Country Holidays
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Kemeri (Kemmer) are mentioned in the literature sources for the first time in 1561. In the second half of the 18th century and in the beginning of the 19th century the curative properties of Kemeri sulphur spring waters and swamp mud are well known, therefore here representatives of the highest Kurzeme social circles arrive for treatment. The local foresters welcome the guests. During this time the first mud baths are organised. For some time the development of Jurmala and Kemeri beach is terminated by the Fatherland War of 1812. Two decades later – from 1833 until 1835 the benefits of Kemeri were enjoyed by General Governor of the Baltics Graf K. M. Palen, who addresses the Tsar of Russia Nicholas I for supporting further development of the health resort. Plead is supported and in 1836 Tsar allocates 700 ha of state land and grants 100 000 roubles for the construction of sanatorium and paving of the road from Kemeri till Sloka-Tukums high-way. Two years later (in 1938) the first state bath institution is opened. This is also considered the year of founding the health resort. In several stages the formation of Kemeri Landscape Park is begun, which is an important part of the health resort. In the middle and second half of the 19th century further development of the health resort is promoted by steamboat, as well as railroad traffic that are opened in 1877 from Riga till Tukums. In 1912 direct railroad line Kemeri-Moscow is opened. Early before World War I the number of patients reaches 8300 per year. The 1st battlefront of World War I is held in Kemeri swamp for several years and the health resort is significantly destroyed. Despite this fact after the war it develops rapidly and Kemeri becomes a beloved recreation place for the residents of Riga and one of the most modern health resorts in Europe. In 1924 a new bath institution with mud-baths is built in Kemeri, which at the time is one of the most modern in Europe, but in 1936 State President Kārlis Ulmanis opens one of the most prominent buildings of the first independent state of Latvia period – hotel "Ķemeri". Also after World War II – during the Soviet times the health resort is significantly expanded and almost 10 sanatoriums are established within its territory, in which about 100 doctors are employed. In 1971 Kemeri is awarded the status of All-Union health resort. From 1975 until 1985 the largest of sanatoriums is constructed in Kemeri – Līva (initially – Latvija), which has two blocks of eleven storeys. Up to 1200 patients at the same time could receive treatment at Līva, but within a year – up to 140 000 patients. The sanatorium is closed in the beginning of the 90ies of the 20th century as unprofitable. Up to 1994 five sanatoriums operate in Kemeri: "Čaika", "Daugava", "Dzimtene", "Ķemeri" and "Līva" (Latvija) and resort policlinic "Ķemeri". The latter period may be considered the declining fame period of Kemeri as a large-scale health resort.
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The Strauti farm is on the eastern edge of hillocks in Embūte.  The southern edge of the farm neighbours large forests with many wild animals.  Alongside is a former fowl farm.  The farm breeds rabbits, sheep, fowl, two horses and a pony.  It has a herd of cows, including Latvian Blue cows.  The farm offers tours for schoolchildren and others.  Contact the farm in advance to purchase rabbit meat, wool and vegetables.  The farm is biological.
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Lake Liepāja is shallow and eutrophic (around 40%), and it is one of the most important lakes on the shores of the Baltic Sea for nesting and migrating birds (resting and feeding place). More than 100 different species of birds have been spotted there. The lake is no less important for plants which flourish in salty biotopes. On the north-eastern shore of Lake Liepāja (Vītiņu meadow) there are flood-land plains which are the home to domestic animals which have been adapted to life in the wild. There is also a viewing tower, available upon request with the guide. The system of dams along the south-western part of the lake can be hiked or biked (extreme!) to find lots of interesting viewing areas and landscapes. In the surrounding of the lake there are ruins of unique former fortification systems.

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This is an open territory which is 3.5 km long and 2 km wide.  It is located on the left bank of the Lielupe River between the village of Pavasari and the Odiņi homestead.  The polder was established during the Soviet era to obtain farmland, and back then it was used very intensively.  Today, it is slowly becoming overgrown, and despite this, this is one of the most important locations in Europe for corn-crakes.  A gravel road crosses the polder from the North to the South, and this is an excellent place to hear the songs of the corn-crake.
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The St George Lutheran Church of Subate is on the north-eastern shore of Lesser Lake Subate. The church was built in the Byzantium style in 1685 and 1868 and was commissioned by the owner of the Prode Estate, H.F. Osten-Sacken. This is the only church in Latvia which is reminiscent of the typical appearance of Protestant churches in the late 17th century. The small towers at the corners of the building are of interest. Inside you will find a richly ornamented ensemble of sculptures and wood carvings, including a 17th-century altar, pulpit and pews, as well as artworks from the 17th and 18th century and a bell that was cast in 1682. Some of the interior design was the work of students at the Stelmuže wood carving school.
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“Kundziņsiers” ir jaunas ģimenes izlolots sapnis par savu sierotavu, kas īstenots 2018. gadā Bērzciemā. Piedāvājot sieru apkaimes iedzīvotājiem, radiem un draugiem, pakāpeniski izveidojies pastāvīgs klientu loks. Nosaukums “Kundziņsiers” radies no saimnieku uzvārda Kundziņi.

