Legend Road classification Suggested Route: Riga – Skrīveri – Aizkraukle – Koknese – Pļaviņas E 22 A 6 Main roads Sweet-Tasting – Medieval Sensations – Viking Boat Tour P 80 Regional roads The route begins only 85 km from Riga going by the A6 motorway; the length ~ 40 km. One-day trip for motorists. Along the route, you can choose other Local roads sightseeing objects and extend the tour to two days. The all paved road leads along the right bank of the Daugava revealing beautiful scenery. Other roads Road pavement Paved roads “Skrīveri Sweets” [7] invites to learn the old tradition of the candy “Gotiņa”. They offer difficult to conquer. In 1701, the castle was blown-up by the Saxon troops, and it was Gravel roads different tour programmes: “Creative Aspasia”, “Miracle of Production”, never rebuilt. The castle now stands in water as a result of the construction of Pļaviņas Improved unsurfaced roads “My Handiwork”. HPP. The visitor centre arranged next to the ruins offers a chance to forge medieval Unsurfaced road coins and gain an insight into a landscape long lost to the eyes of people. “Skrīveri Home-Made Ice Cream” [8] offer all travellers to get rejuvenated Entrance fee. Aizkraukle Spīgana Railway • Station • Stop by gaining an insight into a unique form of ice cream production, ice-cream history and process of creation of different flavours, as well as to learn the – offers to learn the creation process of leather Craftwork Centre “Mazā kāpa”[29] Muldakmens art of ice-cream making. They offer different tours: “The Dot or the Line?!”, souvenirs and make yourself a little keepsake – a key pendant or a bookmark. Railway without traffic Rīga “Science on Your Tongue”, “Childhood”. Advance booking is required. PĻAVIŅAS City Plaviņas HPP [11] – the largest hydro power plant in the Baltics Memorial Site “Likteņdārzs” [22] – a gift from the entire Latvian nation for the connecting both banks of the Daugava with the longest tunnel in 100th birthday of Latvia created in memory of all those people in Latvia who suffered Vecbebri Village Latvia. During spring floods, spectacular views are revealed from totalitarian regimes. The author of the Garden’s project is Japanese landscape Viesturi Group of farmsteads to passers-by when the Daugava waters fall over architect Shunmyo Masuno. Currently, a memorial apple tree alley and viewing terrace the opened shutters creating the highest with a view of Koknese castle ruins and the Lutheran church have been completed, Stūrīši Farmstead (selection) waterfall in Latvia. Tours are free of while works on the amphitheatre and the grey sunset pile built from boulders brought GOSTIŅI Part of city charge advance booking in by people are in process of construction. The length of the trails is about 2 km. is required. Airfield • Church Tour on the Daugava in a Viking boat named “Lāčplēsis” [38] after an epic hero with reminders of tales and legends. The boat is 12 m long and 3.3 m wide and holds Filling station 24 people. The tour guided by the captain takes riders along the Oliņkalns, Sēlpils Hotel, motel • Camping The Museum of History and Art in Aizkraukle: Kalna castle mound and many of the Daugava’s little bays. The duration of the trip is about Other accomodation 40 minutes. Next to the pier is “Liepkalni” bakery which offers delicious meals, as Ziedi [13] – farming property by the shores of the Daugava, A6 Museum • Restaurant, cafe which Jēkabs Dannenfelds, the Blacksmith of Aizkraukle Manor, well as warm, freshly baked bread. Vecbebru Outstanding object of historic purchased from the Manor in the 20th century. At present the muiža or cultural value museum is offering the opportunity to view its permanent display Likteņdārzs Nature object of interest “Tales of destiny from the shores of the Daugava”. The museum Koknese organises traditional seasonal festivals, educational programmes for Bormaņkalns Skrīveri 120 m Outstanding hill students, as well as a variety of other attractions at weddings, events etc. Pļaviņas Aizkraukle Avotiņkalns Castle mound Koknese Medieval Castle Ruins [21] are located in the flooded confluence of 85 km Built-up area the Daugava and the Pērse. The castle was built in 1209 for the needs of the Allotment gardens Archbishopric of Riga. It was situated on the very top of the dolomite rock and was Forest • Swamp Bicycle route AIZKRAUKLE COUNTY 18. Aizkraukle Medieval Castle Ruins. fans. The last 500 metres of the river are 26. The Nature Trail is 2.18 km long 32. Memorial House-Museum of the SIGHTSEEING OBJECTS The ruins of Aizkraukle medieval castle especially thrilling for kayakers. with a sightseeing footbridge that goes Sculptor Voldemārs Jākobsons. The are located on the bank of the Daugava by over the water and rests on a submerged museum features an exhibition of the the estuary of the River Karikste. 