Talsi Municipality district, Latvia

Places to visit near Stende

Stende is a town in Talsi Municipality district, Latvia, home to about 1,955 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Latvijas Lauksaimniecības Tehnikas Muzejs "Kalēji' (12 km), Villa Hochheim (15 km) and Vilkmuižas Ezers (15 km).

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Stende, Latvia
Stende, Talsi Municipality district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stende at a glance

Location
Talsi Municipality district, Latvia
Population
about 1,955
Coordinates
57.1450° N, 22.5348° E
Places within 50 km
145 (12 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

Top places to visit near Stende

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stende

74 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stende. The closest is Mundigezers (11 km); the best-known is Vilkmuižas Ezers (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Stende

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stende. The closest is Rumbas Pilskalns (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Stende

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Stende. The closest is Virsaišu ūdenskritums (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stende

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stende. The closest is dabas liegums „Plunču ezera meži” (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Stende

19 churches within 100 km of Stende. The closest is Stendes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Stende

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Stende. The closest is Kaltene Stone Ridges (50 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Stende

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stende
  2. 7 km Stendes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca · church, Talsi Municipality
  3. 7 km Villa Hochheim · museum, Talsi Municipality
  4. 2 km Vilkmuižas Ezers · lake, Talsi Municipality
  5. 3 km Latvijas Lauksaimniecības Tehnikas Muzejs "Kalēji' · museum, Talsi Municipality
  6. 26 km Mežmuižas Ezers · lake, Kuldīgas novads
  7. 20 km Back to Stende

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How to reach Stende

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    Within 15 km of Stende

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stende by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5674Mundigezers (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1736Rumbas Pilskalns (10 km)
    Waterfalls2021Virsaišu ūdenskritums (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1620dabas liegums „Plunču ezera meži” (13 km)
    Churches1019Stendes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (7 km)
    Beaches & coast113Kaltene Stone Ridges (50 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Kamparkalns (13 km)
    Caves78Laupītāju Ala (15 km)
    Museums57Latvijas Lauksaimniecības Tehnikas Muzejs "Kalēji' (12 km)
    Other attractions47Kaives Senču Ozols (39 km)
    Treks12Birzītes Dabas Taka (37 km)
    Parks12Riteņdārzs (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Moricsala (30 km)

    Stende: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stende?

    Latvijas Lauksaimniecības Tehnikas Muzejs "Kalēji' (museum, about 12 km), Villa Hochheim (museum, about 15 km), Vilkmuižas Ezers (lake, about 15 km), Mežmuižas Ezers (lake, about 20 km), Stendes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (church, about 7 km), Virsaišu ūdenskritums (waterfall, about 8 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Stende?

    Mundigezers, about 11 km by road; Plunču Ezers (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stende?

    Rumbas Pilskalns, about 10 km by road; Pastendes Muižas Pils (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Stende?

    Virsaišu ūdenskritums, about 8 km by road; Veģupītes ūdenskritums (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stende?

    Start in Stende, visit Stendes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca, then Villa Hochheim, then Vilkmuižas Ezers, then Latvijas Lauksaimniecības Tehnikas Muzejs "Kalēji', then Mežmuižas Ezers, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stende?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Stende

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