Pärnu County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Sauga

Sauga is a town in Pärnu County district, Estonia, home to about 1,062 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lydia Koidula (6 km), Paul Keres (6 km) and Rannapark (7 km).

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Sauga, Estonia
Sauga, Pärnu County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sauga at a glance

Location
Pärnu County district, Estonia
Population
about 1,062
Coordinates
58.4272° N, 24.4950° E
Places within 50 km
161 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sauga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sauga: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sauga

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sauga. The closest is Steineri Aed (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Sauga

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sauga. The closest is Suurpõgenemise Mälestusmärk (5 km); the best-known is Lydia Koidula (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sauga

40 churches within 100 km of Sauga. The closest is Pärnu Suurmärter Katariina Kirik (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sauga

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sauga. The closest is Aasa Paisjärv (7 km); the best-known is Lavassaare Järv (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Sauga

28 parks within 100 km of Sauga. The closest is Pärlimõisa Tammepark (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sauga

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sauga. The closest is Ahtra (30 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ahtra · river spot · Pärnu County · ~30 km
  • Manilaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~40 km
  • Kiveslaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~41 km
  • Anilaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~41 km
  • Kakrasiär · river spot · Pärnu County · ~49 km
  • Küllisäär · river spot · Pärnu County · ~52 km

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A one-day trip from Sauga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sauga
  2. 6 km Paul Keres · heritage site, Pärnu County
  3. 1 km Lydia Koidula · heritage site, Pärnu County
  4. 1 km Rannapark · beach, Pärnu County
  5. 1 km Pärnu Keskrand · beach, Pärnu County
  6. 7 km Valgerand · beach, Pärnu County
  7. 9 km Back to Sauga

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From travellers near Sauga

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How to reach Sauga

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    Within 15 km of Sauga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sauga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3955Steineri Aed (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2451Suurpõgenemise Mälestusmärk (5 km)
    Churches2740Pärnu Suurmärter Katariina Kirik (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2334Aasa Paisjärv (7 km)
    Parks2528Pärlimõisa Tammepark (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves516Ahtra (30 km)
    Beaches & coast715Seedri Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak (6 km)
    Museums610Koidula Museum (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Tori Hell (25 km)
    Other attractions22Tallinn Gate (6 km)
    Treks12Rannametsa-Tolkuse (40 km)
    Caves01Allikukivi Koopad (54 km)

    Sauga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sauga?

    Lydia Koidula (heritage site, about 6 km), Paul Keres (heritage site, about 6 km), Rannapark (beach, about 7 km), Pärnu Keskrand (beach, about 7 km), Valgerand (beach, about 9 km), Lavassaare Järv (lake, about 23 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 parks.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sauga?

    Steineri Aed, about 6 km by road; Pärnu Coastal Meadow Hiking Trail (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sauga?

    Suurpõgenemise Mälestusmärk, about 5 km by road; Kihnu Jõnn (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sauga?

    Pärnu Suurmärter Katariina Kirik, about 6 km by road; Pärnu Immaanueli Baptistikoguduse Palvela (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sauga?

    Start in Sauga, visit Paul Keres, then Lydia Koidula, then Rannapark, then Pärnu Keskrand, then Valgerand, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sauga?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Sauga

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