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Things to see in Viesīte (Latvia): 11 places and when to go
Viesīte is a town in Latvia, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (7), Temples (3). The best known are Sauka Lutheran church, Sunākste Lutheran church and Lutheran church in Viesīte. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Latvia · 56.347, 25.5517
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Wildlife (7) · Temples (3) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 116 km as the crow flies
What to see in Viesīte
The places in and around Viesīte, 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.
- Sauka Lutheran churchChurch building in Latvia9.3 km
- Sunākste Lutheran churchChurch building in Viesīte Parish, Latvia9.8 km
- Lutheran church in ViesīteChurch building in Latvia149 m
- dabas liegums „Klaucānu un Priekulānu ezers”Protected area13 km
- dabas liegums „Melnais purvs”Protected area9.9 km
- dabas liegums „Slapjo salu purvs”Protected area9.4 km
- dabas liegums „Sūpes purvs”Protected area9.8 km
- dabas liegums „Švēriņu purvs”Protected area6.6 km
- dabas liegums „Zaķu riests”Protected area8.9 km
- dabas parks „Sauka”Protected area10 km
- Paula Stradiņa skolaMuseum156 m
When to go to Viesīte
The best time to visit Viesīte 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.
- JanPossible7:14
- FebPossible9:14
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:55
- MayBest time16:06
- JunBest time17:23
- JulBest time16:50
- AugBest time14:53
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:02
- NovBetter not7:49
- DecPossible6:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 37. In May, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Viesīte
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 116 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (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
- Aknīste7 places24 km
- Jēkabpils19 places26 km
- Līvāni6 places38 km
- Odziena7 places42 km
- Skaistkalne12 places56 km
- Lielvārde8 places60 km
And all of Latvia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Viesīte?
The best known: Sauka Lutheran church, Sunākste Lutheran church, Lutheran church in Viesīte. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Viesīte?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 37.
How do you get to Viesīte?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 116 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Viesīte as the destination and these 11 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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