Adventures of the Dormouse at the Gauja National Park

ADVENTURES OF THE DORMOUSE AT THE GAUJA NATIONAL PARK

TRAVEL GUIDE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

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Leisure Park “Rāmkalni” Lēdurga Dendrological A nice place for families: rodeling Park track, bicycle and boat rental, other Go on an exploring adventure thrilling adventures. Tasty meals through Lēdurga Dendrological and local produce sold right on the Park, where you can enjoy the magic spot. of the fairy-tale forest, take a look at “Vītiņkalni”, ph. +371 29100280, the Bug hotel, legendary Mudurga www.ramkalni.lv Great stone, forest tepees, wooden GPS 57.1248, 24.6585 sculptures and the horoscope circle. Make your own jewelry, runes and Krimulda Swimming Pool bows. Feel the nature! Learn to swim or train in a “Dendroparks”, Lēdurga, 25-meter pool, catch water bubbles ph. +371 25549747 in the small pool with the kids, and www.ledurgasdendroparks.lv enjoy the water cascade. Relax in GPS 57.3142,24.7596 sauna, steambath and enjoy our gym! Kubesele Nature & History Skolas Street 11, Ragana trail ph. + 371 26161322, Enjoy the power of Latvia’s GPS: 57.1828,24.6968 wilderness – the wild flow of Golf club ”Reinis” Runtiņupīte River, the Big Stone, Learn how to play golf or go on mysterious caves, hills and vales. an exciting journey through Gauja Enjoy the winding Gauja River and National Park forests on foot or by have a picnic there. bike. Rest in Reiņa Café, spend the GPS 57.1636, 24.7684 night in the cosy holiday cabin and enjoy the summer together with Inčukalns Devil’s Cave your family! Historic site, a place where “Kalnzaķi”, ph. +371 29272255, ancient rituals were conducted. www.reinatrase.lv Around 5,000 year-old postglacial GPS: 57.1802, 24.8179 formation. The sounds of the underground waters resounding from the depths of the cave. GPS 57.1266, 24.6438

4 Water park Visit Sigulda Sports centre and learn how to swim, have fun in water play areas, enjoy three different saunas, SPA bath and water stream pool, train in a 25 metre swimming pool and play in a children play area. Ata Kronvalda iela 7A, Sigulda, ph. +371 25448860, Adventure park “Tarzāns” www.siguldassports.lv Have fun in an obstacle park, GPS 57.159336, 24.859516 enjoy a ride in a toboggan track, which will lead you down one of the Fisher Cross-Country Ski steepest slopes in Latvia, jump on Centre trampolines in a trampoline park, During the summer you can try be courageous and try the jungle roller skating and roller skiing, but jump and see the beautiful view of in winter be one of the first to enjoy Gauja Valley in a chair lift. cross-country skiing in Latvia in Peldu iela 1, Sigulda, the only artificially frozen track in COLOUR ph. +371 27001187, Eastern Europe. www.tarzans.lv Puķu iela 4, Sigulda, AND ADD GPS 57.159627, 24.838678 ph. +371 67970262, www.siguldassports.lv DETAILS Sigulda Castle Quarter GPS 57.140182, 24.816723 Learn new skills in craftsmen TO THE PICTURE workshops – papermaking, weaving, Makars Tourist Office ceramic art, walking-stick making, Gauja River boat ride/cruise. See leather processing, jewellery the sandstone bedrock cliffs of the OF THE BRIDGE! making and other. You can also Gauja National Park. enjoy some delicious treats in a cafe Peldu iela 2, Sigulda, “Siguldas saldējums”. Only for group ph. +371 29244948, www.makars.lv, visits reserved in advance. GPS 57.1577, 24.8371 Pils iela 16, Sigulda, ph. +37167971335, Sigulda Footballgolf park www.tourism.sigulda.lv Spend a day in fresh air and turn GPS 57.1656, 24.8506 an outdoor walk into an exciting adventure! The aim is to get over Miniature Wonderland various obstacles and kick the ball Do big things in a world where into the hole. everything is 87 times smaller than ph. +371 26022919, in the real world. Model your own www.siguldasfutbolgolfaparks.lv little world with trees and roads. GPS 57.1927, 24.8720 See how modern technology works and whether cars and people go Adventure Park by traffic rules. Operate plants, “Mežakaķis” fountains, traffic lights, shops, A walk through the trees on an schools and even trains! obstacle course made of ropes, Puķu iela 2, Sigulda, cargo net, bridges, swings, ladders ph. +371 28308377, and a wind rider zip-line. Bungee www.mazabrinumzeme.lv trampoline. A great place for GPS 57.140536 24.818317 birthday parties. Ski school and slopes in winter. Tour Sigulda in Senču iela 1, Sigulda, an electric car ph. +371 67976886, Tour Sigulda in an environmentally www.kakiskalns.lv friendly vehicle and discover the GPS 57.1431, 24.8291 city via an in-built interactive guide of an electric car. ph. +371 26022919, www.impresso.lv

