Augšdaugavas novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Ilūkste

Ilūkste is a town in Augšdaugavas novads district, Latvia, home to about 2,898 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 73 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 5 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Pastaru ezers (17 km), Lake Svente (17 km) and Paberžių ež. / Pabēržu ezers (19 km).

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Ilūkste, Latvia
Ilūkste, Augšdaugavas novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ilūkste at a glance

Location
Augšdaugavas novads district, Latvia
Population
about 2,898
Coordinates
55.9775° N, 26.2965° E
Places within 50 km
115 (41 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 Ilūkste

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

162 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ilūkste. The closest is Koša ezers (8 km); the best-known is Pastaru ezers (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ilūkste

31 churches within 100 km of Ilūkste. The closest is Līksnas Vissvētās Jēzus Sirds Romas katoļu baznīca (8 km); the best-known is Daugavpils Vecticībnieku Pomoras Baznīca (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ilūkste

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ilūkste. The closest is Sventes muiža (12 km); the best-known is Daugavpils Fortress (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ilūkste

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ilūkste. The closest is Dabas Parks „Dvietes paliene" (13 km); the best-known is Latgales zoodārzs (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ilūkste

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ilūkste. The closest is востраў Лакіна (65 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Ilūkste

4 museums within 100 km of Ilūkste. The closest is Rothko Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ilūkste

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ilūkste
  2. 20 km Šūņu ezers · lake, Daugavpils
  3. 2 km Daugavpils Fortress · heritage site, Daugavpils
  4. 12 km Lake Svente · lake, Augšdaugavas novads
  5. 6 km Pastaru ezers · lake, Augšdaugavas novads
  6. 19 km Paberžių ež. / Pabēržu ezers · lake, Augšdaugavas novads
  7. 19 km Back to Ilūkste

Plan a longer trip from Ilūkste — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Ilūkste

    All places near Ilūkste by distance

    Within 15 km of Ilūkste

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Ilūkste by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs162Koša ezers (8 km)
    Churches31Līksnas Vissvētās Jēzus Sirds Romas katoļu baznīca (8 km)
    Forts & heritage9Sventes muiža (12 km)
    Other attractions8Kaija (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6Dabas Parks „Dvietes paliene" (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5востраў Лакіна (65 km)
    Museums4Rothko Museum (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4Egļukalns (15 km)
    Parks2Dubrovina parks (22 km)
    Caves1молочка райончик (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Lokstenes svētnīca (100 km)

    Ilūkste: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ilūkste?

    Pastaru ezers (lake, about 17 km), Lake Svente (lake, about 17 km), Paberžių ež. / Pabēržu ezers (lake, about 19 km), Šūņu ezers (lake, about 20 km), Daugavpils Fortress (heritage site, about 20 km), Rothko Museum (museum, about 20 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 73 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ilūkste?

    Koša ezers, about 8 km by road; Pastaru ezers (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ilūkste?

    Līksnas Vissvētās Jēzus Sirds Romas katoļu baznīca, about 8 km by road; Dvietes Svētā Staņislava draudze (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ilūkste?

    Sventes muiža, about 12 km by road; Daugavpils Fortress (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ilūkste?

    Start in Ilūkste, visit Šūņu ezers, then Daugavpils Fortress, then Lake Svente, then Pastaru ezers, then Paberžių ež. / Pabēržu ezers, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ilūkste?

    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 Ilūkste

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