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Based on the tower of a former Soviet army radar installation, there is an 18-metre viewing tower at the Southern breakwater of Ventspils (Medņu Street) today. The tower offers a good view of the port territory, with the sea gate at the mouth of the Venta River and the city beach. Binoculars are available at the tower. It is worth walking down the Southern breakwater to get a better look at the sea.
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This is a territory which regularly floods when the Lielupe River crosses its banks. These are flood-land meadows of importance to birds. The area can be surveyed from the Rīga-Liepāja highway and the Kalnciems road which runs along it. |
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A haven for Russian Old Believers. Mustvee village has held fairs for the past two centuries. It is also a traditional fishing town. |
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Very expressive form of relief with wide look over the neighborhood. On its peak there's ruins of the castle of bishop Hermanis which was built in 1224. The world's oldest firearm was found here. |
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At Jūrkalne, there is a small viewing area on the steep shore which offers a magnificent view. At the foot of the shore, which can be accessed via a set of steps, the view is no less wonderful. It is worth hiking along the entire shore from Pāvilosta to Sārnate (approximately 30 kilometres).
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The saloon is on the edge of the Rīga-Liepāja highway (A9) at the 22 km road marker. Most of the dishes are based on ingredients from the forest. The interior design is based on hunting, and there is a paddock of wild deer alongside the restaurant. Latvian cuisine: Roast buck, roast wild boar, venison steak, roast lamb, stuffed river trout. |
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This company uses natural juices and other raw materials to produce blackberry, black currant, sea buckthorn and spinach glazes that are used to decorate handmade gingerbread. You can listen to stories, take part in thematic activities, bake your own gingerbread, and buy dough and finished cookies. |
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Happiness House (Laimes maja) is a recreation place situated in a very beautiful place on the seashore – on Cape Kolka. Here you will have a chance to relax, watch sunrises and sunsets, enjoy the sea, quiteness and peace. |
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The museum offers information about the history of chocolate, allowing you to learn all about the process, from raw materials to finished products. You can also prepare and taste your own bitterly sweet treat in the creative workshop. Products are available at the little store that is next door to the museum. |
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A rare monument survives in Skulte – a Soviet-era jet bomber, the IL-28, which supposedly was equipped to carry winged missiles. The airplane is on three cement pedestals.
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The cafe is situated in Sabile, where you can eat fast and tasty food. Banquets up to30 people. |
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The saloon is opposite the Machinery Museum on the edge of Bauska. The nationally historical interior allows visitors to comfortably feel different than others. Latvian cuisine: Oatmeal, milk soup, pumpkin soup, cold beet soup, homemade steak haché, potato pancakes, crepes, bread soup. |
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Uibo farm offers customers fresh pork dishes, using as little preservatives and additives as possible, characterised by traditional Estonian flavours. |
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Pirtnieka pakalpojumi, dažādi pirts rituāli. Viesiem ir iespēja iegādāties produktus no ārstniecības augiem - tējas, sīrupus, ziedes, salātus; tāpat arī piedalīties radošajās meistarklasēs tinktūru, masāžas eļļu gatavošanā. Informatīvā lekcija par augiem un pirti, pirts rituāliem. Klusā meža ielokā pieejamas telts vietas, piedāvājumā arī kubla noma un pārvietojamās pirts mucas noma. |
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Located at 10 Sēravotu Street. The historicism style building is built from wood in 1889 and it is the newest of the three churches in Ķemeri. It is possible to see the church from the inside on the days of worship services. On other days-from the outside. |
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The museum’s main house in Kärdla (open all year round) and branches in Kassari and Käina (open in summer) give an insight into wool manufacturing, seafaring, agriculture and manor estates on the island, islanders´ life through tsarist and Soviet regimes and independence. Classes on heritage are run in the Long House. |
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The farm, established in 1874, today provides comfortable tourist accommodation, saunas, an outdoor pool and organic food made to centuries-old recipes. Its little museum exhibits the exquisite needlework and farm tools of previous generations. All these items have a story to tell about their former owners´ dreams and work. |
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The saloon is in the former home of the governor of the Koknese Estate. It is named after the Latvian author Rūdolfs Blaumanis, who studied at the estate and lived there for two years. There is an outdoor terrace, and it is possible to hold celebrations there. Latvian cuisine: Potato salad, herring salad, bean salad Valmiera salad, beef with onions, pork ribs, homemade steak haché, roast beef with horseradish sauce, baked liver, herring with cottage cheese, oatmeal dessert. Special foods: “Saloonkeeper’s slice”. |
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This park was set up to protect the landscape and cultural environment of the Haanja highland. At the central part of the park are the two highest hills in the Baltic States – Suur Munamägi, which stands 318 m above sea level, and Vällamägi, which is 304 m above sea level. The ancient Rõuge River valley (Rõuge ürgorg) is found in the western part of the park. It is 7.5 km long and up to 60 m deep. The valley dates back to the Ice Age, and it has seven lakes, including the deepest one (38 m) in Estonia – Lake Rõuge Suurjärv.
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This farm keeps Thuringian breed goats and makes goat's milk cheese, as well as a various snacks. In addition, herbs and medicinal plants used for teas and natural cosmetics are also grown here. |