7 - Latvian Tourism Development Agency

HOTELS 

Camp sites 

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2 

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Bīriņi, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 64024033 

+371 29416661 

hotel@birinupils.lv 

Horseback rides, 

walks in the large park. 

Price LVL 48 and up 

Saules parks C4 N: 57.506141, E: 24.711396 

12 6 

150 250 

www.wipi.lv 

Parka iela 23, Limbaži Double room – LVL 20 

Tel.: +371 20202012 Family room– LVL 30 

info@saulesparks.lv 

Sports hall, stadium, sports arena only 100 m from 

the hotel. Limbaži open-air stage only 50 m. Lielezers 

hiking trail 100 m. 

Guest houses 

Skulte Manor A5 N: 57.372606, E: 24.496287 

4 

+1 40 100 

16 8 

www.skultesmuiza.lv 

Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 26160060 

+371 29546818 

skultesmuiza@tvnet.lv 

Price LVL 15-25 and up 

Purmaļi C6 N: 57.444892, E: 24.634516 

5 

+6 25 40 

www.purmali.viss.lv 

20 6 

Purmaļi, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 29119780 

pauls.lielmanis@inbox.lv 


Ēvelbeņķi A5 N: 57.385414, E: 24.430741 

6 

30 50 

www.evelbenki.lv 

28 7 

Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 26552626 

evelbenki@gmail.com 

Bicycle rental 

Price LVL 10 per person 

Emīla pasaule C6 N: 57.343035, E: 24.672747 

7 

+6 +1 40 60 www.emilapasaule.viss.lv 

Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 29410063 

emilapasaule@inbox.lv 

Paintball, sports, jacuzzi 


Punkas B6 N: 57.310244, E: 24.638187 

8 

+10 30 50 

www.punkas.viss.lv 

Holiday homes 

Dālderi C7 N: 57.246951, E: 24.655748 

11 

+4 

4 2 

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30 6 

11 5 


Tel.: +371 29110248 

dalderi@inbox.lv 

Swimming, beach volleyball Price LVL 45 (4 Pers.) 

Medņi B5 N: 57.378286, E: 24.636477 

4 2 

18 

www.spekozols.lv 


Tel.: +371 26565914 

+371 26380555 

ivars@spekozols.lv Price LVL 10 – 15 / Pers., House 

Bicycle rental, sports facilities, 

LVL 40 / Day 

nature trail, children’s playground LVL 240 /Week 

13 

Jūras māja 

+4 

A5 N: 57.398599, E: 24.399878 

4 

14 

Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 29234705 


Dārziņi B2 N: 57.615719, E: 24.594023 

+6 

14 

Viļķene parish 

Tel.: +371 26523482 

dzintraeglite@inbox.lv 

Sports, 

hot tub 

15 

+6 

6 

Igate Castle C5 N: 57.380010, E: 24.686386 

+47 +17 80 100 

43 22 

+1 

3 

40 

50 

www.darzini.viss.lv 

Whole facility LVL 150-200 

Sauna house LVL 30-80 

Main house (one family) LVL 60/day 

Noriņi C4 N: 57.52456, E: 24.67874 

+1 

3 

50 

Ozolaine, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 29827007 

+371 29487004 

pirtsnorini@inbox.lv 

www.igatespils.lv 

Igate, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 64062432 

+371 29245500 

+371 26515161 

igatespils@igatespils.lv 


Bīriņi Castle C7 N: 57.244038, E: 24.661568 

150 200 

www.birinupils.lv 

66 33 


Tel.: +371 26552293 

debesurasa@inbox.lv 

Outdoor jacuzzi 


9 

Vidlauči 

40 50 

A6 N: 57.366434, E: 24.402150 

10 5 


Tel.: +371 64065570 

+371 29239197 

laucakmens@inbox.lv 

Volleyball court 


Lauvaskalni E4 N: 57.520507, E: 25.025016 

10 

+4 30 30 

www.lauvaskalni.lv 

18 8 

Augstroze, 

Umurga parish 

Tel.: +371 25618913 

+371 27057936 

info@lauvaskalni.lv 



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Delveri A2 N: 57.652239, E: 24.457808 

