| No | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
 |
A diverse stand of forest that is bisected by the Vidzeme highway and the Rīga-Lugaži railroad line. This is a place where the largest endangered bird in the world – the European roller – can be found. Between one-quarter and one-fifth of the Latvian population of the crow is found here. This, too, is one of the last nesting places for the green woodpecker.
|
|
 |
The farm, which has been developed around the servants’ home of the former Ķempēni Estate, breeds more than 200 Latvian dark-headed sheep. Visitors can purchase meat, wool and skins, also taking part in informational tours with tastings of various foods, as well as catching and tasting trout (this is available only to those who spend the night at the venue). |
|
 |
You are offered horse-riding along the picturesque forests and individual horse-riding lessons. |
|
 |
The farm grows apples, pears and medicinal plants such as peppermint, marigold, etc. The owners also collect wild medicinal plants. An interesting tour is available, and you can purchase products at the farm or at the Latvian Eco Product Store at Barona Street 45-47 in Rīga. |
|
 |
Bathhouse on the shore of Jugla river for families (not intended for noisy events). The maximum number of persons - 6 persons. Variety of activities available for parents (Russian bath, fishing in pond, the latest newspapers) and kids (games, trampoline, novus, bicycles, feeding rabbits). Bathhouse is freshly renovated and well-maintained, it is possible to order dinner, breakfast. Bathhouse is located 25 km from Riga, it is reachable by bus. The price depends on the service used and the number of persons. |
|
 |
The Sierštelle factory is in the centre of Ogre, just half an hour from Rīga by car. The local “Police Academy” leisure venue offers cheese-based dishes from Sierštelle, as well as the sale of cheeses. Sierštelle offers 31 kinds of cheese, including savoury and sweet cheeses. One special recipe was born right there in Ogre at the popular Swimming Spa. |
|
 |
Z/S “Paldaži” ir 19. gadsimta Vidzemes lauku sēta un bioloģiskā saimniecība Limbažu novadā, kas apzināti kopj un saglabā Latvijas vēsturisko un kultūras mantojumu, tai skaitā lībisko. Saimniecību vada Andrejs Kovaļovs, kurš attīsta aitkopību, biškopību, kokamatniecību un pieredzes tūrismu, radot iespēju viesiem iepazīt gan tradicionālo lauku dzīvi, gan mūsdienīgu bioloģisko saimniekošanu. Apmeklētājiem tiek piedāvāta īsa ekskursija, kuras laikā iespējams iepazīt Paldažu apkārtnes vēsturi, saimniecības stāstu, Paldažu dižosi un bišu dzīvi. Savukārt izvērstā ekskursijā iekļauts arī dravas apmeklējums, neliela vaska sveču liešanas darbnīca un atpūta ar karstiem vai aukstiem dzērieniem. No maija līdz oktobrim saimniecībā noteiktos datumos tiek piedāvātas vakariņas un pusdienas ar jēra gaļas ēdieniem. Maltītes iespējams baudīt tikai pēc iepriekšēja pieraksta. “Paldaži” piedāvā autentisku lauku pieredzi, kas apvieno dabas tuvumu, senās sētas vidi un mierīgu gaisotni. Šī ir vieta, kur iespējams sajust Vidzemes lauku raksturu, iepazīt bioloģiskās saimniekošanas principus un uzzināt vairāk par Paldažu vēsturisko mantojumu. |
|
 |
The restricted area protects the seashore meadows of the Lielupe River estuary, which are a very uncommon habitat in Latvia. The restricted area is on the left bank of the river, where one of the largest areas of wild swamp angelica is found. This is an important nesting area for birds. The territory is not improved for tourism, and it should be viewed from the Baltā (White) dune that is on the opposite bank of the Lielupe River. From there, the visitor will see a lovely landscape featuring the river estuary and the meadows which are around it.
|
|
 |
The nature park in the Ogre River valley is found along the middle section of the river. It has been established so as to protect the unregulated river valley and its surrounding territory, as well as biological diversity and habitats. For instance, this is an area in which rare park-type meadows can be found in Latvia. The Ogre is one of Latvia’s most popular rivers for water tourism in the spring, particularly downriver from the town of Ērgļi, where the technically complicated Braži rapids are found. |
|
 |
The company has a history of more than 40 years, and today it is a competitive dairy processing company at the Baltic level, producing milk, kefir, cottage cheese, yogurt, butter, cheese and other dairy products. A store alongside the factory sells the products, and Valmieras Dairy is one of five companies in Latvia that can manufacture an EU guaranteed traditional product, "Summer Solstice Cheese". |
|
 |
Jau no seniem laikiem Cesvainē zinājuši alu, vīnu un brandvīnu. Pirmais krogs minēts jau pirms 1520.gada. Cesvaine var lepoties ar savulaik lielāko un svarīgāko krogu Vidzemē - Šļākas krogu. Barona Vulfa pils pagrabi vienmēr bijuši pilni ar labām vīna, liķiera un brandvīna pudelēm. |
|
 |
This is one of the most interesting protected territories in the city of Rīga, and its aim is to protect coastline biotopes – dune and coastal meadows and the birds and plants which are found there (among them, 29% of the species of orchids). There is a marked information trail with a bird-watching tower. This is the only outdoor viewing tower in Latvia that has been adapted for the needs of people in wheelchairs.
