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Koknese is situated on the scenic banks of the River Daugava and the River Pērse, about 100 km from Rīga. Koknese got town privileges in 1277 and flourished as Hanseatic city during the 14th century. In 1420 the castle Kokenhusen became summer residence of the Archbishop of Riga and in the 16th century it was their main seat. A railway that connected Koknese with capital city Riga was completed in 1861 and made Koknese a popular holiday resort for Riga citizens.
Today culture and history dominate the city and, together with the scenic surroundings, make Koknese worth visiting. Major cultural and sport events, as well as a variety of cafés, increase the interest of the visitors.
Most popular tourism objects in Koknese
Koknese medieval castle ruins
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The Koknese medieval castle ruins hold testimonies from ancient Hanseatic city. Today Koknese medieval castle ruins host concerts and performances, as well as activities like minting coins, wedding ceremonies according to medieval or ancient Latvian traditions. The historical exposition in castle ruins pavilion gives insight about the previous scenery of the place. In the ruins, you can visit the torture chamber, see the former place of the well, and the outcrop of the ancient cobbles. Entrance fee.
Park Koknese, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113.
+371 29275412, +371 65161296
56.637989, 25.417003
The Garden of Destiny
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The Garden of Destiny is a symbol created in nature. It indicates continuous recovery and growth of the nation – this is where both human and state history, the present and future meet. Excellent environmental architecture has been combined with the beauty of the Koknese peninsula and the flow of River Daugava.
Likteņdārzs, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 25495544
56.634895, 25.438843
Koknese park
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The Koknese park was created in 1900, by the River Perse estuary in Daugava. The Koknese park features both local and foreign trees, as well as a wide variety of rare wild flowers. The park is home to the Koknese medieval castle ruins, a fountain “Faun’s head”, stone sculpture “Perse girl”. There are several delightful wooden sculptures in the park, as well as the 11-metre wooden sculpture named “For eternity”, and a tea house-gazebo. History buffs will appreciate the Celtic crosses and cast-iron cannons from Swedish times, as well as burial grounds of the people who died during WWII.
+371 29275412, +371 65161296
56.64256605, 25.42109728
Reproduction of Pērse Waterfall
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In the gulley of the River Pērse, there used to be Pērse Waterfall, around 2.5 metres high and 20 metres wide. In memory of Latvia’s lost treasure, a fountain resembling the historical Pērse Waterfall was constructed in 2019.
56.644204531, 25.425890609
Koknese natural trail
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Koknese inspires and surprises regardless of the season! You can see it for yourself by taking a stroll on the Koknese nature trail (total length 5.65 km) along the Pērse and Daugava rivers. Be sure to stop now and then and enjoy the pictures painted by nature and the flow of water. You can start your walk on the trail from your preferred location in the Koknese park. If you follow Daugava closely, listen to melodies of nature and water, and you will soon find yourself in Likteņdārzs.
+371 29275412, +371 65161296
56.6420587, 25.4339397
Koknese manor complex
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The Koknese manor complex is composed of the house of manor manager, which, together with the barn that has a centred red brick arc (where the pub “Rudolfs” is located), and the former manor laundry house, create the Koknese (Alaine) manor complex. Rudolfs Blaumanis lived here from 1885 to 1887, while studying manor management. The buildings are currently used by Virsdaugava Forestry. The garden is open for viewing.
3 Blaumaņa Street, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 29275412, +371 65161296
56.64322677, 25.42705178
Water tourism in Koknese
Viking boat “Nameisis”
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The Viking barge offers trips and stories of the captain (route: Koknese castle ruins–Likteņdārzs–Pērse river–Koknese castle ruins). There are 19 places on the ship. With prior arrangement.
+371 26161131
56.63853067, 25.4174602
Boat “Vīgante
The boat “Vīgante” (trimaran type boat with a roof) offers trips and stories of the captain (route: Koknese castle ruins–Likteņdārzs–Pērse river–Koknese castle ruins). There are 26 places on the boat. With prior arrangement.
+371 28490667
56.63853067, 25.4174602
Boat “Gulbis” (“The Swan”)
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“Gulbis”goes on trips along the Daugava river from Likteņdārzs (The Garden of Destiny), revealing the history of Koknese and the Garden of Destiny, the stories of the Daugava by listening to the audio guide's stories. There are 20 places on the boat.