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6 Caves and trails of Līgatne Vienkoči Park Net park (Tīklu parks) Crawl through the caves/cellars local Find out what a log boat is. Enjoy Swing between the treetops and inhabitants use to store their titbit. the playground of the Vienkoči enjoy various activities for adults Learn how workers of the Līgatne Park, meet the dwarfs, baby eagle and kids. A unique net maze is cre- Paper Mill lived two centuries ago. owls, long-eared hare and other ated to be safe and exciting. Open Spriņģu iela 2, Līgatne, animals in the park. Visit the sand every day, please book your visit in ph. +371 64153169, 29189707, house and find out what the natural advance. www.visitligatne.lv jewellery is. Gaujas iela 4, Līgatne, GPS 57.2334, 25.0397 “Vienkoči”, Līgatnes pag., ph. +371 25779944, ph. +371 29329065, www.vienkoci.lv www.tikluparki.lv, Līgatne Nature Trails GPS 57.1915, 25.0547 [email protected], If you are quiet and can keep still, facebook.com/tikluparksLigatne/ you will see the bruins frolicking, Līgatne Craftsmen House GPS 57.2359, 25.0380 lynx and moose, cunning foxes play, Here you can make your own sheet look in the eye of the wise owl, and of paper and a keychain pendant, greet the friendly squirrel. You may learn how to felt, spin the wool and also climb the viewing platform to weave. Book your visit in advance! take in the surroundings. Pilsoņu iela 4, Līgatne, Līgatnes dabas takas, Līgatnes pag., ph. +371 26140994 ph. +371 64153313, 28328800, www.visitligatne.lv/amatu-maja www.ligatnesdabastakas.lv GPS 57.2344, 25.0453 GPS 57.2486, 25.0150

7 Dormouse’s dream in a winter night

Dod ķepu “Oh, the sleep God of all small animals, Go on an exciting husky sled ride around Gauja National Park’s hills please let me dream for a little bit more,” and forests. Papardes 2, Drabeši, Amatas nov. The dormouse moved slightly and Ph.: +371 25951531 continued dreaming about the www.dodkepu.lv GPS 57.2419, 25.2833 wonderful winter joys.”

Vienkoči Park Put on your snow shoes and go on a walk through the snowy trails. When covered in snow, the sculptures in the park look like they are from a winter tale. “Vienkoči”, Līgatnes pag. Ph.: +371 29329065 www.vienkoci.lv GPS 57.1915, 25.0547

Cecīļi nature trails Choose appropriate clothing and shoes and visit these nature trails in the winter, especially on Saturdays, when they are illuminated during the dark autumn and winter evenings. Kumadas iela 2, Ieriķi, Drabešu pag., Amatas nov. Ph.: +371 29477700, +371 26457649, www.cecilutaka.lv GPS 57.2091, 25.1705