28 

17 

+6 

6 

30 


Tel.: +371 27036386 

delveri@delveri.lv 

Country houses 

Lauciņi B5 N: 57.443485, E: 24.641879 

+1 

3 

Number of beds 

(mattresses) 

Banquet hall 

50 

Conference 

room 

Boats, 

catamarans 

www.delveri.lv 


Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 29466955, +371 29155502 

spidola.lielmane@gmail.com Price LVL 8 and up 

Duntes Urdziņas A5 N: 57.398609, E: 24.401096 

18 

+2 

4 2 

19 

Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 29234705 


Upītes D3 N: 57.548234, E: 24.815968 

30 8 

Katvari parish 

Tel.: +371 29173053 

edmundssluka@inbox.lv 


Jokas C5 N: 57.407350, E: 24.736117 

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+4 

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www.jokas.com 

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30 


Tel.: +371 64070801, +371 29132456 

jokas@sent.com 

Sports, 

home-made wines 


Dzirnupes C2 N: 57.613942, E: 24.678934 

+2 

10 

2 1 


Tel.: +371 26408465 

dzirnupes@gmail.com 

Sports facilities, skijoring, 

horseback rides 


Smēdes B2 N: 57.667184, E: 24.667956 

35 50 

www.smedes.lv 

32 7 

Pāle parish 

Tel.: +371 26114495, +371 29188192 

smedes@inbox.lv 

Pool, children’s playground, trampoline Price LVL 10 and up 

Garpēteri B5 N: 57.448718, E: 24.627650 

32 7 

50 


Tel.: +371 29148762, +371 64014001 

karsuma@inbox.lv 


Vīnkalniņi B2 N: 57.646291, E: 24.511755 

+3 

20 

www.krogzeme.lv 

6 1 

Ķirbiži, Viļķene parish 

Tel.: +371 29109041 

diana@krogzeme.lv 

Recreation sites 

Meža salas B4 N: 57.480655, E: 24.562979 

+130 

70 

Price LVL 30 / House, 

Extra bed LVL 5 

Party room LVL 120 

Paegļi D5 N: 57.427000, E: 24.806102 

40 

www.pazemesezeri.lv 

Kaijciems, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 29819364 

+371 26173654 

Catering, sports facilities, 

children’s playground 


Lauču akmens A6 N: 57.367002, E: 24.402324 

50 50 

www.laucakmens.lv 

10 

26 

10 

15 

Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 64065423 

+371 26350536 

lauci@latnet.lv 

Children’s playground, sports Price LVL 25 and up 

Sāruma D5 N: 57.419448, E: 24.830688 

50 

www.saruma.lv 

6 

20 

Kaijciems, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 64030197, +371 28366416 

atputas.sala@gmail.com 

Open from May to October 


“Limbaži” C4 N: 57.502290, E: 24.704918 

Olympic Sports Centre 

www.oclimbazi.lv 

100 100 

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Ievu iela 38, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 26425645, +371 29251682 

Sports facilities, two camping houses, 

reservations required 


Auziņas B4 N: 57.473321, E: 24.594587 

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4 

60 

60 


Tel.: +371 29122133 

info@mezasalas.lv 

Catering, sports facilities, 

children’s playground 

www.mezasalas.lv 


Lāde, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 29350558, +371 29130979 

Open from May to October 


Fishing 

Swimming 

SYMBOLS 

Sauna 

Camp sites 

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Pets allowed 

Handicap 

accessible 

Robežnieki, Šķirstiņi, Viļķene parish 

Tel.: +371 29411023 

sanitasika@gmail.lv 

Sports 

Price on request 

Bruņķīši B4 N: 57.449830, E: 24.618003 

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Priedītes B4 N: 57.502094, E: 24.581413 

www.dzilezers.lv 


Tel.: +371 26725875, +371 26179055 

dzilezers@inbox.lv 


Jumpravmuiža B4 N: 57.480258, E: 24.596570 


Tel.: +371 64050654, +371 26302213 

jumpravmuiza@inbox.lv 

Sports 


Robežnieku dzirnavas N: 57.611623, E: 24.666063 

C2 

3 15 

1 

15 


Tel.: +371 29379572 

Smoke house; two houses 


Mucenieki C4 N: 57.478021, E: 24.710876 

15 

1 

15 


Tel.: +371 26460640 

remessj@inbox.lv 

Volleyball court 


Skariņas B4 N: 57.473418, E: 24.610143 

4 

Lāde, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 29425074, +371 26395973 


