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59. Viesīte Regional Research Museum “Sēlija”. Viesīte miniature railway, P. Stradiņš memorial museum. Viesīte, +371 29116334, +371 65245549, [email protected], www.viesite.lv F3 3. Rundāle Palace Museum. Baroque, architect FB 58. Rainis Club. Sēlpils local history museum, exhibition, excursions. Sēlpils pagasts, +371 29156210, [email protected] F3 4. Bauska Castle Museum. Livonian Order castle, 5. Koknese Castle Ruins. Medieval times, guns from century. Riga ace.
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Heritage
1. Jelgava Palace - chapels of the Dukes of Kurzeme. Zemgale Duchy of Kurzeme, sarcophagi. Jelgava, +371 63962197, www.rundale.net B2
2. Ložmetējkalns (Machinegun hill) and Christmas battles museum. Open air exhibition, excursion. Valgundes pagasts, +371 28349259, +371 67228147, [email protected], www.karamuzejs.lv B2
3. Rundāle Palace Museum. Baroque, architect FB Rastrelli, exhibition, French formal park. Pilsrundāle, +371 63962197, +371 26499151, [email protected], www.rundale.net C3
4. Bauska Castle Museum. Livonian Order castle, viewing tower, exhibition. Bauska, +371 63923793, +371 63923794, [email protected], www.bauskaspils.lv C3
5. Koknese Castle Ruins. Medieval times, guns from Swedish period, boat trips, coin minting. Kokneses pagasts, +371 65161296, [email protected], www.koknese.lv F2
6. Jēkabpils History Museum. Exhibition, open air exhibit “Semigalian House”. Jēkabpils, +371 65221042, +371 26597463, [email protected], www.jekabpilsmuzejs.lv G3
7. Lielauce Castle. Eclecticism, park, lake. Lielauces pagasts, +371 26370377 A3
8. Vecauce Manor. Culture and tourism centre, park, hotel. Auce, +371 63745302, +371 29195959, [email protected] A3
9. Vecauce Ev. Lutheran Church. Interior. Auce, +371 26389875 A3
10. Partisans’ bunker in Īle. Renovated bunker, monument, commemorative sign. Zebrenes pagasts, +371 29182911, +371 63723074 A3
11. Rīga Holy Trinity St Sergij’s Convent Valgunde branch. Religion, icon collection. Valgundes pagasts, +371 63085244, +371 63085215 B2
12. Former Latvian president Kārlis Ulmanis’ birthplace “Pikšas”. State president, exhibition, countryside house. Bērzes pagasts, +371 29364230, www.piksas.lv B2
13. Līvbērze Roman Catholic Church. Only wooden church in Jelgava region, altar. Līvbērzes pagasts, +371 26590046 B2
14. Ausekļi Mills. Outdoor museum, participation in farm work. Bārbeles pagasts, +371 29197412, +371 26156124, [email protected], www.vecumnieki.lv D3
15. Branch of the Latvian Railway Museum. Railway history, exhibition. Jelgava, +371 63096494, www.railwaymuseum.lv B2
16. Jelgava Roman Catholic Cathedral. Pseudo-gothic, architect Kārlis Eduards Strandmanis. Jelgava, +371 63029702, +371 63021550 B2
17. Jelgava St Simeon and St Anne Orthodox Cathedral. Icon collection, bell tower. Jelgava, +371 63020207 B2
18. Jelgava St Anne’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Largest organ in Zemgale, Martin Luther’s oak. Jelgava, +371 63025515 B2
19. Bell tower of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Viewing platform, history exhibition, tourism information. Jelgava, www.jelgava.lv B2
20. Jelgava Ģ.Eliass History and Art Museum. Exhibition, paintings, first higher education school in Latvia, Academia Petrina. Jelgava, +371 63023383, +371 63025830, [email protected], www.jvmm.lv B2
21. The Memorial Museum to Ā.Alunāns. Father of Latvian theatre, exhibition. Jelgava, +371 63021180, www.jvmm.lv B2
22. Dobele Regional Research Museum. Exhibitions. Dobele, +371 63721309, [email protected], www.dobele.lv B2
23. The Livonian Order Castle Ruins in Dobele. Open air events, castle hill, river, Semigalian settlement. Dobele, +371 63721309, +371 29436379, www.dobele.lv B2
24. Crafts Centre of Dobele. Exposition, exhibitions, events, workshops. Dobele, +371 26673650, www.kulturadobele.lv B2
25. Green (Zaļenieki) Manor. Late baroque, Zaļenieki craft school, park. Zaļenieku pagasts, +371 63074250, +371 26973361, [email protected], www.zav.lv B3
