# Mālpils muiža, Latvia: what it is and when to go

> Mālpils muiža is an unusual place to stay in Latvia (Sigulda). 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 27. 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/malpils-muiza/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Unusual stay · History
- **Where:** Latvia · Pils iela 6, LV-2152, Mālpils
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** RIX Riga, 60 km as the crow flies
- **Type of building:** Manor house
- **Coordinates:** 57.00639, 24.94945

## What it is and where

Mālpils muiža is an unusual place to stay in Latvia (Sigulda).

It is in [Sigulda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/sigulda/), where this site lists 26 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 57.00639, 24.94945; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 60 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=57.006394%2C24.949451)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.006394%2C24.949451)

- **Type of building:** Manor house

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 Mālpils muiža 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 58 |
| 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 27 |

In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 27. 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

- [Wake Mālpils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/wake-malpils/): With kids · 806 m
- [IndieJānis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/indiejanis/): Brewery · 9.1 km
- [Kastrānes pilskalns](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kastranes-pilskalns/): Archaeological site · 9.6 km
- [Safari Park More](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/safari-park-more/): With kids · Wildlife · 10 km
- [Mores kauju piemiņas muzejs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/mores-kauju-pieminas-muzejs/): Museum · 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 Mālpils muiža?

It is an unusual place to stay in Latvia.

### When is the best time to visit Mālpils muiža?

May to September. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 27.

### How do you get to Mālpils muiža?

The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 60 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.006394%2C24.949451) 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 [Wake Mālpils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/wake-malpils/), [IndieJānis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/indiejanis/), [Kastrānes pilskalns](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/kastranes-pilskalns/). The rest is in [the Latvia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/letonia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/111713150), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).