+371 29999436
56.634895, 25.438843
Boat rental and relaxation on the shores of Daugava and Pērse
Piers
Koknese Castle Ruins
56.637989, 25.417003
The Garden of Destiny
56.6389299,25.417641
Gundegas
56.6389302,25.4242071
“Along the Daugava and Pērse rivers by SUP”
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Holiday stop “Pērsejas” offers SUP equipment and rowing boat rental. Orienteering and active recreation routes on the river. Individually prepared offers. Picnic place and „Fire soup“ in a picturesque place on the bank of the Perse River.
Prior booking necessary.
Holiday stop “Pērsejas”
“Pērsejas”, 21 Daugavas Street, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 29119882
56.6436914, 25.4109527
“Water joys in Koknese”
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SUP boards, boats and water bikes for rent at Koknese castle ruins boat pier.
+371 26434520
56.637989, 25.417003
Acommodation in Koknese
Recreation centra "Kalnavoti"
“Kalnavoti”, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 29357420
56.621448, 25.462894
Holiday house "Sidrabi"
“Sidrabi”, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 26593210
56.611562, 25.497367
Campsite "Daugavas radzes"
“Radzes”, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 29284622
56.606788, 25.499882
Recreation centre “Ranch Randevu”
Riekstukalni 1, Kokneses parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 29295900
56.642273, 25.406168
Holiday house “Mazā kāpa”
4 Lakstīgalu Street, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 22331352
56.654539, 25.427896
Guest house “Kūpiņsala”
1 Rijnieki 1, Koknese, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 27553304
56.62882983166125, 25.452232360839844
Motel "Astarte"
14 A 1905. Gada Street, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 65161994
56.6453032, 25.4362523
Vecbebri technical school complex hotel
Vecbebri, Bebri parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5135
+371 26593960
56.723645, 25.478488
Campground “Garauši-Vecbordzēni”
Vecbordzēni, Viskāļi, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 26567971
56.708232, 25.285397
Zutiņa bathhouse - campsite
“Svampēni”, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 26380142
56.599306, 25.317138
Campsite "Senči"
103.5 km of Riga – Daugavpils highway, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 25227262
56.625495, 25.457871
Holiday house “Pērses krasts”
17 Daugavas Street, Koknese, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 29435631
56.643789, 25.415534
Bathhouse “Ozolini”
Ozoliņi, Bebri parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5135
+371 29293877
www.viesunamiem.lv/bebru-pirts
56.723133 25.489283
Guest house “Divas upes”
“Rozes”, Bilstiņi, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 29578899
56.640088, 25.410089
Glamping “Ragnar Glamp Koknese”
Jaunbilstiņi, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 29578899
56.640088, 25.410089
Motel 18 Paugu Street
18 Paugu Street, Koknese, Aizkraukles novads, LV-5113
+371 29268431
56,6442989, 25,443176
Holiday Home “Ciemiņos”
“Kalniņi”, Bebri parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5135
+371 25434818
56.747450, 25.420235
Holiday Home “Rijnieku upes namiņš”
Rijnieki, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 28105055
56,62888, 25,45337
Catering
Panna Café Koknese
30a Blaumaņa 30a, Koknese parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 26398193
www.facebook.com/panna-cafe-koknese
56.648748, 25.419849
Pub “Rūdolfs”
Blaumaņa street 3, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 26514096
www.facebook.com/krodzinsrudolfs
56.64339195, 25.42718589
Koknesis
(delivery and takeaway meals)
Ziediņi, Kokneses parish, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 27553304
56.63253317593424, 25.448727605544263
Olalā! Cafe Kokenhusen
(open from April till October, on weekends)
Koknese castle ruins, Koknese, Aizkraukles novads, LV-5113
+371 29147071
56.637989, 25.417003
Tourist information
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Aizkraukle municipality and Koknese Tourism information Centre
Koknese Tourism Centre offers current information regarding local tourism and cultural-historical objects.
Tourism Information Centre employees will provide information regarding sightseeing objects, activities, accommodation, restaurants and events in the Koknese parish in Latvian, Russian and English for free.
Information Centre also offers free brochures about Koknese and the surrounding area, regions of Latvia, Latvia in general, and individual towns.
Free WiFi spot available.
Souvenirs with Koknese symbols available.
We offer copying, printing, and faxing services.
Contacts:
7 1905.Gada Street, Koknese, Aizkraukle Municipality, LV-5113
+371 65161296, 29275412
