Legend Rīga Suggested Route: Rīga – Skrīveri – – – Pļaviņas Road classification E 22 A 6 Main roads Sweet-Tasting – Medieval Sensations – Viking Boat Tour P 80 Regional roads The route begins only 76 km from Rīga going by the A6 motorway; the length ~ 40 km. One-day trip for motorists. Along the route, you Local roads can choose other sightseeing objects and extend the tour to two days. The all paved road leads along the right bank of the Other roads revealing beautiful scenery. Road pavement Paved roads Gravel roads next to the ruins offers a chance to forge medieval coins and gain an insight into a landscape long lost to the eyes Improved unsurfaced roads Unsurfaced road Skrīveri Food Factory 9 welcomes you to of people. Entrance fee. learn about the unique Gotiņa candy, taste it and Creative House 43 In the creative house, the association “Baltaine” (2018 folk awards winner in the Aizkraukle Spīgana Railway • Station • Stop find one of the most beautiful folk songs on the inside of nomination “Life Science”) invites to participate in programs with games, dances, games, creative and craft A6 Muldakmens the wrapper. workshops. Railway without traffic

Skrīveri Sweets 7 you can try your hand at wrapping a Gotiņa Memorial Site “Likteņdārzs” 34 – an unique memorial site created by the people of PĻAVIŅAS City candy and participate in creative programmes where you can make and is a symbol of nation’s continuous growth and development. Like the Freedom artwork from marzipan. Vecbebri Village Koknese Skrīveri Viesturi Group of farmsteads Skrīveri Home-Made Ice Cream 8 you will be surprised by poems about the cold Pļaviņas delicacy and real artwork made from ice cream of various typically Latvian flavours for all Aizkraukle Stūrīši Farmstead (selection) tastes. You will also be able to make your own ice cream. 76 km GOSTIŅI Part of city Plaviņas Hydropower Plant 21 The largest hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in the Baltics Airfield • Church with the second greatest capacity in Europe. Both banks of the Daugava are connected by the longest tunnel in Latvia. During spring floods, spectacular views are revealed to Filling station passers-by when the Daugava waters fall over the opened shutters creating the highest Hotel, motel • Camping waterfall in Latvia. Tours are free of charge advance booking is required. Other accommodation Monument, the Garden of Destiny is made up of donations. Each tree planted and stone th NEW! Exhibition “Soviet Years” - the exhibition that includes period of 50-80 in the 20 brought is a personal or family story about the history of the people of Latvia. This combines Museum • Restaurant, cafe century dedicated to the cultural heritage of the year in the Baltics, on three floors (covering an an excellent environmental architecture with the magnificence of the nature of the Koknese Vecbebru Outstanding object of historic area of 1060 m2). The museum has arranged an exposition consisting of several parts: street Peninsula and the flow of Daugava. The garden consists of an alleyway of apple trees and a muiža or cultural value Klintaines reflecting transportation of the time, history of the construction of HES, library, apartment, cobblestone road leading to the amphitheatre, surrounded by an oak tree guard of honor, a sausgultne Nature object of interest functional cabinet, life in the Kolkhoz. Expositions dedicated to Soviet political repression, multifunctional public building, a digital exhibition titled “Liktens gāte”, the Big Mountain, a Bormaņkalns sport, medicine, police, childhood and culture. Heart-stone and an observation terrace. 120 m Outstanding hill Avotiņkalns Castle mound Koknese Medieval Castle Ruins 33 are located in the flooded confluence of the Tour on the Daugava in a Viking boat “Lāčplēsis” 50 after an epic hero with reminders Daugava and the Pērse. The castle was built in 1209 for the needs of the Archbishopric of of tales and legends. The boat is 12 m long and 3.3 m wide and holds 24 people. The tour Built-up area . It was situated on the very top of the dolomite rock and was difficult to conquer. In guided by the captain takes riders along the Oliņkalns, Sēlpils castle mound and many of Allotment gardens 1701, the castle was blown-up by the Saxon troops, and it was never rebuilt. The castle now the Daugava’s little bays. The duration of the trip is about 40 minutes. Next to the pier is Forest • Swamp stands in water as a result of the construction of Pļaviņas HPP. The visitor centre arranged “Liepkalni” 51 bakery which offers delicious meals, as well as warm, freshly baked bread. Bicycle route

