Valkas novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Valga

Valga is a town in Valkas novads district, Latvia, home to about 13,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 111 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 1 parks. The must-see places are Valka Signature (4 km), Pikkjärv (20 km) and Valgjärv (22 km).

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Valga at a glance

Location
Valkas novads district, Latvia
Population
about 13,945
Coordinates
57.7778° N, 26.0473° E
Places within 50 km
156 (23 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Valga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Valga: 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 Valga

154 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Valga. The closest is Pedeli Teine Paisjärv (1 km); the best-known is Pikkjärv (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Valga

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valga. The closest is Valga Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Valga

28 churches within 100 km of Valga. The closest is Valga Issidori Peakirik (1 km); the best-known is Valka Signature (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Valga

7 parks within 100 km of Valga. The closest is Linnapark (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Valga

6 museums within 100 km of Valga. The closest is Valga Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Valga

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Valga. The closest is Karula Pikkjärv Nature Park (19 km); the best-known is Karula National Park (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Valga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valga
  2. 4 km Valka Signature · church, Valkas novads
  3. 4 km Valga Issidori Peakirik · church
  4. 20 km Pikkjärv · lake, Valga County
  5. 20 km Valga Vabadussõja Mälestussammas · heritage site
  6. 1 km Linnapark · park
  7. 0 km Back to Valga

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How to reach Valga

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    Within 15 km of Valga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Valga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111154Pedeli Teine Paisjärv (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1733Valga Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km)
    Churches1628Valga Issidori Peakirik (1 km)
    Parks17Linnapark (1 km)
    Museums36Valga Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Karula Pikkjärv Nature Park (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Tornimägi (27 km)
    Other attractions23Seda (28 km)
    Caves23Koorküla Koopad (25 km)
    Treks01Raekoja Plats (97 km)

    Valga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valga?

    Valka Signature (church, about 4 km), Pikkjärv (lake, about 20 km), Valga Issidori Peakirik (church, about 1 km), Linnapark (park, about 1 km), Valga Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 1 km), Valga Pühavaimu Kirik (church, about 1 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 111 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 1 park, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Valga?

    Pedeli Teine Paisjärv, about 1 km by road; Zāģezers (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Valga?

    Valga Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 1 km by road; Valga-Priimetsa Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Valga?

    Valga Issidori Peakirik, about 1 km by road; Valga Pühavaimu Kirik (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valga?

    Start in Valga, visit Valka Signature, then Valga Issidori Peakirik, then Pikkjärv, then Valga Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, then Linnapark, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valga?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Valga

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