Tukuma novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Smārde

Smārde is a town in Tukuma novads district, Latvia, home to about 734 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Šlokenbeka (9 km), Ķemeri National Park (9 km) and Durbes Pils (11 km).

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Smārde, Latvia
Smārde, Tukuma novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Smārde at a glance

Location
Tukuma novads district, Latvia
Population
about 734
Coordinates
56.9542° N, 23.3374° E
Places within 50 km
107 (21 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 museums

Top places to visit near Smārde

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Smārde

70 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Smārde. The closest is Valguma Ezers (5 km); the best-known is Kaņieris (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Smārde

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Smārde. The closest is Šlokenbeka (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Smārde

38 churches within 100 km of Smārde. The closest is Tukuma Svētā Nikolaja Pareizticīgo Baznīca (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Smārde

27 museums within 100 km of Smārde. The closest is Latvijas Ceļu Muzejs (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Smārde

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Smārde. The closest is Ķemeri National Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Smārde

17 parks within 100 km of Smārde. The closest is Ķemeru Kūrorta Parks (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Smārde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Smārde
  2. 9 km Šlokenbeka · heritage site, Tukuma novads
  3. 3 km Durbes Pils · heritage site, Tukuma novads
  4. 5 km Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" · nature spot, Tukuma novads
  5. 20 km Kaņieris · lake, Tukuma novads
  6. 11 km Ķemeri National Park · national park, Tukuma novads
  7. 9 km Back to Smārde

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Smārde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4470Valguma Ezers (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1143Šlokenbeka (9 km)
    Churches438Tukuma Svētā Nikolaja Pareizticīgo Baznīca (13 km)
    Museums727Latvijas Ceļu Muzejs (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1421Ķemeri National Park (9 km)
    Parks217Ķemeru Kūrorta Parks (12 km)
    Beaches & coast611Klapkalnciems Beach (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Lustūžkalns (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves09Daugavgrīva Island (51 km)
    Other attractions27Bridge to Nowhere (28 km)
    Treks46The Great Ķemeri Moorland Trail (11 km)
    Caves66Grota (37 km)
    Waterfalls23Dzirnavu ūdenskritums (41 km)

    Smārde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Smārde?

    Šlokenbeka (heritage site, about 9 km), Ķemeri National Park (national park, about 9 km), Durbes Pils (heritage site, about 11 km), Kaņieris (lake, about 12 km), Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" (nature spot, about 12 km), Piemineklis Tukuma Atbrīvotājiem (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 7 museums, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Smārde?

    Valguma Ezers, about 5 km by road; Kaņieris (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Smārde?

    Šlokenbeka, about 9 km by road; Durbes Pils (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Smārde?

    Tukuma Svētā Nikolaja Pareizticīgo Baznīca, about 13 km by road; Sātu Luterāņu Baznīca (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Smārde?

    Start in Smārde, visit Šlokenbeka, then Durbes Pils, then Dabas Parks "Milzukalns", then Kaņieris, then Ķemeri National Park, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Smārde?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Smārde

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