Tartu County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Elva

Elva is a town in Tartu County district, Estonia, home to about 5,819 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 108 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Elva Paisjärv (1 km), Verevi Järv (2 km) and Vissi Järv (5 km).

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Elva, Estonia
Elva, Tartu County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elva at a glance

Location
Tartu County district, Estonia
Population
about 5,819
Coordinates
58.2225° N, 26.4211° E
Places within 50 km
190 (48 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 Elva

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

151 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elva. The closest is Arbi Järv (1 km); the best-known is Elva Paisjärv (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Elva

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elva. The closest is Suure-Konguta Mõisa Peahoone (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Elva

32 churches within 100 km of Elva. The closest is Elva Kirik (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elva

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elva. The closest is Tulimägi (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Elva

10 museums within 100 km of Elva. The closest is Farming Machines & Museum Of Heino Prost (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elva

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elva. The closest is Kanahaud Nature Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Elva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elva
  2. 1 km Elva Paisjärv · lake, Tartu County
  3. 11 km Pangodi Järv · lake, Tartu County
  4. 18 km Karijärv · lake, Tartu County
  5. 6 km Vissi Järv · lake, Tartu County
  6. 4 km Verevi Järv · lake, Tartu County
  7. 2 km Back to Elva

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From travellers near Elva

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How to reach Elva

    All places near Elva by distance

    Within 15 km of Elva

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs108151Arbi Järv (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2636Suure-Konguta Mõisa Peahoone (9 km)
    Churches2032Elva Kirik (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints711Tulimägi (16 km)
    Museums710Farming Machines & Museum Of Heino Prost (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Kanahaud Nature Park (4 km)
    Parks67Luke Mõisapark (12 km)
    Other attractions55Arbi Mänd (1 km)
    Treks22Vapramäe Looduse Õpperada (5 km)
    Beaches & coast22Hellenurme Beach (13 km)
    Caves12Põrguhaud (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Tondisaar (27 km)

    Elva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elva?

    Elva Paisjärv (lake, about 1 km), Verevi Järv (lake, about 2 km), Vissi Järv (lake, about 5 km), Karijärv (lake, about 10 km), Pangodi Järv (lake, about 12 km), Mõrtsuka Järv (lake, about 12 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 108 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Elva?

    Arbi Järv, about 1 km by road; Elva Paisjärv (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elva?

    Suure-Konguta Mõisa Peahoone, about 9 km by road; Meeri Mõisa Peahoone (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elva?

    Elva Kirik, about 1 km by road; Elva Adventkoguduse Hoone (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elva?

    Start in Elva, visit Elva Paisjärv, then Pangodi Järv, then Karijärv, then Vissi Järv, then Verevi Järv, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elva?

    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 Elva

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