Places to visit near

Viļaka

Viļaka is a town in Balvu novads district, Latvia of about 1,525 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Viļakas Vissvētā Jēzus Sirds Romas Katoļu Baznīca, Alūksnes Ezers and Alūksnes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca.

57.1846° N, 27.6722° EPop. 1,525

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km23
Must-see49
Notable193
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Viļaka

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

62 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 Viļaka
  2. Kulpenes Ezerslake · 45 min
  3. Nastrovas Ezerslake · 45 min
  4. Tepenīcas Ezerslake · 45 min
  5. Badnovas (Vecumu) Purvsnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Gulbene - Пыталовоheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Viļaka
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Viļaka?

Viļakas Vissvētā Jēzus Sirds Romas Katoļu Baznīca (church, about 1 km), Viļakas Ezers (lake, about 2 km), Ilziņu Ezers (lake, about 2 km), Tepenīcas Ezers (lake, about 7 km), Nastrovas Ezers (lake, about 8 km), Badnovas (Vecumu) Purvs (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

23 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 caves.

Which is the nearest lake to Viļaka?

Viļakas Ezers, about 2 km by road; Ilziņu Ezers (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Viļaka?

Viļakas Vissvētā Jēzus Sirds Romas Katoļu Baznīca, about 1 km by road; Vissvētās Trīsvienības Romas Katoļu Baznīca (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Viļaka?

Start in Viļaka, visit Kulpenes Ezers, then Nastrovas Ezers, then Tepenīcas Ezers, then Badnovas (Vecumu) Purvs, then Gulbene - Пыталово, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.