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Things to see in Viekšniai (Lithuania): 11 places and when to go
Viekšniai is a town in Lithuania, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Temples (7), Nature (3), History (2). The best known are Venta Regional Park, Orthodox church in Viekšniai and Daubariai hillforts. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Lithuania · 56.235, 22.5136
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- PLQ Palanga, 93 km as the crow flies
What to see in Viekšniai
The places in and around Viekšniai, 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.
- Venta Regional ParkRegional park in Lithuania13 km
- Orthodox church in ViekšniaiTemples196 m
- Daubariai hillfortsTwo hillforts in Lithuania14 km
- Church of St. Stanislaus the Bishop, DauginiaiChurch building in Lithuania9.6 km
- Pievėnų Nukryžiuotojo Jėzaus bažnyčiaChurch building in Lithuania11 km
- Skleipių akmuoNature7.6 km
- Church in TirkšliaiChurch building in Lithuania13 km
- Church of St. John the Baptist, ViekšniaiChurch building in Lithuania196 m
- Gyvoliai hillfortArchaeological site3.8 km
- Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, MitkaičiaiChurch building in Trakai District Municipality, Lithuania15 km
- Church of St. Joseph, PapilėChurch building in Lithuania19 km
When to go to Viekšniai
The best time to visit Viekšniai 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.
- JanPossible7:15
- FebPossible9:15
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:55
- MayBest time16:05
- JunBest time17:21
- JulBest time16:49
- AugBest time14:52
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:03
- NovBetter not7:50
- DecPossible6:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 39. In May, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Lithuania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Viekšniai
The nearest main airport is Palanga International Airport (PLQ, Palanga), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around Lithuania (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
- Renavas19 places28 km
- Pikeliai13 places32 km
- Telšiai22 places33 km
- Kuršėnai10 places38 km
- Plateliai30 places48 km
- Žagarė12 places48 km
And all of Lithuania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Viekšniai?
The best known: Venta Regional Park, Orthodox church in Viekšniai, Daubariai hillforts, Church of St. Stanislaus the Bishop, Dauginiai, Pievėnų Nukryžiuotojo Jėzaus bažnyčia. 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 Viekšniai?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 39.
How do you get to Viekšniai?
The nearest main airport is Palanga International Airport (PLQ), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Viekšniai 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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