Rāzna National ParkAbout Rāzna National Park
Rāzna National Park is a protected area in eastern Latvia in the Krāslava district, centred on Lake Rāzna, which is the country’s second-largest lake.
The park protects the lake itself along with surrounding forests, smaller lakes and wetlands, offering shoreline recreation, angling and nature observation. Habitats include mixed forests and freshwater wetlands that support regional biodiversity.
The protected area was established to conserve the lake ecosystem and its landscape values while accommodating low-intensity recreation and local land uses.
Geographically the park lies in eastern Latvia, within Krāslava district, and is a regional destination for visitors from nearby towns and from the larger cities of southeastern Latvia.
- Key waterbody: Lake Rāzna is the second-largest lake in Latvia and is the park’s central natural feature for boating, fishing and lakeshore habitat protection.
What to See#
- Lake Rāzna: Centered on Lake Rāzna, Latvia’s second-largest lake, which dominates the park’s ecology and recreational use.
- Surrounding landscape: Woodland, smaller lakes and wetlands that surround Lake Rāzna form the park’s protected buffer and habitat matrix.
Nearby Attractions to Rāzna National Park
Best Time to Visit Rāzna National Park
June-September for lakeside activities and the warmest weather.
Weather & Climate near Rāzna National Park
Rāzna National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (613 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -4° | -11° | 36 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -11° | 29 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 34 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 1° - 9° | 3° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 17.3h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.8h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 57 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 53 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 2° | -4° | 52 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -2° | -9° | 45 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
How to Get to Rāzna National Park
Rāzna National Park is reachable by car from Rēzekne or Daugavpils; local roads connect the park’s facilities and lakeside access points. Regional buses serve nearby towns; a car provides the most flexibility.
Tips for Visiting Rāzna National Park
- Visit the park's lakes early morning for still water reflections and bird activity.
- Combine a drive through with visits to nearby manor houses and local craft markets in the Krāslava area.
- Bring insect repellent in summer - boggy areas around lakes can be mosquito-prone.