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VALMIERA 9 Jānis Daliņs Stadium – J. Daliņa 18 Sculpture “Boys of ” – 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 (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– 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- 24 Sculpture “A gift to the Next 5 Mount Luca. It is a site of ancient tury gathering site and a market square, 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* – 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 “”** – Ausekļa Street 31, Valmiera, 18 Recreational grounds “Kļavas” – Kauguri parish, spots(01.05.–30.09.). 35 Guest house “Lantus” – Bērzaine parish, in 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, > 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 – J. Daliņa Street 2, Valmiera, 38 Hotel “Burtnieki” – Vintēna Street 13, Burtnieki, 23 Guest house “Baltakmeņi” – Kocēni parish, 23 (+26) bed-places, tent grounds, pub, sauna, fishing spots, ph. +371 64231211, 29495904, www.dalinastadions.lv. 38 ph. +371 29452833, 29124573, www.burtnieki.com. [email protected] ph. +371 22022030, www.baltakmeni.viss.lv. 50 bed-places, boat rental, motor-rafter rides. bed-places, café. 11 bed-places, tent grounds, fishing spots. tent grounds, sauna, fishing spots, boat rental. > Kauguri Tourism Information Point – Pagastmāja, Mūrmuiža, 56 Guest house “Udzēni” – Naukšēni parish, 9 Residential hotel “Mēnesnīca” – Vadu Street 3, Valmiera, 39 Guest house “Burtnieki” – Jaunatnes Street 9, Burtnieki, 24 Guest house “Mujāni” – Mujāni, Kocēni parish, ph. +371 26528965, www.udzeni.lv. 27 bed-places, tent Kauguri parish, ph. +371 26351628, [email protected] ph. +371 64232556, 26761762. 40 (+40 during summer) ph. +371 29452833, www.burtnieki.com. ph. +371 26406033, 29230128, www.viesibas.lv. grounds, sauna, fishing spots. bed-places, café, sauna, tennis court. 12 bed-places, tent grounds, fishing spots, horseback riding. > Kocēni Tourism Information Point – Alejas Street 8, Kocēni, Kocēni parish, 16 (+18) bed-places, tent grounds, sauna, fishing spots, 57 Guest house “Miks” – Pērnavas Street 5, Mazsalaca, ph. +371 64207690, www.koceni.lv, [email protected] 10 Residential hotel – Beātes Street 48e, Valmiera, boat rental. 40 Country house “Enksāre” – Jaunatnes Street 25, ph. +371 64251959, 29456570. 19 bed-places, café, seminar ph. +371 64228712, 29382281. 102 bed-places. Burtnieki, ph. +371 64226653, 26528281, 25 Guest house “Mazais Ansis” – Rubene, Kocēni parish, and banquet hall. > Lode Tourism Information Point – Lieplejas, Lode parish, www.celotajs.lv/enksare. 12 bed-places, tent grounds, 11 VPIC residential hotel – Purva Street 12, Valmiera, ph. +371 64230352, 29134890, www.mazais-ansis.lv. ph. + 371 64260217, [email protected] sauna, fishing spots. 58 Tent grounds “Puņmutes” – Skaņkalne parish, ph. +371 29327232, 64281788, www.pic.lv. 23 bed-places. 32 bed-places, tent grounds, pub, sauna, fishing spots, ph. +371 26323044. Convenient place for boat boarding on boat rental, playground, outdoors tub. 41 Holiday house “Atpūtas namiņš” – > Naukšēni Tourism Information Point – Naukšēnu muiža, Naukšēni parish, 12 Residential hotel of Food Producer Secondary School River Salaca. Lāčplēša Street 3a, Burtnieki, ph. +371 29121375, ph. +371 64268021, 29359390, www.naukseni.lv, [email protected] – Ausekļa Street 25c, Valmiera, ph. +371 64207537. 