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Skrunda

Skrunda is a town in Kuldīgas novads district, Latvia of about 2,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit: 29 forts & heritage, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 churches. The must-see places are Skrundas Viduslaiku Pilskalns, Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas and Aizputes Ordeņa Pils.

56.6775° N, 22.0165° EPop. 2,659

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km101
Must-see65
Notable190
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Skrunda

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:26 pm

107 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Skrunda
  2. Lēpenieku ūdenskritumswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Rīgas Zoodārza filiāle “CĪRUĻI”nature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Aizputes Ordeņa Pilsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Laidu Muižas Pilsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Skrunda
Today’s loopSkrundaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Skrunda?

Skrundas Viduslaiku Pilskalns (heritage site, about 1 km), Krievu Kalns (heritage site, about 2 km), Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas (heritage site, about 28 km), Lēpenieku ūdenskritums (waterfall, about 11 km), Aizputes Ordeņa Pils (heritage site, about 33 km), Gobdziņu Gravas Ūdenskritums (waterfall, about 13 km).

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

101 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Skrunda?

Skrundas Viduslaiku Pilskalns, about 1 km by road; Krievu Kalns (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Skrunda?

Pakuļu Ūdenskrātuve, about 24 km by road; Podnieku Ezers (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Skrunda?

Start in Skrunda, visit Lēpenieku ūdenskritums, then Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas, then Rīgas Zoodārza filiāle “CĪRUĻI”, then Aizputes Ordeņa Pils, then Laidu Muižas Pils, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.