Accommodation

Skrīveri Hotel “Klidziņa”, +371 29409917, Holiday house “Pērses krasts”, www.klidzina.lv +371 29435631 Recreation Complex “Kriķi”, +371 28379352, Recreation Complex “Kalnavoti”, www.kriki1.lv +371 26130428, www.kalnavoti.lv Hall of residence of Andrejs Upītis’ Guest House “Sidrabi”, +371 26593210 Skrīveri Secondary School, +371 29105065, Camping “Daugavas radzes”, 28444842, [email protected] +371 29284622 Camping “Vecbordzēni”, +371 26567971, www.vecbordzeni.viss.lv Hotel “Raijo”, +371 65121495, 29409988, Tent Site “Senči”, +371 29644683 www.hotelraijo.lv Motel “Kokneses DUS”, +371 65161994 Hostel of Aizkraukle County School, Hostel of Vecbebri Vocational School, +371 65123026, 28382330 +371 65164335 Hostel of Aizkraukle Hostel of Koknese Boarding-school and Vocational School, +371 65133704 Development Centre, +371 29182926 Recreation Complex “Zariņi”, +371 29410426, 65121510, www.zarini.viss.lv Pļaviņas Guest House “Valteri”, +371 26161062 , Odziena Tavern, www.atputavalteros.lv +371 2053 3333, www.odzienasmuiza.lv Country House “Pakalni”, +371 65123289, NEW! Guest House “Jumiezis”, 29282229, www.pakalni.times.lv +371 29501699 Holiday house “Cepļi”, +371 29149439 Motel “Bu-bū”, +371 65133273 Guest House “Arita”, +371 26757742 Koknese Rest Site “Labais krasts”, +371 26538740, Hotel “Orinoko”, +371 26637918, www.labaiskrasts.lv www.orinoko.lv Recreation Complex “Avoti”, Holiday house “Mazā kāpa”, +371 29227936, +371 29490111 www.ada.viss.lv Country House “Salas”, +371 29491863 Holiday house “Līči”, +371 29610596, Recreation Centre “Gostiņi”, +371 20028073 www.lici.viss.lv

Leisure activities

Skrīveri NEW! Nameisis boat – coming in 2016, it will bring joy to tourists with rides between Leasure Activity Site “Kopā ar dabu” – Ruins and the Garden mini golf, beach volleyball, badminton, of Destiny. The route will serve as a link trampoline, cricket, novuss. Advance booking. between various historical objects and events 2 Miera Street, Skrīveri, +371 29323139, of our native land. [email protected] Legendary names: Nameisis, Koknese, “Sarmīte Stables” – horse riding, ride in Garden of Destiny. The ride on the river will a cart, winter sledge rides. Pony rides for bring magical experiences and a sense of children. adventure. It is a chance to spend a moment Lielkažoki-1, Skrīveri, +371 29748079 in the past and be aware of the unrelenting The Valley Nature Park – strength of our nation. introducing the ancient Daugava Valley +371 26161131, www.mezmalasvikings.lv to cyclists, Nordic walkers and hiking enthusiasts in Skrīveri and Aizkraukle municipalities. Pļaviņas www.skriveri.lv/turisms Farm “Pīlādži”. Horseback riding, walks. “Stēģi-2”, Klintaine parish, Pļaviņas county, Aizkraukle +371 22088402 View of the River Daugava in Skrīveri Parish Aizkraukle railway station The Daugava Valley Cycling Route Sports Club “Vietalva”. Stadium, sports for cyclists and Nordic walkers wishing to fields, cross-country skiing, tent places. explore Daugava Valley in the counties of “Mailes”, Vietalva, +371 28626845 Aizkraukle and Skrīveri. Sports Club “Juko”. Cross-country rally, www.aizkraukle.lv/turisms winter sprint for beginners, enduro. Volleyball, Society Sports Club “Garām ejot” – basketball courts. A cross-country track with cycling development in Aizkraukle. start and finish at the “Lukoil” petrol station. www.garamejot.lv Pļaviņas parish, +371 26728575 NEW! Indoor Skate Park – Sports Base “Jaujas/Jankas”. Cross- 7 Rūpniecības Street, Aizkraukle, country skiing and biathlon tracks, facebook.com/aizkrauklesskeitparks, orienteering and cycling competitions during [email protected] the summer season. , Pļaviņas county, +371 26171250 Bike rentals in Aizkraukle – at the gas station “Virši A”, “Cigoriņš”. Alpine skiing slopes, children’s 1 Gaismas Street, Aizkraukle, +371 65122374 hill, cross-country skiing track, ski rental, picnic area. “Cigoriņi”, Aiviekste parish, – Aizkraukle Regional Sports Centre Pļaviņas county, +371 29203537 Sports Hall offers various athletic opportunities: volleyball, Squash court. Squash court for individual, basketball, football and handball. The 1st floor as well as group training. There is also table of the hall houses a 60 m long running track tennis, parallel bars and bars for strength with four lanes and a long jump