Pärnu County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Audru

Audru is a town in Pärnu County district, Estonia, home to about 1,430 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 churches and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Valgerand (3 km), Rannapark (10 km) and Pärnu Keskrand (10 km).

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Audru, Estonia
Audru, Pärnu County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Audru at a glance

Location
Pärnu County district, Estonia
Population
about 1,430
Coordinates
58.4086° N, 24.3739° E
Places within 50 km
174 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Audru

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Audru: 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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Forts & heritage near Audru

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Audru. The closest is Audru Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (2 km); the best-known is Lydia Koidula (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Audru

50 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Audru. The closest is Audru Polder Nature Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Audru

39 churches within 100 km of Audru. The closest is Audru Püha Risti Kirik (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Audru

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Audru. The closest is Ridalepa Reservoir (8 km); the best-known is Lavassaare Järv (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Audru

29 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Audru. The closest is Ahtra (23 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ahtra · river spot · Pärnu County · ~23 km
  • Kiveslaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~32 km
  • Manilaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~32 km
  • Anilaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~34 km
  • Kakrasiär · river spot · Pärnu County · ~41 km
  • Küllisäär · river spot · Pärnu County · ~44 km

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Parks near Audru

28 parks within 100 km of Audru. The closest is Mõrra Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Audru

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Audru
  2. 3 km Valgerand · beach, Pärnu County
  3. 7 km Pärnu Keskrand · beach, Pärnu County
  4. 1 km Rannapark · beach, Pärnu County
  5. 1 km Paul Keres · heritage site, Pärnu County
  6. 1 km Lydia Koidula · heritage site, Pärnu County
  7. 10 km Back to Audru

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How to reach Audru

    All places near Audru by distance

    Within 15 km of Audru

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Audru by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2552Audru Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4150Audru Polder Nature Reserve (5 km)
    Churches2939Audru Püha Risti Kirik (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2232Ridalepa Reservoir (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1129Ahtra (23 km)
    Parks2528Mõrra Park (7 km)
    Beaches & coast818Valgerand (3 km)
    Museums89Audru Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Tori Hell (34 km)
    Other attractions22Tallinn Gate (9 km)
    Treks12Rannametsa-Tolkuse (39 km)
    Caves01Allikukivi Koopad (59 km)

    Audru: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Audru?

    Valgerand (beach, about 3 km), Rannapark (beach, about 10 km), Pärnu Keskrand (beach, about 10 km), Lydia Koidula (heritage site, about 10 km), Paul Keres (heritage site, about 10 km), Lavassaare Järv (lake, about 21 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Audru?

    Audru Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 2 km by road; Kihnu Jõnn (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Audru?

    Audru Polder Nature Reserve, about 5 km by road; Steineri Aed (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Audru?

    Audru Püha Risti Kirik, about 2 km by road; Uruste Issanda Taevaminemise Kirik (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Audru?

    Start in Audru, visit Valgerand, then Pärnu Keskrand, then Rannapark, then Paul Keres, then Lydia Koidula, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Audru?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Audru

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