Valga County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Tõrva

Tõrva is a town in Valga County district, Estonia, home to about 3,112 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 104 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Tõrva Kirik-kammersaal (1 km), Helme Koopad (5 km) and Mausoleum Fürst Barclay de Tolly (7 km).

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Tõrva, Estonia
Tõrva, Valga County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tõrva at a glance

Location
Valga County district, Estonia
Population
about 3,112
Coordinates
58.0028° N, 25.9350° E
Places within 50 km
162 (25 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

Top places to visit near Tõrva

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tõrva: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Tõrva, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tõrva

145 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tõrva. The closest is Riiska (1 km); the best-known is Udsu Järv (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Tõrva

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tõrva. The closest is Tõrva Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km); the best-known is Helme Koopad (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tõrva

22 churches within 100 km of Tõrva. The closest is Tõrva Kirik-kammersaal (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tõrva

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tõrva. The closest is Tikste Nature Park (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tõrva

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tõrva. The closest is Härjassaare Mägi (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Tõrva

6 parks within 100 km of Tõrva. The closest is Karksi Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tõrva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tõrva
  2. 7 km Mausoleum Fürst Barclay de Tolly · tomb, Valga County
  3. 18 km Valgjärv · lake, Valga County
  4. 1 km Udsu Järv · lake, Valga County
  5. 16 km Helme Koopad · heritage site, Valga County
  6. 4 km Tõrva Kirik-kammersaal · church, Valga County
  7. 1 km Back to Tõrva

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How to reach Tõrva

    All places near Tõrva by distance

    Within 15 km of Tõrva

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tõrva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs104145Riiska (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2036Tõrva Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km)
    Churches1122Tõrva Kirik-kammersaal (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1317Tikste Nature Park (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Härjassaare Mägi (21 km)
    Parks16Karksi Park (30 km)
    Museums15Helme Local Lore Museum (4 km)
    Caves33Nähri Caves (6 km)
    Other attractions23Kalevipoja Kivi (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Pähksaar (19 km)
    Treks01Raekoja Plats (78 km)

    Tõrva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tõrva?

    Tõrva Kirik-kammersaal (church, about 1 km), Helme Koopad (heritage site, about 5 km), Mausoleum Fürst Barclay de Tolly (tomb, about 7 km), Udsu Järv (lake, about 15 km), Valgjärv (lake, about 15 km), Taagepera Church (church, about 18 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 104 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tõrva?

    Riiska, about 1 km by road; Vanamõisa Järv (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tõrva?

    Tõrva Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 1 km by road; Helme Koopad (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tõrva?

    Tõrva Kirik-kammersaal, about 1 km by road; Helme Püha Neitsi Maarja Kirik (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tõrva?

    Start in Tõrva, visit Mausoleum Fürst Barclay de Tolly, then Valgjärv, then Udsu Järv, then Helme Koopad, then Tõrva Kirik-kammersaal, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tõrva?

    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.

    Towns near Tõrva

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