26 Holiday house “Pilskalni” – Kocēni parish, www.atputas_namins.viss.lv. 8 bed-places, sauna, 59 Guest house “Lībieši-2” – Ramata parish, 150 bed-places. ph. +371 29299268, 29262386, www.pilskalni.lv. 8 bed-places, fishing spots. ph. +371 28382502. 6 bed-places, tent grounds, fishing spots, tent grounds, sauna, fishing spots, boat rental. SanktPeterburg 13 Residential hotel of Vidzeme College – boat rental. Oslo 42 Guest house “Briedes krogs” – Briedes krogs, Burtnieki Helsinki Ausekļa Street 25a, Valmiera, ph. +371 64207810, 29487109. 27 Guest house “Denderi” – Vaidava parish, parish, ph. +371 29124573, www.burtnieki.com. 60 Country house “Pilskalni” – Skaņkalne parish, N Tallinn 100 bed-places (01.06.–31.08.). ph. +371 29475076, www.denderi.lv. 50 bed-places, tent Stockholm 12 bed-places, tent grounds, horseback riding. ph. +371 64200376, 29367187. 4 bed-places, tent grounds, O

grounds, sauna, fishing spots, boat rental, golf course SEA sauna, fishing spots, boat rental. R VALMIERA 43 (6 holes), billiards. Holiday house “Berķene” – Dūres, Burtnieki parish, T 1000 km 500 km Rîga ACCOMMODATION H 100 km ph. +371 29359528. 7 bed-places, fishing spots, boat rental. 61 Recreational grounds “Jaungrūbītes” – C 28 Holiday house “Meldri” – Vaidava parish, I IN VALMIERA DISTRICT Skaņkalne parish, ph. +371 26323044. Tent grounds. S København T 44 E L ph. +371 26483015. 20 bed-places, tent grounds, sauna, Camping “Ezerpriedes” – Burtnieki parish, A A 14 Leisure and sports centre “Avoti” – Valmiera parish, fishing spots, swimming pool, outdoors tub, collection of ph. +371 29461455, 26387423, www.ezerpriedes.lv. 62 Recreational grounds “Akmeņkalni” – B Vilnius ph. +371 29499342, www.avoti.com. 30 bed-places (in cribs), ancient artefacts. 70 bed-places, tent grounds, café, fishing spots, boat rental. Skaņkalne parish, ph. +371 29783256, 64251309. Minsk Tent grounds. London 6 bed-places (in the holiday home), trailer grounds, tent 29 Country house, camping “Ezergribieši” – Gribieši, 45 Recreational complex “Rīts” – Andruves, Burtnieki Amsterdam Berlin grounds, café, sauna, recreational complex (sauna, pool, Vaidava parish, ph. +371 26457133. 14 (+2) bed-places, tent parish, ph. +371 64226527, 29428708, www.hotelrits.lv. 63 Guest house “Kundrāti” – Sēļu parish, Warszawa table top games), mini-golf court, golf course (3 holes), tennis grounds, sauna, fishing spots, boat rental. 25 bed-places, tent grounds, pub, sauna, fishing spots. ph. +371 29128352. 6 bed-places, tent grounds, fishing spots, Bruxelles court, BMX cycling track. boat rental. 30 Holiday house “Rāceņi” – Rāceņi-3, Vaidava parish, 46 Holiday house “Krastmaļi” – Burtnieki parish, Ordered by: RūjienaParis City Council Praha Kyiv 15 Sports and leisure centre “Baiļi” – Kauguri parish, 64 ph. +371 29232478. 12 bed-places, tent grounds, sauna, ph. +371 64226527, 29428708, www.hotelrits.lv. Recreational grounds “Ozoliņi” – Sēļu parish, Cover photo: M. Markovskis ph. +371 64221861, 29284119, www.baili.lv. 30 bed-places fishing spots, boat rental. 6 bed-places, tent grounds, sauna. ph. +371 26426155. Tent grounds. (in cribs), 8 bed-places (in hotel), trailer grounds, tent Photo: M. Balka, A. Baltmanis, E. Jegorovs, T. Puriņa, I. Puriņš, K. Tomsons, S. Vēja, I. Zariņa, Wien Bratislava grounds, café, sauna, canoe and tourism equipment rental, 31 Guest house “Gaujas priedes” – Kauguri parish, 47 Guest house “Aičas” – Rencēni parish, 65 Guest house “Rauskas skola” – Ramata parish, Naukšēni Human Museum and Mazsalaca TIC archives boat routes, winter sports and leisure complex, organisation ph. +371 27888865. 50 (+30) bed-places, tent grounds, sauna, ph. +371 29690848, www.aicas.viss.lv. 14 (+20) bed-places, ph. +371 64252826, 29263990. 3 bed-places, tent grounds, Prepared by: of rafting expeditions. fishing spots, tennis court. tent grounds, sauna, fishing spots, boat rental. sauna, fishing spots. “Jāņa sēta Map Publishers”, 2008 PLACES OF INTEREST

