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Liksna Manor Park (Liksna paths)

Walking paths was made by the inhabitants of Liksna village in 1999 and from then every year this paths has been extended. There are walking paths, well-equipped recreation places, creative forms of wood and metal, including the Love Tree.

Nature Park “Daugavas Loki”

Nature Park “Daugavas Loki” was created to preserve the unique natural complexes, natural, cultural and historical values and little transformed landscapes of the ancient valley of the Daugava on the site of Naujene to Kraslava. The bends of the ancient valley of the Daugava are considered to be the oldest geological formations in Latvia. The Nature Park “Daugavas Loki” was recognized as the NATURA 2000 territory in 2004, but in 2011 this park was included in the Latvian National UNESCO World Heritage List.

Vecsaliena (Chervonka) Manor Castle

Vecsaliena (Chervonka) castle was built in 1870 in the Neogothic style and is located in a bend of the park, which was created in the 19th century. This picturesque building with a dynamic and complex composition of the volume is a real fairy-tale castle.

Slutiski Village and Old Believers’ Rural Courtyard

Slutiski Village is authentic inhabited village, where visitors can get acquainted with the unique culture and household of Old Believers in Latgale. Slutiski Village was included in a State protected cultural monument list in 2016.

Silene Resort & Spa****

For accommodation Silene Resort & Spa offers comfortable villas with all modern conveniences, free Wi-Fi and individual parking, cozy rooms in our hotel, as well as equipped locations for camping. For more active leisure Silene Resort & Spa offers: a rope course “Lynx trail” with various obstacles, the 400-meter flight over the lake, paintball, “Bear Hunting” game and equipment rent(various elektroskooters and bicycles, boats, catamarans, water motorcycles and many others things).

“Sventes muiža”**** hotel

The hotel offers comfortable rooms, cozy restaurant, smoking salon, billiards, Russian and Turkish baths, jacuzzi, rooms for seminars and conferences, as well as banquets for various celebrations.

The Museum of Military Vehicles

2 World War II military equipment private collection is unique in the fact that the objects are found in the former battlefields and skillfully restored. Here you can see Soviet army tanks, battle attack landing car, all-terrain vehicles, and other military vehicles guns and equipment units.

The House of Rainis in Berkenele

The childhood of Latvian poet, translator, master of drama, public and political figure Jānis Rainis (1865 – 1929) was spent here, in Berkenele Manor. There is opportunity to see expositions “Rainis and Berkenele”, “Nursery”. Museum offers a wide range of workshops and the opportunity to host seminars.

Big boulder of Nicgale

Big boulder of Nicgale is the biggest known boulder in Latvia. Length of the boulder is 10,5 m, width – 10,4 m, but height – 3,50 m.

Sightseeing Tower in Vasargeliski

After climbing 21 meters high tower, You will see a picturesque views on Daugava river bend and Nature park “Daugavas loki”, including view, that was depicted on the banknote of 10 lats (LVL).

“Beibuks” boat and SUP desk rental

“Beibuks” boat and SUP desk rental offers wooden raft, canoes and various inventory rental for active rest. “Beibuks” organizes various events and outdoor sport games with an accommodation and catering. Transportation services to the start point, informational materials, tourist maps and guide services if needed.

Ski resort “Egļukalns”

The skiing and snowboarding paradise of Daugavpils District offers to have fun on three tracks: slalom, family and snowtubing, every winter.

The Skrinda family museum

Museum’s permanent exhibition is dedicated to the life and work of first national awakening members in Latvia – Skrinda brothers. There is an opportunity to participate in various thematic programs and local crafts workshops. Here offers the opportunity to taste latgalian traditional food “coma” local bread, honey and herbal tea.

Viski Craftsmen Village

Crafts (the three-dimensional ceramic panels, woodwork (the ceramist Valdis Grebežs), wickerwork (Pūpoli studio), demonstrations of craft skills. A familiarization with traditional Latvian national musical instrument – kokle.

JuRita Mini Zoo

In Zoo you can meet alpacas, lamas, kangaroos, dwarf sheep and goats, ponies, donkeys, horses, rabbits and other animals.

“Sēlija” orchard

Excursion around the orchard, apple warehouses and processing shops are offered by the hosts.