pit. Here you training available at the hall. Skrīveri Information Point Pļaviņas County Tourist can also practice high jump and hurdling, play Rīgas Str. 28, Pļaviņas, +371 29704563 +371 25661983, Information Centre tennis and table tennis, and make use of two [email protected], www.skriveri.lv 49 Daugavas Street, Pļaviņas, gyms and a shooting range. Pļaviņas parish, LV-5120, Aizkraukle 21 Lāčplēša Street, Aizkraukle, +371 22000981, Tourism Information Point +371 26182772, [email protected] [email protected], Culture House, 2 Spīdolas Street, – www.plavinunovads.lv Aizkraukle Race Track Aizkraukle, Aizkraukle county, “Ziedi”, Aizkraukle parish, +371 26339247, LV-5101, +371 65122396, Tourism Service Centre www.facebook.com/eissracing [email protected], “Latvju spīķeris” www.aizkraukle.lv “Liepsalas”, Klintaine parish, Koknese Pļaviņas county, LV-5129 “Mežezers”. Alpine skiing slopes, snowboard Koknese Tourist Centre Pērsejas Boat Dock. Pērsejas boat rental is +371 26161131, slope with jumps, inventory rental, 1 Melioratoru Street, Koknese, located in a picturesque place at the junction [email protected], instructors. “Mežezers”, Aiviekste parish, Koknese county, LV-5113 of the Daugava and the Perse near Koknese www.mezmalasvikings.lv +371 65161296, 29275412, Castle Ruins, also offering a Nordic walking Pļaviņas county, +371 29345686, [email protected], route, equipment rental and training. www.mezezers.lv www.koknese.lv Koknese, +371 29119882, www.persejas.lv Pļaviņas Open-Air Swimming Pool. Koknese Sports Centre municipality Open during the summer season, with a agency – sports hall and gym, swimming volleyball court and changing rooms. Publisher: Aizkraukle, Skrīveri, Pļaviņas County Municipality and pool, sauna, steam bath and sports grounds. 1 Baseina Street, Pļaviņas Koknese Tourist Centre 27a Parka Street, Koknese, Stadium “Gostiņi”. Football field, stands with +371 65161790, www.koknese.lv Layout and maps: LTD “Jāņa sēta Map Publishers” 140 seats, football training, competitions. 2016 Horses in Koknese – vintage horse-drawn 61A Lielā Street, Pļaviņas, +371 26564699 carriage rides; horse-back rides; photo NEW! Miniature golf course – an opportunity sessions; fulfilment of different creative ideas. to play a game of miniature golf in your free Koknese, +371 29120878, 29452397 time or visit the nearby Pļaviņas skate park NEW! Vīgante boat – rides on the Daugava and street gymnastics grounds. with routes of various duration. 26 seats. 50 Daugavas Street, Pļaviņas, +371 28703102, 28490667, www.vigante.lv +371 27876977

View to the Oliņkalns Legend Rīga Road classification Suggested Route: Rīga – 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 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 Daugava Other roads revealing beautiful scenery. Road pavement Paved roads Koknese Medieval Castle Ruins 27 are located in the flooded confluence of the Daugava and the Pērse. Gravel roads The castle was built in 1209 for the needs of the Archbishopric of . It was situated on the very top of the Improved unsurfaced roads dolomite rock and was difficult to conquer. In 1701, the castle was blown-up by the Saxon troops, and it was Unsurfaced road never rebuilt. The castle now stands in water as a result of the construction of Pļaviņas HPP. The visitor centre Aizkraukle Spīgana Railway • Station • Stop arranged next to the ruins offers a chance to forge medieval coins and gain an insight into a landscape long A6 lost to the eyes of people. Entrance fee. Muldakmens Railway without traffic Crafts Centre “Mazā kāpa” 35 – offers to learn the creation process of leather souvenirs and make yourself a little keepsake – a key pendant or a bookmark. Advance booking PĻAVIŅAS City Skrīveri Food Factory 9 welcomes you to learn about the unique is required. Gotiņa candy, taste it and find one of the most beautiful folk songs on the Vecbebri Village Koknese inside of the wrapper. Skrīveri Viesturi Group of farmsteads Pļaviņas Aizkraukle Stūrīši Farmstead (selection) Skrīveri Sweets 7 you can try your hand at wrapping a Gotiņa candy and participate 76 km in creative programmes where you can make artwork from marzipan. GOSTIŅI Part of city

