Augustów district, Podlachia Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Augustów

Augustów is a town in Augustów district, Podlachia Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 29,752 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 churches, 16 forts & heritage and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kaplica Pw. Klęczącego Pana Jezusa (1 km), Nigdy Więcej Wojny (1 km) and Rezerwat Jezioro Kalejty (8 km).

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Augustów, Podlachia Voivodeship
Augustów, Augustów district, Podlachia Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Augustów at a glance

Location
Augustów district, Podlachia Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 29,752
Coordinates
53.8432° N, 22.9798° E
Places within 50 km
119 (16 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 Augustów

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Augustów: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Augustów

70 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Augustów. The closest is Necko (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Augustów

65 churches within 100 km of Augustów. The closest is Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1 km); the best-known is Kaplica Pw. Klęczącego Pana Jezusa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Augustów

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Augustów. The closest is Stara Poczta (1 km); the best-known is Nigdy Więcej Wojny (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Augustów

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Augustów. The closest is Rezerwat Jezioro Kalejty (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Augustów

6 museums within 100 km of Augustów. The closest is Muzeum Historii I Tradycji Żołnierzy Suwalszczyzny (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Augustów

6 parks within 100 km of Augustów. The closest is Vainežerio Dvaro Parkas (65 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Augustów

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Augustów
  2. 1 km Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus · church, Augustów
  3. 1 km Nigdy Więcej Wojny · heritage site, Augustów
  4. 9 km Kaplica Pw. Matki Bożej Studzienicznej · church, Augustów
  5. 6 km Rezerwat Jezioro Kalejty · nature spot, Augustów
  6. 9 km Kaplica Pw. Klęczącego Pana Jezusa · church, Augustów
  7. 1 km Back to Augustów

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How to reach Augustów

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    Within 15 km of Augustów

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Augustów by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4470Necko (3 km)
    Churches3365Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1634Stara Poczta (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1218Rezerwat Jezioro Kalejty (8 km)
    Other attractions1213Śluza Augustów (1 km)
    Museums16Muzeum Historii I Tradycji Żołnierzy Suwalszczyzny (34 km)
    Parks06Vainežerio Dvaro Parkas (65 km)
    Treks11Ścieżka edukacyjna „Czerwone Bagno” (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Cisowa Góra (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Царква Раства Багародзіцы (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Meczet W Bohonikach (81 km)

    Augustów: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Augustów?

    Kaplica Pw. Klęczącego Pana Jezusa (church, about 1 km), Nigdy Więcej Wojny (heritage site, about 1 km), Rezerwat Jezioro Kalejty (nature spot, about 8 km), Kaplica Pw. Matki Bożej Studzienicznej (church, about 10 km), Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (church, about 1 km), Śluza Augustów (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Augustów?

    Necko, about 3 km by road; Goła Zośka (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Augustów?

    Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, about 1 km by road; Kościół Pw. Świętej Rodziny (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Augustów?

    Stara Poczta, about 1 km by road; Nigdy Więcej Wojny (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Augustów?

    Start in Augustów, visit Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, then Nigdy Więcej Wojny, then Kaplica Pw. Matki Bożej Studzienicznej, then Rezerwat Jezioro Kalejty, then Kaplica Pw. Klęczącego Pana Jezusa, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Augustów?

    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 Augustów

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