AREA OF VALMIERA 39 Farm “Silkalni”* – interesting developments in the Natural Park valley on the right coast of ph. +371 29432176. Growing vulnerary beehives, as well as taste and buy fresh River Salaca. The starting point is next to www.valmiera.lv plants. Excursion with interactive shiitake mushrooms and honey. the Rock of Skaņaiskalns and it stretches 28 Love Trail. The 2 km long trail along participation – preparation and use of 49 Rieteklis Juniper. The largest juniper down to the mouth of Ramata River into the Abula River for those interested in vulnerary plants. Tasting, sale of teas and in the Baltics, its circumference is 2.7 m. Salaca. learning about nature. Picnic and bonfire herbal bags. The juniper is named in honour of the 79 sites. The beginning of the trail is near Mazsalaca Regional Museum – 40 Excursion “In the Bee World”* – poet Rieteklis (Jānis Balodis), who used to the camping “Jaunarāji”. Rīgas Street 1, Mazsalaca, ph. +371 28341533, 64230307. Narrative live in this area and often chose to spend 29 ph. + 371 26519165, 64251781. Wooden Farm “Abullāči-2”* – about life of bees, excursion in a bee leisure time here. 71 ph. +371 29446454. Bilberry farming. sculpture collection of V. Hirte – the product processing unit. A movie about Guided tours and tasting, sale of plants 71 Farm “Līgotnes”* – “devil’s world” created by the author is and berries. the life of the bees in beehive and in just as versatile and filled with virtues nature. Tasting, trying out diversity of AREA OF BURTNIEKI ph. +371 64263777, 26119504. 30 and vices as the life of humans is. Mūrmuiža Manor Complex and Latvian honey, making wax candle www.burtnieki.lv Narrative about chinchillas, observing Fortification Tower. The first informa- 80 (May 1 – Oct. 15). Picnic sites. 61 them. St. Anne’s Lutheran Church – tion about Mūrmuiža Manor can be 50 School Museum of Burtnieki* – 72 Baznīcas Street 24, Mazsalaca, th 41 Lutheran Church at Rubene. Motor-rafter “Ruhjas Donalds”* – traced back to the sources of the 17 ph. +371 64226485. Materials of regional 61 St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of ph. + 371 64251277, 28667699. The century. The oldest building of the com- Built in the 13th century, it initially was a ph. +371 29431081, 64268194, history and information about the school Matīši – ph. +371 64224162. Visiting the church was built in the 14th century, it plex is the fortification tower – the only wooden building, the current appearance www.naras.naukseni.lv. Leisure trips history of Burtnieki dating back to the church, climbing the tower. Possible to got its current appearance in 1890. The specimen of such residential building in obtained in 1739. Henricus, the author of th Naukšēni–Rūjiena (max. 25 pers.). th 17 century. order a concert of organ music. organs of Valker made with 21 stops Latvia, which was built in the 16 cen- Chronicle of , had worked there as Trips in Naukšēni down the river Rūja 51 62 Matīši Centre of