26. Motor Sports Museum. Collection of retro motorcycles, motorist costumes, competition trophies. Ozolnieku novads, +371 26751108, +371 63022602 C2
27. Tērvete History Museum. Ancient history of Zemgale, jewellery, collections of arms. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 29896804, [email protected], www.lielkenins.lv B3
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28. Sprīdīši Museum dedicated to writer Anna Brigadere. Work and relaxation place of a writer, exhibition. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 26532691, [email protected], www.spridisi.lv B3
29. Bibliophiles Museum “Ķipi”. Ancient farmstead, exhibition, literary events. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 29351141 B3
30. Mežmuiža Castle. Park. Augstkalnes pagasts, +371 26411768, [email protected], www.mezmuiza.lv B3
31. Lielplatone Manor House. Baron Hāns, park, legends, excursion. Lielplatones pagasts, +371 63061386, +371 29146732 B3
32. Blankenfelde Manor House. Excursions, Baron Hāns, wall paintings. Vilces pagasts, +371 29409920, [email protected], www.blankenfeldesmuiza.lv B3
33. Sunākste Ev. Lutheran Church. Stenders family cemetery. Viesītes pagasts, +371 29116334 F3
34. Cultural center (museum) of the Dole island. Social union house, regional research museum. Ķekavas pagasts, +371 67969227, [email protected], www.kekava.lv C2
35. Mežotne Castle. Classicism style palace, English park, exhibition, hotel. Mežotnes pagasts, +371 63960711, +371 22008086, [email protected], www.mezotnespils.lv C3
36. Bauska Local History and Heritage Museum. Exhibition, collection of dolls, art exhibition. Bauska, +371 63960508, +371 63960511, [email protected], www.bauskasmuzejs.lv C3
37. Bauska Holy Spirit Ev. Lutheran Church. The oldest building in Bauska’ s Old Town, valuable art collection. Bauska, +371 26609920, +371 29227564 C3
38. The automotive museum near Bauska. Tractors, motorcycles, cars of historic personalities from 1920s-30s. Codes pagasts, +371 29484384, +371 63923385,[email protected], www.motormuzejs.lv C3
39. Antique motorcycles and ancient uniforms. Collection of ancient objects. Atašienes pagasts, +371 26470730 H3
40. Marinzeja Manor House. Manor house and park visit. Atašienes pagasts, +371 26731672 H3
41. “Auči”, The Memorial Museum to J.Čakste. Birthplace of the first Latvian president, excursion. Sidrabenes pagasts, +371 26392154, [email protected] C3
42. Actors Amtmaņi Museum. Exhibition. Valles pagasts, +371 29349299, +371 26608478, [email protected] D3
43. Brukna Manor House. Centre of spiritual life, Christian events. Brukna, +371 26474983, [email protected], www.brukna.lv D3
44. Poet V.Plūdonis’s Museum “Lejenieki”. Memorial house, exhibition, nature trails, sauna, picnic place. Ceraukstes pagasts, +371 29194975, [email protected] D3
45. Skaistkalne Catholic Church and vaults. Baroque interior, wood carving, altar, burial chapels. Skaistkalne, +371 63933154, [email protected] D3
46. The Museum of Farm Machinery. 19th century Latvian farm, 20th century collection of agricultural machinery. Gailīšu pagasts, +371 26493940, [email protected], www.lauks.lv/mikelis D3
47. The Memorial Museum to A.Upītis. Memorial house, exhibition. Skrīveru pagasts, +371 65197221, +371 29496725 E2
48. Jaunjelgava Russian Orthodox Church. Art monuments - icons. Jaunjelgava E2
49. Kurmene St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. “St Peter” wooden sculpture. Kurmenes pagasts, +371 65155507 E3
50. Odziena Manor. An important monument of neogothic architecture, a park with an ensemble of buildings. Odzienas pagasts, +371 29460809, +371 29258555 F2
51. The Memorial Museum to sculptor V.Jākobsons. Memorial house, sculptures, paintings. Bebru pagasts, +371 65164294, +371 29619832, [email protected], www.koknese.lv F2
52. History of Beekeeping Museum. Exhibition, bee keeping equipment, beehives. Bebru pagasts, +371 65164252, +371 65133606 F2
53. Pļaviņas Hydroelectric Station Museum. Exhibition, turbines. Aizkraukle, +371 65110309 E2
