Kaunas County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Jonava

Jonava is a town in Kaunas County district, Lithuania, home to about 34,993 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 17 parks. The must-see places are Atminimo Parkas (1 km), Jonavos Šv. Apaštalo Jokūbo Bažnyčia (2 km) and Skaruliai St. Ann Church (2 km).

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Jonava, Lithuania
Jonava, Kaunas County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jonava at a glance

Location
Kaunas County district, Lithuania
Population
about 34,993
Coordinates
55.0833° N, 24.2833° E
Places within 50 km
83 (54 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Jonava

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

72 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jonava. The closest is Joninių Tvenkinys (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Jonava

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jonava. The closest is Jonavos Šaulių Kryžius (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Jonava

27 churches within 100 km of Jonava. The closest is Jonavos Šv. Apaštalo Jokūbo Bažnyčia (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jonava

23 parks within 100 km of Jonava. The closest is Atminimo Parkas (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Jonava

16 museums within 100 km of Jonava. The closest is Jonava (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jonava

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jonava. The closest is Kulvos Ozas (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Jonava

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jonava
  2. 1 km Jonavos Šaulių Kryžius · heritage site, Kaunas County
  3. 1 km Atminimo Parkas · park, Kaunas County
  4. 2 km Skaruliai St. Ann Church · church, Kaunas County
  5. 5 km Jonava · museum, Kaunas County
  6. 2 km Jonavos Šv. Apaštalo Jokūbo Bažnyčia · church, Kaunas County
  7. 2 km Back to Jonava

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From travellers near Jonava

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How to reach Jonava

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    Within 15 km of Jonava

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jonava by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1172Joninių Tvenkinys (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2247Jonavos Šaulių Kryžius (1 km)
    Churches827Jonavos Šv. Apaštalo Jokūbo Bažnyčia (2 km)
    Parks1723Atminimo Parkas (1 km)
    Museums416Jonava (4 km)
    Other attractions1113Šviesos Bokštas (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Kulvos Ozas (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Lokėnėlių Piliakalnis (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Kaunas Mosque (39 km)
    Caves11Čiobiškio Ola (33 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pažaislis Monastery (36 km)

    Jonava: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jonava?

    Atminimo Parkas (park, about 1 km), Jonavos Šv. Apaštalo Jokūbo Bažnyčia (church, about 2 km), Skaruliai St. Ann Church (church, about 2 km), Jonava (museum, about 4 km), Jonavos Šaulių Kryžius (heritage site, about 1 km), Ramybės Skveras (park, about 1 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 17 parks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jonava?

    Joninių Tvenkinys, about 1 km by road; Lakštingalų Tvenkinys (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jonava?

    Jonavos Šaulių Kryžius, about 1 km by road; Skarulių Dvarvietė (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jonava?

    Jonavos Šv. Apaštalo Jokūbo Bažnyčia, about 2 km by road; Skaruliai St. Ann Church (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jonava?

    Start in Jonava, visit Jonavos Šaulių Kryžius, then Atminimo Parkas, then Skaruliai St. Ann Church, then Jonava, then Jonavos Šv. Apaštalo Jokūbo Bažnyčia, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jonava?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Jonava

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