Demanding customers will enjoy VIP peninsulas and a pergola. Active recreation and sport lovers can play football, volleyball, badminton, jump on a trampoline, do fishing, ride rowboats and water bicycles.
From the terrace of the cafe Grantiņi, you can see quarries. We offer the opportunity to organize sports games and summer camps.
The recreation complex "Vīksnas" offers premises for rest all year long in a quiet, picturesque area by the Misa River.
Just 39 km from Riga, in Brankas, Jelgava Municipality, Brankas Branch Place is waiting for you. It is a place for your holidays and work, offering 180 sq. m premises divided into two parts. We offer a hall for organizing various events. It is large enough to accommodate up to 150 persons, and 120 persons can seat at the tables. The lounge area has a bar counter and comfortable sofas, the room is perfectly suitable even for dancing. Our “spark” is glass walls, which give the premises light and cosiness during the day and create romantic feelings in the evenings. Whether you are organizing a wedding, a seminar, a work party, celebrating a family holiday or just enjoying being together, we want to give you pleasant emotions about your experience with your hospitality and unique interior!
'Meldru māja' – we offer a guest hall for up to 70 people on the first floor of the building. We can provide 40 beds on the second floor of the building. Guest rooms are located in a stylized barn building. There is a small kitchen next to the hall. (A bathroom is located outside the building). 'Liepu māja' – new, large housing complex with romantic terraces. We offer a hall for celebrations for up to 120 people. (A bathroom is inside the building).
A country house "Galzemji" is a calm and cozy place in Jelgava county, where you can spend time together with family and friends, relax after intense working week, or just stay overnight.
Abgunste Manor was built around the 1780s, but was burnt down in 1905. The reconstruction began in 1908 and was completed in 1931 when the manor become the Castle of Light - the Abgunste School. Today the manor has turned into a place of creativity for all kinds of arts, culture, contemporary design, events, accommodation and celebration of life.
In the autumn, 2017, we are offering open craft-workshops. Take a break, sleep, celebrate, inspire, talk or bring out your creativity! Enjoy the authentic beauty of Abgunte Manor. View and take photographs, listen to the stories - experience the revival of the manor. You can embark upon a quest in the manor – where you have to solve puzzles and search for keys and manage to escape until time runs out.
Hopalaa Brewery – from ancient traditions to a modern vibe. Modern craft beers in a variety of flavours.
The Hopalaa Brewery owner's everyday life consists of “wrestling” with flavours – fruity, sour, sweet, bitter, fermented, smoky, chocolaty, berry. As the owners say: “The brewing process is endless experiments, surprises and creative discoveries!”
Participation and watching the weaving process, watching professional weavers at work, the opportunity to participate in the process. Beading workshop.
Lessons in leather processing and woodworking, it is possible to participate or watch the process.
Our goal: To promote meaningful free time opportunities for children and young people, as well as to create optimal conditions for children and young people's intellectual development, self-education, creative work, and recreation.
In recently renovated premises of the House of Culture, various kinds of activities, such as concerts and theatrical performances are regularly held; it is possible to arrange events for up to 150 persons.
For the tourists' needs, in the picturesque territory of the recreational complex, we provide more than 15 picnic areas with tables and fireplaces; five camping cabins with heating, a shower house and WC house; a kitchen house and a children's playground.
A complete holiday for families with children in the outdoor playground, where a wide variety of attractions are offered. A delicious meal at the café “Zemnieka cienasts", a cosy overnight stay and a bath are offered. You may go on outings with the shiplet "Frīda".
Zeltāres is a quiet place in the city, surrounded by nature and hidden from the eye of strangers. The place is surrounded by the River Iecava on one side and Lielupe flood-meadows on the other sides. You can find peace and ground yourself here while observing the tranquil flow of the river and the smoke over the meadows in sunny mornings.
In the guest house, there is a hireplace hall (60 m²), rooms for accommodation and sauna. Possible to apply for meals. 15 beds in the guest house. 4 beds in "Paradise House"
Tīreļu stallis is engaged in breeding sport horses, providing horse hotel services, and is able to accommodate horses outdoors 24 hours a day, as well as breeding foals.
A tour of the farm with the possibility to feed and pet the animals as well as take photos with them.
"Educates. Creates emotions. Inspires." – these are the keywords that describe the raspberry farm "Mūsu avenes".
The primary speciality of the farm is growing summer- and autumn-fruiting raspberries, but it also grows chaenomeles, honeysuckles, silkworm mulberries, rhubarbs, and various seasonal vegetables.
"Meka" focuses mainly on a wide range of food and drinks. We offer our guests a delicious lunch or dinner, as well as a festive evening in a peaceful atmosphere.
On Friday evenings, "Meka" turns into a tasteful place of entertainment, we are visited by DJs popular in Riga, such as DJ V.I.P. and DJ HOTABICH, but shortly before midnight we offer a Pikanto dance show for guests' enjoyment, while on Saturdays we offer musical accompaniment for fun dances.
Guests can also celebrate a holiday in a larger company. We offer a very wide range of snacks for banquets.
The renovated Berķene Manor features stylish SPA hotel with 5 double rooms, cosy arched hall, dining hall and library for small festivities and creative events.
“Līgas medus” offer beekeeping products that are organic and of highest quality. The offer includes a wide range of blossom honey, pollen, pollen in honey, cranberries in honey, bee bread and nuts in honey.