Youth hostels 

Youth hostel C4 N: 57.507490, E: 24.708725 

50 20 

Castles and manors 

Igate Castle and C5 N: 57.380010, E: 24.686386 

Igate Castle Mill 

Igate, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 29245500 

www.igatespils.lv 

Igate Castle, built around 1880, and its picturesque 

surroundings are an ideal place for families travelling 

around Vidzeme. It is also a wonderful place 

for a wedding, elegant banquet, or other celebration. 

An exhibition at Igate Castle honours Hugo 

Legzdiņš, an officer of the Latvian War Fleet, the 

commander of the submarine “Ronis”, an honorary 

professor at the Latvian Naval Academy, and a 

respected educator. 

Kitchenette 

Credit cards 

accepted 

www.oclimbazi.lv 

Sporta iela 3, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 64021845, +371 26425645 

olimpiskais.limbazi@apollo.lv 

Sports facilities 


Lādezers School Dormitory 

C5 

60 60 N: 57.421714, E: 24.692920 

30 8 

Lādezers, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 26446476 

Nature trail 

Price LVL 5.60 and up 



Tel.: +371 64024033 


Bīriņi Castle was constructed in 1860. The building 

is situated in a romantic, lovingly created environment 

with a park, lakes, and other manor buildings 

including a hotel, restaurant, several saunas, banquet 

hall, and conference room. Bīriņi Castle also 

offers horseback riding, boating, and bicycles. 

Katvari Manor Park D3 N: 57.557690, E:24.799952 

Katvari 

This regular style park was created in the early 

19th century and features two terraces and a lake. 

MONUMENTS 

Monument to B2 N: 57.616456, E: 24.611158 

Kārlis Baumanis 

Viļķene 

Kārlis Baumanis was a composer and author who 

wrote the Latvian national anthem (“God Bless Latvia”). 

This monument, created by sculptor V. Titāns, 

is located at the composer’s home “Indriķi”. 

MUSEUMS 

Museum Limbaži C4 N: 57.515769, E: 24.713840 

Burtnieku iela 7, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 64070632, +371 26351433 

janis.ulmis@limbazi.lv 

A historical exhibition and exhibition halls have 

been created in the new castle of the Riga City 

Council. This building was constructed at the 

beginning of the 19th century and is also known 

as the castle manor supervisor’s house. 

Bārda Family D3 N: 57.600544, E: 24.889341 

Museum at “Rumbiņi” 

„Rumbiņi” , Katvari parish 

Tel.: +371 26329315 

rumbini@inbox.lv 

This museum, located on an old, picturesque Vidzeme 

farmstead, introduces visitors to the history 

of the Bārda family of poets. 

Trailer hookup 

Wireless access 

point 

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E. Melngailis C6 N: 57.371442, E: 24.683833 

Memorial House 

„Melngaiļi” , Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 26428989 

melngailamuzejs@e-apollo.lv 

The permanent collection at this museum tells 

about the life and work of folklorist and composer 

Emilis Melngailis as well as the history of Vidriži 

parish and its schools. The museum also has an 

exhibition about birds. An exhibition about the 

Soviet era and Vidriži kolkhoz (collective farm) will 

also soon open at the museum. 

A. and M. Andruss’ C6 N: 57.371576, E: 24.683664 

Collection of Ethnographic Items 

„Melngaiļi” , Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 29320222 

This exhibition is displayed in the former magazine 

building next to the E. Melngailis Memorial 

House. Visits to the museum should be booked in 

advance. 

Pāle Local C1 N: 57.705938, E: 24.654306 

History Museum 

“Kalnakrogs” , Pāle parish 

Tel.: +371 28724310 

4rasma@inbox.lv, pales_nm@limbazi.lv 

The exhibition at this museum tells about the history 

of Pāle parish and the surrounding area. This is 

the only museum in Latvia containing information 

about the history of Livonians living in Vidzeme. 

