Šiauliai County district, Lithuania

Places to visit near Zelmeņi

Zelmeņi is a town in Šiauliai County district, Lithuania. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Blankenfeldes Muiža (21 km), Dobele Liberation Monument (25 km) and Jelgavas Svētā Simeona Un Svētās Annas Pareizticīgo Katedrāle (40 km).

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Zelmeņi at a glance

Location
Šiauliai County district, Lithuania
Coordinates
56.4517° N, 23.3519° E
Places within 50 km
108 (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 Zelmeņi

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zelmeņi

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zelmeņi. The closest is Rukuižių Tv (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Zelmeņi

61 churches within 100 km of Zelmeņi. The closest is 2nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Zelmeņi

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zelmeņi. The closest is Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zelmeņi

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zelmeņi. The closest is Vilces Dabas Parks (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Zelmeņi

16 museums within 100 km of Zelmeņi. The closest is Dobeles Novadpētniecības Muzejs (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Zelmeņi

11 parks within 100 km of Zelmeņi. The closest is Kobes Dārzs (87 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Zelmeņi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zelmeņi
  2. 10 km Berķenes Muiža · heritage site, Jelgavas novads
  3. 7 km Abgunstes Muižas Dzīvojamā Ēka · heritage site, Jelgavas novads
  4. 26 km Dobele Liberation Monument · monument, Dobeles novads
  5. 22 km Kalnamuiža · heritage site, Dobeles novads
  6. 1 km Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca · heritage site, Dobeles novads
  7. 4 km Back to Zelmeņi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zelmeņi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3764Rukuižių Tv (12 km)
    Churches30612nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1028Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens817Vilces Dabas Parks (14 km)
    Other attractions1416Žagarės Atodanga (14 km)
    Museums416Dobeles Novadpētniecības Muzejs (25 km)
    Parks011Kobes Dārzs (87 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Žagarės Ozas (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17Pasta Sala (40 km)
    Beaches & coast05Monument to Rainis and Aspazija (80 km)
    Caves24Kaut Kur (24 km)
    Buddhist sites01Vienuolynas Prie Kryžių Kalno (61 km)

    Zelmeņi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zelmeņi?

    Blankenfeldes Muiža (attraction, about 21 km), Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca (heritage site, about 4 km), Dobele Liberation Monument (monument, about 25 km), Kalnamuiža (heritage site, about 5 km), Berķenes Muiža (heritage site, about 10 km), Abgunstes Muižas Dzīvojamā Ēka (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Zelmeņi?

    Rukuižių Tv, about 12 km by road; Latvių Karjeras (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Zelmeņi?

    2nd Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė, about 15 km by road; 1st Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Žagarė (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zelmeņi?

    Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca, about 4 km by road; Kalnamuiža (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zelmeņi?

    Start in Zelmeņi, visit Berķenes Muiža, then Abgunstes Muižas Dzīvojamā Ēka, then Dobele Liberation Monument, then Kalnamuiža, then Tērvetes Kalnamuižas Baznīca, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zelmeņi?

    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 Zelmeņi

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