In the garden, with love and care, we tend to the bees and grow quinces. The first bee colonies were gifted many years ago by my grandfather from "Ievgravas," which is why the garden was given this name. To give the bees a place to play, we created a quince garden next to the apiary, where we grow quince varieties bred in Latvia. We offer educational tours.
The current manor buildings were built in the 18th and 19th centuries. The structure of the manor possesses a rare for Latvia galore of small architectural forms – the entrance gate, pavilions, the Rococco style iron wrought gate. France King-to-be Louis XVIII has twice found an asylum here – in 1804 and 1805. For centuries, the manor has carried out economic activities. The use of the black elderberry should be particularly noted, from the berries of which both juice and wine were produced. Currently, the owners of the manor have returned to these traditions. The manor has an English countryside classical style park where a 400 year old ash has found its place of honour, also called the Power ash. The manor stable hosts a bell museum with more than 1,000 bells from all over the world.
Bramberģe is one of the oldest manor complexes in Zemgale and Latvia, which began to take shape in the second half of the 16th century, and where the oldest parts of the manor's buildings have been preserved to this day. The manor's territory features the only and oldest example of a gate structure in the Mannerist style in Latvia.
In "Buku audzētava" you may get acquainted with breeding of wild animals - red deer, fallow-deer and mouflons in fenced areas.
Holiday home Jasmīnu nams (Jasmine House) is the perfect place for a peaceful enjoyment of nature. The environment is harmonious, particularly suitable for strengthening health both in the fresh air and in the sauna.It is an offer to get away from the urban environment in a secluded area for one to two households of up to 6 persons, with a special emphasis on recreation with children.
Jasmīnu nams is located on the very border of Jelgava, just a 7-minute drive from the city centre.
Pupuchi factory produces crunchy and healthy snack from broad beans – Pupuchi. In the Pupuchi factory you can learn about development of the company, participate in tasting of the various products, and later purchase the products you liked, as well as to do some practical activities with the broad beans. There is also an opportunity to peek into the factory premises.
In the vast area of the nature park, you can enjoy both the values of the natural and cultural history. From Vilce Manor, the Baron trail starts that leads up to the Vilce castle mound and the viewing platform, from which sandstone outcrops on the banks of the Rukūze River are visible. A pedestrian bridge over the Vilce River takes you to the Hare meadow where a landscaped recreation area and an area for camping sites are set up.
The farm Dārziņi-2 is located in Platon parish, not far from Jelgava (5.3 km).
The main occupation of the farm is growing seedlings, herbs, medicinal plants and flowers in an open field.
Natural cosmetics are prepared from own-grown plants. In the form of a lecture, the guests are introduced to the secrets of making cosmetics with the possibility of making a face, feet or hand mask from the own-chosen plants.
Green Wing is 100% natural cosmetics, which is made in Iecēni, Jelgava region, using our natural resources - medicinal plants, natural oils, flower waters, extracts, clay, sea salt, etc. During the visit, you can get acquainted with the manufactured products, the manufacturer's story, in the warm season - also see the medicinal plant garden, which is created according to the principles of permaculture (you will also learn about this farming method!). It is also possible to prepare a cosmetic product (scrub, floral water, lip balm, etc.) for groups of 12-20 people.
In 1869, a stone church with a tower was built according to the project of Nikolay Gusevich, an architect of the Russian province. The Bell tower bell is cast in 1927. This church building has survived to the present day. Before that, there were four wooden churches at Dalbe. On 19 September 1926, the altarpiece by August Annus "Christ blessing children" was consecrated.
We are located on Riga-Jelgava highway, 34 km from Riga and 6km from Jelgava. We offer rental of premises for conferences and lectures.
The sport centre can deal with diverse sporting activities – open tennis courts, a skate park with five elements, three streetball courts, two beach volleyball courts are available. You can use the gym, play table tennis or novus. In the sports centre, there is also a football pitch and a hotel.
For many years, the Latvian poet E. Virza and his wife, the poet E. Stērste, lived at "Billītes". In the present appearance, the house was rebuilt in the late 30s of the 20th century by the project of the producer Eduards Smiļģis. At "Billītes", the major works of E. Virza are written, of which the most notable is the poem "Straumēni".
The manor complex was designed in the early 19th century in the classical style according to the order of Count J. Medem. The buildings were burned down during the First World War in 1915. The manor manager's house, the theatre house, the teahouse and the ancient graveyard of barons have survived, but from the former majestic palace, only ruins have survived up to the present day. There is an open-air stage in the park, the main Jelgava county festivals are celebrated here. The legend says that the beautiful daughter of the Earl, Dagmar, due to an unhappy love jumped out of the upstairs window and died, but, on nights around the full moon, she can sometimes be seen walking in the park of the palace.
Private collection of souvenirs, which displays more than 2000 figurines of frogs from different parts of the world. The collection can be viewed together with collector, hearing interesting stories of the origins of figurines. The visitors can also test their wits and attentiveness by playing a card game “Find the frog”.
Hospitality and humour of the hostess will make every guest smile. At the end of the visit everyone will get a confirmation that they have visited the “Frog house” – stamp on the arm!
We prepare takeaway meals, which you are kindly invited to pick up at Gobas iela 9, Jelgavas novads, Ozolnieku pagasts.
Your meal can also currently be delivered to your location in Jelgava, Ozolnieki, Vītoliņi, Brankas, Āne, Svēte, Mežciems, Kārniņi, Tušķi, Atpūta, and in the nearest future - anywhere in Jelgava municipality!