Local Cultural were installed in 1911. The old altar was tury. Nowadays, in the renovated master the priest since 1208 until his death. Nature Trail of Mount Velnakalns – (min. 10 pers.). Refreshments are th th house (mid-19 century) the parish ph. +371 64226485. The 1 km long trail History – ph. +371 64224139, optionally available during the trip. made in the 18 century. council and the Mūrmuiža Public Univer- 42 Mount Zilaiskalns – www.svetvietas.lv. will take you to the valley of Eiķenupe 26199869. History of the region, promi- 81 127 m above sea level. It is an ancient 73 Jēči Mill and Nature Trail* – Sēļi Manor and Park – sity, which was established in 1930 by river, mount Velnakalns, and the spring nent persons, narrative, exposition. P. Pētersons un Z. Mauriņa, are settled. cult site entwined with many legends. ph. +371 26597843, 26527214. ph. +371 64268083, 26160682. of Velnavotiņš. Excursions with a tour-guide – Sēļi 31 Memorial Room of Zenta Mauriņa 43 Dikļi – Venue of the First Latvian Rocks, biotopes, auroch pasture 52 Farm “Jaunjērcēni”* – AREA OF RŪJIENA Manor, Devil’s Oak, Pantene spring, etc. – ph. +371 26351628. Song Festival – ph. +371 64281162, grounds. Trail for learning about nature ph. + 371 64226578, 26520865. Looking www.rujiena.lv 32 Farm “Svitkas”* – ph. +371 29478125. www.dikli.lv. Museum dedicated to the (marked, athletic, 5 and 7 km long). Rub- 82 Farm “Dabri”* – ph. + 371 26449407. Strawberry, raspberry, and apple farming. at ducks, pheasants, quail, beavers, and ber boots are required! Excursion in the exotic bird and rabbit song festival, venue of the first Latvian 63 Visiting Exhibition Hall of Rūjiena During the harvest time, the produce can rabbits, commercial fishing in carp and farm. song festival in Neikenkalns. Excursions in and getting acquainted with the be tasted directly from the field, visitors trout ponds. the area of Dikļi.* Town* – ph. +371 26381413, 64263175, 83 Farm “Viļļēni”* – ph. + 371 29114209. can learn about the peculiarities of 53 The Great Stone of Mellači – farming as well as find out which are the 44 Dikļi Castle – ph. +371 64207480, http://izstazuzale.eclub.lv. Exposition Excursion in the biological farm, an option ph. +371 64226485. One of the biggest tastiest brands. www.diklupils.lv. The castle building was about history and prominent persons of to buy ecologically clean vegetables. boulder stones in Northern Vidzeme, Rūjiena region. Exhibitions of artists of 33 Kokmuiža Castle Manor. Built at the built in 1896 in neo-baroque style. After 84 Farm “Kalnameirēni”* – split in half, it lies in Maurupīta river. the area. Pieces of artwork by Latvian end of the 18th century, the manor build- renovations of 2003, many of the initial in- ph. + 371 29170210, 64251347. artist – Arvīds Strauja. Visiting the ing obtained its modern appearance at terior wooden decoration 54 Briede Tavern* – ph. +371 29124573. Horseback-riding and pony rides, th St. Bertulis Church. Getting familiar the end of the 19 century. Nowadays, elements were preserved, and a collection Horse gear museum, which is settled in carriage rides, sleds. Children are with the town. the building hosts the Kocēni Elementary of posh ancient ovens and fireplaces is an old tavern building. 