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Things to see in Odziena (Latvia): 7 places and when to go
Odziena is a town in Latvia, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Temples (2), History (2), Nature (2). The best known are Lokstene Shrine of Dievturi, Odziena manor house and Ziestu. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Latvia · 56.7125, 25.6858
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (2) · History (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Mountains (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 107 km as the crow flies
What to see in Odziena
The places in and around Odziena, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lokstene Shrine of DievturiModern Pagan religious building13 km
- Odziena manor houseManor house in Latvia2 m
- ZiestuMountain in Latvia15 km
- Lutheran church in KokneseChurch building in Latvia17 km
- Briežu dārzs un safari parks "Zemitāni"With kids · Wildlife7.6 km
- dabas liegums „Vesetas palienes purvs”Protected area7.8 km
- Struve Geodetic ArcMeridian arc from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea15 km
When to go to Odziena
The best time to visit Odziena is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:09
- FebPossible9:11
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:57
- MayBest time16:10
- JunBest time17:28
- JulBest time16:55
- AugBest time14:55
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:01
- NovBetter not7:45
- DecPossible6:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 32. In May, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Odziena
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 107 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Vestiena9 places21 km
- Jēkabpils19 places26 km
- Viesīte11 places42 km
- Cesvaine7 places48 km
- Upespils5 places48 km
- Līvāni6 places49 km
And all of Latvia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Odziena?
The best known: Lokstene Shrine of Dievturi, Odziena manor house, Ziestu, Lutheran church in Koknese. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Odziena?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 32.
How do you get to Odziena?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 107 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Odziena as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- 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.
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