Ģederts Eliass (1887-1975) is one of the most outstanding Latvian painters, a master of realism, born at the house “Zīlēni” of Platone parish. A small exhibition presents the Eliass family, you can view a series of the artist's painting replicas. Next to the home, grows the greatest ash-tree in the Baltics.
This is a great opportunity to walk through the pine labyrinths in Būriņu Forest. The forest has been long cared for and cherished.
To take special care of the forest management, tzar's government in the first half of the 19th century assigned Jānis Auriņš, the graduate of Saint-Petersburg Forestry Institute, as the forest ranger. The house of the forest ranger were named Būriņi, and this is how Būriņu Forest has gained its name.
The forest still contains the majestic growth of pine trees planted by the masters of Būriņi house; it includes the great pine of Siliņi with the girth of 3.4 metres. Enjoy walks, jogging, Nordic walking or cycling in the deciduous or mixed forests!
Būriņu Forest also has a memorial for the victims of Nazi regime.
Hostel Sili – cosy accommodation in Mežciems, offering both single and double rooms with 1 or more beds. The hostel has a fully equipped shared kitchen with all the necessary equipment and utensils for cooking (ceramic hob, fridge, kettle, microwave, pots, pans, and kitchenware). New shared toilets and showers are available at the hostel.
Rooms with 6 to 8 beds. Large, light rooms with bunk beds. You can arrange meals.
"Auči", the family home of Jānis Čakste, the first President of Latvia, is located on the bank of the River Lielupe, in Salgale parish of Ozolnieki municipality. The building that was built in 1930s belongs to the Čakste family again since 1995, and the Čakste family live there. In 2018, a new exhibition was opened in the renovated servants' house, in a modern, contemporary way telling a story of life of the first President of Latvia and his family in the context of development of Latvian history and democracy.
There is a concert hall for 250 people, a small hall for 70 people and two rooms with a fireplace in the House of Culture. These rooms can be rented for organizing celebration events, seminars and banquets.
After major renovation works, Jēkabnieki House of Culture has orepened its doors to the public since March, 2012. The House of Culture is located 17 km from Jelgava.
Svētes Club is a special place for relaxation in a casual atmosphere. We offer snacks, soups, main courses, and desserts. Takeaway is available.
Come and enjoy popular Latvian dishes from meat and dairy products, that have been grown and made in Zemgale, and enjoy the vegetables that have been grown right here - at Līči. You can also try our freshly baked pastries and snacks.
Kārklu muiža offers accommodation, tent sites, picnic areas and premises for rent for events – seminars, banquets, celebrations, weddings.
The farm was established in 1992. It is one of the largest goat breeding and goat milk production farms in Latvia. Here, surrounded by the Misa river and a forest, around 100 goats and billy-goats have found their home. You can sign up for a tasting of milk products.
Enjoy either in a kebaberia or take away! Offer will not leave any gourmet careless.
Kebaberia "Korner Kebab" is for friends, fun and tasty food!
The Great Ķemeru moor footbridge is the most popular attraction in the Ķemeru National Park. It allows you to get to know the tall moss bog untouched by human activity.
The Great Ķemeri moor is one of the largest moss bogs on the coast of Latvia. Its area is 5000 ha. The age of the bog is around 8000 years. The mosses have formed a peat layer up to 8 m thick, on top of which they are still alive and growing. The bog is characterized by a labyrinth of elongated lakes, or acacias, which give it a special scenery.
Camping site Cīzeri has tent places for overnight stay, as well as recreation area for families or friends, area for different sports games, swimming area in Lielupe River, and bonfire place.
Mistress Antrahas learned different recipes on how tomake various products from garlic. Here you can taste the garlic tea, powder, pickled garlic flowers, and sweets lovers will get the chance to try delicious garlic caramel.
The arboretum offers a large selection of fruit-tree and berry bush varieties of great choices and the best seedlings. Tours of the arboretum, consultations.
Conference and recreation complex-hotel Lizari is located in a picturesque place, far from other settlements, and its area exceeds 9 hectares. Here, among the centuries-old trees surrounded by endlessly wide Latvian fields, there are two comfortable hotels with single and double rooms, a large conference hall, many separate rooms for seminars, classes, trainings and meetings. A restaurant with a cosy dining room and a billiard hall for a small number of people located in separate buildings.
Krāču kalni (Krāču hills) is one of the biggest dunes of the ancient Littorina Sea. The highest part of this mound is situated 29 m above the sea level and 26 m above the surrounding plains. The Littorina Sea was the predecessor of the current Baltic Sea; it existed about 7000 – 5000 years ago.
During the World War I, the Russian army including two Latvian riflemen units had built its defence line in Krāču hills German army units had positioned themselves on the southern side of the Ķemeri Raised bog on January 5, year 1917, the 12th Russian army began a major military operation to take Jelgava.
LTD "Laflora" is one of the largest peat extraction companies in Latvia, it has been in operation since 1995. The company runs three peatlands with a total surface area of 1,800 ha. "Laflora" specializes in the production of horticultural peat and peat substrate. Interested people can book a tour.
Take a walk in the forest and enjoy a quite time in nature.
Langervalde Forest used to be a popular place among the locals, and now it is slowly being brought back to life with a network of paths perfect for walking, jogging or biking. The forest is maintained and also serves as a tree research site. Even though, the landscaping of the park still continues, every active recreation lover can enjoy a break outdoors, breathe in the fresh forest air, while walking and listening to the sounds of nature. Every nature lover will appreciate the care that has been taken to preserve environmental diversity in the forest.
