Ostashkovsky district, Tver Oblast, Russia

Places to visit near Ostashkov

Ostashkov is a town in Ostashkovsky district, Tver Oblast, Russia, home to about 19,563 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Seliger (6 km), Lake Volgo (32 km) and Vselug (34 km).

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Ostashkov, Tver Oblast
Ostashkov, Ostashkovsky district, Tver Oblast, Russia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ostashkov at a glance

Location
Ostashkovsky district, Tver Oblast, Russia
Population
about 19,563
Coordinates
57.1467° N, 33.1075° E
Places within 50 km
108 (5 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 Ostashkov

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

67 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ostashkov. The closest is Селигер (5 km); the best-known is Seliger (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Seliger · lake · Demyansky · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sermenok · lake · Demyansky · ~9 km
  • Lake Volgo · lake · Selizharovsky · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Dolosets · lake · Demyansky · ~12 km
  • Vselug · lake · Maryovsky · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Glubokoye Lake · lake · Demyansky · ~14 km

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Forts & heritage near Ostashkov

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ostashkov. The closest is L. F. Magnitsky (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ostashkov

12 churches within 100 km of Ostashkov. The closest is Valsky Stolp (2 km); the best-known is Церковь Воскресения Христова (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ostashkov

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ostashkov. The closest is Ольшица (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ostashkov

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ostashkov. The closest is Государственный памятник природы "Остров Кличен" (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ostashkov

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ostashkov. The closest is Попова гора (4 km); the best-known is Nilov's Pustyn (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ostashkov

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ostashkov
  2. 1 km L. F. Magnitsky · heritage site, Ostashkovsky
  3. 5 km Seliger · lake, Demyansky
  4. 5 km Partisans · heritage site, Ostashkovsky
  5. 1 km Wall of Fame · heritage site, Ostashkovsky
  6. 1 km Vladimir Lenin · heritage site, Ostashkovsky
  7. 1 km Back to Ostashkov

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From travellers near Ostashkov

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How to reach Ostashkov

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    Within 15 km of Ostashkov

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ostashkov by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3867Селигер (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2332L. F. Magnitsky (1 km)
    Churches1112Valsky Stolp (2 km)
    Beaches & coast912Ольшица (2 km)
    Other attractions912ЯнаСелигере (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Государственный памятник природы "Остров Кличен" (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Попова гора (4 km)
    Museums45Вальский столп (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55остров Кличен (4 km)
    Parks11площадь Черкасова (1 km)

    Ostashkov: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ostashkov?

    Seliger (lake, about 6 km), L. F. Magnitsky (heritage site, about 1 km), Vladimir Lenin (heritage site, about 1 km), Wall of Fame (heritage site, about 1 km), Partisans (heritage site, about 1 km), Вальский столп (museum, about 2 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ostashkov?

    Селигер, about 5 km by road; Seliger (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ostashkov?

    L. F. Magnitsky, about 1 km by road; Vladimir Lenin (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ostashkov?

    Valsky Stolp, about 2 km by road; Saint Xenia Chapel, Ostashkov (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ostashkov?

    Start in Ostashkov, visit L. F. Magnitsky, then Seliger, then Partisans, then Wall of Fame, then Vladimir Lenin, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ostashkov?

    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 Ostashkov

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