74 welcome to learn riding. School. arranged there as well. The castle hosts a 64 55 Burtnieki Manor Complex and Ice-Cream of Rūjiena* – 34 four-star hotel, restaurant, leisure Upes Street 5/7, Rūjiena, 74 Stud-Farm at Kocēni* – Park – ph. +371 64226485. Human Museum, Manor, ph. +371 26405147, 29120102, complex. Guided tours are organized ph. +371 64263526. What is the process and Park of Naukšēni* – www.zirgaudzetavakoceni.lv. Visiting sta- in the castle.* of making ice-cream? Ice-cream tasting Naukšēni, ph. +371 29359390, bles, horseback riding in the area or in (around 20 types). 64268021, www.naukseni.lv. Excursion the stadium, carriage rides. 65 Bakery “Liepkalni* – Rīgas Street 63, with a tour-guide. Mineral water, kvass, Rūjiena, ph. +371 64263517, 26527520, and oil tasting, flying with the witch’s www.maiznicaliepkalni.lv. Information broomstick, search for the average about the production unit, tasting and statistical resident of Naukšēni in the purchasing products. 85 Human Museum. 66 Blacksmith’s Workshop at Farm 75 Race Track of Eriņi* – 85 56 “Kalnmesteri”* – Rīgas Street 65, Farm “Dzintari”* – ph.+371 26514524, 45 Rūjiena, ph. +371 29481759. Narrative ph. +371 29459618, 26323044. 56 Vīsrags Trail – ph. +371 64226485. and displays. Exhibition and sale of www.mototrase.eclub.lv. Collection of antique automobiles and Visiting the track and examining motorbikes, rabbit farm, and ostriches. 45 Dikļi Church – ph. +371 64200326, The 2.7 km long nature and cultural works. cross bikes. Movie about motor-racing. 28367890. First written statements history learning trail, which heralds 67 Weaver’s Workshop “Atspole” – Excursions in the vicinity with a mentioning the church appeared in the history of Burtnieki manor and park, Skolas Street 8, Rūjiena, Ride with a bike. tour-guide. 1630, it obtained its current appearance and takes you to the bird watch-tower ph. +371 64263291, 29406962. 76 Rūja Swamp* – 86 Farm “Jaunbomji”* – in 1848. A unique piece of art is the in the flood-land meadows of Lake Excursion in the production unit. ph. +371 26426587. Learning about ph. + 371 26464138. Decorative 35 church altar and pulpit with decorative Burtnieks. Sale of goods. development of swamp. flowering plant and blackcurrant

35 th Sietiņiezis Rock – woodcarvings of the late 17 century. 57 Burtnieki Stud-Farm* – 68 Wool and Grain Processing nursery, biological farming. Excursions, ph. +371 29433353. The largest white Promoted by the pastor Juris Neikens, ph. +371 29452833, www.burtnieki.com. AREA OF MAZSALACA at Ķoņi Mill* – ph. +371 26424567. plant sales, consultations. Tent grounds sandstone outcrop in Latvia – 15 m tall, the first Latvian song festival was Excursions in the stud-farm, horseback www.mazsalaca.lv The only place in Latvia, where for lodging. With a prior request, the 400 m wide. Picnic sites. Tours under the organised in Dikļi in 1865. riding, carriage rides, or sled rides in winter. grain and wool are processed at the visitors are offered an option to taste guidance of an eco-guide are available.* 58 46 Viks’ Fairytale Park – The Great Oak of Dambji – same place (with more than 100 year tomato soup and blackcurrant with 36 ph. +371 64226485. The 6th largest Chair Collection and Ceramic ph. +371 64281162, www.vikaparks.dikli.lv. old machinery), as well as covers pancakes. oak-tree in Latvia. Workshop “Lejasbregži”* – Walking trails, wooden statues of Viks’ and pillows filled with sheep wool 87 Artist Workshop “Akmeņkalni”* – ph. +371 29481519. Excursion with fairytale characters, playground, and 59 Burtnieki Lutheran Church and are sewn. Sale of production. ph. + 371 29783256, 64251309. Creative interactive participation in the artist- picnic sites. Tours under the guidance Vicarage* – ph. +371 64242693. Excursion (1.5 h 0.4 Ls/pers.). Guest of the writer Viks are available.