Country Holidays
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Here you will find everything that you need for a proper Latvian sauna – bowls, scoops, tubs large and small, switches, linen products and log saunas as such. You can tour the workshop, try out your own hand at the work that the owners do, and commission or purchase their products.
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This little building is on the left bank of the Venta River beyond the ancient brick bridge.  It is located at Pils Street 4.  The hut was built in 1735, using rocks from the damaged castle of the duke, and it was built on a terrace that is the last fragment of the walls that surrounded the castle.  Also known as the Hangman’s hut, the building was rebuilt during the 19th century.  It can only be viewed from the outside.
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The farm offers visitors an excursion around the garden and wine cellars; it is possible to try wine, as well as buy wine, candy and marmalade.
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Stupeļu Hill is 3 km to the South of the Vecumnieki-Ilūkste road. There are no signs, so the castle hill might be difficult to find. The Great Stupeļu Rock, which is discussed further on in this guidebook, is also hard to find when there is vegetation. Stupeļu Hill is approximately 30 m high, and it was one of the highest castle hills in the historical district of Selonia. Archaeologists say that it was first abandoned at the beginning of our era and then populated again during the late Iron Age. It is interesting that iron was extracted and processed near the castle hill. Archaeologists believe that this is the site of one of the earliest “cities” in the region. To the West of the hill is the Great Stupeļu Rock, which is 6.7 m long, 5.6 m wide and up to 2.7 m high. Above ground, it is 35 m3 large, and it may have been a cult location. During archaeological digs in the late 1970s, antiquities from the 10th to the 13th century were found here.
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This is the largest rock in the Baltic States and, according to some sources, in all of the segment of Northern Europe which was affected by the last Ice Age. Its size is 930 m3! The rock is 7.5 m high, 16.5 m long and 14 m high, with a circumference of 48.5 m. The rock resembles a huge pebble from a distance, and it is on the sandy and rocky beach. Depending on the season, it can be out in the water. The Ice Age carried the rock to its current location from the southern shore of Finland. It is made of pegmatite.
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Saimniecība atrodas Ziemeļvidzemes biosfēras rezervātā, netālu no Burtnieku ezera. Tajā audzē kazas un gatavo kazas sieru. Saimnieki rūpīgi seko līdzi dabas procesu ciklam un ciena dabai draudzīgu dzīvesveidu. Papildus sieram sezonāli iespējams iegādāties arī upeņu ievārījumus, zāļu tējas un vilnas izstrādājumus.

Sieri

Tiek piedāvāts baltais, svaigais kazas siers bez piedevām. Tāpat pieejama kazu piena karamele - smēriņš.

Kā top siers

Siers top ilgi un pacietīgi visa gada garumā no pašu saimniecības kazu piena. Tā ir pilna cikla saimniekošana: saimnieki stāda, ravē un novāc ražu, ēd paši un dod ēst kazām. Kazu dziļās kūts uzkrājumi katru rudeni tiek vesti uz lauka, lai katru nākamo gadu “atdzimtu” ēdamajos dārzājos.

Apmeklētājiem

Tā kā kazu pienam ir sezonāls raksturs, piedāvājumā divu veidu apmeklējumi:

  • piena sezonā: kazu masāža ačgārnā virzienā, stāsti par un ap kazām, to piena produktiem, kazu piena produktu degustācija;
  • īpašais piedāvājums - meistarklase - iespēja pašiem sasiet savu personalizēto sieru, ko pēc sūkalu nospiešanas iespējams saņemt ar aukstumskapju pakomātu starpniecību;
  • piena "nesezonā": pārgājieni ar kazām, stāsti par un ap kazām, kopēja tējas vārīšana uz ugunskura - tēju izdzer apmeklētājs, biezumus apēd kaza vai āzis.
Kur iegādāties sierus

Saimniecībā uz vietas, Slow Food Straupe tirdziņos, Vidzemes lielākajos gadatirgos.

Internetā: https://tirgus.novadagarsa.lv.
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Cultural space of Kihnu (www.kultuuriruum.ee) is incorporated in the UNESCO list of Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, and is a quaint mix of old and modern. The local history museum displays tools, clothes, handicraft and furniture.
Metsamaa Heritage Farm is a traditional farmstead which shows household tools and utensils, national costumes and handicraft.
Kihnurand company runs guided tours on the island (www.kihnurand.ee).
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This is the thickest European Ash (Fraxius excelsior) in Latvia and the Baltic States. The homestead where the tree is found is the memorial museum of the painter Ģederts Eliass, and for that reason, the tree is sometimes also known as the Eliass ash tree.
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Atrodas ~ 0,4 km no Latvijas – Lietuvas robežas, Sventājas ielejas labā krasta nogāzē. Atrodama informācija, ka avotu tīrot, atklājusies 5 x 5 m ozolkoka „grīda”. Avots ir labiekārtots – virs tā slejas lapene ar niedru jumtu. Vēl pavisam nesen pie tā auga Latvijas dižākā ieva (nolūza), kuras vietā tagad kuplo biezs atvašu pulks.
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Organic family farm Võrumaa, Haanja Nature Park (Haanja rahvuspark). The farm rears goats and makes goat’s cheese. Tastings and excursions are organised here; you will see how the milk from the cowshed turns into a cheese wheel.
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Iespēja patīkamā atmosfērā baudīt ļoti gardu ēdienu. . Starp tiem arī Lietuviešu tradicionālo ēdienu. Ir dienas un vakara īpašie piedāvājumi.
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For more than 60 years, ice-cream is made in the historic Rūjiena dairy house, built in 1912. Everyone is kindly invited to take a tour and learn about the ice-cream of Rūjiena, watch the video about the manufacturing process, and, of course, enjoy Rūjiena ice-creams.
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5 days

