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Ikšķile

Ikšķile is a town in Ķekavas novads district, Latvia of about 3,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit: 48 forts & heritage, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 36 churches. The must-see places are Dabas parks „Ogres Zilie kalni”, Nacionālais Botāniskais Dārzs and Salaspils Dievmātes Rožukroņa Karalienes Romas Katoļu Baznīca.

56.8340° N, 24.4968° EPop. 3,368

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km200
Must-see148
Notable115
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ikšķile

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:47 pm

71 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 Ikšķile
  2. Dabas parks „Ogres Zilie kalni”nature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Juglas Ezerslake · 45 min
  4. Ruins of Alt-Dole Castle (Ad 1226)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Riga Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  6. Nacionālais Botāniskais Dārzsnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Ikšķile
Today’s loopIkšķileStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ikšķile?

Dabas parks „Ogres Zilie kalni” (nature spot, about 4 km), Nacionālais Botāniskais Dārzs (nature spot, about 11 km), Salaspils Dievmātes Rožukroņa Karalienes Romas Katoļu Baznīca (church, about 12 km), Riga Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), Ruins of Alt-Dole Castle (Ad 1226) (heritage site, about 19 km), Daugavas Muzejs (museum, about 20 km).

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

200 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 churches, 24 museums, 22 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Ikšķile?

Ikšķiles Baznīcas Drupas, about 3 km by road; Mūku Kalns (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ikšķile?

Selēku Ezers, about 6 km by road; Lejas Ezers (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ikšķile?

Start in Ikšķile, visit Dabas parks „Ogres Zilie kalni”, then Juglas Ezers, then Ruins of Alt-Dole Castle (Ad 1226), then Riga Reservoir, then Nacionālais Botāniskais Dārzs, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.