If you dream of a peaceful life in the countryside, we offer you a stay in our renovated country house 'Mežkakti'. The house preserves the old atmosphere of a country home while being adapted to modern comforts. You will feel comfortable, cozy, and like a welcomed guest.
"Caunītes" is a farm house that keeps Latvian traditions, and it is a place where people can enjoy Latvian traditional environment and community. The owners created the farm to bring together the old and the new Latvian traditions. At the moment, the main place of the farmhouse is the barn with a bread oven. Various activities are taking place, which correspond with the traditional Latvian annual celebrations.
The 19th century manor belonged to the dynasty of Baron von Hahn, when the main building was built – the Lielplatone manor palace. The manor complex includes a large park and a number of outbuildings. Various stories and legends surround the history of the manor. The manor houses Lielplatone Primary School, a library and a tourist information board. In 2018 the laundry building of the manor was restored as an authentic laundry building of the 18th/19th century with an exploratory programme of the laundry traditions.
The tranquillity of the forest, bird songs, and immeasurable amount of fresh air. For peaceful walks or more active recreation, we recommend visiting the Lielplatone School sports trail Tīsi.
A star-shaped network of paths leads through a spruce and deciduous forest with a well-maintained rest area being the central point. The sports trail has several active recreation elements for those who like to get active. The trail starts at Lielplatone boarding primary school and you can park your car right next to it.
The sports trail and recreation area have been developed in cooperation with Latvia's State Forests.
The oldest stone church in Jelgava county, built in 1595 and funded by the owner of Lielvircava Manor – Baron von Kloppmann. The church was destroyed during the Second World War, after the war, a mortuary was constructed. In 1975, the interior elements and values of art were taken to the Rundale Palace Museum. In 1992, renovation works of the building were carried out. The burial place of Juris Alunāns, the initiator of the Young Latvians movement, is located at the cemetery near the church.
The manor-house was built during the period from 1803 until 1808. It was built by Baron von Kloppmann, who in 1820 went bankrupt. Later, the family of von Hahn became the owners of the manor, the representatives of which lived there until the Agrarian Reform in 1920. Since 1924, the manor houses a school. Currently, rooms for events are available in the manor-house, an exhibition hall is open. Visitors can also learn about the everyday life in the manor and the 19th century costumes.
Participation and watching the weaving process, watching professional weavers at work, the opportunity to participate in the process.
It is the only wooden church in Jelgava county, built in 1684. It used to be a Lutheran church, but since 1729, after the wedding of Baron von Lieven with a Polish aristocrat and adopting the Catholic faith, it is a Catholic church. The toll of the church bell cast by metal master G. Meier in 1683 can be still heard.
The area of Ložmetējkalns (Machine Gun Hill) is unique because it is full of the evidence from the World War I and the Christmas battles. Today Ložmetējkalns has become a symbol of heroism and it serves as a memorial to the Latvian Riflemen. Every year, at the beginning of January, memorial events are organized at Ložmetējkalns.
There is a watchtower 27 metres high, offering visitors beautiful panoramic views and the sights where the Christmas battles took place.
Mītavas Čiekurs is a family business that creates various products from Latvian pines for immunity and respiratory tract health.
The products are made from Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.). Pine buds are harvested in February/March, and cones are harvested in May/June. Products are cooked at low temperatures to preserve the healthy and valuable properties of pine cones.
Syrups, cones in syrup, jam with honey and berries, as well as lollipops from cones and juniper berries with various berries are produced.
The company's vision is a healthy society and the environment in which we live! The company practices a zero waste approach, products are produced without sugar, and the packaging is recyclable.
The Malkalni family are owners of the farm house "Blūdži". They are home producers who offer visitors to taste and buy home-made cheese, vegetable salads and canned vegetables, which all have been made out of only natural ingredients. When visiting "Blūdži" farm, you can enjoy a real countryside of the Zemgale plains, to experience the life of the Latvian farm, as well as find out all about the production process. For those who wish to taste soup made on campfire with some delicious home made bread - there is spacious backyard garden.
The MASTI quarter is an active recreation area, where concerts with well-known musicians in Latvia are held, as well as recreational events for families, various sports activities are also available, and it is also possible to enjoy exquisite dishes in the MASTI grill&chill restaurant, which offers its guests Mediterranean cuisine and provides a delicious meal for any to taste.
The small rural zoo invites you to visit ponies, donkeys, dwarf sheep, dwarf goats, dwarf pigs, llamas and a mule, rabbits, birds and fish. A suitable place for school youth tours, you may arrange a picnic in "Dwarf paradise".
Working since 1 August 2016.
“Mūsu Zoo” is an excellent place to see and feed different animals and birds.
We can come to your event with our animals and birds.
Only a 20-minute drive from Jelgava.
A place for celebrations, people, music, and art in a historical atmosphere! A Manor Rooms family is now working in the Administrator's house and welcomes visitors!
A Manor Rooms family is now working in the Duke's Administrator's house and is looking forward to receiving guests for the signature famine cake, a brief history lesson, and a friendly conversation.
The nature trail on the bank of the Auce river 1.5 km in length with recreation sites and a swimming place. Opportunity to watch birds, a great place for anglers.
