Preiļu novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Riebiņi

Riebiņi is a town in Preiļu novads district, Latvia. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Preiļu Pils Parks (10 km), Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve (15 km) and Zolvas Ezers (22 km).

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

Riebiņi at a glance

Location
Preiļu novads district, Latvia
Coordinates
56.3428° N, 26.7999° E
Places within 50 km
122 (20 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 Riebiņi

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

150 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Riebiņi. The closest is Salmejs (9 km); the best-known is Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Riebiņi

41 churches within 100 km of Riebiņi. The closest is Feimaņu Svētā Jāņa Kristītāja Draudze (21 km); the best-known is Aglonas Bazilika (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riebiņi

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riebiņi. The closest is Ašinieku Purvs (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Riebiņi

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

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Museums near Riebiņi

4 museums within 100 km of Riebiņi. The closest is Lūznavas Muižas Kungu Māja (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Riebiņi

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Riebiņi. The closest is востраў Лакіна (81 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Riebiņi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riebiņi
  2. 15 km Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve · lake, Preiļu novads
  3. 7 km Preiļu Pils Parks · park, Preiļu novads
  4. 28 km Rušons · lake, Preiļu novads
  5. 4 km Gadrinkas Ezers · lake, Rēzeknes novads
  6. 7 km Zolvas Ezers · lake, Preiļu novads
  7. 22 km Back to Riebiņi

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How to reach Riebiņi

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riebiņi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67150Salmejs (9 km)
    Churches2841Feimaņu Svētā Jāņa Kristītāja Draudze (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1420Ašinieku Purvs (23 km)
    Forts & heritage511Plivdu Pilskalns (11 km)
    Museums34Lūznavas Muižas Kungu Māja (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04востраў Лакіна (81 km)
    Other attractions22Nīcgales Lielais Akmens (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Mākoņkalns (48 km)
    Parks11Preiļu Pils Parks (10 km)
    Caves11Šautines (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lokstenes Svētnīca (95 km)

    Riebiņi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riebiņi?

    Preiļu Pils Parks (park, about 10 km), Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve (lake, about 15 km), Zolvas Ezers (lake, about 22 km), Gadrinkas Ezers (lake, about 28 km), Rušons (lake, about 29 km), Salmejs (lake, about 9 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Riebiņi?

    Salmejs, about 9 km by road; Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Riebiņi?

    Feimaņu Svētā Jāņa Kristītāja Draudze, about 21 km by road; Prezmas Svēto Apustuļu Sīmaņa Un Jūdas Romas Katoļu Baznīca (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Riebiņi?

    Ašinieku Purvs, about 23 km by road; Aklais Purvs (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riebiņi?

    Start in Riebiņi, visit Šķileteru ūdenskrātuve, then Preiļu Pils Parks, then Rušons, then Gadrinkas Ezers, then Zolvas Ezers, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riebiņi?

    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 Riebiņi

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