The active rest and sports track is located in the Daugavpils Stropi Forest. The length is approximately three kilometres (1.1 km – elevation, 2.8 km – plain).
Active rest and adventures
Central Beach of Lielais Stropu Lake
Central Beach offers a wide choice of leisure activities for everyone – a pedestrian route for walks, which is illuminated at night, a bicycle path for cyclists, an open area for sports activities with the outdoor exercise equipment, a free beach volleyball court and other. A unique lake pontoon construction is available for visitors of the beach. The construction consists of the lake promenade, the 25-meter outdoor swimming pool with 4 lanes, jumping tower and children’s swimming pool.
“Daugavpils Tarzāns” Adventure Park
In Daugavpils, near Lielais Stropu Ezers lake, there is a tourism attraction – adventure park “Daugavpils Tarzāns”. Obstacle park is suitable for children as well as for adults for active leisure. It will be interesting for both children and adults, since the tracks are tailored to different interests. The park consists of 9 obstacle tracks with different degrees of difficulty.
The promenade on Bruģu Street on the bank of the Daugava River
On the right bank of the Daugava River, in the vicinity of Gayok district the Bruģu Street promenade has been built. It is aimed at giving the streets a new, functional look and meaning. After completion of the Bruģu Street promenade, Daugavpils city acquired a new, facilitated area for strolling and enjoying the splendour of nature.
Boat trips along the Daugava River on a boat “Dina”
Boat trips along the Daugava River on the boat “Dina” are offered in Daugavpils. The Daugava is a great place to enjoy the beautiful and diverse landscapes of Latvian nature.
Lielais Stropu Lake Promenade
Lielais Stropu Lake – the largest water body in Daugavpils, located 8 km from the city centre, attracts a large number of holidaymakers in the summer season. There is a ~5km long promenade along the shore of the lake. By walking along the promenade from the Central Beach to the left, you can reach the beach “Stropu vilnis”, where the adventure park “Daugavpils Tarzāns” and a camping site are located.
Music Square in Esplanade Rest Park
Music Square in Esplanade Rest Park is a place for rest and walks in Daugavpils. The central theme of the new recreation and walking area is the sounds of music in an urban environment. There are various music instrument in the open air which allow to both hear and feel the music in its various forms. There are 10 different outdoor musical instruments – drums, xylophone, tube bells and other interesting objects.
Daugavpils Olympic Centre
Visitors of the centre can use 25 m swimming pool with 6 lanes, depth 1.35 m – 1.85 m and 12 m x 6 m small swimming pool, depth 0,95 m. For relaxation, the excellent solution is the spa zone which additionally offers the sauna, steam bath and massage baths to combine with a refreshing swim.
DAUGAVPILS ICE HALL
Daugavpils Ice hall, hockey, figure skating
Esplanade Rest Park
Esplanade Rest Park is the first bike park in the Baltics covering an area of 4 hectares in the urban environment. This park includes a variety of areas – a skatepark, an asphalted cycling track, an adventure trail and a children’s area. The park is multifunctional and is adapted for 8 different vehicles – mtb, bmx, street, balance bike, skateboard, longboard, roller skates and scooter.
Lielais Stropu Lake
Lielais Stropu Lake is the largest water body in Daugavpils that attracts many holidaymakers during the summer season. Every year International Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) designates a Blue Flag Award for high environmental and quality standards to Central Beach of Lielais Stropu Lake.
“Wake It” Wakepark
“Wake It” Wakepark is located at Rugeļi Reservoir in Daugavpils and it is suitable for both professionals and beginners. The track features one kicker. There is an opportunity to rent SUP boards and easily glide across the surface of water or hold competitions for speed.
Active recreation equipment rental in Daugavpils: electric bikes, go-karts, electric scooters and water equipment
Daugavpils offers a wide range of equipment for both water and land activities. There are three sports equipment rental points in Daugavpils.
“Orange Bowling” Entertainment and Recreation Complex
Entertainment and leisure complex “Orange Bowling” invites visitors to enjoy modern bowling with 10 lanes and world famous brand “Brunswick” equipment. “Orange Bowling” welcomes guests to play air hockey, billiard and various non-gambling games.
Mučas Boat Rental
Mučas boat rental – unforgettable boat trips on lakes and rivers.
