PLACES OF INTEREST VALMIERA 9 Jānis Daliņs Stadium – J. Daliņa 18 Sculpture “Boys of Valmiera” – Street 2. The stadium was built in 1938. Cēsu Street 4. The monument is www.valmiera.lv Next to the stadium, there is a memorial dedicated to the characters of Pāvils 1 Valmiera St Simon’s Church – plate dedicated to the multi-World Rozītis’ novel “Boys of Valmiera”. champion, the medal holder of the 1932 ENGLISH Bruņinieku Street 2, ph. +371 64200333. 19 Fire Watchtower – Mazā Stacijas Valmiera Los Angeles Olympics in race-walking, The church was built in 1283 and its Street 1. Built at the beginning of the Jānis Daliņš (1904–1978). medieval appearance has generally 20th century. 10 Steep Banks of Gauja. Natural site, been preserved. There is an exhibition 20 Valmiera Roman Catholic Church hall in the church tower and from its top one of the most popular recreation areas near the Gauja River. of St. Virgin Mary – Stacijas Street 24, one can view the panoramic scenery of ph. + 371 64235645. The church was Valmiera. built in 1621 in Višķi, but in 1937, it was District transported to Valmiera. 21 Craftsmen Workshop – Cēsu Street 20. Built in 1930s, it is one of the finest Art Deco style architecture examples in Latvia (architect G. Lenāns). 11 2 11 Valmiera Drama Theatre – 2 Castle Ruins of the Livonian Order Lāčplēša Street 4, ph. +371 64207335, and Remnants from the Medieval 64207334, www.vdt.lv. The theatre in Fortification of the Town – Bruņinieku Valmiera has been operating since 1885 Street. Monuments dating back to 13th but in 1919 it gained a professional the- through 17th centuries. atre status. The theatre offers an excur- 22 3 The Old Pharmacy – Bruņinieku sion to the world of backstage.* Street 1. It is the oldest building in 12 Mill (Dzirnavu) Pond. The pond is a 22 Narrow-gauge Railway Bridge. Valmiera (y. 1735) and the second oldest part of the town’s medieval fortification Built in 1912, the railroad line Ainaži– pharmacy in Latvia. Nowadays, there is system. A water mill was operating here th Valmiera–Smiltene was closed in an exhibition hall. since the 17 century until the building the 1970s. 4 was torn down in 1937. Valmiera Museum of Regional 23 Valmiera State Gymnasium – 13 Museum of the Composer Jāzeps Studies – Bruņinieku Street 3, L. Paegles Street 40, ph. +371 64222518. Vītols – Beātes Street 12, ph. +371 64223620, 64224770. Regular Built in 1903. Until 1917, the building expositions about the history of the re- ph. +371 64281150. The museum is lo- cated in the building of Valmiera School hosted a teacher’s seminary of Valmiera. gion and other exhibitions are arranged There is an exhibition hall, an observa- there. The museum offers: educational of Music. There is a monument dedi- cated to J. Vītols adjacent to the school. tory and a nature study trail within the programmes and historical plays as well school grounds. as wedding programmes. 14 The Gallows Hill. This is a 13th cen- tury gathering site and a market square, 24 Sculpture “A gift to the Next 5 Mount Luca. It is a site of ancient th Millennium”. Set up in year 2001. Latgallian settlement. The Luca Manor and since the mid-14 century – a hang- was built at the end of the 19th century. ing hill. In the morning of December 22, 25 JSC “Valmieras stikla šķiedra”* 1919, 11 Communards from Valmiera On the western side of Mount Luca, (Glass Fiber Plant) – Cempu Street 13, were shot and buried here. In 1949, a visitors can see the old Great linden-tree. ph. + 371 64202287, www.vss.lv. memoriam ensemble was opened here. Guided tours in the factory. 6 Memorial Ensemble. The memorial 15 Russian Orthodox Church of was created in 1985 in order to rebury 26 “Ziemeļvidzemes atkritumu St. Sergi of Rodonez – Rīgas Street 22, Soviet soldiers as well as victims of the apsaimniekošanas organizācija”* ph. +371 64225846. The church was (Ziemeļvidzeme Waste Management Nazi era, who died and were buried built in 1874 according to a project by during World War II. Organisation) – Rīgas Street 32, the first academically educated Latvian ph. +371 64281250, www.zaao.lv. 7 architect, Frīdrihs Baumanis. Idol (Elku) Island. It is an ancient Guided tours to ECO fields, polygon cult site. 16 Art Gallery “Laipa” – “Daibe”, packaging processing plant. 8 Tourism Map Rīgas Street 27a, ph. +371 64233888, Dīvala Cemetery. Being one of the 27 Valmiera Stables* – Valkas Street 58, www.galerijalaipa.lv. Exhibitions of art- oldest cemeteries in Valmiera, it has a ph. +371 29452833, www.burtnieki.com. monument dedicated to those, who works by Latvian and foreign artists. Sale of artworks and souvenirs. Guided tours, horseback riding, carriage died in Latvia’s freedom battles, as well drives. > 2008 as the monument made by K. Zāle - 17 Riga Gate Ruins at the Medieval “The Unstitched Roses”. Castle Fortification (15th century). * – must be arranged in advance ACCOMMODATION 16 Camping “Jaunarāji” – Brenguļi parish, 32 Guest house “Straupnieki” – Kocēni parish, 48 Hotel “Matīsiņš” – Matīši, Upes Street 22, Burtnieki ph. +371 29121702, 29116145, www.jaunaraji.viss.lv. ph. +371 29423234. 