Is an ancient Courlandian castle hill and is found in the very centre of Alsunga.  It was named in 1659 when General Berg from Kurzeme put cannons on it to attack Swedish forces that had fortified themselves in the Alsunga castle.  The hill is 8 to 10 metres high and 24 x 54 metres wide, offering a lovely view of the St Michael Roman Catholic Church, as well as the Alsunga windmill lake that is alongside it.  There is a distinct terrace around the hill, and it once was the foundation of wooden defensive structures.  On the other side of the street, to the West of the castle hill, is a cemetery with fire graves of Courlandians that date back to the 11th to 13th century.  Archaeologists examined the area during the middle part of the last century.  The Suiti celebrate Easter and other holidays on the hill.  

Die Ostsee wird an der westlichen Küste von Kurzeme das Großmeer genannt. Hier gibt es hauptsächlich Sandstrände. Der Bereich des Großmeeres ist die am wenigsten bevölkerte Küstenregion in Lettland. Gleichwohl befindet sich dort auch die drittgrößte Stadt Lettlands Liepāja. Steilufer steigen vor Ihren Augen zwischen Pāvilosta und Sārnate empor. Die Dörfer sind ruhig und dünn besiedelt. Am Anfang der Route können Sie sich das militärische Erbe der Sowjetunion im Kriegshafen von Liepāja anschauen, in Pāvilosta regionalen Räucherfisch probieren und von dem Leuchtturm Užava eine der schönsten Aussichten der gesamten Route auf die Küste genießen. Die Route endet in der Hafenstadt Ventspils. Dort gibt es ein reiches Freizeitangebot und verschiedene Sehenswürdigkeiten, insbesondere für Familien mit Kindern.
 

This is the home of singer and oral tradition keeper Lidija Jansone, who is a holder of the Latvian Order of Tree Stars and a fierce defender of the cultural heritage of the Suiti people.  She will tell you about her community’s history and traditions and about the special bourdon singing of the Suiti.  Lidija will also talk about how beer was once brewed by our ancestors for various celebrations.

Setomaa has been inhabited for about 8,400 years, which makes it one of the oldest human settlements in Estonia. It is located on the border of Eastern and Western civilisations, bordering Russia, Latvia and Estonia. Setomaa is famous for its well-preserved traditions and culture. For centuries the local handicraft skills have been passed down within families. Seto polyphonic singing (Seto leelo) is inscribed on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Setos have distinctive national costumes, rich in detail and unique to each family. Perhaps most impressive is the distinctive array of Seto jewellery. These visually striking pieces not only reflect the social standing of the wearer but are also worn as a safeguard from misfortune. To this day, the Seto lifestyle remains closely tied to nature. It is common practice for the Seto not only to enjoy the natural beauty of the forest but to also use its gifts. Berries and mushrooms are picked freely in their seasons.

It is best to start the tour from Võru and finish in Tartu.

Es ist ein eigenartiges Freilichtmuseum in Süd-Estland, was Schul-und Dorfleben am Ende des 19. Jh-s darstellt. Auf 5 ha Territorium sind Schulhaus mit Nebengebäuden, Gerichtshaus, Armenhaus,  Vorratsmagazin, Wohnriege, Bauernhaus und holländische Windmühle. Exponiert sind auch historische Landmaschienen und Fahrzeuge.

Im Fuchstal-Hof werden verschiedene Tiere gezüchtet: die historische Pferderasse Lusitano aus Portugal, Shetland-Ponys, andere warmblütige Pferderassen aus Europa, Anglo-Nubier-Ziegen, traditionelle litauische Rauhaarschafe und eine ganze Reihe verschiedenen Hausgeflügels.