Šiauliai County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Kelmė

Kelmė is a town in Šiauliai County district, Lithuania, home to about 10,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 109 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Burbaičių Piliakalnis (9 km), Ež. Vėžežeris (18 km) and Medžiokalnis (19 km).

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Kelmė, Lithuania
Kelmė, Šiauliai County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kelmė at a glance

Location
Šiauliai County district, Lithuania
Population
about 10,626
Coordinates
55.6301° N, 22.9349° E
Places within 50 km
201 (23 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 Kelmė

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

120 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kelmė. The closest is Kelmės M. I Tv (1 km); the best-known is Ež. Vėžežeris (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kelmė

45 churches within 100 km of Kelmė. The closest is Kelmės Evangelikų Reformatų Bažnyčia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kelmė

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kelmė. The closest is Tytuvėnėlių Dvaras (19 km); the best-known is Beržėnų Dvaro Sodyba (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kelmė

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kelmė. The closest is Burbaičių Piliakalnis (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kelmė

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kelmė. The closest is Kurtuvėnų Regioninis Parkas (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Kelmė

5 museums within 100 km of Kelmė. The closest is Žemaičių Vyskupystės Muziejus (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kelmė

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kelmė
  2. 19 km Medžiokalnis · viewpoint, Šiauliai County
  3. 30 km Ež. Vėžežeris · lake, Šiauliai County
  4. 23 km Ež. Gauštvinis · lake, Šiauliai County
  5. 13 km Burbaičių Piliakalnis · viewpoint, Šiauliai County
  6. 9 km Kelmės Evangelikų Reformatų Bažnyčia · church, Šiauliai County
  7. 0 km Back to Kelmė

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How to reach Kelmė

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    Within 15 km of Kelmė

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kelmė by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs109120Kelmės M. I Tv (1 km)
    Churches3545Kelmės Evangelikų Reformatų Bažnyčia (1 km)
    Other attractions3840Kelmės Dvaras (1 km)
    Forts & heritage613Tytuvėnėlių Dvaras (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712Burbaičių Piliakalnis (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Kurtuvėnų Regioninis Parkas (25 km)
    Museums15Žemaičių Vyskupystės Muziejus (47 km)
    Buddhist sites01Vienuolynas Prie Kryžių Kalno (66 km)
    Parks01Kėdainių Centrinis Parkas (94 km)
    Beaches & coast01Laumalenkos Ež (100 km)

    Kelmė: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kelmė?

    Burbaičių Piliakalnis (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ež. Vėžežeris (lake, about 18 km), Medžiokalnis (viewpoint, about 19 km), Kelmės Evangelikų Reformatų Bažnyčia (church, about 1 km), Ež. Gauštvinis (lake, about 21 km), Tytuvėnų Bernardinų Vienuolynas (church, about 21 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 109 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 churches, 38 other attractions, 6 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kelmė?

    Kelmės M. I Tv, about 1 km by road; Pagojo Ii Tv (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kelmė?

    Kelmės Evangelikų Reformatų Bažnyčia, about 1 km by road; Kelmės Švč. Mergelės Marijos Ėmimo Į Dangų Bažnyčia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kelmė?

    Tytuvėnėlių Dvaras, about 19 km by road; Beržėnų Dvaro Sodyba (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kelmė?

    Start in Kelmė, visit Medžiokalnis, then Ež. Vėžežeris, then Ež. Gauštvinis, then Burbaičių Piliakalnis, then Kelmės Evangelikų Reformatų Bažnyčia, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kelmė?

    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 Kelmė

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