Valkas novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Valka

Valka is a town in Valkas novads district, Latvia, home to about 6,589 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 104 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Valka signature (2 km), Valgjärv (20 km) and Udsu järv (21 km).

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Valka, Latvia
Valka, Valkas novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Valka at a glance

Location
Valkas novads district, Latvia
Population
about 6,589
Coordinates
57.7752° N, 26.0101° E
Places within 50 km
153 (21 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 Valka

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

150 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Valka. The closest is Pedeli paisjärv (2 km); the best-known is Valgjärv (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Valka

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valka. The closest is Soviet soldier cemetery (World War II) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Valka

30 churches within 100 km of Valka. The closest is Valga Jaani kirik (2 km); the best-known is Valka signature (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Valka

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Valka. The closest is Koorküla Nature Reserve (20 km); the best-known is Karula National Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Valka

7 parks within 100 km of Valka. The closest is Linnapark (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Valka

6 museums within 100 km of Valka. The closest is Valkas novadpētniecības muzejs (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Valka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valka
  2. 1 km Soviet soldier cemetery (World War II) · heritage site, Valkas novads
  3. 1 km Valkas novadpētniecības muzejs · museum, Valkas novads
  4. 22 km Udsu järv · lake, Valga County
  5. 1 km Valgjärv · lake, Valga County
  6. 18 km Valka signature · church, Valkas novads
  7. 2 km Back to Valka

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How to reach Valka

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    Within 15 km of Valka

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    Places near Valka by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs150Pedeli paisjärv (2 km)
    Forts & heritage36Soviet soldier cemetery (World War II) (1 km)
    Churches30Valga Jaani kirik (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens8Koorküla Nature Reserve (20 km)
    Parks7Linnapark (3 km)
    Museums6Valkas novadpētniecības muzejs (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4Tornimägi (30 km)
    Caves3Koorküla koopad (24 km)
    Other attractions3Seda (26 km)
    Treks1Raekoja plats (99 km)

    Valka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valka?

    Valka signature (church, about 2 km), Valgjärv (lake, about 20 km), Udsu järv (lake, about 21 km), Soviet soldier cemetery (World War II) (heritage site, about 1 km), Valkas novadpētniecības muzejs (museum, about 1 km), Valga Jaani kirik (church, about 2 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 104 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Valka?

    Pedeli paisjärv, about 2 km by road; Zāģezers (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Valka?

    Soviet soldier cemetery (World War II), about 1 km by road; Stefan Batory mälestusmärk (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Valka?

    Valga Jaani kirik, about 2 km by road; Valka signature (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valka?

    Start in Valka, visit Soviet soldier cemetery (World War II), then Valkas novadpētniecības muzejs, then Udsu järv, then Valgjärv, then Valka signature, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valka?

    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 Valka

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