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Things to see in Värska alevik (Estonia): 21 places and when to go
Värska alevik is a town in Estonia, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Temples (13), Hiking (5), Museums and art (2). The best known are Värska orthodox church, Räpina Church and Laossina tsässon. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Estonia · 57.9603, 27.6298
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (13) · Hiking (5) · Museums and art (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 229 km as the crow flies
What to see in Värska alevik
The places in and around Värska alevik, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Värska orthodox churchChurch building in Värska, Estonia1 m
- Räpina ChurchChurch building in Estonia18 km
- Laossina tsässonChapel in Estonia8.3 km
- Podmotsa tsässonChapel in Estonia5.6 km
- Sillapää PalaceManor house in Estonia19 km
- Räpina Orthodox ChurchChurch building in Estonia18 km
- Saatse orthodox churchChurch building in Estonia13 km
- Säpina tsässonChapel in Estonia12 km
- Suure-Rõsna tsässonChapel in Estonia4.2 km
- Treski tsässonChapel in Estonia3.6 km
- Väike-Rõsna tsässonChapel in Estonia3.2 km
- Võõpsu tsässonChapel in Estonia14 km
- Võõpsu Orthodox ChurchChurch building in Estonia15 km
- E11 section 20: Vana-Vastseliina‒KolodavitsaHiking7.6 km
- E11 section 21: Verska (Värska) – RistipaloHiking7.9 km
- Liipsaare forest hutHiking19 km
- Pikalombi loodusrajadHiking2.8 km
- Räpina Methodist ChurchChurch building in Estonia19 km
- Rebasmäe forest hutHiking13 km
- Saatse Seto MuseumMuseum13 km
- Seto Museum of FarmingMuseum in Estonia, Setomaa region2.4 km
When to go to Värska alevik
The best time to visit Värska alevik is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:52
- FebPossible9:03
- MarPossible11:24
- AprPossible14:03
- MayBest time16:23
- JunBest time17:48
- JulBest time17:12
- AugBest time15:05
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:55
- NovBetter not7:31
- DecPossible6:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 12. In May, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Värska alevik
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 229 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Miikse küla15 places31 km
- Mehikoorma alevik6 places32 km
- Põlva15 places35 km
- Võru19 places39 km
- Ruusmäe küla20 places48 km
- Pikajärve küla18 places62 km
And all of Estonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Värska alevik?
The best known: Värska orthodox church, Räpina Church, Laossina tsässon, Podmotsa tsässon, Sillapää Palace. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Värska alevik?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 12.
How do you get to Värska alevik?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 229 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Värska alevik as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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