Olsztyn district, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Purda

Purda is a town in Olsztyn district, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 1,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 60 churches, 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 forts & heritage and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kościół Ewangelicko-Augsburski (10 km), Kościół Pw. Znalezienia Krzyża Świętego I Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny (10 km) and Kościół Pw. Świętego Andrzeja Apostoła (17 km).

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Purda, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Purda, Olsztyn district, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Purda at a glance

Location
Olsztyn district, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 1,140
Coordinates
53.7084° N, 20.7068° E
Places within 50 km
186 (23 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 Purda

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Churches near Purda

85 churches within 100 km of Purda. The closest is Kościół Pw. Świętego Michała Archanioła (1 km); the best-known is Kościół Ewangelicko-Augsburski (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Purda

82 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Purda. The closest is Upałtek (4 km); the best-known is Łańsk (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Łańsk · lake · Olsztyn · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Upałtek · lake · Olsztyn · ~4 km
  • Serwent · lake · Olsztyn · ~4 km
  • Kalwka · lake · Szczytno · ~5 km
  • Dłużek · lake · Olsztyn · ~5 km
  • Kośno · lake · Olsztyn · ~10 km

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Forts & heritage near Purda

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Purda. The closest is Wieża Ciśnień W Pasymiu (11 km); the best-known is Pomnik Wyzwolenia Ziemi Warmińskiej I Mazurskiej (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Purda

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Purda. The closest is Rezerwat Jezioro Kośno (10 km); the best-known is Rezerwat Sołtysek (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Purda

8 museums within 100 km of Purda. The closest is Muzeum Feliksa Nowowiejskiego (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Purda

3 parks within 100 km of Purda. The closest is Park Podzamcze (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Purda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Purda
  2. 10 km Kościół Ewangelicko-Augsburski · church, Szczytno
  3. 8 km Rezerwat Sołtysek · nature spot, Szczytno
  4. 34 km Kościół Pw. Świętego Andrzeja Apostoła · church, Olsztyn
  5. 18 km Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa · church, Olsztyn
  6. 10 km Kościół Pw. Znalezienia Krzyża Świętego I Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny · church, Olsztyn
  7. 10 km Back to Purda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Purda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6085Kościół Pw. Świętego Michała Archanioła (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs7982Upałtek (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2543Wieża Ciśnień W Pasymiu (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1425Rezerwat Jezioro Kośno (10 km)
    Museums68Muzeum Feliksa Nowowiejskiego (17 km)
    Parks23Park Podzamcze (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Kopiec Jagiełły (56 km)
    Buddhist sites01Monaster Zbawiciela I Trójcy Świętej (63 km)

    Purda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Purda?

    Kościół Ewangelicko-Augsburski (church, about 10 km), Kościół Pw. Znalezienia Krzyża Świętego I Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny (church, about 10 km), Kościół Pw. Świętego Andrzeja Apostoła (church, about 17 km), Rezerwat Sołtysek (nature spot, about 19 km), Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa (church, about 20 km), Pomnik Wyzwolenia Ziemi Warmińskiej I Mazurskiej (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Purda?

    Kościół Pw. Świętego Michała Archanioła, about 1 km by road; Kościół Pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Purda?

    Upałtek, about 4 km by road; Serwent (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Purda?

    Wieża Ciśnień W Pasymiu, about 11 km by road; Cmentarz Rodziny Erdmann (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Purda?

    Start in Purda, visit Kościół Ewangelicko-Augsburski, then Rezerwat Sołtysek, then Kościół Pw. Świętego Andrzeja Apostoła, then Kościół Pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa, then Kościół Pw. Znalezienia Krzyża Świętego I Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Purda?

    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 Purda

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