14. Art Within Art garden festival NEW! 17. Moss trail accumulated in the soil-type recess, is used 31. The Old Lutheran Church of Aizkraukle walk may be started at various points. 44. Latvian Museum of the 54. Gostiņi Lutheran Church Sightseeing Objects Relax in the garden of the best-kept farmstead The trail is 800 m long and is related to the in medical treatment. Available “Latvian The church is an architectural monument of 1905. gada Street 7, Koknese, History of Beekeeping was consecrated in 1830. The church is a late in Skrīveri by enjoying a refreshing drink, tea work by A.Upits “The Pals of Moss Village”. Christening and Wedding Ceremony” (led national significance. 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Home to one of the 2 Daugavas Street, Skrīveri, +371 28685600, can learn about the process of silk screening, Kaza” (“White Goat”) from to it is advisable to view the ruins from a distance. 3.1 m wide and 0.9–1.9 m high. 57. of 100% biological ingredients are produced Vecbebri Holy Family Roman Catholic An almost 2 km long bulkhead protects largest populations of marsh saxifrages [email protected] textile printing, pottery, and tile decoration. Klidziņa everyday (there are 25 seats). We 47. by the farm. You can enjoy a tour through 30. The River Karikste 41. Crafts Centre “Mazā kāpa” Church Pļaviņas from the spring high waters. The in Latvia and a diversity of birds. There is a the fields of medicinal plants, with relaxing Prior application required. transport bicycles as well. By arrangement, we One of the most interesting places in Daugava 10. 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Anyone is welcome to discover the In the creative house, the association “Baltaine” stone in remembrance of the Irši colony. Farm. Apple, rhubarb and blackcurrant their development, listen to their sounds and fireplace and tent places. coinage, souvenirs, weddings performances marks of Lokstene with a carved coats of of Agriculture. The centre is engaged in www.aizkraukle.lv, http://aizkrauklesbaznica.lv; cultural heritage of the previous centuries, see invites to participate in programs with games, Tours guided by Valda Kalniņa. Irši parish, wine and Dzidris cider are made from fruit, even try to draw the sound out of the antique Muzeja Street, “Kalna Ziedi”, Aizkraukle, for newlyweds in a medieval and old Latvian arms of the Archbishop of Riga and his vassal Anita Turlaja (environmental guide) - the Fawn’s Head fountain originally created by th the selection of perennial grass plants and instruments. 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Skrīveri Guest House “Divas upes”, +371 29578899 Hotel “Klidziņa”, +371 29409917, Guest House “Sidrabi”, +371 26593210 www.klidzina.lv Camping “Daugavas radzes”, +371 26524446 Camping “Gaurauši – Vecbordzēni”, Aizkraukle +371 26567971, www.vecbordzeni.viss.lv Hostel of Aizkraukle County School, Tent Site “Senči”, +371 25227262, 29644683 +371 65123026, 28382330 Motel “Kokneses DUS”, +371 65161994 MIDDLE Hostel of \ Vocational School, (payments via an online bank transfer only) Hostel of Vecbebri Vocational School, +371 65133704 +371 26593960 Recreation Complex “Zariņi”, +371 29410426, Hostel of Koknese Boarding-school and 26397619, www.zarini.viss.lv Development Centre, +371 29182926 Guest House “Valteri”, +371 26161062, Bath House “Bebru pirts”, +371 29293877 26182772, [email protected], Bath House “Zutiņa pirts”, +371 26380142, DAUGAVA www.zutinapirts.lv www.atputavalteros.lv Country House “Pakalni”, +371 65123289, 29282229, www.viesunamspakalni.lv Pļaviņas Odziena Tavern, Holiday House “Cepļi”, +371 29149439, +371 2053 3333, www.odzienasmuiza.lv Skrīveri Koknese [email protected], ceplumajas.blogspot.com Guest House “Jumiezis”, +371 29501699 