50 km
93 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Alsunga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alsunga: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Alsunga, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alsunga

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alsunga. The closest is Alsungas Dzirnavezers (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Alsunga

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alsunga. The closest is Alsungas Pils (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Alsunga

35 churches within 100 km of Alsunga. The closest is Svētā Miķeļa Romas Katoļu Baznīca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alsunga

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alsunga. The closest is dabas parks „Pinku ezers” (10 km); the best-known is dabas liegums „Pāvilostas pelēkā kāpa” (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Alsunga

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Alsunga. The closest is Riva Waterfall (16 km); the best-known is Venta Waterfall (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Alsunga

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Alsunga. The closest is Pāvilostas Dienvidu Mola Bāka (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Alsunga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alsunga
  2. 1 km Alsungas Pils · heritage site, Kuldīgas novads
  3. 1 km Dižgabalkalns · heritage site, Kuldīgas novads
  4. 1 km Svētā Miķeļa Romas Katoļu Baznīca · church, Kuldīgas novads
  5. 1 km Alsungas Dzirnavezers · lake, Kuldīgas novads
  6. 22 km Lielais Nabas Ezers · lake, Kuldīgas novads
  7. 23 km Back to Alsunga

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How to reach Alsunga

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alsunga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1261Alsungas Dzirnavezers (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3355Alsungas Pils (1 km)
    Churches1735Svētā Miķeļa Romas Katoļu Baznīca (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1332dabas parks „Pinku ezers” (10 km)
    Waterfalls724Riva Waterfall (16 km)
    Beaches & coast314Pāvilostas Dienvidu Mola Bāka (32 km)
    Other attractions312Melnavots (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211Dzeņu Upurakmens (25 km)
    Museums111Kuldīgas Novada Muzejs (32 km)
    Caves16Sand Caves of Riezupe (33 km)
    Parks14Riteņdārzs (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Moricsala (53 km)

    Alsunga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alsunga?

    Alsungas Pils (heritage site, about 1 km), Alsungas Dzirnavezers (lake, about 1 km), Dižgabalkalns (heritage site, about 1 km), Svētā Miķeļa Romas Katoļu Baznīca (church, about 1 km), Lielais Nabas Ezers (lake, about 23 km), Mazais Nabas Ezers (lake, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alsunga?

    93 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Alsunga?

    Alsungas Dzirnavezers, about 1 km by road; Zvirgzdu Ezers (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alsunga?

    Alsungas Pils, about 1 km by road; Dižgabalkalns (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Alsunga?

    Svētā Miķeļa Romas Katoļu Baznīca, about 1 km by road; Ēdoles Luterāņu Baznīca (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alsunga?

    Start in Alsunga, visit Alsungas Pils, then Dižgabalkalns, then Svētā Miķeļa Romas Katoļu Baznīca, then Alsungas Dzirnavezers, then Lielais Nabas Ezers, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alsunga?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Alsunga

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alsunga’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Alsunga on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.