Places to visit near

Matīši

Matīši is a town in Valmieras novads district, Latvia. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 caves and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, Lake Burtnieks and Burtnieki Castle.

57.6989° N, 25.1589° E

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km108
Must-see68
Notable171
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Matīši

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

77 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Matīši
  2. North Vidzeme Biosphere Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Lake Burtniekslake · 45 min
  4. Burtnieki Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Valmieras Pilsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Dzelzceļa līnija Ainaži—Valmiera—Smilteneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Matīši
Today’s loopMatīšiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matīši?

North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Lake Burtnieks (lake, about 9 km), Burtnieki Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Matīšu Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (church, about 1 km), Dzelzceļa līnija Ainaži—Valmiera—Smiltene (heritage site, about 7 km), Valmieras Pils (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

108 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 caves, 12 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Matīši?

Lake Burtnieks, about 9 km by road; Paužezers (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Matīši?

Gudzonu Ala, about 24 km by road; Dambjupītes Ala (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matīši?

Start in Matīši, visit North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, then Lake Burtnieks, then Burtnieki Castle, then Valmieras Pils, then Dzelzceļa līnija Ainaži—Valmiera—Smiltene, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.