54. Koknese Ev. Lutheran Church. Cast iron bell, painting by A Dobenbergs. Kokneses pagasts, +371 65161728, www.koknese.lv F2
55. Likteņdārzs (“Garden of Destinies”). Memorial to the 20th Century totalitarian regimes in Latvia. Kokneses pagasts, +371 67289535, +371 29259572, www.liktendarzs.lv F2
56. Aizkraukle History and Art Museum “Kalna Ziedi”. J Dannenfelta’s family history, exhibition. Aizkraukle, +371 65123351, +371 28305405, [email protected] E3
57. The Memorial Museum to composer P.Barison’s. Exhibition, P Barisoni family house. Staburaga pagasts, +371 65129504 F3
58. Rainis Club. Sēlpils local history museum, exhibition, excursions. Sēlpils pagasts, +371 29156210, [email protected] F3
59. Viesīte Regional Research Museum “Sēlija”. Viesīte miniature railway, P. Stradiņš memorial museum. Viesīte, +371 29116334, +371 65245549, [email protected], www.viesite.lv F3
60. Studio of photographer M.Buclers. Exhbition, founder of Latvian Photographic Association. Saukas pagasts, +371 26441743, [email protected] F4
61. A.Žilinskis’ birthplace “Lejas Arendzāni”. Composer A. Žilinskis’ family house, exhibition. Saukas pagasts, +371 26283490, [email protected] F4
62. Nereta Ev. Lutheran Church. The oldest church in Semigalia, 19th cent. stained glass, 16th cent. grave plaques. Neretas pagasts, +371 65176295, +371 29266802, +371 26315219 F4
63. The Memorial Museum to J.Jaunsudrabiņš. Exhibition, memorial display. Neretas pagasts, +371 65176467, [email protected] F4
64. Aknīste local history museum, “Sēļu nams”. Exhibition, nature trails, participation in bread baking. Aknīstes pagasts, +371 29141412, +371 26658250, [email protected], www.akniste.lv F4
65. The Memorial Museum to A.Pormalis. Exhibition of ceramics production. Jēkabpils, +371 65232933, www.jekabpilsmuzejs.lv G3
66. Art Salon “Pie Sīpolnieka”. Paintings, decorative arts objects, exhibition. Jēkabpils, +371 29121038, +371 65236081 G3
67. Arts Gallery MANS’S. Paintings, ceramics, jewellery, decorative art, perfumes. Jēkabpils, +371 65231953, +371 29470597, [email protected], www.manss.lv G3
68. Jēkabpils St Nikolai and Holy Spirit Orthodox Church. Jakobštates holy icon. Jēkabpils, +371 65231486, +371 65233822 G3
69. The Memorial Museum to poet J.Rainis in Tadenava. Exhibition. Dunavas pagasts, +371 28685188 G4
70. Asare Manor House. Asare Manor complex, castle ruins, museum. Asares pagasts, +371 26401153 G4
71. Gārsene castle and nature trails. Walking trail, church, castle visit. Gārsenes pagasts, +371 65229643, +371 29490656, [email protected] G4
72. Vilce Manor. Baron Medem, park, nature park of Vilce, tourism information. Vilces pagasts, +371 29807078, +371 63061081, www.jelgavasnovads.lv B3
73. Rāmava (Depkin’s) Manor. Residence of the writer G. Merķelis, a memorial stone to Pauls Lejiņš. Rāmava, +371 26133833, www.ramavasmuiza.lv C1
74. Lutheran Church of Katlakalns. Monument of Classicism architecture, greenery consisting of 84 plant species. Ķekavas novads, +371 27059937, [email protected], www.katlakalns.lv C1
75. St. Anne’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dole–Ķekava. An example of local Classicism, architect Christopher Haberland. Ķekava, +371 67935858, +371 29538913, [email protected], www.kekava.lelb.lv C2
Nature tourism
76. Tērvete Nature Park. Walking trails, wooden sculptures, fairy tale characters. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 63726212, +371 28309394, [email protected], www.mammadaba.lv B3
77. P.Upītis’s lilac garden. The largest in Europe, museum, excursions, concerts. Dobele, +371 63722294, +371 26408655, [email protected], www.lvai.lv B2
78. Skrīveri Dendrological Park. 300 types of trees, bushes, arboretum, nature trails. Skrīveru pagasts, +371 28373530, +371 29856016, [email protected] E2
79. Sauka Nature Park. Castle hill, ancient trees and cemetery, cycling routes, wooden sculptures, cable slide. Saukas pagasts, +371 29428226, [email protected], www.saukasdabasparks.lv F4
