Tauragė County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Šilalė

Šilalė is a town in Tauragė County district, Lithuania, home to about 6,026 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Indijos Piliakalnis (7 km), Pilių Piliakalnis (22 km) and Paršežeris (23 km).

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Šilalė, Lithuania
Šilalė, Tauragė County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Šilalė at a glance

Location
Tauragė County district, Lithuania
Population
about 6,026
Coordinates
55.4898° N, 22.1869° E
Places within 50 km
182 (15 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Šilalė

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

78 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Šilalė. The closest is Nevočių Tv (7 km); the best-known is Paršežeris (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Šilalė

55 churches within 100 km of Šilalė. The closest is Šilalės Jono Tartilavičiaus Batakiečio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Šilalė

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Šilalė. The closest is Indijos Piliakalnis (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Šilalė

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Šilalė. The closest is Reksčių Piliakalnis (26 km); the best-known is Tauragės Pilis (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Šilalė

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Šilalė. The closest is Padievyčio Kraštovaizdžio Draustinis (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Šilalė

6 museums within 100 km of Šilalė. The closest is Žemaičių Vyskupystės Muziejus (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Šilalė

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Šilalė
  2. 7 km Indijos Piliakalnis · viewpoint, Tauragė County
  3. 23 km Pilių Piliakalnis · viewpoint, Tauragė County
  4. 15 km Paršežeris · lake, Tauragė County
  5. 23 km Šilalės Šv. Pranciškaus Asyžiečio Bažnyčia · church, Tauragė County
  6. 1 km Šilalės Jono Tartilavičiaus Batakiečio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia · church, Tauragė County
  7. 0 km Back to Šilalė

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How to reach Šilalė

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    Within 15 km of Šilalė

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Šilalė by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6178Nevočių Tv (7 km)
    Other attractions5458Rubinavo Piliakalnis (4 km)
    Churches4655Šilalės Jono Tartilavičiaus Batakiečio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints818Indijos Piliakalnis (7 km)
    Forts & heritage514Reksčių Piliakalnis (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Padievyčio Kraštovaizdžio Draustinis (13 km)
    Museums26Žemaičių Vyskupystės Muziejus (38 km)
    Beaches & coast06Laumalenkos Ež (78 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Rusnė Island (71 km)
    Parks01Malūno Parkas (87 km)

    Šilalė: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Šilalė?

    Indijos Piliakalnis (viewpoint, about 7 km), Šilalės Jono Tartilavičiaus Batakiečio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia (church, about 1 km), Šilalės Šv. Pranciškaus Asyžiečio Bažnyčia (church, about 1 km), Pilių Piliakalnis (viewpoint, about 22 km), Paršežeris (lake, about 23 km), Rubinavo Piliakalnis (attraction, about 4 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 54 other attractions, 46 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Šilalė?

    Nevočių Tv, about 7 km by road; Ež. Rauškas (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Šilalė?

    Šilalės Jono Tartilavičiaus Batakiečio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia, about 1 km by road; Šilalės Šv. Pranciškaus Asyžiečio Bažnyčia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Šilalė?

    Indijos Piliakalnis, about 7 km by road; Alkupio Šventkalnis (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Šilalė?

    Start in Šilalė, visit Indijos Piliakalnis, then Pilių Piliakalnis, then Paršežeris, then Šilalės Šv. Pranciškaus Asyžiečio Bažnyčia, then Šilalės Jono Tartilavičiaus Batakiečio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Šilalė?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Šilalė

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