Airfield • Church Skrīveri Home-Made Ice Cream 8 you will be surprised by poems about the cold delicacy and real artwork made from ice cream of various typically Latvian flavours for Filling station all tastes. You will also be able to make your own ice cream. Hotel, motel • Camping Other accommodation Plaviņas Hydropower Plant 17 The largest hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in the Memorial Site “Likteņdārzs” 28 – a gift from the entire Latvian nation for the 100th Baltics with the second greatest capacity in Europe. Both banks of the Daugava are birthday of created in memory of all those people in Latvia who suffered from Museum • Restaurant, cafe connected by the longest tunnel in Latvia.. During spring floods, spectacular views are totalitarian regimes. The author of the Garden’s project is Japanese landscape architect Vecbebru Outstanding object of historic revealed to passers-by when the Daugava waters fall over the opened shutters creating Shunmyo Masuno. Currently, a memorial apple tree alley and viewing terrace with a view muiža or cultural value Klintaines the highest waterfall in Latvia. Tours are free of charge advance booking of Koknese castle ruins and the Lutheran church have been completed, while works on sausgultne Nature object of interest is required. the amphitheatre and the grey sunset pile built from boulders brought in by people are in Bormaņkalns process of construction. The length of the trails is about 2 km. 120 m Outstanding hill Aizkraukle Museum of History and Art in Kalna Ziedi 19 – farming property by the shores of the Daugava, which Jēkabs Dannenfelds, the Blacksmith of Aizkraukle Tour on the Daugava in a Viking boat “Lāčplēsis” 45 after an epic hero with reminders Avotiņkalns Castle mound Manor, purchased from the Manor in the 20th century. At present the museum is of tales and legends. The boat is 12 m long and 3.3 m wide and holds 24 people. The tour Built-up area offering the opportunity to view its permanent display “Tales of destiny from the shores guided by the captain takes riders along the Oliņkalns, Sēlpils castle mound and many of Allotment gardens of the Daugava”. The museum organises seasonal celebrations, educational museum the Daugava’s little bays. The duration of the trip is about 40 minutes. Next to the pier is Forest • Swamp programmes for pupils, as well as weddings and other traditional activities. “Liepkalni” 46 bakery which offers delicious meals, as well as warm, freshly baked bread. Bicycle route

12. Hydrometeorological bureau drink, tea or coffee on a hot day and viewing 35. Crafts Centre “Mazā kāpa”. By taking 40. Vecbebri Manor Complex features the Sightseeing Objects Excursions with information on the daily the artwork of different techniques created part in the workshop you will learn some manor’s dwelling house, barn, cellar, stable work of meteorologists, observations, by Professor Vigeo Saule, who has spent leather craftsman’s skills. If you wish to see and park. weather forecasts, and measurements. the majority of his life in Venezuela. You the process of making leather souvenirs Bebri parish, +371 65164291, 26339168 Skrīveri County The first artificial Latvian satellite was will be introduced to the artwork by Mārīte and take an opportunity to make a little launched from the Skrīveri Hydro- Saule, spouse of the painter and graphic souvenir for yourself – a key pendant or 41. Vecbebri Holy Family Roman Catholic meteorological bureau. artist Vigeo Saule. Advance booking, a bookmark. Experience a special kind of Church. The church was built on the foun- 1. Skrīveri Dendrological Park. The 6. Aizkraukle Castle Mound – Aug- Advance booking. 31a Sporta Street, entrance for donations. atmosphere at the holiday house. dations of the old manor house, located in 25 26 49 56 creation of the 16.8 ha large park was stie or Kraukļu Hills. Settlement of the Skrīveri, +371 28601605 10 Kastaņu Street, Skrīveri, +371 29187066 4 Lakstīgalu Street, Koknese, the territory of Manor Park; opened in 2008. started in 1891 by the distinguished den- Balts from the 1st millennium B.C. The 25. The River Karikste. One of the most 26. The Old Lutheran Church of Aiz- +371 29227936, www.ada.viss.lv Advance booking, +371 26328578 49. Gostiņi Lutheran Church was conse- Latvia are made at Castle brewery. An Blacksmith’s Workshop. Craftsman Kurelian Memorial Stone drologist Maximilian von Sivers. The park ancient with streets and houses and 13. 