|
|
|
|
Līdz 40m augsta ar mežu apaugusi Gaujas labā pamatkrasta nogāze ar vairākiem smilšakmens atsegumiem. Viens no tiem atrodas nogāzes lejasdaļā un veido 7m platu 5m dziļu nišu. Otrā krastā – vairākus metrus augstais Leimaņu iezis. Abi atsegumi atrodas aiz Amatas ietekas.
|
|
 |
The Staburags cliff of Rauna has been Latvia’s most distinct travertine cliff since the great Staburags cliff of the Daugava River sank under the waves during the construction of a hydroelectric power plant nearby. The cliff is approximately 8,000 years old and is still being formed as lime settles on moss and other plants. The Staburags cliff of Rauna is cited as the only location in Latvia of the Alpine butterwort, but it has not been seen there for the last 15 years. That is probably because of the many people who tramp across the cliff each year. The streams which deliver lime to the cliff are a biotope that is of priority at the EU level.
|
|
 |
Located near the train station, the café has a bakery in the basement and a shop and café on the first floor. It offers single and multi-layer torts, various types of cakes (including cream cakes, apple cakes Vecrīga cakes, honey cakes, éclairs and roulettes), pastries (cinnamon, poppy seed, cottage cheese), pierogi (cheese, bacon, etc.), sweet pretzels, plates of meats and savoury snacks. |
|
 |
Exploring of Sigulda can be started with a visit to Sigulda castle ruins. The construction of the castle was begun by the Knights of the Sword Order in 1207, but in 1236 it was rebuilt for the needs of the Livonian Order. Sigulda castle suffered much from the wars in the second half of the 16th century and in the beginning of 17th century. During the Northern War, it is burned down and is no more restored. Today south-western building of the convent and the tower of the main gate, behind which is the inner forefront of the castle with open air stage, which offers impressive views over the Gauja valley. Currently the reconstruction of castle ruins is in progress. Construction of New castle (owner - Prince Kropotkin) in the South of the Sigulda took place from the 1878 until 1881. From 1923 - 1940 the building was the Palace of Writers, but during the Soviet years - Cardiology sanatorium. Since 2003 Sigulda district council is located there. The manor complex includes wooden house (middle of 19th century), which was Kropotkin's family home, barn (turn of the 18th - 19th century), gardener's house (19th century) and a stone fencing (19th century.) If we make our way from New Castle in a north-eastern direction, after almost 2 km we will reach Vejupite ravine. There you can see the shallow (3.6 m) but high (6.1 m) in Peter's Cave and deep Pucu ravine with Krauklupite. At the conjunction of ravines of both streams rises a Satezele hill fort (plateau 90 x 75 m), where in the beginning of 13th century was the oak castle of Liv land chief (eldest) - Dabrelis. Near can be found Krauklu gorge - ravine of Vejupite left bank, with 11 m high sandstone walls and 5.2 m deep Krauklu cave. At the conjunction of Vejupite ravine and Gauja valley columns Paradise (Gleznotaju) Hill - a very picturesque place, painted and photographed since old times! The Paradise Hill can be reached with a electric vehicle. In the west part of Sigulda is located Ferris wheel (works during the summer) and Air cableway (streetcar) - the only this type of vehicle in Baltics (built in the 1969). Its self-supporting cable extends in 1060 m length and without any support joins the Gauja River valley banks between Sigulda and Krimulda ~ 40 m above Gauja River. Here you can enjoy excellent views! In the south-western part of Sigulda one can walk to mighty Beites precipice, which is split by the deep ravine of stream. On the west side of the ravine lies Keizarskats, which is located ~ 67 m above the Gauja level and offers good views of Krimulda and Turaida castle. Sight place was arranged here already in the 1862 when Russian Tsar Alexander II visited Sigulda. In the eastern part of the ravine wooden Keizarkrēsls (Emperor Stool) is located. |
|
 |
This tree is in the park of the Sēja Estate and is one of the four trees in Latvia that have a circumference of more than four metres.
|
|
 |
The owner of the Stāmeriena Estate was Baron Johann Gottlieb von Wolff, and his wife, Sofia Potyomkina, was a member of the Russian Orthodox faith, so work on the church began in 1902. It was consecrated two years later. The crosses on the steeple of the church are known for mountain crystals that were presented by the Wolff dynasty. Contact the church in advance for a tour of its interior. |
|
 |
The farm breeds more than 150 sheep. There is a location to feed lambs, and the owners organise animal auctions and “Sheep Days” events. You can take a tour of the farm and purchase pedigreed sheep and sheep-related products. |
|
 |
Saimniecībā "Jauncaunes", Ogres novadā, grupām, kā arī individuāliem apmeklētājiem tiek piedāvāta atpūta brīvā dabā, iepazīstot un izmēģinot metamos ieročus, šaušanu ar dažāda veida lokiem, arbaletiem un pneimatiku. |
|
