Dobeles novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Dobele

Dobele is a town in Dobeles novads district, Latvia, home to about 11,225 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Dobele Liberation Monument (1 km), Māriņmuižas Dīķis (24 km) and Jaunpils Pils (24 km).

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Dobele, Latvia
Dobele, Dobeles novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dobele at a glance

Location
Dobeles novads district, Latvia
Population
about 11,225
Coordinates
56.6237° N, 23.2751° E
Places within 50 km
94 (11 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 Dobele

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dobele

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dobele. The closest is Gaurata Ezers (6 km); the best-known is Māriņmuižas Dīķis (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Dobele

51 churches within 100 km of Dobele. The closest is Svētās Annas Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (34 km); the best-known is Jelgavas Svētās Trīsvienības Baznīcas Tornis (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dobele

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dobele. The closest is Dobele Liberation Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dobele

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dobele. The closest is dabas liegums „Zebrus un Svētes ezers” (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Dobele

20 museums within 100 km of Dobele. The closest is Dobeles Novadpētniecības Muzejs (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dobele

13 parks within 100 km of Dobele. The closest is Cinevilla (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dobele

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 Dobele
  2. 1 km Dobele Liberation Monument · monument, Dobeles novads
  3. 24 km Jaunpils Pils · heritage site, Tukuma novads
  4. 14 km Māriņmuižas Dīķis · lake, Tukuma novads
  5. 23 km Muldavas Iela · cave, Dobeles novads
  6. 1 km Dobeles Novadpētniecības Muzejs · museum, Dobeles novads
  7. 0 km Back to Dobele

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dobele by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2863Gaurata Ezers (6 km)
    Churches1651Svētās Annas Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (34 km)
    Forts & heritage1330Dobele Liberation Monument (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1322dabas liegums „Zebrus un Svētes ezers” (22 km)
    Museums420Dobeles Novadpētniecības Muzejs (1 km)
    Other attractions1113Jelgavas Pils (35 km)
    Parks213Cinevilla (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Žagarės Ozas (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17Pasta Sala (35 km)
    Beaches & coast06Spuņupe (52 km)
    Treks24Ķemeri Moorland Trail (41 km)
    Caves33Muldavas Iela (1 km)
    Waterfalls02Dzirnavu ūdenskritums (56 km)
    Buddhist sites01Vienuolynas Prie Kryžių Kalno (85 km)

    Dobele: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dobele?

    Dobele Liberation Monument (monument, about 1 km), Dobeles Novadpētniecības Muzejs (museum, about 1 km), Muldavas Iela (cave, about 1 km), Māriņmuižas Dīķis (lake, about 24 km), Jaunpils Pils (heritage site, about 24 km), Gaurata Ezers (lake, about 6 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dobele?

    Gaurata Ezers, about 6 km by road; Apguldes Ezers (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dobele?

    Svētās Annas Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca, about 34 km by road; Jāņa Baznīca (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dobele?

    Dobele Liberation Monument, about 1 km by road; Kalnamuiža (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dobele?

    Start in Dobele, visit Dobele Liberation Monument, then Jaunpils Pils, then Māriņmuižas Dīķis, then Muldavas Iela, then Dobeles Novadpētniecības Muzejs, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dobele?

    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 Dobele

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