Currently the first albergue in Latvia can accommodate up to nine persons. It is waiting for peregrines from all over the world. The accommodation is located in an apartment as a shelter for peregrines who have been walking for 12 centuries to the city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Everything a traveller needs is available in the accommodation – a bed, white sheets and a warm shower.
Albergue is located on the 2nd floor of the apartment building. The price includes bed linen, towels, shower, shampoo, soap, equipped kitchen with the possibility of cooking, internet. Tea, coffee, sugar free of charge. You can cook dinner and breakfast yourself or order it and get delivered.
If you wish, you can make an appointment with the hostess and learn more about the history of Livberze Parish and about the Santiago road both in Europe and in Latvia. Hostess Agita is both a guide and herself walked the Santiago road in Spain, and is also an activist of the Camino Latvia association.
Svētes Club is a special place for relaxation in a casual atmosphere. Svētes Club is a place to celebrate events and organize gatherings. It offers breakfasts, snacks, soups, main courses, and desserts.
A romantic holiday for two in a tree house on the oak branches. The house is located a couple of metres above ground, surrounded by forest, on a private territory, offering a unique experience with all amenities.
The ice-hall at Ozolnieki offers mass skating, skating with hockey-sticks, ice space rental, equipment rental.
In 1922, 12 km from Jelgava, on the side of the Jelgava-Riga highway, near the Skuju school, a 3.5 m high wooden obelisk with the names of the 16 fallen soldiers of the regiment was installed.
In 2009, the monument was restored and in the spring of 2016, a linden alley was replanted.
The reservoir created after the recultivation of the clay career in 1978. For vacations convenience, the reservoir lakeside is landscaped, reconstruction of the neighbourhood of Ozolnieki Lake took place in 2013, constructing a biking and pedestrian walkway around the whole water body. It has become a popular recreation and swimming place.
Ozolnieki People’s House is located in a historical building, which was built in 1939 as a parish house of Ozolnieki. Cultural events, theatrical performances, various cultural groups have found their home in the people’s house.
There is a 0.5 km long health trail with exercise equipment in Ozolnieki Forest near Lielais Hill.
A walk in the woods, exercise equipment, swings, ropes.
The museum was established in 2008. The permanent exhibition People in Ozolnieki before 90, 80, 70, 60...years introduces visitors to the contribution of notable people in the growth of the county in different times.
A pizzeria that bakes pizzas according to special, self-made recipes! Come and rediscover the taste of pizza you've always known! Picburg pizzas are handmade.
Nākotnes parks (Future Park) is an area of more than 50 hectares in Glūda parish of Jelgava Municipality – the place where the famous Soviet-era collective farm Nākotne stood in the last century.
One can see vintage objects and learn their stories in the Laika mašīna (Time Machine) antiques repository and workshop. A retro motorcycle collection, including almost all Sarkanā zvaigzne (Red Star) mopeds, is also on display there.
Relax in nature in the apple orchard Ābeles un bites (Apple Trees and Bees), where the best memories and the most beautiful photos are made. The picturesque 7.4-hectare apple orchard offers not only the possibility to enjoy a walk or a special event, but also to stay longer in one of the romantic accommodations.
On 11 October 2018, a memorial square “Light of Freedom” was solemnly opened in Brankas, serving as a reminder of important events in the history of our country.
At the initiative of the resident of the municipality and participant of the barricades Gunars Sprogis, with the support of SIA UPPE and the local government of the municipality, as well as with the involvement of the population, a project was launched in 2017 – creation of the square “Light of Freedom” to honour participants of the barricades and remind the young generation of once experienced.
As a result of the project, a beautiful and well-kept memorial site with a story of the barricade events has been created. Visitors to the well-kept memorial site have the opportunity to see a stylized bonfire symbolizing light, fire, fervour in people’s hearts for the independence of the country, for the freedom of the nation, for the freedom of thought, word, opinion and action of each individual. In turn, the stylized glass plates symbolize the people who once participated in the barricades from Ozolnieki Municipality, as well as all those involved in the process of creating the project “Light of Freedom”. The names of 163 participants of the barricades and participants involved in the implementation of the project can be read on the glass plates, symbolically connecting the events of the past with the present.
On July 16, 1705, during the Great Northern War, the Mūrmuiža battle took place in Vilce parish, in which the Swedish army won the invading Russian army. In 1935, a monument was erected with inscriptions in Latvian and Swedish at the site of the Mūrmuiža battle, but in 1991 a monument was erected in the burial place of the killed Swedish soldiers on the bank of the Svēte River.
The monument is erected in honour of the Daugavgriva Civil Guards, who in 1915 stopped the German army’s attack to Jelgava.
The monument is dedicated to the killed soldiers of Riga Infantry Regiment No. 6 and the missing soldiers in the battles against the Bermontians.
In Sidrabene parish, on the side of the Jelgava - Iecava road near Vareļi houses, on May 20, 1935, marking the 15th anniversary of the first graduation of the Latvian Military School, a pyramid-shaped monument covered with honeycomb plates was unveiled to the 14 cadets of the 1st graduation of the Military School who fell on November 18, 1919 in the battles for the Liberation of Latvia. .
PikNīca offers you the opportunity to enjoy a magical forest glade with a well-equipped picnic and recreation area for both adults and children. You will enjoy a wonderful time in the comfortable surroundings of beautiful nature, exclusively in the company of your friends or family.
Cozy cottage has everything related to mint - smell, taste and stories that will warm and cheer you up in this cold weather. Natural products of mintare produced here - various mint tea, syrups, powders, soaps, and much more. Hostess Lolita will show you around and help to try everything.