Leisure Park “Stalkers”

Well-equipped rest park is located in picturesque place on the bank of the Daugava River on the territory of Daugavas Loki Nature Park. It is possible to organize a wide range of activities in the park. There are children’s playgrounds, outdoor grills, tables, terraces, benches etc. Several tourist groups can visit the park at the same time.

Private Collection of Antiques of “Egles” Farm

Private Collection of Antiques of “Egles” Farm There is a private collection of antiques in a log barn of “Egles” farm. Here you can see a variety of ancient farm tools: the centuries-old exhibits and horse harness, and the first mechanized equipment.

The Workshop of Woodcarver Varis Vilcans

Varis Vilcāns a woodcarver and blacksmith, who calls himself craftsman of weird things. During the visit to his workshop, it is possible to observe woodcarving process, participate in forging and shoot with a bow and crossbow.

Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist in Viski

Catholic Church in Viski was built in period 1908 – 1925. It is significant national landmark, one of the few sacral buildings in Daugavpils region that was built of abated stones and belongs to one-tower basilica crucifix church type.

Ruins of the Dinaburg Castle and Castle Model

In 1275, instead of the Naujene mound, the castle of Dinaburg was built by the Livonian Orden Master Ernest von Racenburg. Nowadays only ruins of the castle remained, but there is a stone model of this castle on the mound. Nearby is located Dinaburg Nature Trail and recreation area “Knights glade”.

Dinaburg Castle Trail

Appoximately 1 km long trail, that goes to ruins of the Dinaburg Castle and castle model. Trail offers a great opportunity to experience the knights’ environment – bridges, springs, steep slopes, narrow paths, a true medieval spirit and magnificent nature.

Markova Mound and Cognitive Trail

In the surroundings of Markova Mound, there is a 1.6 km long Markova cognitive trail, where such objects as Markova Mound, Markova Cemetery, Putānu Streem, Putānu Streem Boulder are located.

Slutiski Scarp

Slutishki Scarp is located in Daugavas Loki Nature Park and it is the biggest outcrop of Quaternary rock on the territory of Latvia which is located in Daugava river’s valley. Its height is 40.9 m, but length – 400 m. There is a recreation place on the Slutishki Scarp.

Jezupova (Juzefova) Manor Park

Jezupova (Juzefova) Manor Park was built in the 19th century in Dutch style. Nawadays only a small part of the park, which contains more than 100 different species of plants, has survived.

Lukna Lake

Lukna lake is a favorite place for fishing, bird watching and active recreation. There is a well-equipped recreation place and a boat station and pier “Višķi uz viļņa” on the beach near the Viski Technical School, while at the beach of Ostrava, there is both a bird observation tower and a recreation place in. Licensed fishing in Lake Lukna is organized by Višķi Parish Council.

Ostrova Birdwatching Tower

There is a sightseeing tower on the narrow peninsula between lakes Lukna, Viski and Boltaru, from which these lakes and the hilly landscape of the surroundings can be seen. A well-equipped recreation place “Udensrozes” is located near.

Medumi Park and walking trail

In the beginning of the 20th century Lacky, botanical garden manager from St. Petersburg, created a park near to Medumi lake. Now this is a popular place for fishing and relaxation on the beach of Medumi lake. 2 km long trail is located in the park.

“Silene” Nature Park

The nature park ir situated near to the border of Belarus and includes 24 lakes, some of which are located in both countries. European pond turtle, fire-bellied toad, great crested newt and forest dormouse can be found in the marshes and lakes of the park. Black storks, black kites and lesser spotted eagles nest in park’s forests.

Pogulanka (Saliena) River and arch-shaped stone bridge

Many kinds of plants and animals were discovered in the valley of Pogulanka River. Also a number of natural monuments and cultural-historical objects were found here. At the end of the 19th century arch-shaped stone bridge was built across the river.

Vabole Manor Park

The Park was landscaped in a 19th Century in English style by the count Plater-Zyberk. Many historical buildings (part of the old manor and horse stables) remained to this day. There are 21 tree and brush species, pond and equipped recreation area in the park.

Vecracina Mound

Located in Vecracina of Naujene parish on the right bank of the River Daugava, 2.5 km to the south of the railway station in Izvalta. The settlement is surrounded by a deep ravine (depth about 18-27 m) from the east and south-east.