Pļaviņas Holiday House “Lejas Bitēni”, Motel “Bu-bū”, +371 65133273 Aizkraukle +371 29268119, 29363048, www.lejasbiteni.lv Guest House “Arita”, +371 26757742 Studio-type apartment “Industrija”, Rest Site “Labais krasts”, +371 26538740, +371 27183284 (reservation) www.labaiskrasts.lv Recreation Complex “Avoti”, Koknese +371 29490111 Hotel “Orinoko”, +371 26637918, Odziena Boarding School, www.orinoko.lv +371 65133848 Holiday House “Mazā kāpa”, +371 29227936, Recreation Complex “Mežezera stāsts”, www.mazakapa.lv +371 29664410, www.mezezerastasts.lv Holiday House “Līči”, +371 29610596, NEW! Guest House “Camata” www.lici.viss.lv +371 29203367, 26130342 Holiday House “Pērses krasts”, NEW! Camping Site “Annas klints” +371 29435631 (“Ann’s cliff”) +371 26161131 Recreation Complex “Kalnavoti”, +371 26554204, www.kalnavoti.lv

Leisure activities

Skrīveri rental is also available at the Koknese Tourism Information Centre. Leasure Activity Site “Kopā ar dabu” – +371 29766242, www.raibbalts.mozello.lv mini golf, beach volleyball, badminton, trampoline, cricket, novuss. Advance booking. Vīgante boat – rides on the Daugava with 2 Miera Street, Skrīveri, +371 29323139, routes of various duration. 26 seats. [email protected] +371 28490667, www.vigante.lv “Sarmīte Stables” – horse riding, ride in Nameisis boat – brings joy to tourists with a cart, winter sledge rides. Pony rides for rides between Koknese Castle Ruins and the children. Garden of Destiny. The route serves as a link Lielkažoki-1, Skrīveri, +371 29748079 between various historical objects and events Legend of our native land. The Daugava Valley Nature Park – Legendary names: Nameisis, Koknese, Garden introducing the ancient Daugava Valley to Main street Hotel • Other accommodation Public building of Destiny. The ride on the river will bring cyclists, Nordic walkers and hiking enthusiasts (selection) magical experiences and a sense of adventure. One way street Koknese Castle ruins in Skrīveri and Aizkraukle municipalities. Restaurant, cafe • Market Outstanding building It is a chance to spend a moment in the past www.skriveri.lv/turisms (selection) and be aware of the unrelenting strength of our Pedestrian street Post office • Self-government Built-up area with nation. 19 seats. 12 house numbers Unsurfaced road Aizkraukle +371 26161131, www.mezmalasvikings.lv Hospital • Out-patient clinic Industrial area Boats Dock: Unsurfaced road The Daugava Valley Cycling Route difficult to travel for cyclists wishing to explore Daugava Valley Koknese Medieval Castle Ruins, Gundegas, Church • Monument in the counties of Aizkraukle and Skrīveri. Memorial Site “Likteņdārzs” Pathway Deserted built-up area Museum • Open-air theatre www.aizkraukle.lv/turisms Paths Allotment gardens The association “Daugava’s Traveller” NEW! Pļaviņas Wi-Fi Cinema • Internet Rīga has introduced a new form of active recreation – Koknese Farm “Pīlādži”. Horseback riding, walks. Railway • Station Forest, park Skrīveri Pļaviņas orientation (electronic tagging system), in addi- Tourism information Aizkraukle Koknese tion to tourism and sports, offers already in place. “Stēģi-2”, Klintaine parish, Pļaviņas county, +371 22088402 Boundaries of administrative Cemetery [email protected]; and territorial units Castle mound https://www.facebook.com/daugavascelotajs/ Sports Club “Vietalva”. Stadium, sports fields, Society Sports Club “Garām ejot” – cross-country skiing, tent places. Bus terminal, Bus stop Swamp Rock, cliff cycling development in Aizkraukle. “Mailes”, Vietalva, +371 28626845 Parking www.garamejot.lv Sports Club “Juko”. Cross-country rally, Bike route winter sprint for beginners, enduro. Volleyball, NEW! Outdoor fitness equipmen located in Filling station Stadium • Sports ground Nature trail Aizkraukle and Aizkraukle parishes (explain basketball courts. A cross-country track with the exact location by calling +371 25727419). start and finish at the “Lukoil” petrol station. AIZKRAUKLE KOKNESE Pļaviņas parish, +371 26728575 COUNTY COUNTY PĻAVIŅAS Aizkraukle Regional Sports Centre COUNTY A wide range of sports offers inside and Sports Base “Jaujas/Jankas”. Cross-country outside. In the winter, the sports center offers