20. The Old Lutheran Church of stump, while the wooden bridges over the sculptor’s art works, ancient household SKRīVERI COUNTY For safety reasons, it is advisable to view Aizkraukle. The church is an architectural ravines and Daugava creeks will take you items and furniture, footwear collection, the ruins from a distance. monument of national significance. The to the Garden of Destinies (Memorial Site including the mighty traveller’s boots, stone church was built on the site in 1680, “Likteņdārzs”). small library and a collection of photos. [38] 19. The River Karikste. One of the most while it acquired its current appearance “Galdiņi”, Bebri parish, interesting places in Daugava Valley. The in 1896-1899, following the plans of the 27. Koknese Regional Tourism Centre. +371 65164291, 26339168 former Aizkraukle stone castle, which architect G. Krons and being influenced by On the ground floor of the municipality housed German nobles, was built on its the neo-gothic trends of the time. council building you can see the castle 33. Vecbebri Manor Complex features zigzagged bank. During the spring floods, Advance booking. model revealing the look of the castle in the manor’s dwelling house, barn, cellar, the river provides a challenge for boating +371 26593956 1701 (before the explosion) and the model stable and park. [3] of the Garden of Destinies showing the Bebri parish, appearance of the memorial site in 2018, +371 65164291, 26339168 when it is planned to be completed. [42] [39] KOKNESE COUNTY 1 Melioratoru Street, Koknese, 34. Vecbebri Holy Family Roman +371 65161296, 29275412, Catholic Church. The church was built on www.koknese.lv the foundations of the old manor house, 41. Klintaine Nature Reserve Natura 48. Swedish Fortification. Only remains located in the territory of Manor Park; 2000 territory and home to a number of of the ramparts and bastions have 28. Pastamuiža Devil’s Stone (an ancient opened in 2008. especially protected plant species. survived from the Swedish fortification ancestral sacred site). Located by the old Advance booking. built in the 17th century. The one in Riga-Daugavpils highway which slides +371 29457320, Bebri parish 42. Gostiņi Lutheran Church This Gostiņi is one of the most impressive [1] [8] [13] into the Daugava in the vicinity of the Lutheran church, unique for Latvia fortifications in Latvia. stone. The camp site “Senči” is nearby. 35. Jaunbebri “Potato rebellion” – with its dome roof and pulpit right 1. Skrīveri Dendrological Park. The 5. Science Centre of the Latvia 10. Daugava Valley Nature Park was 14. Kalna Ziedi Castle Mound. The [21] a Place of Remembrance. Ruins of the above the altar, was consecrated in 49. Odziena Castle. The castle of park area covers 16.8 ha. The park University of Agriculture. The centre established to preserve the most typical mound was inhabited from the end of the 29. Crafts Centre “Mazā kāpa”. By taking red barn and the punishment pine aside 1830. The geographical location of the Odziena Manor, which was built in the was established in 1891, and about is engaged in the selection of perennial part of the Daugava Old Valley, with 1st millennium B.C. Perhaps it was used part in the workshop you will learn some Jaunbebri Manor are witnesses of the main entrance also goes against the middle of the 19th century, was once 250 peregrine tree and bush species grass plants and the cultivation of terraces created by the river which as a refuge mound. leather craftsman’s skills. If you wish peasant rebellion in 1841, called the traditional canons of church building. one of the most impressive neo-gothic have remained until nowadays. Across seed mixes; it carries out agricultural have survived unchanged through the to see the process of making leather “Bebri Potato Rebellion”. 34 Lielā Street, Pļaviņas buildings in Latvia. At present, the castle the road, the Moss nature trail leads research in the territory of the Daugava construction of the Pļaviņas Hydropower 15. Aizkraukle Evangelical Lutheran souvenirs and take an opportunity to +371 65164291, 26339168 can be seen from the outside only. over to Lake Round, while the Lucky Valley Nature Park. The centre Plant. Choose what suits you the most: Church of Christ Power. Although the make a little souvenir for yourself – a key 43. Pļaviņas Farmers’ Market. A place Bear trail with a rest site and arbour will offers guided tours for agricultural travel by foot, cycle or go by car. evangelical Lutheran congregation in pendant or a bookmark, advance booking 36. Irši. The place of the largest Baltic to buy home-baked rolls, smoked fish, 50. Vietalva Lutheran Church. The take you around Lake Apaļais. professionals and others – both for www.daugavasieleja.lv Aizkraukle city was founded in 1991, it is a must. German colonies in the Baltics, founded in meat and chicken, fruits and vegetables, church was built in 1814; the façade has student and adult groups.