SIA Picu Pacu rents out a sauna barrel and a tub, delivering them wherever your heart desires! Make your holiday special with the opportunity to relax without going anywhere. Picu Pacu SPA will bring to you!
People have been counting time since ancient times. Do you know how they did it before? Do you know how the expression "Your time has run out" came into being? You will learn this and much more by visiting the Clock House.
Guests of the Clock House have a great opportunity to see an impressive private collection of clocks of Soviet times, which has more than 150 pieces – alarm clocks, table fireplace clocks, cuckoo clocks and wall clocks. Almost all clocks are running, therefore it is possible to demonstrate how they work.
Since most of the clocks were made in Soviet times, the interior is also complemented by other items of those times, which will evoke nostalgic memories for many guests, and the younger generation will acquaint the evidence of the lifestyle of that time.
Livonijas dzintars is handicraft company producing make-up, liniments, and ornaments made from the Baltic amber. Familiarise yourself with various products and find out why the Baltic amber is unique!
When you visit the company, you can familiarise yourself with the production process of the amber make-up; make the amber cream for yourself in the creative classes; string together your own natural stone or energy crystal ornament; as well as familiarise yourself with the diverse world of crystals and minerals in the personal collection.
You can also taste ice cream of yoghurt rolls with amber powder made on the site.
Take some time off to stop by, and we will make sure you forget about the everyday rush and enjoy great food and time here.
Every food lover will find something to enjoy on our restaurant's menu. Our team of chefs will always make sure that you receive the tastiest meal.
Guest House "Aitiņlauvas" is located near Liepaja highway; within a half an hour's drive from Riga, Jelgava and from the seaside resort town Jūrmala. In a relaxed atmosphere, away from city hustle and bustle - you can enjoy our meals. We specialize in serving you the best game dishes.
Restaurant Masti Grill&Chill is a modern restaurant characteristic to trends of the Western Europe.
The construction of Orthodox monastery was initiated in 1897, when six sisters arrived from the monastery in Rīga and settled down in a small wooden house. Afterwards they built one church with the assistance of Kalnciems factory workers, then the second church in 1909. The monastery survived World War I and World War II, but many fallen soldiers were buried in the territory of the monastery, marked by old crosses at their burial places.
Rundale Palace ensemble – the most outstanding monument of Baroque and Rococo architecture and art in Latvia. The palace was built for the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann Biron based on the project by architect F.B.Rastrelli during two time periods – from 1736 till 1749 and from 1764 till 1768. Three staterooms are open to public in the eastern wing of the palace - the Gold Hall, White Hall and Grand Gallery. The central building is occupied by the Duke’s former living quarters – parade salons and private apartments and the fully restored Duchess' apartments and rooms are situated in the western wing of the palace. The exhibition halls hold exhibitions of decorative arts, fine arts and culture and history. Visitors are welcome to see the French Regular Park with a rose garden, the Green Theatre, ornamental parterre and a fountain. In summers the park hosts Garden parties.
ABRA offers its clients delicious natural sweets and snacks. We use only natural, quality ingredients for our products and produce sweets without added sugar.
We offer exciting workshops to our guests of different ages and interests where we make marmalades, sugarless sweets and other treats. You can buy our products on site.
The stone church was built in 1633 to replace the original wooden church. The church was substantially rebuilt between 1855 and 1859, when it acquired the current appearance. In the church, you can see J. Döring’s altar painting "The Ascension of Christ" (1860), a playable organ with 25 registers.
Have a good time kayaking. Although kayaks are adapted for fishing, they can also be enjoyed by tourists wishing to flow on the water while peacefully soaking up the moment.
Farm Trubenieki is the largest shiitake mushroom grower in Latvia and offers the option for the interested people to see the farm, gather secrets of mushroom growing, taste fresh shiitake mushrooms and enjoy an excellent mushroom soup. The farm grows the mushrooms of highest quality all throughout the year and provides it to prestigious restaurants and shops in Latvia.
In the splinter weaving workshop Smilgumi you can see one of the oldest types of basket weaving – wooden splinter weaving. The opportunity is offered to take part in basket weaving demonstrations, as well as to weave your own basket in the master class.
In the workshop you can buy various splinter baskets for mushrooms, onions, garlic, household boxes, firewood baskets, bags. The workshop is also the only one in Latvia that offers splinter baskets with inscriptions, drawings and natural colours.
"Rullītis" is a great recreation, training, competitions and events venue, which gathers together active lifestyle adherents who love spending time in fresh air near Ruļļi reservoir. The active recreation and sports are largely based on technical sports – go-carts, car and motor sports. You can enjoy paintball at several fields with full equipment and training with an instructor.
Here at the nursery you can see the arboretum and decorative plant nursery, buy the plants and floristry materials, get advice on garden design, planting and implementing the designs.
The manor complex as it is today was built in the late 18th century. The manor palace was built in 1797 in the classical style by architect Severin Jensen. In 1930ies, the building was adjusted to the needs of a school, an outbuilding was built. Currently, the building is the home of a preschool educational institution.
A church for all regardless of creeds, opened in 1998. The small church was built on the basis of funding donated in Germany, its altar is decorated with an amber cross. In front of the chapel, a monument is built to the Latvian and German soldiers killed during the Second World War.
In the ostrich farm, you can get acquainted with specimens of African ostrich species and get in-depth information on the largest birds on the planet. Booking in advance.