80. Meadow of hares. Vilce Nature Park, hill fort, resting spots, sports activities, nature paths. Vilces pagasts, +371 26517125, www.mammadaba.lv B3
81. Ķevele Springs. Healing springs, scenic valley. Vītiņu pagasts, +371 63745506 A3
82. Nature Reserve “Ukri Grove“. Unspoiled nature, educational trail. Ukru pagasts, +371 63729218, www.mammadaba.lv A3
83. Pokaiņi Forest. Sacred place with piles of stones, walking trail. Naudītes pagasts, +371 63729177, +371 29725191,[email protected], www.mammadaba.lv A3
84. Flood watermeadows of River Lielupe. Nature reserve, watching wild horses. Jelgava, +371 20264343, [email protected] B2
85. Nature trails around Mežotne castle hill. Viewing point, Mežotne castle hill celebration, picnic place. Rundāles pagasts, +371 29293446, +371 63962236, [email protected], www.rundale.lv C3
86. Bauska nature park trails. Walking trail from the Peter I stone to the river Lielupe. Bauska, +371 63923797, [email protected] C3
87. Thermal geological formations. Diverse karst features. Skaistkalnes pagasts, +371 63933173, +371 26346256, www.karsts.lv D3
88. Aizkraukle Castle Mound. Scenic Daugava river landscape. Skrīveru pagasts, +371 28373530 E2
89. Koknese Park and Pērse Waterfall Memorial. Fountain, wooden sculptures, Swedish guns, circle crosses. Kokneses pagasts, +371 65161296, [email protected], www.koknese.lv F2
90. Vīgante Park Nature trails. Site of legendary rock Staburags, sculpture “Daina”, commemorative sign. Staburaga pagasts, +371 65124764, [email protected] F3
91. Zasa Park. Guided park walks. Zasas pagasts, +371 26337227, [email protected] G4
92. Ragāļi Boulder and Nature trails. Walking trail. Kūku pagasts, +371 26557315, www.dabasretumi.lv G3
Culinary tourism
93. “Agrofirma Tērvete” (Tērvete Agricultural Company). Beer tasting, horse breeding, riding, cows. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 63768530, +371 29299030, [email protected], www.tervete.lv B3
94. Grape garden. > 50 grape varieties, guided tour, grape tasting, seed-plot purchase. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 28609399, [email protected], www.vinogudarzs.lv
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95. “Iecavnieks” rape seed oil press. Tasting, production. Iecavas novads, +371 63921980, www.iecavnieks.lv C3
96. Bakery “Lāči”. Excursions at the bakery, special programmes. Babītes novads, +371 67933228, [email protected], www.laci.lv. B1
97. Bauska Brewery. Viewing, product tasting. Īslīces pagasts, +371 63960013, +371 29456980, www.bauskasalus.lv C3
98. “Liepkalni” bakery-café. Bread baking and tasting, excursions. Klintaines pagasts, +371 26449567, +371 28301838
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99. Ē.Pūpols’s Grape Collection and Vārnava “Wine Mountain“. Collection of grapes, tasting, purchase. Viesīte, +371 29468141 F3
100. “Kociņi” Farm. Making of home-cheese, tasting, product sales. Skaistkalnes pagasts, +371 29567744, [email protected] D3
101. “Skrīveru Saldumi”. Making of candies, tasting, products. Skrīveri, +371 65197009, www.skriverusaldumi.lv
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102. “Vaidelotes”. Collections of spices, medical herbs, teas, ancient cuisine, bread. Codes pagasts, +371 29389993, [email protected] C3
Leisure activities
103. “Niedras” recreation complex and sports fields. Games, attractions, camping. Bikstu pagasts, +371 29992299, [email protected], www.kempingsniedras.lv A2
104. Zebrus Lake. Licensed fishing, boat rental, swimming place, huts. Bikstu pagasts, +371 29252368, www.mammadaba.lv A2
105. Lake Lielauce. Licensed fishing, crayfish catching, boat rental. Lielauces pagasts, +371 26556771, www.mammadaba.lv A3
106. Recreation and sports complex “Zemgale”. Skating, bowling, hockey, hotel, cafe. Jelgava, +371 63007700, +371 63007220, [email protected], [email protected], www.zemgale.info B2
107. Rafaero flying sports club. Pleasure flights with motorised deltaplane. Jelgava, +371 29112087, +371 63011723 B2