15. interesting places in Daugava Valley. The kraukle. The church is an architectural crated in 1830. The church is a late Clas- opportunity to book excursions in the Aivars Grīnbergs will tell of blacksmith’s se- The Kurelian movement began in July has been divided into 19 floristic regions. artefacts of the and Livs were former Aizkraukle stone castle, which monument of national significance. The 36. Organic Farm “Janavas”. Tourist 42. Jaunbebri “Potato rebellion” – sicism style cruciform building with a low manor ensemble and Castle brewery. On the other side of the road you will find discovered on the site during archaeologi- crets and demonstrate his masterful works. 1944 in Skrīveri near Robežu estate. This housed German nobles, was built on its stone church was built on the site in 1680, groups can enjoy herbal tea-tasting in a a Place of Remembrance. Ruins of the red tower topped with a semi-circular tinplated Odziena, Vietalva parish, +371 20533333, forest culture and nature trails: Moss Trail, cal excavations. The ancient castle has Advance booking. 2 Bērzu Street, Skrīveri, is where the Skrīveri battalion of several zigzagged bank. During the spring floods, while it acquired its current appearance unique environment and learn about the or- barn and the punishment pine aside Jaun- dome. Opposite the main entrance stands a www.odzienasmuiza.lv Lake Trail and The Good Luck Bear Trail. been mentioned in Norse Sagas. +371 26597632, www.art-ag.lv hundred troops originated. The slogan of the river provides a challenge for boating in 1896-1899, following the plans of the ganic, preservative-free face cream “Beāte”. bebri Manor are witnesses of the peasant pulpit altar, which is a type of altar seldom Rest area with a gazebo and fire places Kurelians was “For a Free Latvia!” fans. The last 500 metres of the river are architect G. Krons and being influenced by “Janavas”, Koknese parish, rebellion in 1841, called the “Bebri Potato found in Latvian sacral architecture. 57. Vietalva Lutheran Church next to Lake Kalnamuiža. 7. “Skrīveri Sweets” – Manufacturing 14. Art Within Art garden festival Advance booking. Dīvajas Street– The church was built in 1814; the façade Here you can especially thrilling for kayakers. the neo-gothic trends of the time. +371 25994160, [email protected] Rebellion”. 34 Lielā Street, Pļaviņas Advance booking. +371 25661983, Facility, Shop and Cafe. Relax in the garden of the best-kept farm- Mucenieku road, Skrīveri, has been preserved as it was after the learn about the old tradition of the candy The Daugava Valley Nature Park near Advance booking. +371 26593956 +371 26339168 [email protected] stead in Skrīveri by enjoying a refreshing +371 26374155 (Pēteris Mozulis) 50. Pļaviņas Farmers’ Market. A place war – riddled with bullets. Services are Dzirnavas. 37. NEW! Creative House “Gotiņa” (Little Cow) – one of the Latvian to buy home-baked rolls, smoked fish, We offer games and dancing together with 43. Irši. The place of the largest Baltic held here every month. 2. Biological Farm “Ragāres”. national symbols. the Urgas folklore group. Themes: seasonal German colonies in the Baltics, founded in meat and chicken, fruits and vegetables, The farm gives an opportunity to learn 82 Daugavas Street, Skrīveri, berries and mushrooms, cottage cheese 58. Veseta Flood-Land Swamp +371 29377817, 65197009, Latvian celebrations (Meteņi, The Great Day, the 18th century by the Russian Empress about 100 different medicinal plants. Vari- and other delicacies for healthy living. A protected complex of wetlands with an www.skriverusaldumi.lv Aizkraukle County Koknese County Ūsiņi, Jāņi, Miķeļi, Mārtiņi, Christmas), family Catherine II. In the centre of the parish you ous herbal tea mixes, herbs and instant Monthly evening market on the third area of nearly 430 ha. Home to one of the ceremonies (weddings, christenings, funer- can see the storage barn and the former vegetable soups of 100% biological ingre- Friday of each month. largest populations of marsh saxifrages 8. “Skrīveri Home-Made Ice Cream” – als), playing musical instruments (kokle, parish house of the colonists – dients are produced by the farm. You can 59 Raiņa Street, Pļaviņas, +371 27873332 in Latvia and a diversity of birds. There is a Manufacturing