skiing and biathlon tracks, rollerskating track, SKRĪVERI distance ski rental. The store “Fans” (located in orienteering and cycling competitions during COUNTY the sports center’s premises) in the summer the summer season. Aiviekste parish, rents SUP boards, winter-skates. Pļaviņas county, +371 26171250 Skrīveri Koknese 21 Lāčplēša Street, Aizkraukle, +371 26182772, “Cigoriņš”. Alpine skiing slopes, children’s hill, Pļaviņas 26446219, [email protected] cross-country skiing track, ski rental, Aizkraukle “Artemīda L” shooting range – picnic area. “Cigoriņi”, Aiviekste parish, offers shooting classes and individual training Pļaviņas county, +371 29203537 either with personal guns, or those that are Squash Court. Squash court for individual, available at the shooting range. as well as group training. There is also table 21 Lāčplēša Street, Aizkraukle, +371 65129005, tennis, parallel bars and bars for strength www.artemida.lv training available at the hall. Skrīveri Information Point Pļaviņas County Tourist – offers relaxing 28 Rīgas Street, Pļaviņas, +371 25661983, Information Centre Horse rides in “Lejas Bitēni” horseback rides and horse-drawn carriage +371 29704563 [email protected], www.skriveri.lv 49 Daugavas Street, Pļaviņas, rides in summer, or sleigh rides in winter. Open-air squash court Pļaviņas county, LV-5120, Aizkraukle “Lejas Bitēni”, Aizkraukle parish, Aizkraukle The only open-air squash court in Latvia +371 22000981, Tourism Information Point county, +371 29268119, 29363048, Raiņa Str. 66b, Pļaviņas, [email protected], Culture House, 2 Spīdolas Street, www.lejasbiteni.lv +371 29704563 www.plavinunovads.lv Aizkraukle, Aizkraukle county, “Mežezers”. Alpine skiing slopes, snowboard LV-5101, +371 65122396, 25727419, slope with jumps, inventory rental, instructors. Tourism Service Centre Koknese [email protected], “Mežezers”, Aiviekste parish, Pļaviņas county, “Latvju spīķeris” Pērsejas Boat Dock. Pērsejas boat and SUP www.aizkraukle.lv +371 29345686, www.mezezers.lv “Liepsalas”, Klintaine parish, rental is located in a picturesque place at the Pļaviņas Open-Air Swimming Pool. Pļaviņas county, LV-5129, bank of the Pērse river. Tourism and Public Relations Division Open during the summer season, with a +371 26161131, Koknese, +371 29119882, www.persejas.lv of Koknese Municipality Council volleyball court and changing rooms. [email protected], Koknese Sports Centre municipality agency – Koknese Tourism Information Centre 1 Baseina Street, Pļaviņas www.mezmalasvikings.lv sports hall and gym, swimming pool, sauna, 1905. gada Street 7, Koknese parish, steam bath and sports grounds. Stadium “Gostiņi”. Football field, stands with Koknese county, LV-5113 27a Parka Street, Koknese, +371 65161790, 140 seats, football training, competitions. +371 65161296, 29275412 www.koknesessportacentrs.lv 61A Lielā Street, Pļaviņas, +371 26564699 [email protected], www.visitkoknese.lv Road adventures and recreation in the Miniature golf course – an opportunity to countryside – a farm offering recreation with play a game of miniature golf in your free time prior booking: enduro trails, horse riding, or visit the nearby Pļaviņas skate park and motorcycle rent, camping places. street gymnastics grounds. “Rosmes”, Bebru parish, 371 23004600 50 Daugavas Street, Pļaviņas, Publishers: Aizkraukle, Skrīveri, Pļaviņas, Koknese County Municipality +371 65134040 Horses in Koknese – vintage horse-drawn Photos: archives of Aizkraukle County TIP, AB Aerofoto (www.skyfoto.lv), carriage rides; horse-back rides; photo NEW! Horse rides “Dzintaru zirgi” (“Amber Koknese TIC, Pļaviņas County TIC, Skrīveri TIP sessions; fulfilment of different creative ideas. Horses”) Rides on horseback and by sledge in Koknese, +371 29120878, 29452397 winter, rides in a cart in summer both on the Raibbalts – special design bicycles for rent farm or at celebrations - such as weddings, Eight adult bicycles, two children’s bicycles kindergarten festivities, summer camps, Layout and maps: town festivities, or birthday parties. “Dzintari”, LTD “Jāņa sēta Map Publishers”, and one tandem bicycle for your enjoyment. Prior application required. During the summer, Aiviekste parish, +371 26323070 2019