Šiauliai County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Žagarė

Žagarė is a town in Šiauliai County district, Lithuania, home to about 2,201 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Blankenfeldes Muiža (23 km), Dobele Liberation Monument (36 km) and Kamanų Valstybinis Gamtinis Rezervatas (48 km).

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Žagarė, Lithuania
Žagarė, Šiauliai County district, Lithuania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Žagarė at a glance

Location
Šiauliai County district, Lithuania
Population
about 2,201
Coordinates
56.3615° N, 23.2509° E
Places within 50 km
112 (5 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 Žagarė

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

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Žagarė. The closest is Latvių Karjeras (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Žagarė

43 churches within 100 km of Žagarė. The closest is 2nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Žagarė

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Žagarė. The closest is Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca (19 km); the best-known is Dobele Liberation Monument (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Žagarė

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Žagarė. The closest is dabas liegums „Ukru gārša” (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Žagarė

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Žagarė. The closest is Žagarės Ozas (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Žagarė

6 museums within 100 km of Žagarė. The closest is Red Synagogue (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Žagarė

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Žagarė
  2. 1 km 2nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė · church, Šiauliai County
  3. 1 km 1st Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė · church, Šiauliai County
  4. 1 km Žagarė Churchyard Chapel · church, Šiauliai County
  5. 1 km Žagarės Raktuvės Koplyčia · church, Šiauliai County
  6. 1 km Žagarės Ozas · viewpoint, Šiauliai County
  7. 2 km Back to Žagarė

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How to reach Žagarė

    All places near Žagarė by distance

    Within 15 km of Žagarė

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Žagarė by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4064Latvių Karjeras (2 km)
    Churches32432nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė (1 km)
    Forts & heritage818Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca (19 km)
    Other attractions1616Žagarė Winter Synagogue (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811dabas liegums „Ukru gārša” (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Žagarės Ozas (2 km)
    Museums26Red Synagogue (33 km)
    Caves23Muldavas Iela (37 km)
    Beaches & coast03Monument to Rainis and Aspazija (95 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vienuolynas Prie Kryžių Kalno (50 km)

    Žagarė: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Žagarė?

    2nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė (church, about 1 km), Žagarė Winter Synagogue (attraction, about 1 km), Žagarės Grand Summer Synagogue (attraction, about 1 km), 1st Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė (church, about 1 km), Žagarė Churchyard Chapel (church, about 1 km), Žagarės Atodanga (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 16 other attractions, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Žagarė?

    Latvių Karjeras, about 2 km by road; Žvelgaičių Tv (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Žagarė?

    2nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė, about 1 km by road; 1st Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Žagarė?

    Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca, about 19 km by road; Kalnamuiža (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Žagarė?

    Start in Žagarė, visit 2nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė, then 1st Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė, then Žagarė Churchyard Chapel, then Žagarės Raktuvės Koplyčia, then Žagarės Ozas, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Žagarė?

    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 Žagarė

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