Alūksne is located in Alūksne Municipality, in the northeastern part of Latvia near the borders with Estonia and Russia. It lies northeast of Riga and east of Valmiera, placing it within the Vidzeme region.
Location Map of Aluksne, Latvia
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Where is Alūksne Located?
Alūksne is located in Alūksne Municipality, in the northeastern part of Latvia near the borders with Estonia and Russia. It lies northeast of Riga and east of Valmiera, placing it within the Vidzeme region.
The town covers an area of approximately 14 sq km (5.41 sq mi) and has a population of about 6,000 residents as per recent estimates.
Alūksne is known for its lake and historical sites. Key attractions include Lake Alūksne, Alūksne Castle ruins, Temple Hill, Alūksne New Castle, narrow-gauge railway, and scenic park areas.
Alūksne, Latvia Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Alūksne |
| Country | Latvia |
| Municipality | Alūksne Municipality |
| Region | Vidzeme (Northeastern Latvia) |
| Established | Town rights granted in 1920; history dates back to medieval times |
| Population | Approx. 6,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 14.20 sq km (5.48 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 420 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 57.4240° N, 27.0460° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | LV-4301 |
| Area Code | +371 |
| Major Waterways | Lake Alūksne |
| Transportation | Regional roads; narrow-gauge railway (Gulbene–Alūksne line) |
| Famous For | Lake scenery, historical castle ruins, and narrow-gauge railway |
| Top Attractions | Alūksne Castle Ruins, Temple Hill, Lake Alūksne, Gulbene–Alūksne Railway |
| Official Website | https://www.aluksne.lv |
Distance from Alūksne to Major Cities in Latvia
- Alūksne to Riga – 200 km (124 miles)
- Alūksne to Valmiera – 110 km (68 miles)
- Alūksne to Cēsis – 130 km (81 miles)
- Alūksne to Sigulda – 150 km (93 miles)
- Alūksne to Limbaži – 150 km (93 miles)
- Alūksne to Saulkrasti – 180 km (112 miles)
- Alūksne to Ogre – 190 km (118 miles)
- Alūksne to Jelgava – 220 km (137 miles)
- Alūksne to Tukums – 240 km (149 miles)
- Alūksne to Ventspils – 360 km (224 miles)
- Alūksne to Liepāja – 400 km (249 miles)
- Alūksne to Daugavpils – 150 km (93 miles)
- Alūksne to Rēzekne – 160 km (99 miles)
- Alūksne to Jēkabpils – 170 km (106 miles)
- Alūksne to Gulbene – 50 km (31 miles)
- Alūksne to Madona – 120 km (75 miles)
- Alūksne to Kuldīga – 370 km (230 miles)
- Alūksne to Saldus – 340 km (211 miles)
- Alūksne to Bauska – 230 km (143 miles)
- Alūksne to Preiļi – 190 km (118 miles)
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