Tukuma novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Tukums

Tukums is a town in Tukuma novads district, Latvia, home to about 18,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Piemineklis Tukuma Atbrīvotājiem (2 km), Sivēnu Ezers (2 km) and Durbes Pils (3 km).

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

Tukums at a glance

Location
Tukuma novads district, Latvia
Population
about 18,348
Coordinates
56.9676° N, 23.1555° E
Places within 50 km
100 (19 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 Tukums

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tukums

77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tukums. The closest is Sivēnu Ezers (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Tukums

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tukums. The closest is Piemineklis Tukuma Atbrīvotājiem (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tukums

35 churches within 100 km of Tukums. The closest is Tukuma Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tukums

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tukums. The closest is Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Tukums

23 museums within 100 km of Tukums. The closest is Latvijas Ceļu Muzejs (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tukums

13 parks within 100 km of Tukums. The closest is Cinevilla (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tukums

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tukums
  2. 2 km Sivēnu Ezers · lake, Tukuma novads
  3. 2 km Piemineklis Tukuma Atbrīvotājiem · heritage site, Tukuma novads
  4. 2 km Durbes Pils · heritage site, Tukuma novads
  5. 3 km Šlokenbeka · heritage site, Tukuma novads
  6. 4 km Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" · nature spot, Tukuma novads
  7. 6 km Back to Tukums

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tukums by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4477Sivēnu Ezers (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1037Piemineklis Tukuma Atbrīvotājiem (2 km)
    Churches435Tukuma Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens825Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" (6 km)
    Museums623Latvijas Ceļu Muzejs (5 km)
    Parks213Cinevilla (13 km)
    Waterfalls513Dzirnavu ūdenskritums (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints611Lustūžkalns (11 km)
    Beaches & coast510Klapkalnciems Beach (19 km)
    Caves48Grota (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Pasta Sala (62 km)
    Treks45The Great Ķemeri Moorland Trail (24 km)
    Other attractions24Bridge to Nowhere (15 km)

    Tukums: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tukums?

    Piemineklis Tukuma Atbrīvotājiem (heritage site, about 2 km), Sivēnu Ezers (lake, about 2 km), Durbes Pils (heritage site, about 3 km), Šlokenbeka (heritage site, about 5 km), Dabas Parks "Milzukalns" (nature spot, about 6 km), Jaunmoku Pils (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tukums?

    Sivēnu Ezers, about 2 km by road; Melnezers (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tukums?

    Piemineklis Tukuma Atbrīvotājiem, about 2 km by road; Durbes Pils (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tukums?

    Tukuma Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca, about 1 km by road; Sātu Luterāņu Baznīca (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tukums?

    Start in Tukums, visit Sivēnu Ezers, then Piemineklis Tukuma Atbrīvotājiem, then Durbes Pils, then Šlokenbeka, then Dabas Parks "Milzukalns", and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tukums?

    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 Tukums

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