Valkas novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Seda

Seda is a town in Valkas novads district, Latvia, home to about 1,778 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 87 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 15 caves. The must-see places are Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca (5 km), Valka Signature (26 km) and Cepšu Ezers (26 km).

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Seda at a glance

Location
Valkas novads district, Latvia
Population
about 1,778
Coordinates
57.6504° N, 25.7509° E
Places within 50 km
154 (14 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 Seda

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

129 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Seda. The closest is Valdis (14 km); the best-known is Cepšu Ezers (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Cepšu Ezers · lake · Valkas novads · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Valdis · lake · Valkas novads · ~14 km
  • Vircēlis · lake · Valkas novads · ~14 km
  • Kukris · lake · Valkas novads · ~14 km
  • Rūķis · lake · Valkas novads · ~15 km
  • Valgjärv · lake · Valga County · ~36 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Seda

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Seda. The closest is Memorial to Anton Irv (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Seda

25 churches within 100 km of Seda. The closest is Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Seda

16 caves within 100 km of Seda. The closest is Spiģu Ala (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Seda

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Seda. The closest is Protected Landscape Area "Northern Gauja" (Ziemeļgauja) (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Seda

6 museums within 100 km of Seda. The closest is Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas” (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Seda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Seda
  2. 3 km Memorial to Anton Irv · monument, Valmieras novads
  3. 4 km Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca · church, Valmieras novads
  4. 23 km Valmieras Pils · heritage site, Valmieras novads
  5. 45 km Cepšu Ezers · lake, Valkas novads
  6. 25 km Valka Signature · church, Valkas novads
  7. 26 km Back to Seda

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How to reach Seda

    All places near Seda by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Seda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs87129Valdis (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1936Memorial to Anton Irv (3 km)
    Churches1825Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca (5 km)
    Caves1516Spiģu Ala (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Protected Landscape Area "Northern Gauja" (Ziemeļgauja) (22 km)
    Museums36Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas” (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Daviņu Lielais Akmens (40 km)
    Parks13Linnapark (29 km)
    Other attractions12Seda (1 km)

    Seda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Seda?

    Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca (church, about 5 km), Seda (attraction, about 1 km), Memorial to Anton Irv (monument, about 3 km), Valka Signature (church, about 26 km), Cepšu Ezers (lake, about 26 km), Valmieras Pils (heritage site, about 29 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 87 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 15 caves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Seda?

    Valdis, about 14 km by road; Vircēlis (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Seda?

    Memorial to Anton Irv, about 3 km by road; Lugažu Ordeņa Pils Vieta (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Seda?

    Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca, about 5 km by road; Valka Signature (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Seda?

    Start in Seda, visit Memorial to Anton Irv, then Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca, then Valmieras Pils, then Cepšu Ezers, then Valka Signature, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Seda?

    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 Seda

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