108. Camping “Grantiņi”. Relaxation on water, boat and water-bicycle rental, camping lodges, sauna, picnic and tent grounds, sports grounds and children’s playgrounds. Svētes pagasts, +371 28602267, www.grantinispa.lv B3
109. Tērvete Reservoir. Fishing, catching crayfish, boat rental. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 26115333, www.mammadaba.lv B3
110. Ski slope “Riekstukalns”. Downhill skiing slopes. Baldones novads, +371 28777888, [email protected], www.riekstukalns.lv D2
111. “Zemgales poniji”. Horse riding, lessons for kids, other animals. Cenu pagasts, +371 27171712, [email protected], www.poniji.lv C2
112. “Ritums”. Jet skiing in summer. Ozolnieku novads, +371 28366699, [email protected], www.udenssleposana.lv C2
113. “Līči”. Attractions for children, cafe, overnight stay, boat trips on the River Lielupe. Jaunsvirlaukas pagasts, +371 63058443, +371 29204514, [email protected], www.lici.lv C2
114. “Labirinti” attraction park. Games, attractons, ancient tools collection. Iecavas novads, +371 26320336, [email protected], www.labirinti.lv C3
115. “Lielmežotne”. Horse riding, horse-drawn carriage, sleigh. Mežotnes pagasts, +371 26715009 C3
116. U&A blacksmiths’ workshop. Viewing, attractions with medieval arms. Bauska, +371 63960490, +371 29276238, [email protected], www.metaldizains-ua.lv C3
117. “Klintis”. Amphibious route over land and water, overnight stay. Gailīšu pagasts, +371 29404574, [email protected], www.maxatv.lv C3
118. Bangas pond. Licensed fishing, carp, tench, roach. Fishing in river Lielupe. Ceraukstes pagasts, +371 29189821 D3
119. “Krastmalas”. Campo boat rental, overnight stay. Skaistkalnes pagasts, +371 25992843, [email protected], www.campo.laivas.lv D3
120. Cigoriņš Hill. Slalom skiing, cross-country skiing, equipment hire. Aiviekstes pagasts, +371 29203537, [email protected], www.cigorins.lv F2
121. “Mežmalas laivas”. Boat trips, rental chariots, Viking boat. Klintaines pagasts, +371 26649575, +371 26161131, [email protected], www.mezmalaslaivas.lv F3
122. “Golden Road”. Horse riding, lessons. Kokneses pagasts, +371 29109619 F2
123. Jeļena Mezina. Horse riding, trekking, lessons. Jēkabpils, +371 29669965, [email protected] G3
124. Jēkabpils Sports Centre and Forest Park. Outdoor activities. Jēkabpils, +371 29293460, +371 65231534, [email protected], www.jekabpilssc.lv G3
125. “Jēkabs” rafting. Rafting on Daugava river, boating. Jēkabpils, +371 26634195 G3
126. “Radži”. Water activities, diving. Jēkabpils, +371 29471447, [email protected], www.radzi.demvar.lv G3
127. “Ķiegeļmājas”. Fishing for carp. Atašienes pagasts, +371 29199159, [email protected] H3
128. “Druvas”. Horse Riding. Atašienes pagasts, +371 26403507 H3
Farms and workshops
129. Rabbit’s Town. Rabbit watching, more than 65 breeds. Vecumnieki, +371 29548071, [email protected], www.trusupilsetina.lv D3
130. Craftsman’s and Wood-Carver’s Workshop “Jūras”. Wood artist. Vecumnieki, +371 63976528, +371 28843675 D2
131. African Ostrich Farm. Viewing, tasting, ostrich fat cosmetics. Mežāres pagasts, +371 26519231, [email protected] G3
132. Mara’s Garden. Decorative garden, consultations. Auce, +371 26236558, [email protected] A3
133. Lielvaicēni bee keeping farm. Excursions, bee products to purchase. Vītiņu pagasts, +371 29161420, [email protected] A3
134. Farm “Buku audzētava”. Watching of various deer, muflons. Valgundes pagasts, +371 63027751, [email protected], www.bukuaudzetava.lv C2
135. Ceramics Plant “Latvijas Keramika - A”. Ceramics, production process, excursions. Jelgava, +371 63022868, +371 29790157, www.keramika.lv C2
136. Štelmahers rock garden. Collection of rocks, decorative plants. Dobele, +371 63725282 B2
137. Mr. E.Tone collection of orchids and exotic animals. Orchids, exotic animals, ponies. Naudītes pagasts, +371 26411428, [email protected], www.orhidejas.lv B3
138. Tree Nursery “Aptiekas”. A visit to arboretum and tree nursery, purchase of plants. Zaļenieku pagasts, +371 63074444, +371 29410756, [email protected], www.zalenieki.lv B3
139. “Līči” Farm. Collection of ancient objects, decorative garden. Bikstu pagasts, +371 26541284 A2
