These homes are located near well equipped ski hills and cross country skiing trails. Many of them also offer skating on backyard pond, riding in a horse drawn sleigh, or skidooing, sledding or tobaggoing and even ice-fishing. Supper and a sauna are also possible.
What do you need to know about skiing in the Baltics?
The first snow in the Baltic States arrives in November, but the real skiing season begins only around Christmas time and lasts till the end of March. The average temperature in winter is -2C0 with January being the coldest month. The heaviest snowfall in the Baltics occurs in southern Estonia and northeastern Latvia – and that’s where the most popular ski hills are located. These hills have well groomed ski runs of varying difficulty, tows, night lighting and snow-making equipment. Cafes or snack bars and equipment rental shops where you can rent skiis, boots, snowboards and other gear are nearby.
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JUMURDAS MUIZALakeside hotel in the castle's park. Conference hall for 80 persons, sauna with a banquet hall for 100 persons. Restaurant, bar, terrace with a view of the lake. Extras - paddle-boats, skiing, skating.
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from 130 EUR / night 490 EUR / week
LEJAS OZOLIA very nice log building, a sauna, a place for leisure or celebration between Cēsis and Valmiera. Place for camping and picnics. In the summer - berry and mushroom picking, fishing in the tributaries of the Gauja River.
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Annas HotelThe ancient manor house has been turned into modern hotel where an unspoiled environment is combined with natural materials and elegant design. In the world of Annas everything has been raised to the level of art. Each apartment is different, some with mezzanines. |
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from 35 - 40 EUR / night
PILS IN KANDAVAGuest house in Kandava by the Powder Tower. TV, SAT, Internet connection, a cafe, a sauna with a room for small parties and a hot water tub, rooms for partying. |
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from 61 EUR / DBL
KAPTEINU OSTARecreation complex in Salacgrīva, 200 m from the beach. Hotel with 5 rooms with shower, TV, internet and terrace with sea view. Restaurant „Il Capitano” – under good weather conditions offers meals on a terrace with sea view. Separated flower bungalows are available near Krišupe river, almost on the beach. Bungalows have two double rooms and sauna. 2 additional beds, shower, fan, refrigerator, teapot, crockery, satellite TV available.
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from 8 EUR / pers
ZAGARKALNSNot far from the "Žagarkalns" skiing slopes, at Cēsis, by the Gauja river. Tenting and caravan sites, boating camp. Large area, convenient for guest privacy. Cottages for parties, sauna. Boats and bicycles for rent. In winter - skiing slopes and services.
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Atputas baze BailiIn the summer season we offer trips by raft and boats, camps for children, an area for organizing events, camping for the night. In the winter season "Baili" has a ski center - downhill ski tracks, ski and snowboard equipment rental, instructor services. Catering offer in a cafe. |