# Daugavgrīva fortress, Latvia: what it is and when to go > Daugavgrīva fortress is a 17th century fortifications near Riga, Latvia. Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. It has articles in 7 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/daugavgrivas-cietoksnis/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** 17th century fortifications near Riga, Latvia · History - **Where:** Latvia - **Best time:** May to September. - **Nearest airport:** RIX Riga, 14 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Sa-Su 10:00-16:00 - **Coordinates:** 57.04518, 24.03935 ## What it is and where Daugavgrīva fortress is a 17th century fortifications near Riga, Latvia. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/riga/), where this site lists 204 more places to see, 11 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 57.04518, 24.03935; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 14 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=57.04518%2C24.039351) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.04518%2C24.039351) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/historia/) 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 Daugavgrīva fortress is **May to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 7 h 05 | | February | Possible | 9 h 09 | | March | Possible | 11 h 25 | | April | Possible | 13 h 59 | | May | Best time | 16 h 13 | | June | Best time | 17 h 33 | | July | Best time | 16 h 59 | | August | Best time | 14 h 58 | | September | Best time | 12 h 27 | | October | Possible | 9 h 59 | | November | Better not | 7 h 41 | | December | Possible | 6 h 26 | In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. 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 - [Daugavgrīva fortress](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/daugavgrivas-cietoksna-apbuve/): 17th century fortifications near Riga, Latvia · 9 m - [Daugavgrīva Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/daugavgriva-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Latvia · 1.9 km - [Vadošā gaisma Baltā baznīca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/vadosa-gaisma-balta-baznica/): Lighthouse · 3.0 km - [Vecdaugava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-vecdaugava/): Nature reserve in Latvia · 3.4 km - [Bumbu kalniņš](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/bumbu-kalns/): Summit · 4.7 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/). ## More in Latvia: History - [Riga Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/catedral-de-riga/): cathedral in Riga, Latvia - [Freedom Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/monumento-a-la-libertad/): memorial located in Riga, Latvia - [Riga Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/riga-castle/): castle in Riga, Latvia - [St. Peter's Church, Riga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/st-peter-s-church/): church in Riga - [Vecrīga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/old-riga/): historical center and neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia - [Rundāle Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/palacio-de-rundale/): château Every Latvia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Daugavgrīva fortress? It is a 17th century fortifications near Riga, Latvia. It has articles in 7 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 Daugavgrīva fortress? May to September. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. ### How do you get to Daugavgrīva fortress? The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 14 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.04518%2C24.039351) 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 [Daugavgrīva fortress](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/daugavgrivas-cietoksna-apbuve/), [Daugavgrīva Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/daugavgriva-lighthouse/), [Vadošā gaisma Baltā baznīca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/vadosa-gaisma-balta-baznica/). The rest is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5257943276), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q640775), CC0. More about Daugavgrīva fortress on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daugavgr%C4%ABva_fortress). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).