140. “Mežmaļi”. Collection of classic cars. Rundāles pagasts, +371 63962230, +371 29614142 C3
141. Dobuļi Mini Zoo. Ponies, rabbits, Cameroonian goats, sheep, coypu, donkeys, bird garden. Iecavas novads, +371 29177846, [email protected], www.minizoo.lv D2
142. Strubergi family decorative garden. Viewing. Vecumnieku pagasts, +371 29446329, +371 29378510, [email protected], www.vecumnieki.lv D3
143. “Sutras”. Tufa workshop, energising pyramid. Bārbeles pagasts, +371 29463477, [email protected], www.sutras.lv D3
144. Organic Farm “Ragāres”. Ecological plants, medical plants, herbal teas, tasting. Skrīveru pagasts, +371 26156641, +371 29229588 E2
145. P.Graudulis’s Woodcarving workshop-museum. Woodcraft, bone and amber works, candlesticks, wooden bowls. Jaunjelgava, +371 65152271, [email protected] E2
146. I. Kāpiņa crafts and recreation centre ”Mazā Kāpa”. Leather works, souvenirs. Kokneses pagasts, +371 29227936, [email protected], www.ada.viss.lv F2
147. Organic Farm “Sidrabi”. Farm, biological hemp butter. Kokneses pagasts, +371 26593210, [email protected] F2
148. Martaskalns organic health farm. Medical plants, herbs, vegetables, herbal teas, tasting. Atašienes pagasts, +371 28709990 H3
149. Ceramics Workshop “Zaļbirzes”. Finding out how the dishes were created. Atašienes pagasts, +371 65228131, +371 26559420, [email protected] H3
150. “Fishing paradise”. Fishing, accommodations, sport grounds. Valle, +371 26333630, +371 26450826, www.makskerniekuparadize.lv D3
151. Farmstead “Zemitāni“. World level trophy deer farming, elks, fallow-deer, mouflons, bison, wild boars, safari park, food tasting. Iršu pagasts, +371 65163537, +371 20039217, [email protected], www.zemitani.lv F2
152. “Lejnieki”. Garden, wood sculptures, collection of gloves knitted by the mistress of the house. Dobeles novads, +371 63754136 B2
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ZemgaleSOUTHERN LATVIA
Zemgale is the name given to the area of southern Latvia stretching from south of Riga along the west bank of the River Daugava and down to the border with Lithuania. Its name derives from the Semigallian tribes which once occu-pied it before the arrival of the German crusaders in the 13th century.
Much of Zemgale is fertile farmland, making it Latvia’s pantry, and the drainage which made the land suitable for agricul-ture means that the region is criss-crossed with streams and rivers, many of them finding their way into the Gulf of Riga via the River Lielupe.
Zemgale is divided into 20 smaller regions. The area is rich in castles, castle mounds, manor houses and palaces, the most spectacular of which is undoubtedly the lavish Rundāle Pal-ace.
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Tourism association of Zemgale recommends
Jekabpils and neighborhood1. “Citrus”. Water relaxation centre, hotel, workshop rooms, SPA, gym. Jēkabpils, +371 65221737, +371 26825940, [email protected], www.citrusspa.lv G3
2. “Hercogs Jēkabs”. Hotel, workshop rooms, banquets, catering. Jēkabpils, +371 65233433, [email protected], www.jnami.lv G3
3. “Daugavkrasti”. Hotel, workshop rooms, banquets, sauna, billiard. Jēkabpils, +371 65231232, [email protected], www.daugavkrasti.lv G3
4. “Ceļinieks”. Motel, workshop rooms, banquets, fireplace, sauna. Jēkabpils, +371 65221708, [email protected], www.celinieks.viss.lv G3
5. “Bincāni”. Country house, sports, fishing, sauna, fireplace, boats. Saukas pagasts, +371 29428226, www.saukasdabasparks.lv F4
6. “Saukas dzirnavas”. Recreation centre, sauna, accommodation, equipment rental, excursions. Viesītes novads, +371 26385991, +371 26212480, www.saukas-dzirnavas.lv F4
7. “Susēja”. Recreation centre, accommodation, workshop rooms, banquets, catering. Aknīstes novads, +371 22000725, [email protected] F4
8. “Ūdensdzirnas”. Guest house, workshop rooms, banquets, sauna, catering. Salas novads, +371 26139719, [email protected], www.udensdzirnas.lv F3
9. “Ķieģeļmājas”. Country house, workshop rooms, sauna, fishing ponds. Krustpils novads, +371 29199159 H3
