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Rīga – Aizkraukle
A detailed road trip guide for Rīga – Aizkraukle: costs, stops, sightseeing, food, walks and overnight ideas.
Route overview
<h3>What to expect on Rīga – Aizkraukle</h3><p>The distance is about 90 km and the direct drive takes around 1 h 20 min. Real travel time depends on traffic, roadworks, weather and the number of stops.</p>
Rīga – Aizkraukle: road trip guide with costs and stops
This route is designed as a practical travel guide, not only as a fuel calculation. It helps plan where to stop, what to see, where to eat and where to stay if the drive becomes a two-day trip.
Choose a few priority stops and keep the rest as backup ideas. This makes the route easier to adapt to weather, traffic and the people you travel with.
- 01Daugavas promenāde OgrēPlaces to see · on the route
- 02Ogres Zilie kalniPlaces to see · on the route
- 03Ikšķiles baznīcas drupas uz Svētā Meinarda salasPlaces to see · on the route
- 04Salaspils Nacionālais botāniskais dārzsPlaces to see · on the route
- 05Skrīveru dendroloģiskais parksPlaces to see · on the route
- 06Kokneses pilsdrupasPlaces to see · on the route
- 07LikteņdārzsPlaces to see · on the route
- 08Aizkraukles pilskalnsPlaces to see · on the route
Route plan
Suggested planning rhythm
- Calculate fuel costs before you leave.
- Plan the first break before you feel tired.
- Pick stops that do not require a large detour.
- Check seasonal opening times for food and accommodation.
- Keep at least one backup stop for longer routes.
Places to see
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01
Daugavas promenāde Ogrē
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
02
Ogres Zilie kalni
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
03
Ikšķiles baznīcas drupas uz Svētā Meinarda salas
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
04
Salaspils Nacionālais botāniskais dārzs
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
05
Skrīveru dendroloģiskais parks
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
06
Kokneses pilsdrupas
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
07
Likteņdārzs
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
08
Aizkraukles pilskalns
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
09
Pļaviņu HES skatu vietas
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
10
Daugavas krasta pastaigas
A real stop on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route worth planning for sightseeing, photos or a short walk.
Stops and breaks
4
01
Ogres pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
02
Ikšķiles pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
03
Skrīveru saldumu pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
04
Aizkraukles centra pauze
A practical break point on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route for fuel, coffee, WC or a short stretch.
Food and walks
3
01
Ogres kafejnīcu zona
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
02
Skrīveru un Kokneses ēdināšana
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
03
Aizkraukles centra kafejnīcas
A food or walking area on the Rīga – Aizkraukle route, useful for lunch, coffee or a calm break.
Stays and campsites
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01
Aizkraukles viesu mājas
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Aizkraukle route if you want to split the trip into two days.
02
Kokneses naktsmītnes
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Aizkraukle route if you want to split the trip into two days.
03
Ogres viesnīcas
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Aizkraukle route if you want to split the trip into two days.
04
Daugavas krasta lauku mājas
An overnight idea for the Rīga – Aizkraukle route if you want to split the trip into two days.
Places to see
Places to see
- Daugavas promenāde Ogrē — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Ogres Zilie kalni — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Ikšķiles baznīcas drupas uz Svētā Meinarda salas — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Salaspils Nacionālais botāniskais dārzs — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Skrīveru dendroloģiskais parks — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Kokneses pilsdrupas — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Likteņdārzs — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Aizkraukles pilskalns — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Pļaviņu HES skatu vietas — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
- Daugavas krasta pastaigas — A worthwhile place to include for photos, a walk or sightseeing.
Stops and breaks
Stops and breaks
- Ogres pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
- Ikšķiles pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
- Skrīveru saldumu pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
- Aizkraukles centra pauze — A practical break point for coffee, fuel, WC or a short stretch.
Food and walks
Food and walks
- Ogres kafejnīcu zona — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
- Skrīveru un Kokneses ēdināšana — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
- Aizkraukles centra kafejnīcas — A place or area for food, coffee and a short walk without a large detour.
Stays and campsites
Accommodation and camping
- Aizkraukles viesu mājas — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Kokneses naktsmītnes — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Ogres viesnīcas — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
- Daugavas krasta lauku mājas — An overnight idea if you want to split the route into two days.
Cost tips
Cost planning tips
Fuel costs depend on consumption, speed, tyre pressure, passenger and luggage weight. Compare several scenarios in the calculator before the trip.
