# Burtnieku evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca, Latvia: what it is and when to go

> Burtnieku evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca is a place of interest in Latvia (Matīši). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/burtnieku-evangeliski-luteriska-baznica/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Place of interest · Temples
- **Where:** Latvia
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** RIX Riga, 120 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 57.7199, 25.30061

## What it is and where

Burtnieku evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca is a place of interest in Latvia (Matīši). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Celta 1284.gadā. Built in 1284 A.D.

It is in [Matīši](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/matisi/), where this site lists 8 more places to see, 8.7 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 57.7199, 25.30061; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 120 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.719901%2C25.300608)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.719901%2C25.300608)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/espiritual/) places in Latvia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Burtnieku evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca is **May to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 6 h 56 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 04 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 24 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 02 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 21 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 44 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 09 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 03 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 28 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 56 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 33 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 16 |

In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Latvia

To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Latvia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [dabas liegums „Burtnieka ezera pļavas”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-burtnieka-ezera-plavas/): Protected area · 2.4 km
- [dabas liegums „Vidusburtnieks”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-vidusburtnieks/): Protected area · 8.1 km
- [Church of Saint Matthew in Matīši](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/matisu-evangeliski-luteriska-baznica/): Church building in Matīši, Latvia · 8.7 km
- [dabas liegums „Oleru purvs”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-oleru-purvs/): Protected area · 10 km
- [Dikļu pils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/diklu-pils/): History · 18 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/).

## More in Latvia: Temples

- [Riga Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/catedral-de-riga/): cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- [St. Peter's Church, Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/st-peter-s-church/): church in Riga
- [St. James's Cathedral, Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/st-james-s-cathedral/): Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- [Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kristus-piedzimsanas-pareizticigo-katedrale/): Cathedral
- [Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/aglonas-bazilika/): Catholic spiritual center in Aglona, Latvia
- [Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/catedral-de-san-boris-y-gleb/): Orthodox church in Daugavpils, Latvia

Every Latvia place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Burtnieku evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca?

It is a place of interest in Latvia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Burtnieku evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16.

### How do you get to Burtnieku evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca?

The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 120 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.719901%2C25.300608) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [dabas liegums „Burtnieka ezera pļavas”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-burtnieka-ezera-plavas/), [dabas liegums „Vidusburtnieks”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-vidusburtnieks/), [Church of Saint Matthew in Matīši](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/matisu-evangeliski-luteriska-baznica/). The rest is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/507562966), licensed under the ODbL. More about Burtnieku evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca on [Wikipedia](https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burtnieku_luter%C4%81%C5%86u_bazn%C4%ABca). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).