Practical lessons in the potter’s craft, it is possible to participate or watch the process.
A place to celebrate and organise events.
The premises can accommodate up to 100 guests. We offer an individual approach to ensure the success of your event. The premises are suitable for concerts, corporate events, seminars, wedding celebrations, anniversaries, master classes, funeral receptions, and other events.
The nature park area is the major significant migratory waterfowl summer resting and feeding place of Zemgale in the flood-land meadows of the Svēte River. In appropriate conditions, you have the chance to see several thousands of birds. It’s best to visit this place during spring time together with a knowledgeable connoisseur of birds – an ornithologist.
On the bank of the Lielupe river, near today's Tetele Primary School, in the former Tetelminde manor park, a romantic rubble tower is built. It was built in the second half of the 19th century as artificial ruins. Today, the tower has been restored and viewable from the outside.
The farm is located in Jelgava municipality, Vircava parish. As of 2019, the farm is open to tourists. Already for several years the primary branch of the farm has been growing of tomatoes; approximately 60 various tomato varieties are grown here.
In November 2020, the first truffle was found, and since then, active truffle growing and promotion has started. Trifeļu dārzs (Truffle Garden) produces chocolate, lollipops, honey with truffles and other interesting flavours. Also, vegetables and berries are grown, and bees are kept there.
For the well-being of body and mind, we offer cosy premises – Veclīču sauna with a fireplace hall.
The Senlīči Hotel is next door, where you can stay overnight after a great rest in the Veclīči sauna, and you can order catering in the nearby café Zemnieka cienasts or use the kitchen and dinnerware rental to lay the table yourself.
If you enjoy water sports and activities, you are most welcome here at the largest wakeboard and water activities park in Latvia - Masti.
We offer recreation and entertainment options for you, your friends and the whole family! Children (and not only) will surely enjoy our huge aqua park with an area of 3500 m2. Those who are even more active will enjoy the spurts of water as they ski and wakeboard along the cable park. For the peace and harmony loving we offer to enjoy the calm and mirror-like waters on SUP boards. And you can also celebrate your birthday, have a party or a social event at the grill bar - restaurant Masti Grill&Chill.
Hotel "Agate" is 3-Star Hotel and it has 15 double rooms. All rooms and apartments are equipped with Internet, TV, shower, and WC. For our guests' convenience and rest, we offer a spacious hall on the first floor, but in the courtyard, there is a garden with a terrace for organizing social events.
The Bramberģe Castle Cottage is part of the Bramberģe manor complex, built in the second half of the 19th century. The center of Jelgava is located 15 km away, Tērvete is 19 km away, and the center of Dobele is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Riga International Airport, which is 61 km away. Guests are offered airport transfer for a fee.
Come to our cozy sauna in the middle of the forest. Here you can enjoy peace and tranquility, beautiful nature, and a great sauna with a really good heat. Enjoy celebrations, sports games and other events here. There is a pond next to the sauna - where you can swim and in the river Klīve you can go fishing. In summer season, there are volleyball, basketball and soccer fields available. It is a great place for walks in the forest and picking berries and mushrooms in the autumn.
We offer: wet Russian sauna (banya), fireplace hall – with a kitchen, accommodation possibilities (in summer - tent places are available), swimming pool – bathing after sauna, pergola – for outdoor fans.
In Jelgava, a new guest house Kārklu muiža opened its doors to guests. It is located in a quiet location outside the city centre, 3.2 km from Island Pasta. A few steps away from the guest house, you will find a new place for walking popular among the residents – the wooden bridges of Svete flood-land. Enjoy a leisurely relaxation in Kārklu muiža!
Kārklu muiža offers accommodation, tent sites, picnic areas and premises for rent for events – seminars, banquets, celebrations, weddings.
The guest house offers premises for seminars, weddings and anniversaries; sauna services with a pond and a pool. Fireplaces and tent places are available, as well as volleyball court, and walking area outdoors.
The guest house 'Villa Rose & SPA' is located in a beautiful spot surrounded by forest, a few kilometers from Jelgava, and offers excellent relaxation for anyone who wants to take a break from the daily rush, enjoy a sauna and hot tub, or organize an important celebration.
Viesu namā "Laukmaļi" ir gaidīts ikviens, kurš vēlas atpūsties senatnīgā gaisotnē, baudīt Zemgales mieru un klusumu, ik pa laikam redzēt stirnas, zaķus, ežus, dzirdēt putnu un varžu dziesmas. Viesu nams atrodas Nākotnes pagastā, starp Jelgavu un Dobeli, ~60 km no Rīgas, 20 minūšu brauciena attālumā no Jelgavas. Nams ir iekārtots ar Ulmaņlaika, 30.gadu Latvijas mēbelēm, kas interjeram piešķir īpašu gaisotni un noskaņu. Tas ir vēsturisks nams, ko cēlis Šķibes skolas direktors, un viņam ir veltīta novadpētniecības muzeja zāle apskatei skolā.
The building of the guest house "Pūteļkrogs" used to be an old creamery, called "Pūteļi Creamery". The feel of those days is still present in the atmosphere of the café. The building was built in the 30’s of the last century and served as a milk creamery for the local farmers. This was a place where delicious curd and cheese were produced.
Not far from the café, you can visit Tērvete Nature Park, Pūteļi quarry, go for a horse ride, see Tērvete Reservoir, Swan Lake or visit Zaļenieki (Green) Manor - which has been one of the most popular tourist sites in Latvia for many years. Outdoor lovers will have a great time here and most are our loyal customers.