8 WINTER IN GAUJA NATIONAL PARK

Valmiera Water Park Learn to swim in different pools, The entire Gauja National Park is covered enjoy children’s water park and with a fluffy snow reminding of Beaver warm up in saunas. Rīgas iela 91, Valmiera godmother’s knitted warm scarf. Look, I ph. +371 27040012 www.valmieraspeldbaseins.lv have already seen this lake!” Hiding in husky GPS 57.5282, 25.3880 sled that slid over the frozen Āraiši Lake, Sleigh ride in Bīriņu Castle Enjoy the snow falling from tree dormouse remembered summer adventures branches while sitting in a horse sleigh going through Bīriņu Castle in the ancient wooden castle. park. And, if it is very cold, you can ride a carousel on a frozen lake. Indeed, must give the paw to the lively Bīriņi, Limbažu nov. Ph.: +371 29244927 dogs, who promised to take this small www.birinupils.lv GPS 57.2438, 24.6595 animal to Cecīļi nature trail, illuminated by small lights on Saturdays, so that the two- legged creatures with a weak night vision would be able to see something from Dzilnas Rock and Ainavu (Landscape) Scarp.

Sleigh ride in Valmiermuiža Go on a sleigh ride in the vicinity of Valmiermuiža and do not forget to try the drinks made in Valmiermuiža. Valmiermuiža Stables. Dzirnavu iela 15, Valmiermuiža Ph.: +371 26562703 www.valmiermuiza.lv GPS 57.5586, 25.4160

Net Park Swing in the net labyrinths in winter and shake the snow off the trees. Gaujas iela 4, Līgatne Ph.: +371 25779944 www.tikluparks.lv 57.2359, 25.0380

Sigulda City Ice-skating Rink Together with other small skaters visit the town’s ice-skating rink filled with lights and sounds of music. Ata Kronvalda iela 7A, Sigulda Ph.: +371 25448860 www.siguldassports.lv GPS 57.1594, 24.8595

9 But, if the winter would want to sleep, it would have to choose a cabin similar to the snowy Vienkoči Park honeycomb surrounded by footprints of strange animals that are very big and do not sleep during winter. Dormouse runs over the footprints – Snow shoes! Those would be useful for small animals if they wake up in a deep snow. But skis, of course, are faster. And also sledge, skates and horse sleigh! That is a real winter paradise! You only need strength and endurance, and the little animal knows that in Rāmkalni you can nibble on some real strength treats in winter. And then, while sleeping, Dormouse quickly licked its lips in happiness.

10 WINTER IN GAUJA NATIONAL PARK

Ski Centre “Reiņa trase” Active Leisure Centre Try skiing for the first time in “Žagarkalns” “Herkuless” children’s park. The soft Enjoy winter by going down a snow figures throughout the track make it groove with a snow tube and learn interesting and are not dangerous if how to ski with your family. you collide with them. “Žagarkalns”, “Kalnzaķi”, Krimuldas nov. Drabešu pag. and Cēsis Ph.: +371 29272255 Ph.: +371 26266266 www.reinatrase.lv www.zagarkalns.lv GPS 57.1797, 24.8147 GPS 57.2981, 25.2092

Leisure Park “Rāmkalni” Sigulda City Ski Track. Choose the gentle slope suitable for Fisher Cross-Country Ski children and beginners and try the delicious Rāmkalni treats. Centre “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalna nov. Enjoy winter in winter sports capital Ph.: +371 29100280 Sigulda – learn how to ski in Sigulda www.ramkalni.lv city ski track school or go cross- GPS 57.1248, 24.6585 country skiing in Fisher cross-country ski track. Puķu iela 4, Sigulda Ski Park “Ozolkalns” Ph.: +371 29118847, +371 25733008 Learn how to ski with friendly ins- www.siguldassports.lv tructors from children’s ski school. GPS 57.1396, 24.8156 Draw or play games in cafe’s play room. “Saulkrasti”, Drabešu pag. Resort “Kaķītis” Ph.: +371 26400200 Go down the hill in a sledge and www.ozolkalns.lv learn how to ski in children’s ski GPS 57.2943, 25.2220 school. Senču iela 1, Sigulda Phone: +371 67976886 E-mail: www.kakiskalns.lv GPS 57.1431, 24.8291

