Pärnu County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Vändra

Vändra is a town in Pärnu County district, Estonia, home to about 2,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens and 19 churches. The must-see places are Mälestusmärk Kõikidele Metsavendadele (22 km), Tori Hell (28 km) and Soomaa National Park (28 km).

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Vändra at a glance

Location
Pärnu County district, Estonia
Population
about 2,544
Coordinates
58.6481° N, 25.0361° E
Places within 50 km
132 (7 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 Vändra

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Things to see near Vändra, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vändra

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vändra. The closest is Eidapere Järv (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Vändra

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vändra

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vändra. The closest is Taarikõnnu Nature Reserve (13 km); the best-known is Soomaa National Park (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Vändra

23 churches within 100 km of Vändra. The closest is Vändra Martini Kirik (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vändra

7 museums within 100 km of Vändra. The closest is Museum of Composer Mart Saar (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Vändra

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vändra. The closest is Rannapark (54 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Vändra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vändra
  2. 1 km Vändra Vabadussõja Mälestussammas · heritage site, Pärnu County
  3. 1 km Vändra Martini Kirik · church, Pärnu County
  4. 1 km Vändra Apostlite Peetruse-Pauluse Kirik · church, Pärnu County
  5. 21 km Mälestusmärk Kõikidele Metsavendadele · heritage site, Järva County
  6. 43 km Tori Hell · viewpoint, Pärnu County
  7. 28 km Back to Vändra

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    All places near Vändra by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vändra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5056Eidapere Järv (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2741Vändra Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2527Taarikõnnu Nature Reserve (13 km)
    Churches1923Vändra Martini Kirik (1 km)
    Museums57Museum of Composer Mart Saar (24 km)
    Beaches & coast06Rannapark (54 km)
    Parks13Are Mõisa Park (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Tori Hell (28 km)
    Other attractions22Vedur Kč-4-110 (35 km)
    Waterfalls11Laupa Pais (29 km)

    Vändra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vändra?

    Vändra Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 1 km), Vändra Martini Kirik (church, about 1 km), Vändra Apostlite Peetruse-Pauluse Kirik (church, about 1 km), Mälestusmärk Kõikidele Metsavendadele (heritage site, about 22 km), Tori Hell (viewpoint, about 28 km), Soomaa National Park (national park, about 28 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 churches, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vändra?

    Eidapere Järv, about 13 km by road; Aleti Järv (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vändra?

    Vändra Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 1 km by road; Võidula Mõisa Peahoone (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vändra?

    Taarikõnnu Nature Reserve, about 13 km by road; Mukri Nature Park (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vändra?

    Start in Vändra, visit Vändra Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, then Vändra Martini Kirik, then Vändra Apostlite Peetruse-Pauluse Kirik, then Mälestusmärk Kõikidele Metsavendadele, then Tori Hell, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vändra?

    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 Vändra

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vändra’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.