Klaipėda County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Silute

Silute is a town in Klaipėda County district, Lithuania, home to about 21,760 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 45 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Šilutės Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia (2 km), Rusnė Island (12 km) and Ež. Krokų Lanka (12 km).

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Silute, Lithuania
Silute, Klaipėda County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Silute at a glance

Location
Klaipėda County district, Lithuania
Population
about 21,760
Coordinates
55.3489° N, 21.4831° E
Places within 50 km
200 (22 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 Silute

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Silute

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Silute. The closest is Gaidelių Karjeras (8 km); the best-known is Ež. Krokų Lanka (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Silute

47 churches within 100 km of Silute. The closest is Šilutės Šv. Kryžiaus Bažnyčia (1 km); the best-known is Šilutės Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Silute

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Silute. The closest is Vaizdas Į Aukštumalos Pelkę (12 km); the best-known is Ventės Rago Švyturys (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Silute

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silute. The closest is Dr. Hugo Scheu (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Silute

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Silute. The closest is Curonian Lagoon (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Silute

10 museums within 100 km of Silute. The closest is Macikai POW and GULAG Camps (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Silute

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silute
  2. 2 km Šilutės Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia · church, Klaipėda County
  3. 11 km Rusnė Island · island, Klaipėda County
  4. 6 km Ež. Krokų Lanka · lake, Klaipėda County
  5. 9 km Kintų Nukryžiuotojo Jėzaus Bažnyčia · church, Klaipėda County
  6. 36 km Žemaičių Naumiesčio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia · church, Klaipėda County
  7. 17 km Back to Silute

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How to reach Silute

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    Within 15 km of Silute

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silute by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4958Gaidelių Karjeras (8 km)
    Other attractions4951Šilutės Dvaras (2 km)
    Churches4547Šilutės Šv. Kryžiaus Bažnyčia (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2028Vaizdas Į Aukštumalos Pelkę (12 km)
    Forts & heritage918Dr. Hugo Scheu (2 km)
    Beaches & coast712Curonian Lagoon (29 km)
    Museums710Macikai POW and GULAG Camps (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Rupkalvių Aukštapelkė (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Ragininkų Sala (11 km)
    Parks01Malūno Parkas (56 km)
    Treks11Šv. Jokūbo Kelias (Lietuva) (42 km)

    Silute: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silute?

    Šilutės Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia (church, about 2 km), Rusnė Island (island, about 12 km), Ež. Krokų Lanka (lake, about 12 km), Uostadvario švyturys (attraction, about 15 km), Žemaičių Naumiesčio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia (church, about 17 km), Kintų Nukryžiuotojo Jėzaus Bažnyčia (church, about 20 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 49 other attractions, 45 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Silute?

    Gaidelių Karjeras, about 8 km by road; Juknaičių Ež (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Silute?

    Šilutės Šv. Kryžiaus Bažnyčia, about 1 km by road; Šilutės Naujoji Apaštalų Bažnyčia (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Silute?

    Vaizdas Į Aukštumalos Pelkę, about 12 km by road; Krokų Lankos Stebykla (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silute?

    Start in Silute, visit Šilutės Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia, then Rusnė Island, then Ež. Krokų Lanka, then Kintų Nukryžiuotojo Jėzaus Bažnyčia, then Žemaičių Naumiesčio Evangelikų Liuteronų Bažnyčia, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silute?

    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 Silute

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