Krāslavas novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Dagda

Dagda is a town in Krāslavas novads district, Latvia, home to about 2,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 121 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 churches, 7 forts & heritage and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Dagdas Ezers (4 km), Ižiuns (11 km) and Eša Ezers (11 km).

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Dagda, Latvia
Dagda, Krāslavas novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dagda at a glance

Location
Krāslavas novads district, Latvia
Population
about 2,740
Coordinates
56.0951° N, 27.5372° E
Places within 50 km
184 (50 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 Dagda

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

167 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dagda. The closest is Narūts (2 km); the best-known is Dagdas Ezers (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Dagdas Ezers · lake · Krāslavas novads · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Ižiuns · lake · Krāslavas novads · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Eša Ezers · lake · Krāslavas novads · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kupra Ezers · lake · Krāslavas novads · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kairišu Ezers · lake · Krāslavas novads · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Ojots · lake · Krāslavas novads · ~14 km · Must-see

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Churches near Dagda

42 churches within 100 km of Dagda. The closest is Dagdas Katoļu Baznīca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dagda

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dagda. The closest is Volkenbergas Pils Drupas (27 km); the best-known is Krāslava Plater Palace (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dagda

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dagda. The closest is dabas liegums „Asūnes ezeri” (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dagda

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dagda. The closest is востраў Айцаў Бэрнардынаў (43 km); the best-known is востраў Ду (46 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dagda

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dagda. The closest is Lielais Liepukalns (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Dagda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dagda
  2. 4 km Dagdas Ezers · lake, Krāslavas novads
  3. 9 km Kairišu Ezers · lake, Krāslavas novads
  4. 13 km Eša Ezers · lake, Krāslavas novads
  5. 22 km Kupra Ezers · lake, Krāslavas novads
  6. 4 km Ižiuns · lake, Krāslavas novads
  7. 11 km Back to Dagda

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From travellers near Dagda

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How to reach Dagda

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    Within 15 km of Dagda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dagda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs121167Narūts (2 km)
    Churches3542Dagdas Katoļu Baznīca (1 km)
    Forts & heritage713Volkenbergas Pils Drupas (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79dabas liegums „Asūnes ezeri” (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves26востраў Айцаў Бэрнардынаў (43 km)
    Other attractions55Палацава-паркавы комплекс Сапегаў і Нітаслаўскіх (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Lielais Liepukalns (26 km)
    Parks12Парк Сар'янскі (37 km)
    Museums12Lūznavas Muižas Kungu Māja (42 km)
    Caves11Dagdas Ala (2 km)

    Dagda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dagda?

    Dagdas Ezers (lake, about 4 km), Ižiuns (lake, about 11 km), Eša Ezers (lake, about 11 km), Kupra Ezers (lake, about 12 km), Kairišu Ezers (lake, about 13 km), Ojots (lake, about 14 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 121 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dagda?

    Narūts, about 2 km by road; Kauseņš (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dagda?

    Dagdas Katoļu Baznīca, about 1 km by road; Baltas Svētā Erceņģeļa Miķeļa Romas Katoļu Kapela (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dagda?

    Volkenbergas Pils Drupas, about 27 km by road; Padebešu Kalna Viduslaiku Pils (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dagda?

    Start in Dagda, visit Dagdas Ezers, then Kairišu Ezers, then Eša Ezers, then Kupra Ezers, then Ižiuns, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dagda?

    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 Dagda

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