# Krāslava New Palace, Latvia: what it is and when to go > Krāslava New Palace is a palace in the historical region of Latgale, Latvia (Krāslavas Grāfu Plāteru pils) (Krāslava). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. It has articles in 3 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/kraslava-plater-palace/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Palace in the historical region of Latgale, Latvia · History - **Local name:** Krāslavas Grāfu Plāteru pils - **Where:** Latvia · Pils iela 6, LV-5601, Krāslava - **Best time:** May to September. - **Nearest airport:** RIX Riga, 227 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [kraslavaspils.lv](http://www.kraslavaspils.lv/) - **Coordinates:** 55.89961, 27.15968 ## What it is and where Krāslava New Palace is a palace in the historical region of Latgale, Latvia (Krāslavas Grāfu Plāteru pils) (Krāslava). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Krāslava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kraslava/), where this site lists 10 more places to see, 302 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 55.89961, 27.15968; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 227 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=55.899614%2C27.159684) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.899614%2C27.159684) 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 Krāslava New Palace is **May to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 7 h 19 | | February | Possible | 9 h 17 | | March | Possible | 11 h 27 | | April | Possible | 13 h 53 | | May | Best time | 16 h 01 | | June | Best time | 17 h 16 | | July | Best time | 16 h 45 | | August | Best time | 14 h 50 | | September | Best time | 12 h 26 | | October | Possible | 10 h 04 | | November | Better not | 7 h 53 | | December | Possible | 6 h 44 | In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. 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 - [Krāslavas Vēstures un mākslas muzejs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kraslavas-vestures-un-makslas-muzejs/): Museum · 76 m - [Krāslavas alus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kraslavas-alus/): Brewery · 885 m - [Augšdaugava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/augsdaugava-protected-landscape-area/): Natura2000 area in the Daugavpils area, Latvia · 5.1 km - [Ezertaka: Krāslava-Klajumi-Lielborne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ezertaka-kraslava-klajumi-lielborne/): Hiking · 6.3 km - [Ezertaka: Piedruja-Indrica-Krāslava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/ezertaka-piedruja-indrica-kraslava/): Hiking · 11 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 Krāslava New Palace? It is a palace in the historical region of Latgale, Latvia (Krāslavas Grāfu Plāteru pils in the local language). It has articles in 3 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 Krāslava New Palace? May to September. In June there are 17 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. ### How do you get to Krāslava New Palace? The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 227 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.899614%2C27.159684) 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 [Krāslavas Vēstures un mākslas muzejs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kraslavas-vestures-un-makslas-muzejs/), [Krāslavas alus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kraslavas-alus/), [Augšdaugava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/augsdaugava-protected-landscape-area/). The rest is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/30787442), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6440551), CC0. More about Krāslava New Palace on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kr%C4%81slava_New_Palace). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).