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Silver Suitcase Attractions

In this section you find various tourist attractions like recreation places, museums, workshops etc. which have joined Senior – friendly programme, accept the senior's card providing discounts or added value to the card's holder. 

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The Latgale Art and Crafts Centre in Livani

A tour of the centre is available for EUR 1.50 for all senior citizens.

For parties Beautiful sights Seminars For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city177 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Internet access This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Disable Access
Rooms for festivitiesRooms for seminarsNo smoking ScreenLCD/ProjectorCopier Facilities appropriate for childrenTour guide services Nearest train station1kmNearest bus stop1kmNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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Latvia

Pure Chocolate Museum

Holders of senior citizen cards receive a 5% discount on the existing senior citizen price for entrance into the museum during the season and 7% during the off-season.

For parties Seminars Distance from countries capital city82 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
Sports ground Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak Russian
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Atputas vieta "Buki"

15% off for senior citizens with a senior citizen card during the off-season, 5% during the season.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city194 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available
Steam bathRooms for festivities FishingSports ground Nearest shopNearest town
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Saimnieciba "Annas"

10% off for guests with a senior citizen card during the season and 20% off during the off-season at the farm.

Distance from countries capital city269 Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
Place for tents Fishing Nearest train station49kmNearest bus stop1kmNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak Russian
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Latvia

The Ate Mill Museum

During the season and off-season senior citizens receive a discount on visiting the museum – EUR 1.40 (as against EUR 2.10 for a full-price ticket).

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city201 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
Facilities appropriate for children
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Latvia

The LIELKALNI farm

Senior citizens with a senior citizen card can receive a 10% discount on farm products during the season (May to September).

Please contact the farm in advance on +371-2636-2975 (Aija).  

Please also note that it may be difficult to ride a wheelchair on the lawn of the farm.

Local lifestyle Distance from countries capital city120 Active season months5-10 Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
Rooms for seminars Nearest bus stop1kmNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak GermanHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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Latvia

The Amatnieki wood processing workshop

Senioru karšu īpašniekiem ekskursija 0.70 EUR / pers.

For children and teenagers Fishing Distance from countries capital city80 Active season months1-12 Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers Accommodation available
Outdoor firepalce Nearest bus stop100mNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak RussianOther languages
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Latvia

The Pilsmuizkungi rabbit village

Senior citizens with a senior citizen card pay EUR 2.50 to enter the village during the season and off-season.

Distance from countries capital city50 Active season months5-9 Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
Nearest bus stop1kmNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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Latvia

The Straw Museum and Straw Things workshop

The museum is happy to welcome senior citizens, but part of the museum exhibition is on the second floor and can only be accessed by climbing some stairs.  

During the off-season, senior citizen cardholders receive a 20% discount on the entrance ticket (10% during the season).

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city66 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers
Facilities appropriate for childrenSouvenire shop Nearest train station0.6kmNearest bus stop0.6kmNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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Latvia

Rukisi Tea

10% off on a tour of the farm during the season and off-season for senior citizen cardholders.

Heritage gardens Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers
Souvenire shop Nearest town

Historical sites

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CESU CASTLE

Holders of senior citizens cards have discounts for all entry tickets at the complex.
Prices for cardholders from October 1 until April 30:

  • The Cēsis Castle Complex (the Medieval Castle, New Castle and exhibition hall) – EUR 2.50;
  • Entrance to the New Castle and Medieval Castle – EUR 1.50
  • A visit to the Lademahers Tower – EUR 1.00

Prices for cardholders from May 1 until September 30

  • The Cēsis Castle Complex (the Medieval Castle, New Castle and exhibition hall) – EUR 3.00;
  • Entrance to the New Castle and Medieval Castle – EUR 2.00
  • A visit to the Lademahers Tower – EUR 1.50

Note:  Part of the Medieval Castle and all of the New Castle are wheelchair accessible.

For children and teenagers Castles and manors Distance from countries capital city89 Accepts individual travellers Disable Access Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Rothko museum

Visitors with a pensioner’s certificate or senior citizen card can receive a 50% discount on visits to the art centre all year round.  A ticket to all of the centre’s exhibitions costs EUR 4.00.  

Sector A has the permanent exhibition, “Mark Rothko: Life and Art,” which features a hall of original artworks, a digital exhibition about Rothko’s life and work, a research room, a video room, a stillness room and a library.  A separate visit to Sector A costs EUR 2.50.  

Temporary exhibitions in Sectors B, C and D cost EUR 1.50 for each sector. 

Distance from countries capital city225 Active season months1-12 Disable Access Accommodation available
Rooms for seminars Tour guide servicesSouvenire shop Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian

Nature attractions

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Latvia

Kemeri National Park

Guide Inese Jansone offers guided tours of the Ķemeri National Park and Ķemeri Historical Park.  

Senior citizens with a senior citizen card receive a 10% discount on the tours during the off-season and a 5% discount during the season.  

Please contact Inese Jansone on +371-2913-5543, ineta.mobil@gmail.com, or www.celoarinetu.lv.

National park Walking For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city30 Accommodation available
FishingBoatsBicyclesCross-country skiingTour guide servicesBoat tourBicycle trailNature trailNature watchingNature watching
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The Burtnieki Estate Park

Holders of senior citizens cards have discounts on guided tour services at Burtnieki Estate Park:

  • 25% off during the off-season;
  • 20% during the season.
Distance from countries capital city130 Active season months1-12

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