Ķirbiži Educational A2 N: 57.651055, E: 24.491392 

Nature Centre and Forest Museum 

Ķirbiži, Viļķene parish 

Tel.: +371 29288916 

This, the only forest museum in northern Latvia, 

is located in the granary and drying kiln of Ķirbiži 

Manor, built in the 18th – 19th centuries. Its four 

exhibition rooms teach visitors about the plants 

and animals in the forest and also about various 

forestry tools. 

“Lauči” Memorial B6 N: 57.310254, E: 24.600421 

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Museum and Local History Research Centre 

“Lauči”, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 26353286 

“Lauči” honours the life of Latvian poet L. Paegle 

and also focuses on the history of Vidriži parish. 

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Munchausen’s A5 N: 57.404318, E: 24.424374 

Museum 

Dunte, Liepupe parish 

Tel.: +371 26576056 

www.minhauzens.lv 

Baron Munchausen awaits guests in the main 

residence of Dunte Manor with his latest hunting 

trophy: a string of ducks all shot with one bullet. 

Further, Jacobine’s 18th century boudoir is a true 

woman’s paradise. Latvia’s largest collection of wax figures (featuring outstanding 

people in Latvian history) is located on the second floor of the museum. Beer lovers 

will enjoy the collection of 2000 beer mugs from 50 different countries. Three oak 

trees planted by Munchausen himself still grow near the museum, and the largest 

wooden amusement ship in the Baltic States is also located at Munchausen’s Museum. 

FARMS AND ANIMALS 

Mini ZOO C5 N: 57.427564, E: 24.705599 

13 

Bērzkalni, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 27400350 

24 breeds of hens (including very rare breeds) 

can be viewed at the farm along with pheasants, 

pigeons, and peacocks. The farm also has a deer 

named Čiepa, a miniature pig named Pipars, Ca-De- 

Bou dogs, and purebred breeds of rabbits, including 

giant rabbits. The farm’s Shetland ponies are especially 

popular. “Bērzkalni” also has a recreation area 

with a fire pit, table, and benches. 

Chinchillas C6 N: 57.362393, E: 24.693806 

z/s „Sautlāči” , Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 26792029 

Visitors to the “Sautlāči” farm can see and pet chinchillas 

as well as learn all about the origin of these 

little critters. The farm also has quails. 

“Dzirnupes” C2 N: 57.613942, E: 24.678934 

Country House 

z/s „Dzirnupes”, Āstere 

Tel.: +371 26408465 

Guests may participate in farm chores, learn about 

the process of gathering plants for herbal teas, 

enjoy a real country sauna, and see an old blacksmith’s 

workshop. 

ORGANIC PRODUCE 

Healthy plants, C6 N: 57.362393, E: 24.693806 

healthy living 

z/s „Sautlāči”, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 29479172 


More than 300 types of plants grow on this farm. 

Here visitors can learn about how to include these 

organically grown foods and plants in a healthy 

diet and use them in phytotherapy. “Sautlāči” also 

offers “green cocktails”, phytoproducts, and various 

gifts and souvenirs for healthy living. 

Lauga Bog C7 N: 57.266131, E: 24.690150 

z/s “Gundegas”, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 26128457 

www.spats.lv 

This bog is now being used to grow a large-berry 

variety of cranberry. From April to November visitors 

can take a tour of the bog to see this unique 

environment and its many pools (called lauga in Livonian). 

The “Gundegas” farm grows 11 hectares of 

cranberries using various technologies from Latvia 

and the United States. Visit the farm in October to 

participate in berry harvesting. Candies, syrups, 

and other products from a variety of berries are 

produced at the “Vērdiņi” facility. Tasting and products 

for sale year-round (closed Sundays). 

Wine presentation C5 N: 57.407350, E: 24.736117 

„Jokas”, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 64070801, +371 29132456 

www.jokas.com 

The speciality at the “Jokas” farm is home-made 

wine from their own red currants, black currants, 

cherries, birch juice, oak leaves, rhubarb, gooseberries, 

apples, cranberries, linden tree blossoms, 

cucumbers, etc. The owner also offers tours of the 

wine making facilities. 