Ski and Biathlon Centre “Cēsis” Feel the winter’s magic with cross- country skiing by sliding through the picturesque forest tracks of various lengths and difficulties. We offer equipment rental for adults and children who love winter sports. “Lejas luksti”, Vaives pag., Cēsu nov. Ph.: +371 26433500 www.occesis.lv GPS 57.3039, 25.3782

11 Recreation complex “Rakši” Cecīļi nature trails Feed the camels and enjoy a ride Explore the diversity of nature, visit with them, take a llama for a walk Cecīļi rock/cave, Kumada River and and jump on a pillow trampoline. Dančupīte River canyon. Drabešu pag., ph. +371 20009097, Kumadas iela 2, Ieriķi, www.kamieli.lv Drabešu pag., Amatas nov., GPS 57.2756, 25.1979 ph. +371 29477700, 26457649, www.cecilutaka.lv Zvārte Rock GPS 57.2091, 25.1705 Climb the stairs to the top of the rock and take in the surroundings. Āraiši Windmill Drabešu pag., ph. +371 25669935, Explore the ancient mechanics www.amata.lv of the windmill spanning on four GPS 57.2459, 25.1447 floors. Try your hand at millstone and grind yourself some wheat, find Ski and Recreation Park out how bread is made from corn. JOIN “Ozolkalns” Āraiši, Drabešu pag., Go zip lining from tree to tree. Rent ph. +371 29238208, www.amata.lv NUMBERS a boat and take a ride, spend a night GPS 57.2481, 25.2685 in one of the camping houses. Enjoy AND fast downhill skiing in winter. Āraiši Archaelogical “Saulkrasti”, Drabešu pag., Museum Park COLOUR ph. +371 26400200, www.ozolkalns.lv Take a peek at the everyday life of GPS 57.2943, 25.2220 Latgalians who lived in 9th and 10th THE century. Get a feel of living on an Active Leisture Centre island. PICTURE! “Žagarkalns” Āraiši, Drabešu pag., Rent a boat in summer to cruise ph. +371 25669935, the Gauja River and be amazed at www.araisi.com, www.amata.lv what you discover around each GPS 57.2498, 25.2786 bend. Wicked snowboarding slopes in winter. Farm “Lejas Suces” “Žagarkalns”, Drabešu pag. and Talk to different domestic animals Cēsis, ph. +371 26266266, and birds. Call in advance to make www.zagarkalns.lv sure animals are available for chat! GPS 57.2981, 25.2268 “Lejas Suces”, Nītaures pag., ph. +371 29174211, Ieriķi Mill Trails www.zalaisgrozs.lv Find water spirits under the GPS 57.0552, 25.1799 bridges over Melderupīte. Visit the site of the old mill and the wheel, waterfall and flower arrangements. Enjoy the rays of light flickering in the night. Ieriķi, Vidzeme highway 72 km, ph. +371 28396804, www.ierikudzirnavas.lv GPS 57.2082, 25.1678

Dodkepu.lv Husky Dogs Spend your holidays with our dynamic huskies! Papardes 2, Drabeši, Amatas nov., ph: +371 25951531 www.dodkepu.lv, GPS: 57.2419, 25.2833