Facility and Cafe 16. Daugava Valley Nature Park was es- 21. Aizkraukle Evangelical Lutheran 27. Koknese Medieval Castle Ruins. It is Eternity by Ģ. Burvis, the New Castle Ruins, harmonica, recorder), learning first skills in an originally built wooden building and enjoy a tour through the fields of medicinal Swedish era cannons and wheel crosses. walking trail and a memorial for national Here you can treat yourself with different tablished to preserve the most typical part of Church of Christ Power. Although the cultural monument of national significance tablet weaving, basketwork, knitting, cro- a memory stone in remembrance plants, with relaxing tea-tasting and and one of the most popular sightseeing The longest path will take you to the site on 51. The Daugava Raft. On Daugava partisans – a dugout and a cross – in the kinds of home-made ice cream flavours the Daugava Old Valley, with terraces created evangelical Lutheran congregation in cheting and yarn spinning, as well as cooking of the Irši colony. tasting of “Ragāres Fire Soup” cooked on served in a leisurely, cosy atmosphere. by the river which have survived unchanged Aizkraukle city was founded in 1991, it objects in Latvia. The historic display exhib- the bank of the River Pērse where the lonely Street, right on the bank of the Daugava, a territory of the nature reserve. an open fire. Advance booking. Skrīveri, (frying and boiling). You are welcome to taste Tours guided by Valda Kalniņa. “Poetry of Ice Cream” is a unique surprise through the construction of the Pļaviņas only got its own church in 1998. ited in the pavilion will give you an insight “Pērse Girl” mourns over the lost waterfall. model raft placed on boulders and a stand “Ragāres”, +371 29229588, our culinary goods. Advance booking. Irši parish, +371 26369665 tells rafters’ memories which are sup- awaiting every guest. SIA “Rozīne”, Hydropower Plant. Choose what suits you the Architect Rudīte Lipore. into a landscape long lost to the human A beautiful view to the castle can be enjoyed 59. Exhibition hall dedicated to Juris www.ragares.lv 1A Melioratoru Street, Koknese, 96 Daugavas Street, Skrīveri, most: travel by foot, cycle or go by car. eye. Services: coinage, souvenirs, weddings from the gazebo of the tea pavilion. ported by historical photos. Kalniņš. A classroom in memory of Juris 1 Baznīcas Street, Aizkraukle, +371 26575499, [email protected] 44. “Zemitāni” Safari Park. The farm +371 28361561, www.majassaldejums.lv www.aizkraukle.lv, www.daugavasieleja.lv +371 26490196 performances for newlyweds in a medieval Kalniņš (1847–1919), teacher of Vietlava 3. Andrejs Upīts Memorial House and is engaged in world-class trophy deer 52. Bulkhead. An almost 2 km long bulk- and old Latvian style , medieval games. 30. Koknese Manor Ensemble. The Congregational School. Kalniņš was one of Garden. The museum offers a general 38. Latvian Museum of the History of breeding. At present, more than 1300 red head protects Pļaviņas from the spring 17. Pļaviņas Hydropower Plant is the Meļķitāri Stone with trough-shaped Entrance fee. former estate steward’s house, where the the first leaders of the National Awakening exhibition and tells the story about the 22. Beekeeping. The exhibits, which are spread deer and fallow deer, as well as other wild high waters. The bulkhead has become a largest power plant in the Baltics and the +371 65161296, 29275412, www.koknese.lv writer Rūdolfs Blaumanis lived from 1885 to in the countryside. A unique indi- “Boys of Moss Village”, various games and hollow, also called the Sacrificial Stone animals (moufflons, bison and wild boar) popular recreation spot for leisurely walks second largest in the European Union. 1887. Today the building houses Vidus- out in four halls, give an insight into the life riddles as well as a tour in the museum’s and Devil’s Stone. In the past, large oaks roam through around 300 hectares or sports activities. vidual, he was an excellent teacher, a very Advance booking is required for a free tour. daugava Forestry. of a bee colony, bee food base, bee products grew here and every year people sacrificed of the park. The local guide will introduce talented choir conductor and a socially active garden created by Andrejs Upīts himself. 