“Lielezers” Bakery C4 N: 57.486951, E: 24.710382 

„Stekļi” , Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 64023391 

www.lielezers.lv 

Bread that is recognised by its flavour. Rye bread, 

brown bread, fine rye bread, white bread, wholegrain 

bread, pastries, medieval bread, Aztec bread, 

pretzels. The bakery is open for tours from Monday 

to Friday. 

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Ezermalas A5 N: 57.400320, E: 24.503506 

z/s “Ezermalas”, Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 26423054 

pirtsslota@inbox.lv 

The “Ezermalas” farm focuses on the health of the environment 

and sells sauna products and herbal teas. 

“Krogzeme” 

B2 N.57.601228 E.24.793383 

Nursery 

“Vīnkalniņi”, Viļķene parish 

Tel.: +371 29109041 

www.krogzeme.lv 

This nursery sells evergreen and deciduous seedlings 

as well as strawberry, black currant, and sea 

buckthorn plants. Fresh berries and vegetables are 

also for sale in season. 

TOURISM AGENCY 

IK “E.B. Tourismus-Büro” 

Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 26545557 

www.ebturisms.lv 

Tours of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and other European 

countries; visas; theatre tickets; bus rentals; 

airline and ferry tickets. 

GUIDES 

Elvīra Bāliņa, Limbaži, Tel.: +371 26545557 (LV, RU) 

daina Čakste, Limbaži, Tel.: +371 29455387 (LV) 

inta Somere, Limbaži, Tel.: +371 29322957 (LV, DE) 

ieva Leimane, Limbaži, Tel.: +371 29230538 (LV, RU) 

Tamāra Pavlova, Puikule, Tel.: +371 26489363 

(LV, RU, ENG) 

Māris Kantoris, Vidriži, Tel.: +371 26440677 (LV, RU) 

HORSEBACK RIDING 


Bīriņu Pils, Bīriņi, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 64024033 


Maija Liepiņa 

C4 


Tel.: +371 22005872 

NATURE TRAILS 

Niedrāji-Pilka Bog B1 N: 57.74022, E: 24.64006 

Katvari parish 

Tel.: +371 29287290 

A classic moss bog with a relaxing bog trail and birdwatching platform. 

Guides can be arranged through the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve. 

Ķirbiži Educational Forest Trail 

A2 N: 57.650470, E:24.490530 

Ķirbiži 

Tel.: +371 29288916 

This trail introduces visitors to the flora characteristic of Latvian forests 

and lets visitors observe human activity in the forest. The trail is 2.1 km 

long. The most significant object along the trail is the Vālodze Great Oak 

with a total perimeter of 6.52 m. 

Munchausen Forest Trail A5 N: 57.404163, E: 24.423583 

Dunte, Liepupe parish 

Tel.: +371 26576056 

www.minhauzens.lv 

The longest aspen plank footbridge trail in Europe (5.3 km) extends 

through the wetland forest to the sea, where hikers can then soak up 

the sunshine or take a swim. 40 wooden sculptures along the trail depict 

characters from Munchausen’s adventures: rabbits, wild boars, wolves, 

whales, and a crocodile. 

Lielezers Lake Nature Trail C4 N: 57.503740, E: 24.702023 

Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 64070608 

This 3.6 km trail has a pontoon bridge and a birdwatching tower. The 

Lielezers beach, boat rentals, fishing, sports fields, and a children’s playground 

are also near the trail. 

Spēkozoli Trail 

B5 N: 57.378226, E:24.636602 


Tel.: +371 26565914, +371 26380555 

www.spekozols.lv 

This 2.9 km trail includes eight oak trees that range in age from 150 to 

250 years, a rocky, meandering stretch of the Aģe River, fox dens in the 

Medņi Forest, and two bunkers used as a hiding place by a family during 

World War II. See forest animals and birds and receive a certificate for 

climbing to the top of the Spēkozols oak! 