The team of the guest house "Pūteļkrogs" are all experienced professionals in the industry, which allows us to provide great service to you. The best recognition and appreciation for our employees is the fact that we get a lot of repeat guests, as well as our Certificates of Recognition for the provision of quality service.
Only one kilometer away from Jelgava, you will be welcomed by romantic rural charm of the guest house and recreation complex "Upeslīči". The guest house has 7 furnished rooms and special rooms for a larger number of guests - perfect for weddings, seminars and other events (up to 100 guests).
Upmaļi is a hunters lodge with a log sauna, where you can relax and have a good time. It is a wonderful place for celebrations. Here you can play billiard, enjoy karaoke and commercial fishing. In the hunting season, wild-game dishes are offered to our customers. If you love spending time outdoors and have a good time, this is the place for you! Beautiful nature and a pleasant silence and birds' songs will help relax and gain strength, while staying with us.
Guest house is located in a picturesque, peaceful and green place in Jelgava county, Līvbērze parish. Here you can stay overnight at the guest house premises or choose to stay in separate camping houses.
The manor-house was built in the middle of the 18th century as a hunting residence of the family of Baron von Medem. In the early 19th century, it was rebuilt, by constructing the second floor. The entrance portal of the manor-house and marble moulding over it with the Medem - Kaizerlinger alliance’s coat of arms is one of the most valuable 18th century art monuments of this type in Latvia. At the manor-house, there is a landscape park. Vilce Primary School and a tourist information board have found their home in the Vilce Manor.
The manor complex was built between the 17th and 19th centuries, it was designed by architect Severin Jensen. Vircava was a beloved suburban residence of the Duke of Courland Peter Biron. In 1919, when retreating from the city of Jelgava, the manor was burned down by the Bermontians. Since the 1920ies, the People's House has found its home in the barn of the manor. At the manor, a spacious Baroque style park is located. The best preserved building is the Chevalier House, which is currently the home of the Vircava Secondary School.
We invite you to an exciting excursion around our apiary, located in the territory of an ornithological reserve. Our apiary is not only a place where delicious honey and other beekeeping products are produced, but also a unique little corner of nature to relax in.
Zaļenieki manor’s hunting residence is a unique architectural sample of the Duchy of Courland of the 18th century as the building is relatively well preserved, not burnt and damaged. From the historic interior, wall painting and parquet fragments, vaulted ceiling decorations have survived. Zaļenieki Commercial and Crafts Secondary School is located in the palace. An integral part of the manor ensemble is the park where the natural terrain and water bodies make up a romantic landscape. Exotic tree species are found in the park, a nature trail is created.
There are walking trails through the park of Zaļenieki Manor and information stands are placed, telling you about the values of nature, a recreation site is set up here. You can find a number of noteworthy species of trees and shrubs here, it is one of the least altered historic manor parks in Jelgava county.
The Zalenieki Lutheran Church was built around 1571 in accordance with the order of the Duke Gotthard Kettler in the place of a Catholic chapel. The construction of the present stone church building was completed in 1872. The old pipe organ constructed by P.K. Hermanis in 1862 has survived in the church. The church tower bell, cast in 1930, is the biggest bell in Jelgava county. In the church's graveyard, a gravestone of Andrejs Stērste, a member of the Young Latvians movement, is located.
The farm Vilki is a small green oasis surrounded by the plains of Zemgale. Here you can go for a walk in the arboretum or the farmland, discovering around 1000 different plants – that are characteristic of the Latvian landscape and some that are not.
One of the largest nurseries in Latvia, founded in 1995. Its area - 18 ha. The nursery offers self-produced, high-quality plants appropriate to the Latvian climate. If booked in advance, it is possible to visit the arboretum and the nursery, get acquainted with the small sapling offer.
The Christmas Battles were the Russian army's largest military operation in the Riga front line in the First World War. About 9000 Latvian Riflemen were killed, wounded or missing in the Christmas battles. A museum has found its home at "Mangaļi", displaying an exhibition about the Christmas battles and a maquette of battles. You can view here an authentic reconstruction of a military fortification line of the German army. Tīreļpurvs and Ložmetējkalns are some of the best preserved First World War fortifications in Europe. There you can see the memorial sites of the legendary Christmas battles of 1916: Russian and German trenches, memorial stones in the starting position of the Latvian Riflemen regiments, memorial signs in the rupture places on the front line. Over the years, it has become a symbol and commemorative of the heroism of Latvian Riflemen. For the convenience of visitors, resting places are set up and a 27-meter high view tower is erected here.
A small private stall that hides in the woods near Jelgavas. We invite people who have previous jāšanas experience and wish to continue learning jāšanas.
The company “Coffee STOP” has been offering its customers high quality coffee roasted in Latvia, freshly squeezed juices and various seasonal drinks already for more than three years.
“Coffee STOP” also produces a limited range of confectionery products that are highly demanded by the customers.
An educational sightseeing attraction where every visitor has the opportunity to pet and feed horses. Figure riding demonstrations are also organised during the summer.
In the Mušķi farm you can also see the Silgrauži pine with forked branches, an open-air dance floor that was used in the 1920s-1930s, the Napoleonic War (1812) entrenchments, the burial place of the soldiers of the Northern War, rope bridge over the Misa River, and the site of the Cena manor castle.