2 Enerģētiķu Street, Aizkraukle, and their importance. You can order honey- the first yields of grain, as well as ears of you to the unique park and the animals worker: a Neo-Latvian, publicist, member of 58 Daugavas Street, Skrīveri, +371 65110309 31. Kokneses Lutheran Church. The tasting with rye-bread and milk. +371 29496725, www.upisamuzejs.lv grain, butter and milk on this stone. People living in it. publication editorial boards and a literate. [email protected] church was built in 1687. This is where Advance booking. used to throw money into the trough. This “Skola”, Vietalva parish, +371 65129090 8 E. Gliks served as a pastor. In 1887 the “Dravas”, Bebri parish, +371 65164252, Advance booking. 18. Aizkraukle St. Teresa of the Child is where children are said to have been church tower was built. Its tower features 22411283 Irši parish, +371 20039270 christened. You can be a part of the “Latvian 60. “Dzidris” – home winery 9. Skrīveri Food Factory Jesus Roman Catholic Church a large cast iron bell, while the interior is baptism ceremony” led by Anita Ostrovska, Dzidris is a homemade wine from Ozoliņi Produce the unique milk candy “Gotiņa” Architect Juris Letinskis. The most typical 27 decorated with paintings by A. Dobenbergs. 39. Memorial House-Museum of the Farm. Apple, rhubarb and blackcurrant which one can taste and enjoy during a detail for catholic churches – two towers +371 29497587 Advance booking, +371 65161347 Sculptor Voldemārs Jākobsons. The mu- 52 wine and Dzidris cider are made from fruit, tour. Listen to the candy making story and marking the religious affiliation – was used 28. Memorial Site “Likteņdārzs” (Garden seum features an exhibition of the sculptor’s 23. Witch Airfield and the Old Limekiln 32. Nature trail vegetables and berries grown at Ozoliņi do a purchase. There are the greatest folk for the first time in the post-war construc- of Destinies). The site is our joint gift to art works, ancient household items and 53. Pļaviņas Regional Museum gives a Witch Airfield will give you an opportunity Any nature lover can take the naturally and other nearby farms. Presentation song verses printed in the candy-wrapping tion of new churches in Latvia. The church Latvia on its 100th birthday. The work in the formed nature trail with wooden bridges furniture, footwear collection, including the chance to learn about Pļaviņas County and 3 stands in the midst of a wonderful garden to feel “the breath” of the ancient legends and tasting avaiable. Advance booking. papers. 2 Daugavas Street, Skrīveri, garden began in 2008 with the creation of across gullies and the bends of the Daugava mighty traveller’s boots, small library and a its history. +371 28685600, with a beautiful view to the Daugava. and beliefs of Daugava Valley, enjoy a cup collection of photos. “Ozoliņi”, Aiviekste parish, an apple tree avenue. The walkway through that winds through Koknese Park and along 50 Daugavas Street, Pļaviņas, [email protected] 22 Lāčplēša Street, Aizkraukle, of tea with cheerful witches and learn how “Galdiņi”, Bebri parish, +371 26339168, 44 +371 65100305, 29186953, www.dzidris.lv 4. Ravens’ Stone apple-tree orchards and many trails will the banks of the Daugava up to the Garden +371 28442692 +371 26185184 to fly with a broom. Among other activi- take you to the emerging amphitheatre and 27294969 An impressive 40 t heavy stone, an ancient ties: a tour through the old limekiln and the of Destiny. The route can be started at any 61. Brewery “BURSH” cult place. The River Kraukļupīte and a sightseeing terrace revealing picturesque point. The Trail of Surprises and Adventures 54. Stone of Peter the Great. The stone is One of the smallest breweries in Latvia. 19. Aizkraukle Museum of History and Art outdoor “Flash Ludo” game for both adults views over the Daugava. considered to be one of the four boundary- spring can be found nearby. offers the permanent display “Tales of des- in One Breath programme. Every day from 10:00 to 17:00 it is possible and children. Guided tours by a certified +371 25495544, www.liktendarzs.lv marks of Lokstene with a carved coats tiny from the shores of the Daugava”, as well environmental guide +371 26575499, [email protected] to taste and purchase the light and dark 5. Science Centre of the Latvia Univer- of arms of the Archbishop of Riga and his BURSH beer, as well as find