Bīriņu Pils, Bīriņi, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 64024033 


A large park with walking paths and beautiful views, built as a gift by 

the former manor owner for his dear wife Emilia, surrounds the castle. A 

leisurely walk past the old burial vaults, the Augusts Ponds, Angel Hill, 

and through Emilia Park can occupy hours. 

Augstroze Castle Mound E4 N: 57.514546, E: 25.012648 

Umurga parish 

Tel.: +371 29127163 

Many legends and myths tell of Augstroze Castle, whose 13th century ruins 

can still be seen on this mound. A hiking trail leads around the mound. 

Viļķene Rock Basin 

B2 

Viļķene, Viļķene parish 

This is the first rock basin found in Vidzeme. It is a coarse-grained piece 

of red granite with a carved bowl-shaped hollow that was possibly used 

in rituals. It is believed that the water that collects in the hollow may also 

be used for healing purposes. 

Zaķi Elm Tree 

B2 


This great tree has a diameter of 5.65 m and grows on the left bank of 

the Svētupe River 200 m downstream from the Zaķi Bridge. The tree has 

a meter-wide hollow but a strong root system and many offshoots. 

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Limbaži District Tourism Information Centre 

Torņa iela 3, Limbaži 

Tel. +371 64070608 

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Limbaži and 

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Publisher: Limbaži District Council, 2011 

Photos: Limbaži District Tourism Information Centre archive, 

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ALOJA 

STAICELE 

LIMBAŽI 

LIMBaži 

Hanseatic city 

The historical centre of Limbaži is quite unique because 

of the radial layout of its streets, formed in 1385 after the 

construction of defensive walls around the town. The 

old part of the city consists mainly of buildings from the 

second half of the 18th century and includes 16 sites of 

national architectural, archaeological, and artistic significance. 

Limbaži is proud of its memorial (created by sculptors 

Z. and J. Rapa) to Kārlis Baumanis, the composer of 

the Latvian national anthem. The beach and nature trail 

at Lielezers Lake awaits those seeking active recreation. 

Limbaži 

C4 

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Medieval Castle Ruins 

and Panorama Tower 


Tel.: +371 64070632 

+371 26351433 


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Limbaži Old Town Hall 


Tel.: +371 64070632 

+371 26351433 


The Old Town Hall was originally built by the merchant Braunschweig on Reval Street 

(Burtnieku iela 4) and was the first private two-storey masonry building built after the 

devastating fire of Limbaži in 1747. The mansard roof (once covered in black glazed 

tiles), top windows decorated with volutes, and painted façades are all elements of 

the building’s Baroque style. Two ornate rooms on the second floor were decorated 

with colourful wall and ceiling paintings. The styles of several artists can be discerned, 

and today these paintings are on the national register of significant objects of art. 

Period furniture enhances the interior of the building. The doors feature Rococo-style 

woodcarvings. 

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New Castle of the Riga City C4 

Council in Limbaži – Limbaži 

City Museum 


Tel.: +371 64070632 

+371 26351433 


An elegant new castle (also known as the Pilsmuiža) for the Riga City Council in 

Limbaži was built on the southern side of the castle mound in the early 19th century. 

The Riga coat of arms on the pediment indicates the building’s affiliation with 

Riga. The construction includes many Neo-Classical elements, such as the placement 

of the entry, the quoins at the corners of the building, the illusory window 

frames with corbels, the low-pitched triangular pediment, and the distinct cornice. 

Compared to the interaction between the style’s favoured (and also required) 

colours of white and yellow, the painted grey quoin on the base seems quite naïve. 

The building retained its original colour for a century, but was then repainted several 

times and is now reddish-brown. 

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Old Fire Station 

C4 

Torņa iela 3, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 64070608 


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Construction of the castle began in the first half of the 

13th century. From the 15th to the 16th century it served 

as the residence of the Archbishop of Riga. Renovation 

of the castle ruins began in 1999. A spring flows from the 

north side of the castle mound. The only surviving room 

of the castle is in the cellar, while the former apartments 

of the Archbishop are marked with a wooden structure. 