Aizkraukle and neighborhood 10. “Rančo Randevu”. Recreation centre, banquets, boats, billiard, sauna. Kokneses novads, +371 29515472, +371 65161196, +371 29295900, [email protected], www.rancho.lv F2
11. “Vino Rosso ”. Hotel, restaurant, SPA, bicycles, workshop rooms. Kokneses novads, +371 29212909, +371 29259572, [email protected], www.vinorosso.lv F2
12. “Mazā Kāpa”. Guest house, crafts, workshop rooms, sauna, picnics. Kokneses novads, +371 29227936, [email protected], [email protected], www.vietas.lv, www.ada.viss.lv F2
13. “Kalnavoti”. Recreation centre, boats, sports, fishing, sauna, billiard. Kokneses novads, +371 26130428, [email protected], www.kalnavoti.lv F2
14. “Orinoko”. Guest house, workshop rooms, sauna, jacuzzi, fireplace, cutter. Kokneses novads, +371 26637918, [email protected], www.orinoko.lv F2
15. “Daugavas Radzes”. Camping, boats, fishing, sauna. Kokneses novads, +371 29284622, +371 26524446, [email protected] F2
16. “Sidrabi”. Guest house, cannabis, green teas, boats. Kokneses novads, +371 26593210, +371 65161541, [email protected] F2
17. “Piešupīte”. Holiday home, sports, fishing, sauna, berry picking. Staburaga pagasts, +371 29490300, [email protected] F3
18. “Pilkalnes Muiža”. Country house, fishing, sauna, berry picking, mushroom picking. Neretas novads, +371 65129784, +371 29341352, www.pilkalne.viss.lv E4
Bauska and neighborhood 19. “Brencis”. Motel, restaurant, banquets, sauna. Iecavas novads, +371 63928033, [email protected], www.brencis.viss.lv C2
20. “Nameji”. Guest house, caravan, tent sites. Codes pagasts, +371 63960420, +371 29882122, [email protected] C3
21. “Bērzkalni”. Guest house, cafe, banquets. Īslīces pagasts, +371 63926888, [email protected], www.berzkalni.lv C3
22. “Baltā māja”. Guest house, cafe. Rundāles pagasts, +371 29121374, [email protected], www.hotelbaltamaja.lv C3
23. “Vecozolnieki”. Guest house, caravan, tent sites. Ceraukstes pagasts, +371 63900819, +371 29475829, [email protected] D3
24. “Bed&Breakfast”. Guest house, sauna rituals. Brunavas pagasts, +371 29337405, [email protected], www.hotelbauska.lv, www.pirtsrituals.lv D4
25. “Labirinti”. Camping, amusement park. Iecavas novads, +371 26320336, [email protected], www.labirinti.lv C3
26. “Arāji”. Camping. Mežotnes pagasts, +371 29475007, [email protected] C3
27. Mežotne Castle. Hotel, conference rooms, banquets. Mežotnes pagasts, +371 63960711, [email protected], www.mezotnespils.lv C3
Jelgava and neighborhood 28. “Jelgava”. Hotel, cafe, banquets, conference room, sauna. Jelgava, +371 63026193, +371 63023349, [email protected], www.hoteljelgava.lv C2
29. “Zemgale”. Hotel, cafe, conference room, bowling, ice arena. Jelgava, +371 63007707, [email protected], www.zemgale.info C2
30. “Brīze”. Hotel, banquets, billiard, sauna, pool. Jelgava, +371 63082979, www.hotelbrize88.lv C2
31. Sports centre Hotel. Accommodation, banquets, gym, sauna. Ozolnieku novads, +371 63050516, [email protected] C2
32. “Akva”. Accommodation, cafe, banquets, conference room, sauna, pool. Jelgava, +371 63023444, [email protected] C2
33. “Aitiņlauvas”. Accommodation, cafe, banquets, conference room, sauna, pool. Jelgavas novads, +371 29160393, [email protected], www.aitinlauvas.lv B2
34. “Pūteļkrogs”. Accommodation, cafe, banquets, sauna. Jelgavas novads, +371 29255010, +371 63011900, [email protected] B3
35. “Kaupēna dzirnavas”. Accommodation, banquets, sauna, paintball, sports field, reservoir. Jelgavas novads, +371 29263768, +371 26551259 B3
36. “Līči”. Accommodation, cafe, banquets, sauna, playground, farm tours, tasting, purchase, goat breeding. Jelgavas novads, +371 63058443, [email protected], www.lici.lv C2
Dobele and neighborhood 37. “Dzirnaviņas”. Guest house, cafe, sauna. Bikstu pagasts, +371 26471329, [email protected] A2
38. “Sprīdīši”. Guest house, cafe, sauna, museum. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 26532691, [email protected], www.spridisi.lv B3
39. “Amatnieki”. Guest house, sauna, garden. Tērvetes pagasts, +371 29276982, [email protected] B3
