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Vecumnieki

Bauska Municipality, Latvia · Europe

About Vecumnieki

Vecumnieki sits on the route: 20 minutes from Baldone, 31km from Bauska Castle.

Vecumnieki is a town located in Bauska Municipality, Latvia. With a population of 2,103, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vecumnieki sits in Latvia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Riga time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vecumnieki to your route.

About Vecumnieki

Vecumnieki is a village in the Vecumnieki Parish of Bauska Municipality in the Semigallia region of Latvia. Vecumnieki is 51 km southeast of Riga city center. The population of Vecumnieki was 2103 as of 2015. The village is just north of the Jelgava-Krustpils railroad. Buses from Riga to Skaistkalne, Ilūkste and

Read more Nereta stop at Vecumnieki. Two reservoirs have been created on stream Taļķe - Old Lake and New Lake.

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Where is Vecumnieki located?

Vecumnieki is located in Bauska Municipality, Latvia, Europe. The coordinates are 56.6061 latitude, 24.5223 longitude.

What is the population of Vecumnieki?

Vecumnieki has a population of approximately 2,103 people, making it a town in Latvia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,103
Continent
Europe
Country
Latvia
Region
Bauska Municipality
Timezone
Europe/Riga
Coordinates
56.6061, 24.5223

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Latvia

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Vecumnieki

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Bauska Castle

Castle complex combining a ruined Livonian Order fortress and a later ducal residence on a ridge between two rivers, with parking.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Rundāle Palace

Latvia's grandest baroque palace designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, featuring opulent interiors and one of the finest French-style gardens in the Baltics.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Riga Old Town

A UNESCO-listed medieval old town with the finest collection of Art Nouveau architecture in the world, centered on charming cobblestone squares.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Riga Art Nouveau District

The world's greatest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings, with over 800 ornate facades featuring elaborate sculptures, faces, and floral motifs.

46 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Riga Cathedral

Medieval Lutheran cathedral in Riga's old town, the largest church in the Baltics, known for its large 19th-century pipe organ.

46 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vecumnieki.

Baldone

🇱🇻 Latvia

17 km awayPop. 3,664

Iecava

🇱🇻 Latvia

19 km awayPop. 4,000

Ķegums

🇱🇻 Latvia

20 km awayPop. 2,065

Lielvārde

🇱🇻 Latvia

22 km awayPop. 5,873

Ogre

🇱🇻 Latvia

24 km awayPop. 22,767

Ikšķile

🇱🇻 Latvia

25 km awayPop. 7,448

Jumprava

🇱🇻 Latvia

29 km awayPop. 2,177

Salaspils

🇱🇻 Latvia

30 km awayPop. 17,826

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