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13 45 48 50 56 Līgatne TIC Valmiera TIC 53 Spriņģu iela 2, Līgatne, Rīgas iela 10, Valmiera, ph. +371 64153169, 29189707, ph. +371 26332213 , www.visitligatne.lv visit.valmiera.lv 44 46 47 49 Inčukalns TIC GPS 57.2335, 25.0396 GPS 57.5385, 25.4210 Atmodas iela 4, Inčukalns, ph. +371 67977310, Amata TIP Valmiermuiža TIP www.incukalns.lv Āraiši, Drabešu pag., Amatas nov., Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža, GPS 57.0979, 24.6871 ph. +371 25669935; www.amata.lv Burtnieku nov., ph. +371 29135438, 57 GPS 57.2517, 25.2824 www.valmiermuiza.lv Sigulda TIC GPS 57.5558, 25.4314 Ausekļa iela 6, Sigulda, Pārgauja TIP 55 ph. +371 67971335, “Piķiera namiņš”, Braslas iela 2, “Zvārte Rock” information www.tourism.sigulda.lv Straupe, Straupes pag., centre GPS 57.1531, 24.8537 ph. +371 26620422, Ph.+371 29252126, email: Vaidavas ez. www.pargaujasnovads.lv, [email protected], 52 Sigulda TIC GPS 57.3554, 24.9517 GPS 57.2459, 25.1447 next to the Gutman’s Cave 54 Turaidas iela 2a, Sigulda, Cēsis TIC 51 ph. +371 61303030, Baznīcas laukums 1, Cēsis, www.tourism.sigulda.lv ph. +371 28318318, GPS 57.1762, 24.8468 www.visit.cesis.lv GPS 57.3127, 25.2717 41 37 Gauja National Park Information Centre Priekuļi TIP “Līgatne Nature Trails” Cēsu prospekts 5, Priekuļi, Līgatnes dabas takas, Līgatnes pag., Priekuļu nov., ph. +371 29362837, 59 40 Līgatnes nov., visit.priekuli.lv GPS 57.311, 25.353 ph. +371 64153313, 60 62 www.daba.gov.lv GPS 57.2484, 25.0154 Cēsis 4 31 32 33 34 35 36 58 39 42 43 61 38 24 25 22

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Cēsis Castle Complex Enjoy a candle-lit tour of the medieval castle and complete the challenges by Walter the baby bat. Learn the history of Latvia and climb the tower of the new castle for great sites. Pils laukums 9, Cēsis, ph. +371 26576111, www.cesupils.lv GPS 57.3132, 25.2714 Cīrulīši Nature Trails Track the 2.5 km long landscaped nature trails and learn about the evolution of historic Gauja Valley from glacial period to modern days. Discover the wonders of nature: Mirror Rock, Clear Springs, Brides and Cīrulīši caves, bedrock and beaver houses. At the end of Mūrlejas street, Cēsis At the end of Mūrlejas street, Cēsis GPS 57.3072, 25.2212

ZINOO Become a real scientist. Explore various technologies and test the laws of nature. Learn mathematics while jumping; prove the law of gravity while swinging, discover the friction while driving a specially designed cart, see the sound, construct a pinion gear box, learn all about how slingshot works, build and operate robots, see the lightning and explore many other laws and wonders of nature. Jāņa Poruka iela 8, Cēsis, ph. +371 25400228, www.zinoo.lv GPS 57.3150, 25.2884 Spring Svētavots Take a walk in the illustrious nature reserve, learn the mysterious legend of Svētavots and take part in ancient rituals to soak up the energy from the spring water. Some say the water will improve your eyesight and heal the body. Atpūtas iela 12, Cēsis, ph. +371 29460660, www.svetavots.lv GPS 57.3035, 25.2358

May park (Maija parks) with children playground Jump on a trampoline, go down the slides, go on a swing and play in the playground. Get to know the ancient park and see the lit-up fountains. Feed the ducks and black swans with bread, and meet rabbits and poultry. Maija parks, Cēsis, GPS 57.314501, 25.273912 Laureta Candles Learn and see how various rapeseed wax candles are made and make some of your own. Pļavas iela 7, Cēsis, ph. +371 29277504, www.laurethacandles.com, GPS 57.3120,25.2781

