Põlva County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Räpina

Räpina is a town in Põlva County district, Estonia, home to about 2,901 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 96 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 12 caves. The must-see places are Räpina Järv (1 km), Meelva Järv (8 km) and Leevaku Paisjärv (10 km).

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

Räpina at a glance

Location
Põlva County district, Estonia
Population
about 2,901
Coordinates
58.0981° N, 27.4636° E
Places within 50 km
180 (31 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 caves

Top places to visit near Räpina

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

138 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Räpina. The closest is Räpina Järv (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Räpina

41 churches within 100 km of Räpina. The closest is Räpina Miikaeli Kirik (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Räpina

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

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Caves near Räpina

12 caves within 100 km of Räpina. The closest is Põrguhavva Soo (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Räpina

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Räpina. The closest is Meelva Nature Reserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Räpina

10 museums within 100 km of Räpina. The closest is Räpina Local Lore And Gardening Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Räpina

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Räpina
  2. 1 km Räpina Järv · lake, Põlva County
  3. 10 km Leevaku Paisjärv · lake, Põlva County
  4. 8 km Meelva Järv · lake, Põlva County
  5. 15 km Lake Lämmijärv · lake, Pskov Oblast
  6. 27 km Kolpina Island · island, Pechorsky
  7. 16 km Back to Räpina

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From travellers near Räpina

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How to reach Räpina

    All places near Räpina by distance

    Within 15 km of Räpina

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Räpina by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs96138Räpina Järv (1 km)
    Churches2941Räpina Miikaeli Kirik (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1326Räpina Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km)
    Caves1212Põrguhavva Soo (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1011Meelva Nature Reserve (12 km)
    Museums710Räpina Local Lore And Gardening Museum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Salusaar (8 km)
    Parks15Sillapää Mõisapark (1 km)
    Other attractions35Räpina Marina (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Suur Taevaskoda (30 km)
    Beaches & coast11Mehikoorma Tuletorn (19 km)
    Treks01Raekoja Plats (67 km)

    Räpina: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Räpina?

    Räpina Järv (lake, about 1 km), Meelva Järv (lake, about 8 km), Leevaku Paisjärv (lake, about 10 km), Kolpina Island (island, about 16 km), Lake Lämmijärv (lake, about 17 km), Räpina Miikaeli Kirik (church, about 1 km).

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

    180 places on Spotwander: 96 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 12 caves, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Räpina?

    Räpina Järv, about 1 km by road; Tsuura Lomp (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Räpina?

    Räpina Miikaeli Kirik, about 1 km by road; Räpina Püha Sakariase Ja Elisabeti Kirik (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Räpina?

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

    What is a good one-day trip from Räpina?

    Start in Räpina, visit Räpina Järv, then Leevaku Paisjärv, then Meelva Järv, then Lake Lämmijärv, then Kolpina Island, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Räpina?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Räpina

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