Places to visit near

Smiltene

Smiltene is a town in Smiltenes novads district, Latvia of about 6,108 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage and 19 caves. The must-see places are Smiltenes Baptistu Baznīca, Raunas Baznīca and Auļukalna Ezers.

57.4244° N, 25.9016° EPop. 6,108

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km126
Must-see91
Notable167
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Smiltene

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:45 pm

130 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 Smiltene
  2. Spicierislake · 45 min
  3. Auļukalna Ezerslake · 45 min
  4. Raunas Baznīcachurch · 30 min
  5. Lauku Sēta Ķeveiticave · 1 hrs
  6. Strenču Luterāņu Baznīcachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Smiltene
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Smiltene?

Smiltenes Baptistu Baznīca (church, about 1 km), Teperis (lake, about 2 km), Spicieris (lake, about 4 km), Raunas Baznīca (church, about 25 km), Niedrājs (lake, about 6 km), Auļukalna Ezers (lake, about 29 km).

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

126 places on Spotwander: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage, 19 caves, 14 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Smiltene?

Teperis, about 2 km by road; Spicieris (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Smiltene?

Memorial to Anton Irv, about 30 km by road; Dzērbenes Luterāņu Baznīca (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Smiltene?

Start in Smiltene, visit Spicieris, then Auļukalna Ezers, then Raunas Baznīca, then Lauku Sēta Ķeveiti, then Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.