Tartu County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Nõo

Nõo is a town in Tartu County district, Estonia, home to about 1,476 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 19 parks. The must-see places are Vissi Järv (8 km), Karijärv (9 km) and Keeri Järv (9 km).

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Nõo, Estonia
Nõo, Tartu County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nõo at a glance

Location
Tartu County district, Estonia
Population
about 1,476
Coordinates
58.2756° N, 26.5375° E
Places within 50 km
195 (50 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 Nõo

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

116 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nõo. The closest is Nõo Veskijärv (1 km); the best-known is Vissi Järv (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Nõo

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nõo. The closest is Meeri Mõisa Peahoone (6 km); the best-known is Mart Saar (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Nõo

33 churches within 100 km of Nõo. The closest is Eelk Nõo Püha Laurentsiuse Kirik (1 km); the best-known is Maarja Kirik (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Nõo

20 parks within 100 km of Nõo. The closest is Luke Mõisapark (5 km); the best-known is Vanemuise Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Nõo

13 museums within 100 km of Nõo. The closest is Nõo Museum (1 km); the best-known is KGB Cells Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nõo

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nõo. The closest is Keeri-Karijärve Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Nõo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nõo
  2. 9 km Keeri Järv · lake, Tartu County
  3. 4 km Karijärv · lake, Tartu County
  4. 6 km Vissi Järv · lake, Tartu County
  5. 4 km Verevi Järv · lake, Tartu County
  6. 13 km Pangodi Järv · lake, Tartu County
  7. 11 km Back to Nõo

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How to reach Nõo

    All places near Nõo by distance

    Within 15 km of Nõo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nõo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79116Nõo Veskijärv (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3950Meeri Mõisa Peahoone (6 km)
    Churches2133Eelk Nõo Püha Laurentsiuse Kirik (1 km)
    Parks1920Luke Mõisapark (5 km)
    Museums1013Nõo Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Keeri-Karijärve Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Other attractions1212Arbi Mänd (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Musumägi (20 km)
    Treks33Vapramäe Looduse Õpperada (7 km)
    Beaches & coast22Rahinge Beach (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kolpina Island (88 km)
    Caves01Piusa Jõe Ürgoru Matkarada (91 km)

    Nõo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nõo?

    Vissi Järv (lake, about 8 km), Karijärv (lake, about 9 km), Keeri Järv (lake, about 9 km), Pangodi Järv (lake, about 11 km), Verevi Järv (lake, about 11 km), Elva Paisjärv (lake, about 12 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 19 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nõo?

    Nõo Veskijärv, about 1 km by road; Viinamärdi Järv (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nõo?

    Meeri Mõisa Peahoone, about 6 km by road; Kodijärve Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nõo?

    Eelk Nõo Püha Laurentsiuse Kirik, about 1 km by road; Nõo Püha Kolmainu Kirik (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nõo?

    Start in Nõo, visit Keeri Järv, then Karijärv, then Vissi Järv, then Verevi Järv, then Pangodi Järv, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nõo?

    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 Nõo

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