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Valmiera

Valmiera is a town in Valmieras novads district, Latvia of about 26,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 caves and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Valmieras Pils, Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca and Burtnieki Castle.

57.5411° N, 25.4275° EPop. 26,963

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see73
Notable149
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Valmiera

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:00 pm

150 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Valmiera
  2. Mujāni Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kazu Iezisviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Strenču Luterāņu Baznīcachurch · 30 min
  5. Lake Burtniekslake · 45 min
  6. Burtnieki Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Valmiera
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Valmiera?

Valmieras Pils (heritage site, about 1 km), Svētā Sīmaņa Luterāņu Baznīca (church, about 1 km), Maximas XX Pazemes Stāvvieta (cave, about 1 km), Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca (church, about 23 km), Burtnieki Castle (heritage site, about 25 km), Kazu Iezis (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

125 places on Spotwander: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 caves, 17 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Valmiera?

Vaidavas Ezers, about 18 km by road; Startu Ezers (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Valmiera?

Maximas XX Pazemes Stāvvieta, about 1 km by road; Velnala (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Valmiera?

Start in Valmiera, visit Mujāni Castle, then Kazu Iezis, then Strenču Luterāņu Baznīca, then Lake Burtnieks, then Burtnieki Castle, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.