The fire station was constructed in the second half of the 19th century in the “brick 

style” of the Historicism period. The original stairs still stand in the tower; the steep 

stairs and glass floors make for an exciting climb. The small windows on the fifth 

storey open to views of the central part of the old-town. Younger visitors like to have 

their picture taken next to the restored fire engine. The 19th century interior of the 

fire station was recently restored. 

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Lielezers Beach 

C4 

Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 26142812 

Lielezers Lake has a beach with 

comfortable facilities, a children’s playground, 

boat and paddle boat rentals, 

sports fields, and a pontoon dock. 

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Open - air stage 

Fishing 

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Gas station 

Market 

Bus station 

Museum 

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Hospital 

Post office 

Restaurant / 

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Bike road 

Boat rental 

Internet 

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Limbažu Lielezers Limbaži, Tel.: +371 26142812, Licenses 

Dūņezers Limbaži, Tel.: +371 26142812, Licenses 

Lādes ezers Limbaži parish, Tel.: +371 26541667, Licenses 

Āsteres ezers Viļķene parish, Tel.: +371 28718314, Licenses 

Katvaru ezers Katvari parish, Tel.: +371 29425534, Licenses 

Katvaru dīķi Katvari parish, Tel.: +371 26559605, Licenses 

Dziļezers Limbaži parish, Tel.: +37126179055, Licenses 

Riebezers Limbaži parish, Tel.: +371 29485037, Licenses 

Mazezers Limbaži parish, Tel.: +371 26487188, Licenses 

auziņu ezers Limbaži parish, Tel.: +371 29350558, Licenses 

Bruņķītis Limbaži parish, Tel.: +37129379572, Licenses 

pāles dīķis Pāle parish, Tel.: +371 26372262, Licenses 

Meža salu dīķi Limbaži parish, Tel.: +371 29122133, 

www.mezasalas.lv 

Sāruma ezers Limbaži parish, Tel.: +371 64030197, 28366416, 

www.saruma.lv Tel.: +371 29819364, 

www.pazemesezeri.lv, Licenses 

Robežnieku dzirnavas Viļķene parish, Tel.: +371 29411023, Licenses 

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CHURCHES 

D4 N: 57.519214, E: 24.808011 

Umurga Lutheran Church 

Cēsu iela 12, Umurga 

Tel.: +371 29127163 

Constructed in 1496, this is the oldest 

church in Limbaži district. J. Neikens, 

an author and the organiser of the first 

Latvian Song Festival, was the pastor at 

the Umurga Church in the second half 

of the 19th century. 

E4 N: 57.507086, E: 25.002472 

Augstroze Lutheran Church 

Augstroze, Umurga parish 

Tel.: +371 29127163 

www.augstrozesbaznica.lv 

The first church on this site was constructed 

in 1789. A masonry church 

replaced it in 1859, and the original 

altar was moved to this new church. 

The church was closed in 1968 and 

subsequently used as a granary. The 

Augstroze parish resumed activity in 

1991. The church and altar have since 

been renovated and restored. 

B2 N: 57.608268, E: 24.611504 

Viļķene St. Catherine 

Lutheran Church 

Viļķene 

Tel.: +371 64063218 

This Gothic style church was built in 

1866. The church organ was built in 

1868 and is a cultural monument of 

national significance. 

C4 N: 57.515249, E: 24.715608 

Limbaži Evangelical 


Lībiešu iela 2, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 29430665 

This masonry church was built in 

1679-1680. It was designed by master 

builder R. Bindenschuh and funded by 

the Riga City Council. The church was 

destroyed by fire several times. The 

pulpit, combined pulpit and altar, and 

other objects within the church reflect 

various architectural and artistic styles. 

Open daily to the public from May to 

September. A monument commemorating 

the Latvian War of Independence 

stands in the church garden. 

C4 N: 57.515076, E: 24.717533 

Transfiguration of 

Christ Orthodox Church 

Klostera iela 8, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 64023538 

This magnificent Neo-Byzantine style 

church was built in 1900-1903 on the 

grounds of a Livonian-era monastery. 

The church has three aisles and is the 

largest Orthodox church in Vidzeme 

outside Riga. 

