Klaipėda County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Vaiņode

Vaiņode is a town in Klaipėda County district, Lithuania. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 churches, 23 forts & heritage and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas (12 km), Izidoriaus Navidansko Parkas (17 km) and Židikų Šv. Jono Krikštytojo Bažnyčia (18 km).

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Vaiņode, Lithuania
Vaiņode, Klaipėda County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vaiņode at a glance

Location
Klaipėda County district, Lithuania
Coordinates
56.4185° N, 21.8541° E
Places within 50 km
165 (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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vaiņode

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vaiņode: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vaiņode

81 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vaiņode. The closest is Bātas Dzirnavu Dīķis (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Vaiņode

51 churches within 100 km of Vaiņode. The closest is Židikų Šv. Onos Koplyčia (17 km); the best-known is Židikų Šv. Jono Krikštytojo Bažnyčia (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vaiņode

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vaiņode. The closest is Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vaiņode

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vaiņode. The closest is dabas liegums „Ruņupes ieleja” (13 km); the best-known is Rīgas Zoodārza filiāle “CĪRUĻI” (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Vaiņode

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vaiņode. The closest is Laumalenkos Ež (56 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vaiņode

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vaiņode. The closest is Platelių Ežero Apžvalgos Aikštelė (52 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Vaiņode

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vaiņode
  2. 5 km Bātas Dzirnavu Dīķis · lake, South Kurzeme Municipality
  3. 10 km Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas · heritage site, South Kurzeme Municipality
  4. 19 km Rīgas Zoodārza filiāle “CĪRUĻI” · nature spot, South Kurzeme Municipality
  5. 41 km Izidoriaus Navidansko Parkas · park, Klaipėda County
  6. 16 km Židikų Šv. Jono Krikštytojo Bažnyčia · church, Telšiai County
  7. 18 km Back to Vaiņode

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How to reach Vaiņode

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vaiņode by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5581Bātas Dzirnavu Dīķis (5 km)
    Churches3351Židikų Šv. Onos Koplyčia (17 km)
    Other attractions3644Dautarų Dvaras (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2331Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens813dabas liegums „Ruņupes ieleja” (13 km)
    Beaches & coast07Laumalenkos Ež (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints07Platelių Ežero Apžvalgos Aikštelė (52 km)
    Museums16Renavo Dvaras (31 km)
    Waterfalls45Gobdziņu Gravas Ūdenskritums (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Ubagsalė (49 km)
    Parks12Izidoriaus Navidansko Parkas (17 km)
    Caves11Gobdziņu Ala (25 km)
    Treks01Liepijų Miško Pėsčiųjų Trasa (54 km)

    Vaiņode: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vaiņode?

    Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas (heritage site, about 12 km), Izidoriaus Navidansko Parkas (park, about 17 km), Židikų Šv. Jono Krikštytojo Bažnyčia (church, about 18 km), Bātas Dzirnavu Dīķis (lake, about 5 km), Rīgas Zoodārza filiāle “CĪRUĻI” (nature spot, about 28 km), Kalšu Ezers / Kalčių Ežeras (lake, about 8 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 churches, 36 other attractions, 23 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vaiņode?

    Bātas Dzirnavu Dīķis, about 5 km by road; Kalšu Ezers / Kalčių Ežeras (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vaiņode?

    Židikų Šv. Onos Koplyčia, about 17 km by road; Židikų Šv. Jono Krikštytojo Bažnyčia (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vaiņode?

    Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas, about 12 km by road; Tāšu Padures Muiža (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vaiņode?

    Start in Vaiņode, visit Bātas Dzirnavu Dīķis, then Embūtes Viduslaiku Pils Pilsdrupas, then Rīgas Zoodārza filiāle “CĪRUĻI”, then Izidoriaus Navidansko Parkas, then Židikų Šv. Jono Krikštytojo Bažnyčia, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vaiņode?

    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 Vaiņode

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