Panevėžys County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Birzai

Birzai is a town in Panevėžys County district, Lithuania, home to about 14,911 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 51 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Biržai Radziwiłł Castle (1 km), Širvėnos Ež (2 km) and Sinkhole "Cow’s Cave" (4 km).

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Birzai, Lithuania
Birzai, Panevėžys County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Birzai at a glance

Location
Panevėžys County district, Lithuania
Population
about 14,911
Coordinates
56.2000° N, 24.7500° E
Places within 50 km
137 (12 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 Birzai

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Birzai: 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 Birzai

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Birzai. The closest is Širvėnos Ež (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Birzai

60 churches within 100 km of Birzai. The closest is Biržų Jungtinė Metodistų Bažnyčia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Birzai

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Birzai. The closest is Daudžgirių Dvaras (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Birzai

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Birzai. The closest is Biržų Regioninis Parkas (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Birzai

4 caves within 100 km of Birzai. The closest is Sinkhole "Cow’s Cave" (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Birzai

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Birzai. The closest is Kirkilai View Tower (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Birzai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Birzai
  2. 1 km Biržai Radziwiłł Castle · museum, Panevėžys County
  3. 1 km Širvėnos Ež · lake, Panevėžys County
  4. 4 km Drąseikių Ež · lake, Panevėžys County
  5. 5 km Kirkilų Ež · lake, Panevėžys County
  6. 6 km Sinkhole "Cow’s Cave" · cave, Panevėžys County
  7. 4 km Back to Birzai

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From travellers near Birzai

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How to reach Birzai

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    Within 15 km of Birzai

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Birzai by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4260Širvėnos Ež (2 km)
    Churches5160Biržų Jungtinė Metodistų Bažnyčia (1 km)
    Other attractions2324Širvėnos Ežero Tiltas (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1019Daudžgirių Dvaras (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Biržų Regioninis Parkas (9 km)
    Caves44Sinkhole "Cow’s Cave" (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Kirkilai View Tower (8 km)
    Museums23Biržai Radziwiłł Castle (1 km)
    Waterfalls01Staburags (appludināts) (77 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lokstenes Svētnīca (89 km)

    Birzai: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Birzai?

    Biržai Radziwiłł Castle (museum, about 1 km), Širvėnos Ež (lake, about 2 km), Sinkhole "Cow’s Cave" (cave, about 4 km), Drąseikių Ež (lake, about 6 km), Kirkilų Ež (lake, about 8 km), Jonavos Ež (lake, about 9 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 51 churches, 23 other attractions, 10 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Birzai?

    Širvėnos Ež, about 2 km by road; Kilučių Ež (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Birzai?

    Biržų Jungtinė Metodistų Bažnyčia, about 1 km by road; Biržų Šv. Jono Krikštytojo Bažnyčia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Birzai?

    Daudžgirių Dvaras, about 9 km by road; Daučkėnų Buv. Dvaro Sodybos Fragmentai (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Birzai?

    Start in Birzai, visit Biržai Radziwiłł Castle, then Širvėnos Ež, then Drąseikių Ež, then Kirkilų Ež, then Sinkhole "Cow’s Cave", and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Birzai?

    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 Birzai

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