10 (+22) bed-places, tent grounds, sauna, region, ph. +371 26666791, www.hotelmatisins.lv. 1 Hotel “Wolmar”*** – Tērbatas Street 16a, Valmiera, 40 (+5) bed-places, tent grounds, trailer grounds, sauna, fishing spots. 45 (+10) bed-places, bar. ph. +371 64207301, www.wolmar.lv. 51 bed-places, café, fishing spots, sports fields. sauna, Jacuzzi, hairdresser. 33 Camping “Krāči” – Valmiera parish, ph. +371 64201227, 49 Guest house “Saulītes” – Bauņi, Burtnieki region, 17 Guest house “Jaundzērvītes” – Brenguļi parish, 29432047. 20 bed-places, tent grounds, sauna, fishing spots. ph. +371 29157195, www.piesaulites.lv. 68 bed-places, tent Tourist Information 2 Hotel “Naktsmājas”*** – Vaidavas Street 15, Valmiera, ph. +371 64245544, 29404477, www.jaundzervites.lv. grounds, sauna, swimming pool, fishing spots, boat rental. 34 Guest house “Ērgoti” – Bērzaine parish, ph. +371 64201200, www.naktsmajas.lv. 133 (+9) bed-places, 56 bed-places, sauna, fishing spots, boat rental, tennis court, ph. +371 64240419, 29105923. 16 (+10) bed-places, tent 50 Country house “Kaldupes” – Jeri parish, Centres and Points café. billiards. grounds, sauna, fishing spots. ph. +371 64263231. 5 bed-places, tent grounds, sauna, fishing 3 Hotel “Vidzeme”** – Ausekļa Street 31, Valmiera, 18 Recreational grounds “Kļavas” – Kauguri parish, spots(01.05.–30.09.). 35 Guest house “Lantus” – Bērzaine parish, in Valmiera District ph. +371 64229606, www.viesnicavidzeme.lv. 30 bed-places, ph. +371 26456365. Tent grounds, fishing spots. café, sauna, Jacuzzi, billiards, gym, secured parking. ph. +371 26519319, 64294114, www.laukumaja.lv. 51 Guest house “Tālava” – Rīgas Street 12, Rūjiena, 19 Guest house “Brūtes” – “Pļavu Būtes”, Mūrmuiža, Kauguri 10 (+6) bed-places, tent grounds, sleeping in hay, sauna, ph. +371 29159657. 25 bed-places, sauna. > Valmiera Tourist Information Centre – Rīgas Street 10, Valmiera, LV-4201, 4 Guest house “Luca” – Lucas Street 2, Valmiera, parish, ph. +371 29333522, 26446944, www.brutes.lv. fishing spots, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, children’s playground, 52 Guest house “Ķoņu dzirnavas” – Koņi parish, ph. +371 29456899. 12 bed-places. 30 bed-places, tent grounds, fishing, billiards. outdoors tub, billiards. ph./fax +371 64207177, www.valmiera.lv, [email protected] ph. +371 64230836, 26424567. 26 (+25) bed-places, tent 5 Guest house “Kafijas nams Elēna” – Garā Street 8, 20 Holiday house “Purmaļi” – Kauguri parish, 36 Hotel “Dikļu pils”**** – Dikļi, Dikļi parish, grounds, 15 places (sleeping in hay), 58 places (in the summer > Rūjiena Tourist Information Centre – Raiņa Street 3, Rūjiena, LV 4240, Valmiera, ph. +371 29299287, www.elena.viss.lv. ph. +371 64246100, 29153340. 20 bed-places, tent grounds, ph. +371 64207480, www.diklupils.lv. 61 bed-places, house), café, sauna, fishing spots, boat rental. ph. +371 64263278, 29464888, fax +371 64263278, www.rujiena.lv, 16 bed-places, café. sauna, fishing spots, boat rental. restaurant, recreational complex (saunas, swimming pool, 53 Guest house “Grēņi” – Ķoņi parish, [email protected] 6 Guest house “Unce” – Cēsu Street 20, Valmiera, 21 Jacuzzi), billiards. Hostel of Sports House “Kocēni” – Alejas Street 4, ph. +371 64263511, 29145558. 3 bed-places, tent grounds, > Mazsalaca Tourist Information Centre – Rīgas Street 1, Mazsalaca, ph. +371 64223559, 29426161, www.unce.viss.lv. Kocēni, Kocēni parish, ph. +371 64220647, 29431736, halle. 37 Country house, holiday house “Saulgoži” – sauna, fishing spots. 18 bed-places, tent grounds. koceni.lv. 27 bed-places, sauna, gym, tanning saloon. Dikļi parish, ph. +371 26462553, www.celotajs.lv/saulgozi1, LV-4215, ph. +371 64251776, 28374774, fax +371 64251776, 54 Hostel “Naukšēnu muiža” – Naukšēni parish, 7 Holiday apartment “Rīgas ielas apartamenti” – www.celotajs.lv/saulgozi2. 6 bed-places (in the country www.mazsalaca.lv, [email protected] 22 Recreational complex “Lauviņas” – Kocēni parish, ph. +371 29491730, www.naukseni.lv. 10 bed-places, sauna. Rīgas Street 28-35, Valmiera, ph. +371 29487711, 26463648. house), 6 (+4) bed-places (in the holiday house), tent ph. +371 26423222, 29440250. 40 bed-places, tent grounds, 4 bed-places. grounds, sleeping in hay, sauna, fishing spots, sports fields 55 Guest house “Nāras” – Naukšēni parish, > Burtnieki Tourism Information Point – Jaunatnes Street 15, Burtnieki, sauna, boat rental. ph. +371 64268194, 29431081, www.naras.naukseni.lv. Burtnieki parish, ph. 64226485, 26387423, www.burtnieki.lv, 8 Hostel of J. Daliņš Stadium