Notable lake · Viljandi County, Estonia
Lake Viljandi
Viljandi järv
Lake Viljandi is a lake in Viljandi County, Estonia.
Lake Viljandi: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Lake Viljandi
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Lake Viljandi — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 58.34758, 25.60151. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lake Viljandi
- Viljandi Castle · fort · Viljandi County · ~2 km · Must-see
- Viljandi St. Johan`s Church · church · Viljandi County · ~2 km · Must-see
- Heimtali Museum · museum · Viljandi County · ~9 km · Must-see
- Varesemägede maastikukaitseala · sanctuary · Viljandi County · ~11 km · Must-see
- Risti kabel · fort · Viljandi County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Auksi järv · lake · Viljandi County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Õisu järv · lake · Viljandi County · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tarvastu Vabadussõja mälestussammas · fort · Viljandi County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Tarvastu Castle Ruins · fort · Viljandi County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Karksi park · park · Viljandi County · ~32 km · Must-see
- Karksi Vabadussõja mälestussammas · fort · Viljandi County · ~35 km · Must-see
- Soomaa National Park · sanctuary · Viljandi County · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mälestusmärk kõikidele metsavendadele · fort · Järva County · ~45 km · Must-see
- Taagepera Church · church · Valga County · ~47 km · Must-see
- Helme koopad · fort · Valga County · ~50 km · Must-see
- Põltsamaa kirik · church · Jõgeva County · ~50 km · Must-see
- Põltsamaa linnus · fort · Jõgeva County · ~50 km · Must-see
- Allikukivi park · park · Pärnu County · ~50 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Viljandi
- Auksi järv · lake · Viljandi County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Õisu järv · lake · Viljandi County · ~20 km · Must-see
- Karijärv · lake · Tartu County · ~60 km · Must-see
- Verevi järv · lake · Tartu County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Keeri järv · lake · Tartu County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Vissi järv · lake · Tartu County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Elva paisjärv · lake · Tartu County · ~63 km · Must-see
- Udsu järv · lake · Valga County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Valgjärv · lake · Valga County · ~65 km · Must-see
- Mõrtsuka järv · lake · Valga County · ~70 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Viljandi full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Viljandi yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lake Viljandi?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lake Viljandi?
Nearby: Viljandi Castle (fort, 2 km), Viljandi St. Johan`s Church (church, 2 km), Heimtali Museum (museum, 9 km), Varesemägede maastikukaitseala (sanctuary, 11 km), Risti kabel (fort, 15 km), Auksi järv (lake, 16 km).
Is Lake Viljandi worth visiting?
Lake Viljandi is listed as a notable lake in Estonia on Spotwander.