Place to visit
Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas”, Latvia: what it is and when to go
Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas” is a museum in Latvia (Valga). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Latvia · LV-4733
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 147 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 57.65768, 26.00123
What it is and where
Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas” is a museum in Latvia (Valga).
18.–19.gs. Vidzemes zemnieku sēta, kurā ietilpst šim novadam raksturīgu celtņu pilns komplekss.
It is in Valga, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.65768, 26.00123; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 147 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Latvia. In Kokai 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 Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas” is May to September.
- JanPossible6:57
- FebPossible9:05
- MarPossible11:24
- AprPossible14:01
- MayBest time16:20
- JunBest time17:43
- JulBest time17:08
- AugBest time15:02
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:34
- DecPossible6:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | May to September | December to April and October |
| Museums and art | May to September | December to April and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas” has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- The LVM Vijciems cone drying facilityMuseum7.6 km
- E11 section 11: Spicu tilts - ZaķiHiking8.1 km
- E11 section 10: Strenči - Spicu tiltsHiking9.1 km
- dabas liegums „Burgas pļavas”Protected area12 km
- dabas liegums „Vadaiņu purvs”Protected area12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: History
- Riga Cathedral: cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- Freedom Monument: memorial located in Riga, Latvia
- Riga Castle: castle in Riga, Latvia
- St. Peter's Church, Riga: church in Riga
- Vecrīga: historical center and neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia
- Rundāle Palace: château
Every Latvia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas”?
It is a museum in Latvia.
When is the best time to visit Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas”?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17.
How do you get to Etnogrāfiskā sēta „Ielīcas”?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 147 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.
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 The LVM Vijciems cone drying facility, E11 section 11: Spicu tilts - Zaķi, E11 section 10: Strenči - Spicu tilts. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Valga14 places to see in and around Valga, Latvia: Holy Spirit Church, Valga, Ērģeme Castle, St. John's Church. Best time: May to September.
- History222 places for history in Latvia, from Riga Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LatviaBefore travelling to Latvia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.