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Aizkraukle

Aizkraukle is a town in Aizkraukle Municipality district, Latvia of about 8,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pļaviņas Hydro Power Plant, Aizkraukles Viduslaiku Pils and Kokneses Pils.

56.6048° N, 25.2553° EPop. 8,840

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see124
Notable114
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Aizkraukle

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aizkraukle
  2. Aizkraukles Viduslaiku Pilsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Meļķitāru Muldakmensviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Aizkraukles Purvsnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Kokneses Pilsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Staburags (appludināts)waterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Aizkraukle
Today’s loopAizkraukleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aizkraukle?

Pļaviņas Hydro Power Plant (lake, about 3 km), Aizkraukles Viduslaiku Pils (heritage site, about 8 km), Kokneses Pils (heritage site, about 13 km), Staburags (appludināts) (waterfall, about 18 km), dabas parks „Daugavas ieleja” (nature spot, about 7 km), Meļķitāru Muldakmens (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

104 places on Spotwander: 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Aizkraukle?

Pļaviņas Hydro Power Plant, about 3 km by road; Līču ūdenskrātuve (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Aizkraukle?

Kokneses Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca, about 15 km by road; Sunākstes Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aizkraukle?

Start in Aizkraukle, visit Aizkraukles Viduslaiku Pils, then Meļķitāru Muldakmens, then Aizkraukles Purvs, then Kokneses Pils, then Staburags (appludināts), and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.