Pskov district, Pskov Oblast, Russia

Places to visit near Pskov

Pskov is a city in Pskov district, Pskov Oblast, Russia, home to about 201,990 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Церковь Сергия с Залужья (1 km), Довмонтов город (2 km) and Trinity Cathedral (2 km).

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Pskov, Pskov Oblast
Pskov, Pskov district, Pskov Oblast, Russia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pskov at a glance

Location
Pskov district, Pskov Oblast, Russia
Population
about 201,990
Coordinates
57.8136° N, 28.3496° E
Places within 50 km
42 (9 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 Pskov

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

84 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pskov. The closest is Bolshoe (27 km); the best-known is Мальское озеро (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Мальское озеро · lake · Pechorsky · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Lake Pihkva · lake · Pechorsky · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Bolshoe · lake · Псковский муниципальный округ · ~27 km
  • Smolinskoye Lake · lake · Палкинский муниципальный округ · ~47 km
  • Belaya Struga · lake · Палкинский муниципальный округ · ~48 km
  • Poogandi Järv · lake · Pskov Oblast · ~49 km

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Churches near Pskov

40 churches within 100 km of Pskov. The closest is Церковь Сергия с Залужья (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pskov

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pskov. The closest is Подызбица, XVII век (1 km); the best-known is Довмонтов город (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pskov

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pskov. The closest is Покровский полубастион (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Pskov

7 museums within 100 km of Pskov. The closest is Приказная палата (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pskov

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pskov. The closest is Семский (33 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Семский · river spot · Pechorsky · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Талабск · river spot · Псковский муниципальный округ · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Каменка · river spot · Pechorsky · ~40 km
  • Kolpina Island · river spot · Pechorsky · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Пимжа · river spot · Pechorsky · ~46 km
  • Salusaar · river spot · Pskov Oblast · ~70 km

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A one-day trip from Pskov

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pskov
  2. 2 km Pskov Krom · heritage site, Pskov
  3. 1 km Trinity Cathedral · church, Pskov
  4. 1 km Довмонтов город · heritage site, Pskov
  5. 1 km Церковь Сергия с Залужья · church, Pskov
  6. 6 km Церковь Веры, Надежды, Любови и матери их Софии · church, Pskov
  7. 6 km Back to Pskov

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pskov by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs684Bolshoe (27 km)
    Churches740Церковь Сергия с Залужья (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1736Подызбица, XVII век (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints311Покровский полубастион (2 km)
    Museums17Приказная палата (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Семский (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Mustoja Nature Park (53 km)
    Caves06Печоры (52 km)
    Other attractions25Псковская крепость (1 km)
    Parks02Meremäe Park of Mourning (67 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ivanovsky Monastery (3 km)
    Waterfalls11Slovensky Springs (39 km)
    Beaches & coast01Mehikoorma Tuletorn (87 km)

    Pskov: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pskov?

    Церковь Сергия с Залужья (church, about 1 km), Довмонтов город (heritage site, about 2 km), Trinity Cathedral (church, about 2 km), Pskov Krom (heritage site, about 2 km), Церковь Веры, Надежды, Любови и матери их Софии (church, about 6 km), Псковская крепость (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pskov?

    Bolshoe, about 27 km by road; Мальское озеро (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pskov?

    Церковь Сергия с Залужья, about 1 km by road; Trinity Cathedral (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pskov?

    Подызбица, XVII век, about 1 km by road; Довмонтов город (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pskov?

    Start in Pskov, visit Pskov Krom, then Trinity Cathedral, then Довмонтов город, then Церковь Сергия с Залужья, then Церковь Веры, Надежды, Любови и матери их Софии, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pskov?

    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 Pskov

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