Sieri

Kūpinātie sieri – ar ķiplokiem, saulē kaltētiem tomātiem, ķimenēm vai bez piedevām.

Svaigie sieri – ar ķiplokiem, saulē kaltētiem tomātiem, ķimenēm, sieramoliņa sēklām, grauzdētām sēkliņām vai bez piedevām.

Kā top siers

Darbs sākas rītausmā – ar svaigu, tikko slauktu pienu, ko piegādā no saimniecības Vandzenē. Sieru gatavo tikai no nepasterizēta govs piena, rūpīgā procesā pievienojot katram sieram raksturīgās piedevas, lai radītu bagātīgu un sabalansētu garšas buķeti. Katrs siera ritulis ir roku darbs.

Apmeklētājiem
  • Apmeklējot sierotavu “Kundziņsiers”, iespējams uzzināt vairāk par tās darbību un pirmsākumiem, nobaudīt sierus un iepazīt to gatavošanas procesu.
  • Tiek gaidīti gan individuāli apmeklētāji, gan ģimenes un grupas. Piedāvā apmeklējumus arī darba kolektīviem, svinību dalībniekiem un ceļiniekiem, ja ceļš ved cauri Bērzciemam.
  • Viesi gaidīti darba dienās, brīvdienās un svētku dienās, iepriekš piesakoties un vienojoties par apmeklējuma laiku.
  • Degustācijas laikā iespējams baudīt svaigo, kūpināto un cepto sieru, kā arī dažādas piedevas un uzkodas (vīnogas, sausmaizītes, riekstus, mērcītes). Dzērieni (ūdens, sula) ir iekļauti cenā.
  • Iespējama arī dalība atrakcijā “Govs slaukšana” – slaucēju sacensībās.
Kur iegādāties sierus

Vasaras sezonā – saimniecībā uz vietas un Engurē, maizes ceptuvē “Kukul”.
Rudens un ziemas sezonā – saimniecībā uz vietas, iepriekš sazinoties.
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This is like a sauna village which has several saunas of different types. Visitors can rate where the steam feels the best and learn about the history of saunas. We have a cave, Finnish and Estonian saunas and a sweat lodge.
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Dodieties ekskursijā, lai gūtu ieskatu lauku profesijā un dzīvesveidā, kā arī iegūtu jaunus iespaidus un labu atpūtu visai klasei. Ekskursijas laikā apmeklējiet podnieku, kurš skolēniem māca, kā praktiski darboties ar rokām, kā no māla izveidot skaistu darbus ar saviem parakstiem un zīmējumiem. Pēc tam apmeklējiet maiznīcu, kur saimniece piedāvā maizes degustāciju un picu cepšanu. Ekskursijas noslēgumā dodieties uz agro saimniecību, lai redzētu, kā siltumnīcās tiek audzēti tomāti, izmantojot mūsdienīgas fotosintēzes tehnoloģijas.
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Viena no augstākajām Latvijas celtnēm ar vienu no augstākajiem skatu laukumiem (65 m). Paveras izcila Vecrīgas un Rīgas ainava, kā arī Daugavas (līdz Rīgas HES dambim) un Pārdaugavas skati. Labi redzami blakus esošie Rīgas centrāltirgus paviljoni.
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On the edge of the Bērzkrogs-Madona road in the centre of Vecpiebalga, you will find a pond full of various types of water lilies of different colours. The owner will tell you all about the popular folk song about water lilies from Vecpiebalga, offer plants for sale and offer practical advice. The pond also has carp which children can feed by hand while their parents are listening to the stories.
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This park dates back to the mid-18th century and is to the south of Lake Stelmuže.  There are winding trails on all sides of the hillock that lead to the Christ the King Church, with linden, maple, oak, birch, fir, elm and pine trees.  At the foot of the hillock is the Laime stream, and visitors are welcome to stroll along the alley of oak trees.  The oldest and fattest oak tree in Lithuania is one of the oldest ones in Europe.  It is though that it is 1,500 to 2,000 ears old, and its record-setting diameter is 3.5 metres (eight or nine people linking hands are needed to encircle it).  The tree is 23 m high.
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 The Orthodox Church and Cloister of the Holy Spirit and the Orthodox Church of St Nicholas the Miracle Maker are found at Brīvības Street 200 in Jēkabpils. The Byzantine Church of the Holy Spirit was built between 1853 and 1886 to replace a wooden church which had been built in the latter half of the 17th century and burned down in 1773. Duke Jacob of the Duchy of Courland supplied the timber for the old church. The cloister was alongside the church. On Second Easter in 1903, the church caught on fire, and the only icon rescued was a painting of the Virgin Mary. The church suffered damage during World War I and was restored in 1933. Alongside the Church of the Holy Spirit is the oldest church in Jēkabpils – the oldest stone church in the city, which is named after St Nicholas the Miracle Maker and was erected in 1774. This is a very small church, just 17 x 19.5 m. The cloister of the Church of the Holy Spirit operates the church today, and it can be viewed from the inside. The stone fence that surrounds the complex is massive, but atypical of urban environments in Latvia.

