Legend Rīga Suggested Route: Rīga – Skrīveri – Aizkraukle – Koknese – Pļaviņas Road classification E 22 A 6 Main roads Sweet-Tasting – Medieval Sensations – Viking Boat Tour P 80 Regional roads The route begins only 76 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 29 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 Riga. 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 arranged next to the ruins offers a chance to forge medieval coins and gain an insight into a landscape long Aizkraukle Spīgana Railway • Station • Stop A6 lost to the eyes of people. Entrance fee. Muldakmens Railway without traffic Crafts Centre “Mazā kāpa” 37 – 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 th Other accommodation Plaviņas Hydropower Plant 18 The largest hydroelectric power plant (HPP) in the Memorial Site “Likteņdārzs” 30 – a gift from the entire Latvian nation for the 100 Baltics with the second greatest capacity in Europe. Both banks of the Daugava are birthday of Latvia 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 muiža 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 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 20 – farming property by Avotiņkalns Castle mound the shores of the Daugava, which Jēkabs Dannenfelds, the Blacksmith of Aizkraukle Tour on the Daugava in a Viking boat “Lāčplēsis” 47 after an epic hero with reminders Manor, purchased from the Manor in the 20th century. At present the museum is offering of tales and legends. The boat is 12 m long and 3.3 m wide and holds 24 people. The tour Built-up area Allotment gardens the opportunity to view its permanent display “Tales of destiny from the shores of guided by the captain takes riders along the Oliņkalns, Sēlpils castle mound and many 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” 48 bakery which offers delicious meals, as well as warm, freshly baked bread. Bicycle route 14. Art Within Art garden festival to feel “the breath” of the ancient legends boating fans. The last 500 metres of the river 36. Pastamuiža Devil’s Stone (an ancient 42. Vecbebri Manor Complex 51. Gostiņi Lutheran Church celebratory halls. Two buildings are used for SIGHTSEEING OBJECTS Relax in the garden of the best-kept farmstead and beliefs of Daugava Valley, enjoy a cup are especially thrilling for kayakers. ancestral sacred site). Located by the old features the manor’s dwelling house, barn, was consecrated in 1830. The church is a late economic activity: the ancient Tavern inn in Skrīveri by enjoying a refreshing drink, tea of tea with cheerful witches and learn how The Daugava Valley Nature Park near Riga-Daugavpils highway which slides into the cellar, stable and park. Classicism style cruciform building with a low offers both catering and room rental, while or coffee on a hot day and viewing the artwork to fly with a broom. Among other activities: Dzirnavas. Daugava in the vicinity of the stone. The camp Bebri parish, +371 26339168, 65164291 tower topped with a semi-circular tinplated the beer and kvass in high demand in pubs of different techniques created by Professor a tour through the old limekiln and the site “Senči” is nearby. The stone consists of two dome. Opposite the main entrance stands a around Latvia are made at Castle brewery. SKRĪVERI COUNTY The Old Lutheran Church of Aizkraukle Vecbebri Holy Family Roman Catholic Vigeo Saule, who has spent the majority of his outdoor “Flash Ludo” game for both adults 27. parts with the largest one being 3.5 m long, 43. pulpit altar, which is a type of altar seldom An opportunity to book excursions in the The church is an architectural monument of Church life in Venezuela. You will be introduced to the and children. Guided tours by a certified 3.1 m wide and 0.9–1.9 m high. found in Latvian sacral architecture. manor ensemble and Castle brewery. national significance. The stone church was The church was built on the foundations of the 1. Skrīveri Dendrological Park 8. “Skrīveri Home-Made Ice Cream” – artwork by Mārīte Saule, spouse of the painter environmental guide 34 Lielā Street, Pļaviņas Odziena, Vietalva parish, +371 20533333, built on the site in 1680, while it acquired its Crafts Centre “Mazā kāpa” old manor house, located in the territory of The creation of the 16.8 ha large park was Manufacturing Facility and Cafe and graphic artist Vigeo Saule. Anita Turlaja, +371 28372730, 37. www.odzienasmuiza.lv current appearance in 1896-1899, following By taking part in the workshop you will learn Manor Park; opened in 2008. Pļaviņas Farmers’ Market started in 1891 by the distinguished dendrolo- Here you can treat yourself with different Advance booking, [email protected] 52. the plans of the architect G. Krons and being some leather craftsman’s skills. If you wish to Advance booking, +371 26328578 A place to buy home-baked rolls, smoked fish, Vietalva Lutheran Church gist Maximilian von Sivers. The park has been kinds of home-made ice cream flavours Entrance for donations. 60. 25. Aizkraukle Medieval Castle Ruins influenced by the neo-gothic trends see the process of making leather souvenirs meat and chicken, fruits and vegetables, berries The church was built in 1814 and it is located divided into 19 floristic regions. On the other served in a leisurely, cosy atmosphere. 10 Kastaņu Street, Skrīveri, +371 29187066 Jaunbebri “Potato rebellion” – The ruins of Aizkraukle medieval castle are of the time. and take an opportunity to make a little 44. and mushrooms, cottage cheese and other on a hill by the side of the Vietalva–Odziena side of the road you will find forest culture and “Poetry of Ice Cream” is a unique surprise a Place of Remembrance 15. Kurelian Memorial Stone located on the bank of the Daugava by the Advance booking. +371 26593956 souvenir for yourself. delicacies for healthy living. Monthly evening road. During World War II the church was nature trails: Moss Trail, Lake Trail and The awaiting every guest. Ruins of the red barn and the punishment pine The Kurelian movement began in July 1944 in estuary of the River Karikste. 4 Lakstīgalu Street, Koknese, market on the third Friday of each month. destroyed. Traces of shells can still be seen Good Luck Bear Trail. Rest area with a gazebo SIA “Rozīne”, 96 Daugavas Street, Skrīveri, 16. The Daugava creative workshop is NEW! Exhibition “Soviet Years” aside Jaunbebri Manor are witnesses of the Skrīveri near Robežu estate. This is where the For safety reasons, it is advisable to view the 28. +371 29227936, 59 Raiņa Street, Pļaviņas, +371 27873332 on the walls of the church, however, the roof and fire places next to Lake Kalnamuiža. +371 28361561, www.majassaldejums.lv located at the historical fire station. Here one The exhibition at the House of Culture of peasant rebellion in 1841, called the “Bebri Skrīveri battalion of several hundred troops ruins from a distance. www.mazakapa.lv of the church is renovated and the grand hall Advance booking. +371 25661983, can learn about the process of silk screening, Aizkraukle Parish displays the largest Potato Rebellion”. The Daugava Raft originated.