Kayak rental in Daugavpils
Those in favour of active leisure and nautical tourism are welcome to try SOT (sit-on-top) kayaks, equipment and various nautical tourism routes.
“Escape Room”
The first escape room in Latgale. “Escape room” is a quest game in reality, intellectual entertainment for a 2-5 people team.
“Olimpija” Sports Complex
The venue offers 14 comfortable and cosy rooms with 27 beds. It offers active leisure, relaxation and SPA: salt room, 25 m swimming pool, Jacuzzi, infrared cabin, various saunas (Roman, salt, ice), biosauna, aroma sauna, table tennis, billiards, sports equipment and the possibility to visit the fitness club.
Outdoor tennis courts
In Daugavpils are offered 4 outdoor tennis courts and a rental of equipment. The tennis courts are located in a picturesque place – Stropi pine forest.
Boat and water bike rental „Stropu Vilnis”
The Blue Flag beach of Lielais Stropu Lake “Stropu Vilnis” offers rental of water bikes, row-boats and kayaks.
Inflatable water attractions on “Stropu Vilnis” beach
Inflatable water attractions are available on “Stropu Vilnis” beach of the Lielais Stropu Lake that has been awarded the “Blue Flag”. Attractions are provided by the “Chill&Grill” camping.
Boat trips on Daugava River with a “Sikspārnis” boat
“Restime Daugavpils” offers boat trips along Daugava River with a “Sikspārnis” boat. During the trip, passengers can see the Unity Bridge, Daugavpils districts, Daugavpils Fortress and get to know the biological diversity of the river and its coasts.
The Beach for People with Disabilities
Next to the lifeguard station, which is located on the Central Beach, a beach for people with limited mobility and people with visual impairments has been equipped.
Ski rental in Stropi
Ski rental point is located between two sports and well-equipped tracks – an Active Rest and Sports Track in the Stropu forest and a promenade along the shore of the Lielais Stropu Lake.
Fortress promenade
The total length of the promenade is around 1 kilometre, it goes on the upper level of the protection dam around the fortress. The fortress promenade is a great place for leisurely walks, to view fortress fortifications on both banks of the River Daugava, as well as to enjoy sunsets and slow flow of the river.
Swamp Trail in Esplanade
The Swamp Trail is a unique tourist and nature exploration object. The Swamp Trail is a 1.5-kilometre-long trail with several viewing platforms and hides for bird and animal watching. You can explore the diverse life of the swamp’s inhabitants in two ways: by taking a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained trail, or by taking on the role of a field researcher and choosing an adventurous route.
The shooting range in Daugavpils
he shooting range offers a unique experience where you can try out different weapons and shooting disciplines, take part in competitions or just have fun with friends and family. This will be an unforgettable experience for those who love action and adrenaline.
Multimedia Hall “Daugavpils Kino”
Multimedia Hall “Daugavpils Kino” is located in the Daugavpils Palace of Culture. The Multimedia Hall has 96 seats and 3 spaces for wheelchairs. Films and cartoons from the world’s leading film studios are presented here.
TENNIS COURTS
The “TENNIS PRO CLUB” organization offers three clay courts for rent, tennis equipment, and a tennis ball machine is available for rent.
“FlyFly.lv” butterfly studio
The butterfly studio “FlyFly.lv” is a true butterfly paradise. The studio is located in the city centre of Daugavpils and offers butterflies from tropical forests all over the world. Visitors can admire the splendour of butterfly wings, learn about the structure and life cycle of butterflies, their development, characteristics and feeding habits.
Jet ski rental in Daugavpils
A jet ski rental point “Belmonti” is located on the “Stropu vilnis” beach. It offers the rental of the latest jet skis and professional equipment, and here you can receive instruction under the guidance of a certified instructor, who will accompany you on the trip if necessary. After prior agreement, it is possible to request jet ski trips to other lakes of Latgale.
Reborn doll room
The biggest room of reborn dolls in the Baltics is open in the “Family Hotel” in Daugavpils. The collection currently includes more than 10 different reborn dolls. In the doll room you can undergo family harmony therapy. This therapy is not just a tour, but an emotional adventure where children and adults can go back to basics and have a unique, soul-renewing experience. This therapy allows you to feel like you are a child, parent or grandparent as you can play with dolls during the therapy.