Koknese
On the right bank of the Daugava River where the Pērse flows into it, Koknese is a pocket-sized Latvian town in the Vidzeme region with scenic river views and a medieval castle that was once one of the strongest fortresses in Livonia. First recorded in 1205 under the name Kukenoys, the town held city rights and Hanseatic membership from 1277 until the late 17th century, a status formally restored in 2021.
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- Population2,906
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.1 km3.8 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Koknese: quick answers
Where is Koknese?
Koknese is in Latvia, about 87 km54 miles in a straight line from Riga.
How do you get to Koknese?
The nearest airport is Riga (RIX), about 1 hr 35 min away by road. The nearest train station is Koknese, about 0m away by road.
What's the weather like in Koknese?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is June, with about 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Koknese?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.