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C4 N: 57.517899, E: 24.719376 

Catholic Church 

Kr. Barona iela 2, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 26770138 

Designed by architects I. Jekale and D. 

Straubergs and constructed in 1996, 

this is the first Catholic church built in 

Latvia after the country regained its 

independence. 

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Pāle Lutheran Church 

Pāle parish 

Tel.: +371 28352805 

The first church in Pāle was a wooden 

construction built in the 18th century, 

which stood until the 1930s. The new 

masonry church was finished in 1943. 

A6 N: 57.331783, E: 24.443203 

Skulte St. Matthew 


Skulte, Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 29449558 

www.skultesbaznica.lv 

The Skulte Lutheran Church was 

designed by J. Mazungen and built in 

1755. The old altar and painted pulpit 

still stand in the church as testimonies 

from the 17th century. Burial vaults lie 

under the church floors. 

HANDICRAFTS 

C4 N: 57.511582, E: 24.706092 

SIA „Limbažu Tīne” 

Pļavu iela 4, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 29466036 

www.limbazutine.lv 

“SIA Limbažu Tīne” produces wool yarn, 

high-quality wool and linen fabrics, 

blankets, rugs, bedspreads, tablecloths, 

shawls, and other textile products. The 

company makes ethnographic fabrics 

based on authentic samples reflecting 

the cultural heritage of the Baltic 

region. 

A5 N: 57.399764, E: 24.433343 

Ingrīda Žagata’s 

Ceramics Workshop 

“Cepļi”, Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 29234867 

www.cepli.lv 

This is the workshop of a traditional 

master potter. Tours and demonstrations 

are available upon request, and 

visitors may try their own hand at creating 

a masterpiece from clay. 

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Arnis Preiss’ Ceramics Workshop 

„Zelmeņi” , Skulte parish 

Tel.: +371 29783447 

www.zuguart.com 

Visitors can watch Vidzeme potter Arnis Preiss at 

work, view an exhibition, and purchase pottery 

at the workshop. They can also enjoy the campfire 

and the open fire brick-kiln in nice weather. 

C4 N: 57.511187, E: 24.715794 

TLMS „Dzilna” 

(Applied Folk Arts Studio) 

Rīgas iela 9, Limbaži 

Tel.: +371 28648370 

Call ahead to arrange a visit to this fibre arts 

studio and observe works in progress. 

SIA „Kalumi” B6 N: 57.325845, E: 24.638898 

Vidriži, Vidriži parish 

Tel.: +371 29462999 

www.kalumi.lv 

Kaspars Auza, a master blacksmith and member 

of the Latvia Chamber of Crafts, welcomes visitors 

to his workshop. He offers interesting activities 

for wedding parties as well as the opportunity to 

forge one’s own lucky horseshoe or other objects 

under the guidance of a master blacksmith. 

C2 N: 57.613942, E: 24.678934 

Hand-made drums from 

the “Dzirnupes” farm 

Dzirnupes, Viļķene parish 

Tel.: +371 26408465 

The owner of the “Dzirnupes” farm makes drums 

from tree stumps and trunks with drumheads 

from calf and beaver skins. 

LANDSCAPE GARDENS 

Tūja Cascade A4 N: 57.497253, E: 24.383801 

Tūja, Liepupe parish 

Tel.: +371 26417757 

This garden with a view of the sea features a 

cascade of waterfalls that operates in spring and 

autumn and also after periods of heavier rain 

in summer. The garden contains 28 species of 

evergreens, 14 varieties of decorative shrubs, 

and 8 varieties of rhododendrons as well as an 

Alpine garden, perennials, and even an interesting 

collection of stones with strong energetic 

fields. Visitors can stroll along the rocky Vidzeme 

seashore near this award-winning garden. 

AIRPORT 

Langači Airport C4 N: 57.484711, E: 24.670107 

Langači, Limbaži parish 

Tel.: +371 29383608 

http://langaci.wordpress.com/ 

Hangar and tie-down space rentals, flight 

school, and recreational flights. Children may 

tour the aircraft and sit in the pilot’s seat of a real 

airplane. Please call ahead to arrange a visit.

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