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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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Blankenfeldes muizas sulu un sirupu razotne

Pensionāriem un senioru karšu īpašniekiem speciālas cenas Blankenfeldes muižas piedāvājumiem: 

  • Muižas ansambļa (ieskaitot parku) apskate - 2 EUR;
  • Parka apmeklējums - 0,50 EUR;
  • Zvanu muzeja apskate - 2 EUR;
  • Muižas ansambļa un zvanu muzeja apskate - 3 EUR.
Heritage gardens Distance from countries capital city88 Pre-order required Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers
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Laima Ceramics

EUR 1.50 for senior citizens with a senior citizen card during the off-season, EUR 2 during the season.  

Free tea and refreshing beverages before and after the tour.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city90 Active season months1-12 Must register in advance
Hosts speak English
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The Vaidelotes farm

A tour and meal all year round for EUR 3 for guests with a senior citizen card.

Agri Heritage Agriculture For parties Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Optional meals Pre-order required
Rooms for seminars Facilities appropriate for childrenTour guide servicesSouvenire shop Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak Russian
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Brewery VALMIERMUIZAS ALUS

20% off on tours of the brewery on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

For parties For children and teenagers Local lifestyle Seminars Distance from countries capital city111 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Optional meals
BBQRooms for festivitiesRooms for seminars Horseback ridingRide in horse driven sledgeFacilities appropriate for childrenTour guide servicesPicnick areaSouvenire shop Nearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianOther languages
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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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The smithy, museum and workshop of Kaspars Auza

Iespēja nokalt naglu pie profesionāla kalēja Kaspara Auzas.

Gan sezonā, gan nesezonā 10% atlaide senioru grupām (sākot no 20 personām) ekskursijai kalēja darbnīcā un kalēju lietu muzejā.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city66 Active season months1-12 Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers
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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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Konfelades razotne

Senioru karšu īpašniekiem gan sezonā, gan nesezonā atlaide 10% (apmeklējumam un produkcijai).

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city19 Active season months1-12
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The Naukseni People’s Museum

Senior citizens get a 50% discount on entrance to the museum all year round – EUR 0.60 during the season and off-season.

Distance from countries capital city151 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
Rooms for seminars Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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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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The Skriveri food company

Senior citizens get a tour of the factory for EUR 2 all year round (full price of EUR 3).

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city80 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Pre-order required
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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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Bakery and tavern LACI

Throughout the year, a special offer for senior citizens – a tour of the bakery, baking of bread and lunch in the Lāči café for EUR 25.00 for two people.  

7% off on Lāči baked goods at the company’s stores.

For parties For children and teenagers Seminars Distance from countries capital city40 Active season months1-12 Internet access Accepts individual travellers Optional meals Must register in advance Disable Access This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
BBQRooms for festivitiesRooms for seminars WhiteboardOverhead projectorTV VideoComputerCopier Sports groundFootball fieldFacilities appropriate for childrenTour guide servicesPicnick area Nearest bus stop300mNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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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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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

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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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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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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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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