Rēzeknes novads district, Latvia

Places to visit near Viļāni

Viļāni is a town in Rēzeknes novads district, Latvia, home to about 3,934 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Lubāns (30 km), Lisiņš (31 km) and Rēzeknes Ezers (31 km).

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Viļāni, Latvia
Viļāni, Rēzeknes novads district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Viļāni at a glance

Location
Rēzeknes novads district, Latvia
Population
about 3,934
Coordinates
56.5525° N, 26.9245° E
Places within 50 km
81 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Viļāni

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

131 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Viļāni. The closest is Viļānu Ezers (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Viļāni

46 churches within 100 km of Viļāni. The closest is Rikavas Dieva Apredzības Romas Katoļu Baznīca (14 km); the best-known is Rezekne Castle Hill (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Viļāni

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Viļāni. The closest is Aklais Purvs (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Viļāni

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Viļāni. The closest is Varakļāni Palace (14 km); the best-known is Vienoti Latvijai (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Viļāni

4 museums within 100 km of Viļāni. The closest is Varakļānu Novada Muzejs (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Viļāni

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Viļāni. The closest is Mākoņkalns (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Viļāni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Viļāni
  2. 2 km Viļānu Ezers · lake, Rēzeknes novads
  3. 5 km Radopoles Ezers · lake, Rēzeknes novads
  4. 4 km Šautines · cave, Preiļu novads
  5. 33 km Lisiņš · lake, Madona Municipality
  6. 30 km Lake Lubāns · lake, Rēzeknes novads
  7. 30 km Back to Viļāni

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From travellers near Viļāni

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How to reach Viļāni

    All places near Viļāni by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Viļāni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39131Viļānu Ezers (2 km)
    Churches2246Rikavas Dieva Apredzības Romas Katoļu Baznīca (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1126Aklais Purvs (19 km)
    Forts & heritage314Varakļāni Palace (14 km)
    Museums34Varakļānu Novada Muzejs (14 km)
    Other attractions13Grave Monument of Jānis Klīdzējs (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Mākoņkalns (54 km)
    Caves12Šautines (10 km)
    Parks11Preiļu Pils Parks (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lokstenes Svētnīca (97 km)

    Viļāni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Viļāni?

    Viļānu Ezers (lake, about 2 km), Radopoles Ezers (lake, about 5 km), Lake Lubāns (lake, about 30 km), Šautines (cave, about 10 km), Lisiņš (lake, about 31 km), Rēzeknes Ezers (lake, about 31 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Viļāni?

    Viļānu Ezers, about 2 km by road; Radopoles Ezers (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Viļāni?

    Rikavas Dieva Apredzības Romas Katoļu Baznīca, about 14 km by road; Ciskādu Svētā Jāņa Kristītāja Baznīca (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Viļāni?

    Aklais Purvs, about 19 km by road; dabas liegums „Lielais Pelečāres purvs” (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Viļāni?

    Start in Viļāni, visit Viļānu Ezers, then Radopoles Ezers, then Šautines, then Lisiņš, then Lake Lubāns, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Viļāni?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Viļāni

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