Preiļu novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Preiļi

Preiļi is a town in Preiļu novads district, Latvia, home to about 8,656 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Preiļu Pils Parks (1 km), Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve (7 km) and Zolvas Ezers (22 km).

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Preiļi, Latvia
Preiļi, Preiļu novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Preiļi at a glance

Location
Preiļu novads district, Latvia
Population
about 8,656
Coordinates
56.2944° N, 26.7246° E
Places within 50 km
113 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Preiļi

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

153 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Preiļi. The closest is Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Preiļi

40 churches within 100 km of Preiļi. The closest is Gornajašu Kapliča (20 km); the best-known is Aglonas Bazilika (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Preiļi

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Preiļi. The closest is Ašinieku Purvs (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Preiļi

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Preiļi. The closest is Plivdu Pilskalns (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Preiļi

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Preiļi. The closest is востраў Лакіна (77 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Preiļi

3 museums within 100 km of Preiļi. The closest is Lūznavas Muižas Kungu Māja (42 km); the best-known is Rothko Museum (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Preiļi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Preiļi
  2. 7 km Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve · lake, Preiļu novads
  3. 28 km Ārdavas Ezers · lake, Preiļu novads
  4. 15 km Zolvas Ezers · lake, Preiļu novads
  5. 20 km Plivdu Pilskalns · heritage site, Preiļu novads
  6. 2 km Preiļu Pils Parks · park, Preiļu novads
  7. 1 km Back to Preiļi

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How to reach Preiļi

    All places near Preiļi by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Preiļi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs65153Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve (7 km)
    Churches2540Gornajašu Kapliča (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1522Ašinieku Purvs (15 km)
    Forts & heritage211Plivdu Pilskalns (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04востраў Лакіна (77 km)
    Museums23Lūznavas Muižas Kungu Māja (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Mākoņkalns (53 km)
    Other attractions22Nīcgales Lielais Akmens (28 km)
    Parks11Preiļu Pils Parks (1 km)
    Caves11Šautines (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lokstenes Svētnīca (92 km)

    Preiļi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Preiļi?

    Preiļu Pils Parks (park, about 1 km), Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve (lake, about 7 km), Zolvas Ezers (lake, about 22 km), Plivdu Pilskalns (heritage site, about 4 km), Ārdavas Ezers (lake, about 25 km), Gadrinkas Ezers (lake, about 29 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 65 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Preiļi?

    Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve, about 7 km by road; Salmejs (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Preiļi?

    Gornajašu Kapliča, about 20 km by road; Feimaņu Svētā Jāņa Kristītāja Draudze (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Preiļi?

    Ašinieku Purvs, about 15 km by road; dabas liegums „Jaša” (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Preiļi?

    Start in Preiļi, visit Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve, then Ārdavas Ezers, then Zolvas Ezers, then Plivdu Pilskalns, then Preiļu Pils Parks, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Preiļi?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Preiļi

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