out informa- as exhibitions, tours, museum programmes, Anita Turlaja +371 28372730, Koknese Regional Tourism Centre, Pļaviņas County vassal Vrangelis (not earlier than the 14th sity of Agriculture. The centre is engaged 33. tion regarding the preparation of beer. Latvian traditional games and family activi- [email protected] Models of the Garden of Destiny and century). in the selection of perennial grass plants ties. Campfire spots and tent places. Excursion groups should apply in advance. and the cultivation of seed mixes; it carries Koknese Castle. The models are exhib- 45. Tourist Service Centre “Latvju 47. Stukmaņi Manor. Built in the 16th cen- Muzeja Street, “Kalna Ziedi”, Aizkraukle, 55. Swedish Fortification. Only remains There are fire and tent places available out agricultural research in the territory 9 24. Aizkraukle Medieval Castle Ruins ited on the ground floor of the Municipality Spīķeris”. Tourism information, souvenirs. tury, currently it can only be seen from the +371 65123351, 28305405, www.aizkraukle.lv of the ramparts and bastions have sur- within the territory of the brewery. There of the Daugava Valley Nature Park. The The ruins of Aizkraukle medieval castle are Council building. The model of the castle The Centre offers rides on the Viking boat outside. You can also visit the family tombs vived from the Swedish fortification built are also rooms that can be rented for centre offers educational excursions 10. The Two Sisters’ Kitchen located on the bank of the Daugava by the shows its appearance in 1701 before it “Lāčplēsis”, sleigh rides in the snow, bike (17th century) of the owners of Stukmaņi in the 17th century. The one in Gostiņi is events (with up to 40 people). for agriculture professionals and other The home production offers you various estuary of the River Karikste. was blown up. The model of the Garden rentals, air pistol and archery rental; as well Manor, found near the Manor on the castle 28 one of the most impressive fortifications SIA “ECOS”, “Burši”, Aiviekste parish, enthusiasts. jams, jellies and preserves, sauces and For safety reasons, it is advisable to view of Destiny shows what the memorial site as a walking trail and cycling route. mound Vīnakalns. in Latvia. +371 29252115 7 Zemkopības institūts, Skrīveri, dressings made of different seasonal the ruins from a distance. will look like in 2018, which is the expected “Liepsalas”, Klintaine parish, “Stukmaņi”, Klintaine parish garden goodies. Advance booking. 29. Park. The gate to the former manor completion year. +371 65197512, www.zzi.llu.lv +371 26161131, www.mezmalasvikings.lv 56. NEW! Odziena Castle. The mid- 62. NEW! 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A small castle mound a slow revival. One of the wings of the time splendour. Soak up the sun’s energy, nature, exploring the unknown about the 20. Kalna Ziedi Castle Mound. The castle previous centuries, see the restored Fawn’s Riga- highway which slides into mug of bread kvass and see the bread oven. embankment, the remains of an outdoor castle already houses five celebratory play a game of outdoor bowling, boil a pot flora, greens, juices and teas! Find out how mound adjoins the territory of the Kalna Zie- Head fountain originally created by sculptor the Daugava in the vicinity of the stone. The “Liepsalas”, Klintaine parish, stage, a dolomite outcrop a few metres high halls. Two buildings are used for economic of soup, relax in the outdoor tub and take to use the natural goods in food, cosmet- di museum. The mound was inhabited from V. Jākobsons, wooden sculptures Catfish, camp site “Senči” is nearby. The stone con- +371 26449567, www.liepkalni.lv and the remains of Andreja Cliff, can all be activity: the ancient Tavern inn offers both a stroll in the landscape garden where you ics and household. Advance booking. the end of the 1st millennium B.C. Perhaps Owl, Castle Tower and the height meter, the sists of two parts with the largest one being seen on the island. catering and room rental, while the beer can come across Winnie the Pooh himself! 6 24 “Osēni”, Skrīveri, +371 25627459 it was used as a refuge mound. highest wooden sculpture in the Baltics For 3.5 m long, 3.1 m wide and 0.9–1.9 m high. and kvass in high demand in pubs around “Dzeņi”, Aiviekste parish, +371 29378376