Tukuma novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Engure

Engure is a town in Tukuma novads district, Latvia, home to about 1,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Engures Bāka (1 km), Engures Ezers (16 km) and Lake Engure Nature Park (16 km).

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Engure, Latvia
Engure, Tukuma novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Engure at a glance

Location
Tukuma novads district, Latvia
Population
about 1,600
Coordinates
57.1606° N, 23.2253° E
Places within 50 km
93 (18 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 Engure

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Engure

76 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Engure. The closest is Rideļu Dzirnavezers (10 km); the best-known is Engures Ezers (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Engure

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Engure. The closest is Šlokenbeka (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Engure

34 churches within 100 km of Engure. The closest is Tukuma Svētā Nikolaja Pareizticīgo Baznīca (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Engure

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Engure. The closest is dabas liegums „Apšuciema zāļu purvs” (17 km); the best-known is Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Engure

19 museums within 100 km of Engure. The closest is Pastarins Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Engure

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Engure. The closest is Engures Bāka (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Engure

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Engure
  2. 1 km Engures Bāka · beach, Tukuma novads
  3. 15 km Lake Engure Nature Park · lake, Tukuma novads
  4. 3 km Engures Ezers · lake, Talsi Municipality
  5. 36 km Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" · nature spot, Tukuma novads
  6. 4 km Šlokenbeka · heritage site, Tukuma novads
  7. 26 km Back to Engure

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Engure by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4076Rideļu Dzirnavezers (10 km)
    Forts & heritage941Šlokenbeka (26 km)
    Churches634Tukuma Svētā Nikolaja Pareizticīgo Baznīca (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens625dabas liegums „Apšuciema zāļu purvs” (17 km)
    Museums419Pastarins Museum (16 km)
    Beaches & coast615Engures Bāka (1 km)
    Parks214Ķemeru Kūrorta Parks (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints812Lustūžkalns (23 km)
    Waterfalls312Māsu Ūdenskritums (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Daugavgrīva Island (60 km)
    Caves36Grota (19 km)
    Treks46Kaņiera Niedrāja Taka (29 km)
    Other attractions23Kaives Senču Ozols (20 km)

    Engure: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Engure?

    Engures Bāka (beach, about 1 km), Engures Ezers (lake, about 16 km), Lake Engure Nature Park (lake, about 16 km), Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" (nature spot, about 22 km), Šlokenbeka (heritage site, about 26 km), Ragaciema Bāka (beach, about 26 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Engure?

    Rideļu Dzirnavezers, about 10 km by road; Ciemene (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Engure?

    Šlokenbeka, about 26 km by road; Durbes Pils (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Engure?

    Tukuma Svētā Nikolaja Pareizticīgo Baznīca, about 28 km by road; Sātu Luterāņu Baznīca (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Engure?

    Start in Engure, visit Engures Bāka, then Lake Engure Nature Park, then Engures Ezers, then Dabas Parks "Milzukalns", then Šlokenbeka, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Engure?

    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 Engure

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