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This is the rumoured location of a military aviation engine testing laboratory. The territory is now industrial and locked off, and nothing remains to suggest that such a lab was ever really there.
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The craftswoman uses clay, rocks and other materials to produce dishware and various interior design objects, finishing them in an open kiln. Visitors can take an informational tour, watch the craftswoman at work, and sit down to produce their own cups. Guests are welcome to attend the opening of the kiln. |
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Renda is a very old town, first mentioned in historical sources in 1230. During the 13th century, Renda was one of the centres of the ancient Courlandian land of Vanema. When Courland was split up in 1235, Renda was taken over by the German Order, and local residents were forcibly drafted into its military. During the age of the Duchy of Courland (1562-1795), the region flourished despite wars, the bubonic plague and other problems, particularly during the rule of Duke Jacob (1642-1682). During the 17th century, Renda became something of a manufacturing centre, churning out timber products, with local lime kilns, watermills, flax weaving facilities, a glass factory and a boiling house for saltpetre and soap. Wine, perfumes and barrels were produced in Renda, as was cast iron for nails and many other things. The court at the Jelgava Castle loved the sour wines from Renda. All of this was destroyed during the Great Northern War (1700-1721). During the 19th century, a chemicals factory was built on the site of the burned Renda castle, and nearby was one of the largest leather tanning plants in Kurzeme, along with a manufacturing facility for turpentine. Cultural life began to develop in parallel to this. Renda suffered much during the two world wars and the subsequent Soviet repressions. The so-called Courelian Battalion of partisans went into the forests after the occupation to continue their struggle against the Soviet regime. Renda today is a small and quiet village with the Lielrenda Estate, a local church, the “devil’s boat” at the Abava River, and the Īvande waterfalls. |
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MIGLA ir mazā alus darītava, tas ir sens saimnieka sapnis, kurš realizējies, spēkus apvienojot kopā ar jaunāko meitu. Alus garšu meklēšanā, receptūru izstrādē, kā arī novērtēšanā piedalās visa ģimene, kur īpašas alus someljē īpašības piemīt vecākajai meitai. Apvienojot visas ģimenes stiprās puses - darītāju, runātāju un garšu pazinēju un dizaina ekspertu, tapis MIGLAS alus, kas šobrīd piedzīvo savus pirmos soļus alus pasaulē un cer iepriecināt ne vienu vien alus baudītāju! Lielu daļu alus darīšanas tiek veikta ar rokām, svērti un malti graudi, rēķināts ideālais apiņu un graudu daudzums, tiek liets, pārliets un skalots. Darītava laprāt uzņem viesus degustācijām, kurās piedāvā ne tikai nogaršot alu, bet arī cienā ar pašceptu maizi un cepumiem, kā arī iepazīstina ar alus darīšanas procesu un vēsturisko Uzvaras Līdumu, kurā atrodas alus darītava. Mazais brūzis atrodas vienviet ar Ķiploku pasauli - otru ģimenes aizraušanos, tāpēc uzreiz var apskatīt divas saimniecības. |
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This farm produces organic grains, and it has a bakery at which tasty rye bread, wheat-rye bread and croutons for bread yoghurt are produced. Bread can be purchased on site.
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The first stone castle in Alsunga was built in 1372, starting with the central part of the southern wing. The authorised representative of the Livonian Order, who was subject to a higher-ranking official in Kuldīga, lived here. The guard towers and other parts of the castle were gradually added between the 15th and the 18th century. The Baroque castle with its two towers is quite impressive. The castle is unique in and outside of Latvia in that it is one of the rare Medieval castles to have survived to the present day in part, but in its original historical appearance. The castle offers an exhibition about its history. Visitors can look at a Suiti kitchen, write a letter with a fountain pen in Barbara’s boudoir, or celebrate a special event in the romantic venue of the castle’s round tower. Renovation of the castle began in 2018, and it is closed to visitors. Still, you can look at its exterior and tour its garden. |
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Das im 18. – 19. Jh entstandene Ensemble von Gutshofsgebäuden mit Museum Audru und Spiritusfabrik. |
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This is the grave of the
parents of Captain A. Bertholds with an unusual grave monument.
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Tāšu meistars Jurijs Ivanovs ar lielu centību un degsmi pēc seniem paraugiem cenšas atjaunot labākās Zilupes novada tāšu apstrādes tradīcijas. Top novadam raksturīgi autentiski tāšu trauki ķiploku, putraimu, saldumu, sāls uzglabāšanai, paliktnīši kafijas krūzei vai pannai. Īsts meistarstiķis ir darbarīku rokturu izgatavošana. Darbnīcā varēsiet izgatavot tāšu glezniņu, tāšu tauri, uzrakstīt īpašu vēstuli kādam ļoti mīļam cilvēkam. |
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The word “Soomaa” means “land of the swamps” in Estonian. There are several major swamps in this area, along with rivers, lowland meadows, wetland forests, and other biotopes that are of key importance in terms of the diversity of species. Major floods occur here in the spring, which is known by locals as the “fifth season''. The fifth season is the best time to explore the landscape of Soomaa. |
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Tahkuna lighthouse is on Tahkuna peninsula in the north of the island. It was built from French cast iron parts in 1875 and is the highest in Estonia at 43 m above sea level. |
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The church was built of fieldstones between 1908 and 1925 in the Tudor Neo-Gothic style (designed by the Liepāja-based architect Stadmann). It replaced a wooden church that dated back to 1621, and its steeple offers a lovely view of lakes that surround the village of Višķi. |
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Die kleinste und eine der reichtesten Kirchen Nordeuropas im Sinne der Zierelemente. Seit dem Bau im 14. Jh ist äußerlich kaum verändert worden. |
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Salos, Vaišnoriškė, Strazdai, Šuminai sind die bewohnten Dörfe im Augštaitija- Nationalpark, in denen historische Einzelgehöfte mit Holzgebäuden erhalten sind. |
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This is the only place in the Baltic States where there is such a vast territory of open-air sand dunes which still change the local terrain very actively because of the wind. The only Sea Museum and Dolphinarium in the Baltic States can be found here.
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Accommodation in a country house for up to 40 people (with extra beds). Sauna and bathhouse services, party room, outdoor recreation - swimming in ponds, fishing, sports and recreation grounds. The hosts offer to taste dried fish or fish soup, also from your own catch. There are 17 fish ponds for fishing. In "Paradises" it is also possible to organize celebrations in the open air, as well as to spend the night in tents. |
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The craftswoman will talk about and demonstrate the way in which she produces various products, encouraging you to do some of the work on your own. You can buy ready-made objects or commission new ones. |
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The farm breeds several species of chinchillas and offers a look at them. There are also decorative pheasants, peacocks, doves and different kinds of chickens, along with marmots, dwarf goats, chipmunks, rabbits, a pony, etc. You can purchase chinchillas, decorative birds and other animals, along with quail eggs, chinchilla pelts and souvenirs. There are also ponds for fishing. |
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Atrodas Valmieras Drāmas teātra ēkas rietumu spārnā. Piedāvā latviešu un pasaules virtuvi, svētdienās - brančus. Sadarbojas ar vietējām zemnieku saimniecībām. |
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Pärnamäe farm on Kihnu Island has won the title of most beautiful home four times. The owner is preparing traditional, home-made dishes, Kihnu bread and smoked fish that you can also buy at Kihnu port market. The accommodation is located in three comfortable cottages. In winter, unique Kihnu carpets are made here |
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