From Riga the tour goes through historic sea resort Jurmala to Pure Chocolate museum where you could see production and taste some. Then the tour goes to Sabile where there is small Wine Hill which history dates back to 16th century. You visit local wine producer who will show his gardens and talk about grape growing in the Latvian climate nowadays. Afterwards tasting of the seasonally available drinks. Then you visit small picturesque town Kuldiga and have some wine tasting there. Next day there are eco wine tasting at Aizpute and Durbe and then go to the city of Liepaja with lovely sandy beach, arty atmosphere and significant military heritage at Karaosta suburb. Then the route follows up the coast line. At Pavilosta you have a trip in traditional fishermen boat and at Alsunga singing and demonstration of local traditions by Suiti women. Culturally colourful community which heritage is listed in UNESCO. Then walk along the steep sea cost at Jurkalne and enjoy the best maintained port town of Ventspils. Next day there is a visit to local fishermen and see fish smoking process, then walk along Cape Kolka where the open sea meets the Riga Bay. Turning back to Riga you have a visit and tasting at wine maker in Talsi.
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This is one of the most outstanding areas in the entire Baltic States with active underground waterways which still, to this very day, dissolve local gypsum rock. Parts of the area collapse regularly, and there are legends about all of this. Underwater rivers, streams, the so-called Karvės (Cow) cave, etc., can be seen in the area.
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The farm is located near Sangaste rukikula, amidst wild nature. At the farm you can enjoy delicious food, catch fish, go to the sauna, and spend the night. Both lovers of active recreation and people simply looking for a pleasant way to spend time will find suitable activities.
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The beautiful wooden building, located right at the entrance of Gulbene, provides a place for guests to have a meal, enjoying the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and well-being. Home cooking and Latvian dishes.
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Guests to the Dīķīši homestead in the Amata Parish will be greeted by several Samoyed dogs and intelligent little donkeys that will bring the guests to a place for glamping next to the pond.  You can hike down two trails of different lengths of enjoy the opportunities that exist when Latvians share places where they find mushrooms and berries.

A special adventure is creating artworks from natural materials that have been collected in the forest.  The accommodations are appropriate for people who use a wheelchair.  The lavatory has been adapted to the needs of such people, as well.

People who are interested in cultural history can tour a collection of Latvian folk costumes, trying them on and organising their own photo session.  People who enjoy extreme feelings will enjoy a ride on a quadricycle.  If you love to go fishing, bring your own inventory.  We organise fire rituals for birthdays and family celebrations, and we’ll also offer soup that has been cooked on a campfire, as well as a master class in cheesemaking.  
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The café is situated in a comfortable cellar of a museum commemorating the life of the Latvian author Anna Brigadere. Here you will find a variety of foods and drinks that can satisfy any taste. In the summer, in the yard filled with sunshine, you will be able to relax on the outdoor terrace, listening to the waterflow of the Tervete river, whereas in winter, having enjoyed the snow drifted landscapes, warm up in the cellar, drinking tasty tea. The café organises parties with the good witches of the Tērvete forest, as well as rides in horse-drawn carts or sleds.

Latvian cuisine: Pork ribs in honey sauce, pancakes with jam, mushroom sauce.

Special foods: “Bear’s paw”.
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Laila Kelle works in a building of the former Lamiņi semi-estate. She teaches drawing and painting of landscapes and still life paintings, using oil paints for this purpose. Nature trail (3km).
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Nice rest in a country house, which is located 2 km from Aizkraukle city and 1.5 km from Aizkraukle railway station. The recreation complex is suitable for relaxation for two or a group of friends, up to 25 people.

The holiday home has three separate rooms with double beds. Can accommodate up to 16 people with extra beds.

In a separate building there is a party hall with a sauna and a hot tub. There is also a black bath. There are tent and caravan sites in the area. For active recreation, there are bicycle rental, Nordic walking, horse riding, museum of horse saddlery and a mini zoo.