Põlva County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Põlva

Põlva is a town in Põlva County district, Estonia, home to about 6,504 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 128 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kivijärv (10 km), Kiidjärv (12 km) and Lahojärv (13 km).

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Põlva, Estonia
Põlva, Põlva County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Põlva at a glance

Location
Põlva County district, Estonia
Population
about 6,504
Coordinates
58.0603° N, 27.0694° E
Places within 50 km
184 (46 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 Põlva

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Põlva: 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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Things to see near Põlva, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Põlva

160 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Põlva. The closest is Põlva Järv (1 km); the best-known is Kivijärv (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kivijärv · lake · Põlva County · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kiidjärv · lake · Põlva County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lahojärv · lake · Põlva County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Akste Järv · lake · Põlva County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Janokjärv · lake · Põlva County · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Karsna Järv · lake · Võru County · ~18 km · Must-see

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Churches near Põlva

27 churches within 100 km of Põlva. The closest is Põlva St. Peter's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Põlva

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Põlva. The closest is Põlva Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Põlva

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Põlva. The closest is Ahja River Valley Nature Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Põlva

9 caves within 100 km of Põlva. The closest is Koplipera Cave (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Põlva

8 museums within 100 km of Põlva. The closest is Peri Local Lore Room (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Põlva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Põlva
  2. 10 km Kivijärv · lake, Põlva County
  3. 16 km Lahojärv · lake, Põlva County
  4. 7 km Akste Järv · lake, Põlva County
  5. 5 km Kiidjärv · lake, Põlva County
  6. 13 km Janokjärv · lake, Põlva County
  7. 17 km Back to Põlva

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From travellers near Põlva

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How to reach Põlva

    All places near Põlva by distance

    Within 15 km of Põlva

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Põlva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs128160Põlva Järv (1 km)
    Churches1627Põlva St. Peter's Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1027Põlva Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Ahja River Valley Nature Park (8 km)
    Caves99Koplipera Cave (6 km)
    Museums68Peri Local Lore Room (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Suur Taevaskoda (7 km)
    Parks15Sillapää Mõisapark (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Kolpina Island (43 km)
    Other attractions12Tamme-Lauri Tamm (41 km)
    Treks01Raekoja Plats (51 km)

    Põlva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Põlva?

    Kivijärv (lake, about 10 km), Kiidjärv (lake, about 12 km), Lahojärv (lake, about 13 km), Akste Järv (lake, about 15 km), Janokjärv (lake, about 17 km), Karsna Järv (lake, about 18 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 128 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Põlva?

    Põlva Järv, about 1 km by road; Himmaste Turbatiik (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Põlva?

    Põlva St. Peter's Church, about 1 km by road; Põlva Holy Mary Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Põlva?

    Põlva Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 1 km by road; Mooste Mõisa Peahoone (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Põlva?

    Start in Põlva, visit Kivijärv, then Lahojärv, then Akste Järv, then Kiidjärv, then Janokjärv, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Põlva?

    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 Põlva

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