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18 E. Veidenbaums Home Priekuļi Sun Garden Lielā Ellīte Cave and Museum “Kalāči” Read the big sundial to find out if Find the little Devlin who Get to know the life and work of you have enough time recuperate sometimes stays in the big the poet, as well as traditional while trotting the health trail or underworld cave. Explore the tools used by Vidzeme farmers in watch the potatoes, peas and different shapes of the astonishing the 19th century. Enjoy tranquil rapeseed grow. rock with its lobes, niches, cavities moments by the campfire at the Cēsu prospekts 7, Priekuļi and take a look at the Latvia’s pond after a proper whipping in a GPS 57.3121, 25.3547 unique rock passages. real black sauna. Rūpnīcas iela, Liepa “Kalāči”, Liepas pag. Bread House of the Farm GPS 57.3839, 25.4273 ph. +371 25601677 “Krūmiņi” GPS 57.3955, 25.4780 Make and knead your own pastry Swimming Pool “Rifs” dough, bake and eat with your Learn to swim in the pool, enjoy Brīvnieki Nature Trails friends self-made pastry cakes, water cascades and relaxing sauna Enjoy the tranquillity of nature, make a campfire and boil some tea, after a long day of travel. learn the bird species and find all eat some delicious oven-baked rye Cēsu prospekts 46a, Priekuļi 26 carved wood owls and 18 Latvian bread with honey. Have adventure ph. +371 29227544, www.rifs.lv symbols. Feast your eyes on a on a nature trail, watch the seasons GPS 57.3139, 25.3623 beautiful landscape with 10 ponds change and celebrate holiday and many hills, valleys, forests and country style! meadows. “Krūmiņi” Liepas pag. Pie z/s “Brīvnieki”, Veselavas pag. ph. +371 26887921 GPS 57.2908, 25.4950 GPS 57.3139, 25.3623

Valmiera Museum Come to Knight School and find out how children lived back then and what it takes to become a knight! Make your own dolls, play games and shadow theatre, bring with you and paint a shirt or a shawl, learn to play an antique instrument and distinguish them by sound, stroll the Milk Way and try your hand at churning the butter, or stride the Bread Way to eat real Latvian rye bread at the end of it. To enjoy one of Museum’s special programmes contact us in advance! Bruņinieku iela 3, Valmiera, ph. +371 64223620, www.valmierasmuzejs.lv GPS 57.5393, 25.4288

Gauja Tram Ride the Gauja River, be the captain of the ship and hear all the Munchausenesque stories and plausible or not so plausible legends of Valmiera. Go to Goat rapids and you will see brave rafters, enjoy whirlpool in the middle of the Gauja River and find out where the strongest echo is, maybe, it is under the Gauja Bridge. Do you know who Steely and Whale are? Boat dock, Pilskalna iela 2, Valmiera, ph. +371 27828221, www.gaujastramvajs.lv GPS 57.5381, 25.4284

Park of Senses by the Gauja River Steep Banks and Adventure Trail in Trees Walk the 2.7 km long barefoot trail consisting of sections of fir cones, pebblestone, Valmiera fiberglass balls, bark mulch, scented cocoa and other natural materials. Try attraction elements, take a look at decorated trees. The most exciting entertainment of all is walking above ground on the adventure trail in trees and a 187 m long zip line across Gauja. Jāņa Daliņa iela 2, Valmiera, ph. +371 27879242, www.sajutuparks.lv GPS 57.5401, 25.4388

Active Leisure Park “Avoti” and BMX Museum & Hall of Fame Unleash your sporty side, play minigolf, try human slingshot, test yourself on a climbing wall, go on a nature trail/ labyrinth Forest School and unlock six secrets. BMX Museum & Hall of Fame gives you a chance to take the bike of two-time Olympic champion Māris Štrombergs for a spin. It is the same bike he rode to gold medal victory in olympics in Bejing, China! “Avoti”, Valmiermuiža, Valmieras pag., Burtnieku nov., ph. +371 29499342, www.avoti.com GPS 57.5551, 25.4424

Valmiermuiža Brewery and Stables Learn about the stables’ ancient history and see the horse family with the joyful pony named Niko. Beer Kitchen offers special and delicious meals that will please the taste buds of young ones, as well. After the meal, kids can enjoy themselves on swings or play in the manor-style playground. Valmiermuiža Stables, Dzirnavu iela 15, Valmiermuiža, Valmieras pag., Burtnieku nov., ph. +371 26562703, www.valmiermuiza.lv GPS 57.5592, 25.4251

Valmiera St. Simon’s Church and View Tower Count the steps on the stairs to the church tower and listen to the song of the church rooster. Watch the shimmering of the Gauja waters, Valmiera Drama Theatre, lavishly decorated bridge and Mill Lake from above, and Zilaiskalns (Blue Moun- tain) softly sinking in blueish mist. Bruņinieku iela 2, Valmiera, ph. +371 64200333, www.simanadraudze.lv GPS 57.5384, 25.4261