40. “Eglieni”. Guest house, sauna, pub, sports field. Jaunbērzes pagasts, +371 29537991, [email protected], www.eglieni.lv B2
41. “Niedras”. Recreation center, camping, sauna, fishing. Bikstu pagasts, +371 29992299, [email protected], www.kempingsniedras.lv A2
42. “Ozolāres”. Country house, sauna, bird-watching. Dobeles pagasts, +371 29257804, [email protected], www.ozolares.lv B2
43. “Ezerlūķi”. Holiday home, sauna. Bikstu pagasts, +371 26517625, [email protected], www.ezerluki.celotajs.lv A2
44. “Eglāji”. Guest house, sauna, banquet halls, sports grounds. Dobele, +371 26558790, [email protected], www.eglaji.lv, B2
45. “Ausātas”. Country hotel, banquet hall, tent grounds, fishing. Dobeles novads, +371 29229488, [email protected], www.ausatas.lv A2
Auce Tourism information centre.Jelgavas iela 1a, Auce, LV-3708, Tel: +371 28829208, +371 63745506, [email protected], www.auce.lv A3
Bauska Tourism information centre.Rātslaukums 1, Bauska, Bauskas novads, LV-3901, Tel: +371 63923797, Fax: +371 63923797, [email protected], www.tourism.bauska.lv C3
Dobele Tourism information centre.Baznīcas iela 6, Dobele, LV-3701, Tel: +371 63723074, +371 26136682, [email protected], www.zemgaletourism.lv, www.dobele.lv B2
Gārsene Tourism information centre. Gārsene, LV-5218, Tel: +371 65229643, +371 29490656, Fax: +371 65229616, [email protected] F4
Jelgava Tourism information centre.Akadēmijas iela 1, Jelgava, LV-3001, Tel: +371 63005445, [email protected], www.jelgava.lv, www.jelgavasnovads.lv, www.ozolnieki.lv C2
Jēkabpils Tourism information centre.Brīvības iela 140/142, Jēkabpils, LV-5201, Tel: +371 65233822, +371 29556045, Fax: +371 65233822, [email protected], www.jekabpils.lv G3
Koknese Tourism information centre.Melioratoru iela 1, Koknese, LV-5113, Tel: +371 65161296, Fax: +371 65161296, [email protected], www.koknese.lv F2
Ķekava Tourism information centre.Rīgas iela 26, Ķekava, Ķekavas novads, LV-2123, Tel: +371 67935826, [email protected], turisms.kekava.lv C2
Pļaviņas Tourism information centre. “Liepsalas”, Klintaines pagasts, Pļaviņu novads, LV-5129, Tel: +371 22000981, [email protected], www.plavinunovads.lv F2
Skrīveri Tourism information point.A.Upīša iela 1, Skrīveri, LV-1525, Tel: +371 28373530, +371 29856016, [email protected], www.skriveri.lv E2
Tērvete Tourism information centre. “Tērvetes sils”, Tērvetes novads, LV-3730, Tel: +371 63726212, +371 28309394, Fax: +371 63726212, [email protected], www.zemgaletourism.lv B3
Viesīte Tourism information point.A.Brodeles iela 7, Viesīte, LV-5237, Tel: +371 29116334, +371 65245549, [email protected], www.viesite.lv F3
1. RIGA 4 Dobuļi Mini Zoo 4 Labirinti attraction park
4 Bauska (Bauska Castle Museum) 4 Rundāle Palace
Museum 4 Eleja 4 Vilce Nature Park 4 Tērvete Nature
Park 4 Dobele (P.Upītis’s lilac garden, The Livonian
Order Castle Ruins) 4 Pokaiņi Forest 4 Jelgava (Jelgava
Palace, museums) 4 Riga Holy Trinity St Sergij’s Convent
Valgunde branch 4 Ložmetējkalns (Machinegun hill) 4 RIGA
2. RIGA 4 Cultural center of the Dole island 4 Baldone
4 Vecumnieki (Craftsman”s and Wood-Carver”s
Workshop “Jūras”, Rabbit’s Town) 4 Bārbele 4 Ausekļi
Mills 4 Skaistkalne Catholic Church 4 Valle (Actors
Amtmaņi Museum) 4 Nereta 4 Viesīte 4 Sauka Nature
Park 4 Jēkabpils (Castle, museums) 4 Koknese Castle
Ruins 4 Skrīveri 4 RIGA
Tourism information centres Itineraries
Rīga
23 Jūrmala
47 57 Jelgava
143 174 180 Jēkabpils
78 64 28 208 Dobele
67 87 62 135 79 Bauska
91 122 128 56 156 79 Aizkraukle
Distance between cities (km)
THE GULF OF RIGA
Vilce Tourism information point.Vilces muiža, Vilces pagasts, Jelgavas novads, LV-3026, Tel: +371 29807078, +371 63061081, [email protected] B3
National park, nature reserve
International frontier crossing point
Tourism information centre State border
Earth road
Asphalted road
Borders of National parks and reserves
Asphalted road
1st rate roads
Main road
Road with separated traffic zones
Culinary tourism
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