# Dundagas pilskalns, Latvia: what it is and when to go > Dundagas pilskalns is an archaeological site in Latvia (Dundaga). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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/dundagas-pilskalns/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Archaeological site · History - **Where:** Latvia - **Best time:** May to September. - **Nearest airport:** RIX Riga, 117 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [latvijas-pilskalni.lv](https://www.latvijas-pilskalni.lv/dundagas-pilskalns/) - **Coordinates:** 57.51205, 22.36063 ## What it is and where Dundagas pilskalns is an archaeological site in Latvia (Dundaga). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Dundaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dundaga/), where this site lists 10 more places to see, 337 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 57.51205, 22.36063; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 117 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=57.512052%2C22.360629) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.512052%2C22.360629) 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 Dundagas pilskalns is **May to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 6 h 59 | | February | Possible | 9 h 06 | | March | Possible | 11 h 25 | | April | Possible | 14 h 01 | | May | Best time | 16 h 18 | | June | Best time | 17 h 41 | | July | Best time | 17 h 06 | | August | Best time | 15 h 01 | | September | Best time | 12 h 28 | | October | Possible | 9 h 57 | | November | Better not | 7 h 36 | | December | Possible | 6 h 19 | In June there are 17 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19. 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 - [Dundaga Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dundaga-castle/): Castle in Latvia · 338 m - [dabas liegums „Pāces pļavas”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-paces-plavas/): Protected area · 7.6 km - [dabas liegums „Daiķu īvju audze”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-daiku-ivju-audze/): Protected area · 8.4 km - [dabas liegums „Rukšu purvs”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-ruksu-purvs/): Protected area · 9.6 km - [dabas liegums „Dižkalni un Kaļkupes ieleja”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-dizkalni-un-kalkupes-ieleja/): Protected area · 10 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 Dundagas pilskalns? It is an archaeological site in Latvia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Dundagas pilskalns? May to September. In June there are 17 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19. ### How do you get to Dundagas pilskalns? The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 117 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.512052%2C22.360629) 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 [Dundaga Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dundaga-castle/), [dabas liegums „Pāces pļavas”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-paces-plavas/), [dabas liegums „Daiķu īvju audze”](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/dabas-liegums-daiku-ivju-audze/). The rest is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3958771757), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15218858), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).