* sessions for groups under guidance of ceramist workshop. Story-telling about house, picnic sites, organization of the ancient joiner traditions in the area of artists (max. 24 pers.). An option to learn 47 Farm “Vildēni”* – sporting events, children’s summer Vaidava. 77 graphic art drawing techniques, paint ph. +371 29126032. Here, visitors can see camps. 37 Ceramic Production Unit the Northern African black ostrich and on silk and cotton. 69 Farm “Lejasvagaļi”* – 77 Nature Trail of Skaņaiskalns – “Rebeka”* – ph. +371 26550100, other exotic birds, peacocks, ducks, 88 In the Swamps and on the Rocks ph. +371 64267342, 26594544. Parka Street 36, Mazsalaca, 64243347. Excursion in the production more than 20 breeds of hens, turkeys, of Ramata* – ph. + 371 64252109. Farming purebred pumpkins – ph. + 371 26429500. Marked country unit and an option to purchase ceramic and Shetland ponies (April 01 through Excursion for nature experts with a more than 30 kinds. Sale of pumpkins trails, caves, rocks, statues of fairytale products. November 30). tour-guide. Information about the 60 and pumpkin-seeds. (01.08.–30.09.). heroes, picturesque sceneries. 37 Collection of Ancient Artefacts 48 Farm “Dulbeņi”* – flora and fauna of swamps. For a 78 at “Meldri”* – ph. +371 26323724. ph. +371 29165986. Biological farm. 60 Farm “Adzelvieši”* – 70 Farm “Klimpas* – Nature Learning Trail – successful experience, rubber boots Ancient tools, mechanisms, items. Growing shiitake mushrooms in conifer- ph. +371 64242606, 29253507, ph. +371 64263281, 26355100. ph. + 371 26429500. The longest nature are required. Narratives about principles of use ous forests, possible to observe wild life www.adzelviesi.lv. Hemp farming, Narrative about sheep breeding, trail (10 km) for nature lovers and ex- thereof. living of rabbits, and learn about the producing hemp butter, and tasting. observing sheep. perts is located in the territory of Salaca *– must be arranged in advance

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Tourism Activities Centre “Eži” – snowboarding, and tubing. Organiza- “Denderi” – Vaidava parish, “Rūjupes” – Skaņkalne parish, 4 Valmiera Museum of Regional Studies – Bruņinieku Street 3, Valmiera, K. Valdemāra Street 1, Valmiera, tion of leisure activities, sporting, and ph. +371 29475076, www.denderi.lv. ph. + 371 26162095, 29362060. ph. +371 64224770, 64223620. Tours in Valmiera and vicinity with a tour-guide, ph. +371 64207263, www.ezi.lv. Cycling, entertainment events. Boat trips, Golf (6 holes), accommodation, leisure Boat rental, tent grounds. exhibitions. boat trips, hiking, and adventure routes. complex. 89 routes. Rafting “expedition” organiza- “X Centrs” Ltd – Pasta Street 2, Valmiera Tourism Bureau – G. Apiņa Street 3-16, Valmiera, ph. +371 64281393, Organization of leisure activity events tion. Rental of tourism equipment. Burtnieki Stud-Farm – Mazsalaca, ph. + 371 64251278, 29449935, www.valmieracelo.lv. Excursions in Vidzeme with a tour-guide. and competitions, programmes for Accommodation, café. ph. +371 29452833, www.burtnieki.com 29453079. Bicycle rental. 