Šiauliai County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Linkuva

Linkuva is a town in Šiauliai County district, Lithuania, home to about 1,719 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 48 churches, 11 forts & heritage and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Žalsvasis šaltinis (34 km), Vienuolynas Prie Kryžių Kalno (44 km) and Rundāle Palace (46 km).

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

Linkuva at a glance

Location
Šiauliai County district, Lithuania
Population
about 1,719
Coordinates
56.0860° N, 23.9706° E
Places within 50 km
141 (10 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 Linkuva

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

67 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Linkuva. The closest is Kalpokų Tv (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Linkuva

58 churches within 100 km of Linkuva. The closest is Linkuvos Švč. Mergelės Marijos Škaplierinės Bažnyčia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Linkuva

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Linkuva. The closest is Klovainių Dvaras (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Linkuva

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Linkuva. The closest is Raudonpamūšio Atodanga (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Linkuva

7 museums within 100 km of Linkuva. The closest is The Millstone Museum (34 km); the best-known is Cat Museum (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Linkuva

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Linkuva. The closest is Dabas parks „Bauska” (47 km); the best-known is Šiauliai University Botanical Garden (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Linkuva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Linkuva
  2. 1 km Linkuvos Švč. Mergelės Marijos Škaplierinės Bažnyčia · church, Šiauliai County
  3. 9 km Guostagalio Tv · lake, Šiauliai County
  4. 7 km Raudonpamūšio Atodanga · viewpoint, Šiauliai County
  5. 6 km Dvariūkų Tv · lake, Šiauliai County
  6. 5 km Kalpokų Tv · lake, Šiauliai County
  7. 2 km Back to Linkuva

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How to reach Linkuva

    All places near Linkuva by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Linkuva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4367Kalpokų Tv (2 km)
    Churches4858Linkuvos Švč. Mergelės Marijos Škaplierinės Bažnyčia (1 km)
    Other attractions2828Tričių Piliakalnis (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1120Klovainių Dvaras (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Raudonpamūšio Atodanga (9 km)
    Museums47The Millstone Museum (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Dabas parks „Bauska” (47 km)
    Caves12Žalsvasis šaltinis (34 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vienuolynas Prie Kryžių Kalno (44 km)

    Linkuva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Linkuva?

    Linkuvos Švč. Mergelės Marijos Škaplierinės Bažnyčia (church, about 1 km), Kalpokų Tv (lake, about 2 km), Tričių Piliakalnis (attraction, about 5 km), Dvariūkų Tv (lake, about 6 km), Raudonpamūšio Atodanga (viewpoint, about 9 km), Guostagalio Tv (lake, about 9 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 48 churches, 28 other attractions, 11 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Linkuva?

    Kalpokų Tv, about 2 km by road; Dvariūkų Tv (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Linkuva?

    Linkuvos Švč. Mergelės Marijos Škaplierinės Bažnyčia, about 1 km by road; Grūžių Švč. Mergelės Marijos Bažnyčia (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Linkuva?

    Klovainių Dvaras, about 20 km by road; Jakiškių Dvaro Sodyba (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Linkuva?

    Start in Linkuva, visit Linkuvos Švč. Mergelės Marijos Škaplierinės Bažnyčia, then Guostagalio Tv, then Raudonpamūšio Atodanga, then Dvariūkų Tv, then Kalpokų Tv, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Linkuva?

    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 Linkuva

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