Tartu County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Puhja

Puhja is a town in Tartu County district, Estonia, home to about 1,072 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 59 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 44 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 19 parks. The must-see places are Karijärv (10 km), Keeri Järv (10 km) and Vissi Järv (15 km).

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

Puhja at a glance

Location
Tartu County district, Estonia
Population
about 1,072
Coordinates
58.3419° N, 26.3147° E
Places within 50 km
191 (43 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 Puhja

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

99 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Puhja. The closest is Karijärv (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Puhja

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

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Churches near Puhja

34 churches within 100 km of Puhja. The closest is Puhja Kirik (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Puhja

21 parks within 100 km of Puhja. The closest is Luke Mõisapark (23 km); the best-known is Vanemuise Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Puhja

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Puhja. The closest is Erumägi Nature Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Puhja

12 museums within 100 km of Puhja. The closest is Farming Machines & Museum Of Heino Prost (16 km); the best-known is KGB Cells Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Puhja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Puhja
  2. 10 km Keeri Järv · lake, Tartu County
  3. 4 km Karijärv · lake, Tartu County
  4. 6 km Vissi Järv · lake, Tartu County
  5. 6 km Elva Paisjärv · lake, Tartu County
  6. 3 km Verevi Järv · lake, Tartu County
  7. 16 km Back to Puhja

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How to reach Puhja

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    Within 15 km of Puhja

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Puhja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5999Karijärv (10 km)
    Forts & heritage4455Puhja Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km)
    Churches2534Puhja Kirik (1 km)
    Parks1921Luke Mõisapark (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1214Erumägi Nature Park (8 km)
    Other attractions1213Arbi Mänd (17 km)
    Museums1012Farming Machines & Museum Of Heino Prost (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Tulimägi (20 km)
    Treks33Vapramäe Looduse Õpperada (17 km)
    Beaches & coast22Rahinge Beach (22 km)
    Caves11Põrguhaud (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Tondisaar (27 km)

    Puhja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Puhja?

    Karijärv (lake, about 10 km), Keeri Järv (lake, about 10 km), Vissi Järv (lake, about 15 km), Verevi Järv (lake, about 16 km), Elva Paisjärv (lake, about 20 km), Puhja Kirik (church, about 1 km).

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

    191 places on Spotwander: 59 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 44 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 19 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Puhja?

    Karijärv, about 10 km by road; Keeri Järv (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Puhja?

    Puhja Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 1 km by road; Meeri Mõisa Peahoone (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Puhja?

    Puhja Kirik, about 1 km by road; Kavilda Püha Neeva-Aleksandri Kirik (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Puhja?

    Start in Puhja, visit Keeri Järv, then Karijärv, then Vissi Järv, then Elva Paisjärv, then Verevi Järv, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Puhja?

    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 Puhja

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