79 Mazsalaca Regional Museum – Rīgas Street 1, Mazsalaca, ph. + 371 26519165, uniting collective bodies. Tour-guide 64251781, www.mazsalaca.lv. Tours in the area of Mazsalaca with a tour-guide. “Hobiju Fabrika” Ltd – services. Trade, rental, and repairs of “Ferrits” Ltd – Pasta Street 2, Mazsa- Exhibition of V. Hirte wooden sculptures, wedding programmes, ph. +371 29498849. Rent of wooden tourism equipment. laca, ph. +371 29434534. Boat rental. educational programmes boats and kayaks. Bicycle rent. Vidzeme Olympic Centre – Rīgas Delivery within Valmiera district. 85 Farm “Dzintari” – Skaņkalne parish, ph. + 371 29459618, 26323044. Street 91, Valmiera, ph. +371 64220660, Tours in the rural territory of Skaņkalne with a tour-guide. www.voc.lv. The sports base is built for Boat Station “Ezerpriedes” – training athletes of high national and Burtnieki parish, ph. +371 29461455, international level as well as for organis- www.ezerpriedes.lv. Boat rental, fishing ENTERTAINMENT ing competitions in various Olympic licenses, fish smoking, accommodation. sporting disciplines. The complex “Peintbola mežs” (Paintball Forest) – 11 Valmiera Drama Theatre – Lāčplēša Street 4, Valmiera, ph. +371 64207335, comprises an ice-skating rink and a Valmiera Stables of Burtnieki “Krustiņi”, Burtnieki parish, www.vdt.lv universal sports hall. Public ice-skating. Stud-Farm – Valkas Street 58, ph. +371 27810181. Paintball game, Cinema “Gaisma” – Rīgas Street 19, Valmiera, ph. +371 64222641, Ice-skating rink of Valmiera / Valmiera, ph. +371 29452833, equipment. Trampoline. Summer house. www.kinogaisma.lv Skate-park – Rīgas Street 43, Valmiera, www.burtnieki.com Boat Station “Bauņi” – “Multiklubs” – Tirgus Street 5, Valmiera, ph. +371 64232114, 26100143. ph. +371 64207263 ph. +371 64200255. Boat rental, Sports and Recreational Centre Motor-rafter “Ruhjas Donalds” Nightclub, Mini-golf (12 holes). bonfire sites. “Vecpuišu parks” (The Bachelors’ “Avoti” – Valmiera parish, – Naukšēni, ph. +371 29431081, Nightclub “Putniņi” – Ezera Street 3, Valmiera, ph. +371 64228637, www.putnini.lv Park) – L. Paegles Street 10, Valmiera, ph. +371 29499342, www.avoti.com. Stud-farm “Kalnameirēni” – 64268194, www.naras.naukseni.lv. Nightclub “Kāre” – Cēsu Street 13, Valmiera, ph. +371 64222017, www.kare-klubs.lv ph. +371 64222822. Bowling alley, café, Mini-golf (18 holes), golf (3 holes), Skaņkalne parish, ph. + 371 29170210, Leisure trips Naukšēni–Rūjiena children’s playground. golf school, accommodation, 64251347. (max. 25 pers.). Trips in Naukšēni Valmiera Swimming Pool – leisure complex, organisation of “Avotkalni” – Skaņkalne parish, along the Rūja river (min. 10 pers.). SOUVENIRS > ART Zvaigžņu Street 4, Valmiera, sporting events. National sports base ph. +371 26730362, 26788347. Boat Refreshments are optionally available ph. +371 64235691 “SCO centrs BMX velotrase”. rental, tent grounds. during the trip. Art Saloon “Zaiga” – Rīgas Street 13, Valmiera, ph. +371 64233513. Sale of applied Leisure Activities and Skiing Centre Stud-farm “Kocēni” – Guest house “Lībieši” – Lībieši-2, “Rostes” – Rūjiena, arts goods, artefacts, and souvenirs. “Baiļi” – Kauguri parish, ph. +371 26405147, 29120102, Skaņkalne parish, ph. +371 29464830. ph. +371 29466008. Boat rental Art Gallery “Laipa” – Rīgas Street 27a, Valmiera, ph. +371 64233888. Exhibitions of ph. +371 64221861, www.baili.lv. Skiing, www.zirgaudzetavakoceni.lv Boat rental, accommodation. (5 canoe boats). Latvian and foreign artists. Sale of applied arts goods, artefacts, and souvenirs.