 
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In einem in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jh. errichteten Gebäude befindet sich eine Sammlung vom Limbažu-Museum und das Touristeninformationszentrum. Blick auf die Altstadt vom Turm (der glässerne Boden).
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The rock is not too big (2.1 m high, 15 m in circumference), but since the early 20th century it has been a popular tourist destination.  There is a lovely view of the Abava River valley from the rock.

 

 
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The Gardening Institute is the leading scholarly centre for fruit and vegetable research in Latvia.  The institute specialises in selection and introduction of plant cultivars that are suitable for cultivation under the agro-climatic conditions in the Baltic countries, have high nutrition value and are rich in fibre content.
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This tour features the best trails and attractions within the Gauja National Park. The walks are organised so that travellers are constantly on the move. The main “artery” of the park is the ancient Gauja River valley with many tributaries and deep ravines with massive sandstone cliffs from the Devonian period. The walk starts from one of the oldest churches in Latvia and follows the river which finishes at Sigulda bobsled track. Scenic views of the river, cliffs and nature trails await in the next section. The Amata river trail winds through untouched forest and inlcudes an icon of the Latvian landscape - Zvartes rock. At Cēsis explore the little streets, climb the tower of St John's Church and visit medieval castle ruins before heading to Cirulisi nature trail to explore the area's geological history. Ungurmuiza Manor is the only remaining wooden baroque manor house in the Baltics. A short trail weaves through ancient oak trees.

The park also features several sites of cultural importance: Turaida Museum Reserve, Krimulda Manor and Ligatne historic centre.
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The "Jumis" café is on the side of the Rīga-Liepāja highway (A9). The interior is finished in wood.

Latvian cuisine: Cottage cheese with herring and soured cream, farmer’s breakfast, mushroom soup, pork cooked in onions, sautéed liver, homemade steak haché, grilled pork ribs, potato pancakes, stuffed pancakes.

Special foods: The “Jumis” pot of ham.
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The Krimulda Lutheran church is seen as one of the oldest in Latvia. It was built in the early 13th century, soon after the territory of Kubasele was conquered. Over the subsequent centuries, it has been rebuilt many times. Alongside the church is a meditation maze called "Lily Blossom." When the Liv warrior Kaupo fell in battle near Vīlande in 1217, his remains were supposedly interred at the church. Local residents, true, describe a small hillock that is near the church as the grave of Kaupo. The site is located alongside the little Runtiņupīte (Runtiņš) river, on the right bank of which is a manmade cave that is approximately seven metres deep. It is the Kubesele Cave or the Runtiņala Cave. The Kubesele castle hill is on the left bank of the Runtiņupīte. The Kubesele Nature Trail starts at the church. If you hike down the trail, you'll see all of the aforementioned objects and others. The trail leads to the Gauja River where, on the right bank, is the Great (Runtiņš) Rock. Nearby you'll find anchor blocks installed by rafters on the river.
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Maza apdzīvota vieta ar dažām viensētām uz pussalas (salos tulkojumā no lietuviešu valodas nozīmē „sala") starp vairākiem ezeriem. Salos II ir viens no sešiem Augštaitijas nacionālā parka etnogrāfiskajiem ciemiem. Ciems patiks tiem, kas meklē ļoti nomaļas vietas ar vecām guļbaļķu dzīvojamām un saimniecības ēkām. No Salos II pa sauszemes maršrutu var doties pārgājienā līdz Ladakalnim un Ginuču pilskalnam (sk. iepriekš).
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Monument „Carrier of the Cross”. Statue of Christ carrying His Cross is placed on a high pedestal of the pyramid shape. The pedestal was built in 1828 by dean and writer Jāzeps Kirkillo from Rezekne. In 1918, the monument was renovated. The new statue was placed in 1918. The monument was rebuilt once again in 1990.