22 DOES EVERY SQUIRREL HAS ITS Viks Fairy Tale Park Wakeboarding Park COUPLE? Plunge yourself into the fairy “Rančo” tale world of writer Viks. Meet Enjoy the exciting water sports and FIND Chenguru, Ness and Nessie, in an epic and splashing manner. Dludge Swarf and other popular Rubene, Kocēnu pag. A SQUIRREL characters ph. +371 26666046, Dikļi, Dikļu pag. www.ranchoparks.lv WITHOUT ph. +371 26201765, 26649685 GPS 57.4650, 25.25363 A COUPLE! GPS 57.5971, 25.0991 Barrel Museum Come, watch the process of barrel making and try your hand at operating ancient cooper’s tools. Honey, sauerkraut – what else can be stored in barrel? “Madaras”, Vaidavas pag., ph. +371 29268692, www.muca.lv GPS 57.4309, 25.2020

Vaidava Lake Have some tasty ice cream and Neikenkalns Sound Alleys enjoy a boat ride on the Vaidava Make the Neikenkalns Sound Alleys Lake, build sand castles and sing, come to Nature Concert Hall swim in the lake. Cafeteria and find out why Dikļi became the “Valmiermuižas vasarnīca” is open place where the mighty tradition of during summer time. Song Festival was born. Vaidava, Vaidavas pag., Dikļi, Dikļu pag. GPS 57.4462, 25.2707 GPS 57.5986, 25.0907

Pure Breed Rabbit Farm Nature Education Centre “Mežiņi” “Vecupītes” Pet the friendly, fluffy rabbits. Visit the exhibition, explore “Mežiņi”, Dikļu pag., biodiversity, take nature exploration ph. +371 29198221, classes, play environmental https://trusitsmans.wordpress.com games, trot the trails to raise your GPS 57.5475, 25.11733 knowledge. “Vecupītes”, Kocēnu pag. Sietiņiezis Rock ph. +371 29433353, www.daba.gov.lv Walk, climb the stairs, eat bilber- GPS 57.4859, 25.3639 ries, explore the white sandstone cliffs, find caves and soak in the beautiful view of the Gauja River. Vaidavas pag. GPS 57.4285, 25.3866

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Camp “Apaļkalns” Sport Hunting and Holiday Settle into one of the bungalows, Resort “Mārkulīči” jump on a cascade of trampolines Shoot different guns on our and enjoy a catamaran ride in shooting range. Everything Raiskums Lake. from bow to rifle. Experienced “Apaļkalns”, Raiskuma pag., instructors will provide you with all ph. +371 29448188, the necessary guidance. Guns and www.apalkalns.lv targets for different age groups, GPS 57.3174, 25.1479 starting from 5 year age. Please apply in advance! Ungurmuiža Manor “Mārkulīči”, Straupes pag., Find out that the manor is 20 ph. +371 29464946, times older than its young visitors. www.markulici.lv Enjoy the playground in the Manor GPS 57.3005, 24.9087 Park and playhouse. Explore the surroundings through a tour and Straupe Farmer’s Market challenges. Skate the manor pond Here you can purchase healthy in winter. and delicious foods for your Ungurmuiža, Raiskuma pag., family, enjoy lunch, eat delicious ph. +371 22007332, gingerbread cookies and swing on www.ungurmuiza.lv a swing. 1st and 3rd Sunday in each GPS 57.3627,25.0784 month from 11:00 until 15:00 “Vecpasts”, Straupes pagasts Vējiņi underground lakes Phone: +371 29464946 Marvel at the ice-free underground E-mail: www.straupestirdzins.lv lakes. Make pancakes on campfire GPS 57.3251, 24.9164 in winter and meet the Santa on his horse-drawn sled, enjoy making your own gifts. Please call in advance! “Vējiņi”, Straupes pag., ph. +371 29354189, www.pazemesezeri.lv GPS 57.3398, 24.9071

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