St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Jezupova (Juzefova)

The building of Jezupova (Juzefova) St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church was started in 1934 and was finished in 1961. After the building was finished the church was taken from the parish and there was established club. In 1989 the church was returned to the parish.

Zemgale Catholic Church

It was consecrated in 2006. The church is located in the building of the previous estate and in Zemgale station building (1928).

Orthodox Church of St.Peter and Paul in Danisevka

Church is located in a picturesque place Daniševka, near the Lake Lukna. The building was built and consecrated on August 31, 1908. There is a grave of the first pastor of this church – I. Digilev (1869-1933) in the church garden.

Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Jaunborne

Built in 1859 at will of Polish landlord Julius Sivickis. It was rebuilt in 1890 and renewed in 1921. There is a cemetery around the church, where are burials of Sivickis family.

Elerne Ascension of Lord Jesus Roman Catholic Church

The building of the Elernes Church was constructed in 1650 by Heinrich Tienen. Until 1761 it served the needs of the Lutheran Church, but later the Lutherans exchanged with Catholics with the Sīkele Church. The architecture of the church, in both volume and details, is in correspondence with other churches that were built in the territory of the Courland Duchy of that time.

Sikele Lutheran Church

It was built in 1819. At first the church belonged to the Catholic community, but it was given back to Lutherans instead of Elerne church in the second half of the 18th century.

Crucifix Way

The largest number of crucifixes in Latvia is located on the territory of the Vabole parish. After the Second World War, many were destroyed – from 44 crucifixes only 29 remained.

The Smith Edgars Vronskis

Art metal design, decorative products, demonstration skills. Visitors are invited to try their hand at stamping coins, or souvenir.

Nature SPA, Silene Resort&SPA****

The Nature SPA offers guests not only to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature, but also to improve their well-being while at the same time being in harmony with themselves and nature.

Guest house “Pie draugiem”

Guest house “Pie draugiem” offers accomodation in comfortable rooms, sauna and pond, rooms for banquet, children playground, sports field, Wi-Fi internet, free private parking.

Guest house “Priedes”

Guest house “Priedes” offers comfortable accommodation, sauna, rest on the shed and fishing opportunities in the Dubna River or Lake Lukna.

Recreation Complex “Saulesstari”

A great place for celebrations, comfortable for family holidays and other events. “Saulestari” offers accommodation, sauna, hunting, fishing, rent of bicycles, boats, catamarans and water bikes. In winter, there is also a rental of cross-country ski equipment and snowmobiles.

Guest House “Kalnu pūpoli”

Guest house “Kalnu pūpoli” is located on the shore of Lake Sengeida. It offers overnight stays,роомс for celebrations and seminars, соок services for guests, opportunities for recreation, etc.

Recreation complex “Beļmonti”

“Beļmonti” recreation complex offers three guest houses (20 sleeping places in total), equipped swimming places, fishing on a private lake, boat and catamaran rental, waverunner rental, camping sites, opportunity to visit “Belmonti zoo” , diving and spearfishing, transfer services.

Guest house “Pie vecā kalēja”

Guest house “Pie vecā kalēja” offers banquet rooms, banquet organization, karaoke, accommodation, sauna, pound, place for picnic, children playground, tent sites, fishing and rest possibilities. There is an on-site store and a bar. Packed lunches can be provided.

Guest house “Ezermala”

The guest house “Ezermala” offers guest house (for 15 persons) with 3 bedrooms, kitchen, fireplace and billiards. There are also 2 bathhouses – traditional and “black” and wide fishing possibilities. There is aslo a boat.

Guest house “Pumpuri”

Gues house “Pumpuri” offers accomodation for 6 persons (3 rooms). For the guests will be provided: free Wi-Fi, spa bath, sauna and a garden. There is a boat and bikes available for guests free of charge. Guests can rent an all terrain vehicle at a surcharge.

Guest house “Saules nams”

Guest house “Saules nams” offers banquet room, everything for your presentation, sauna, accomodation for 18 persons, fireplace and place for tents, sports field, private beach, boat for rent and parking.

Guest house “Rudzupuķes”

Guest house “Rudzupuķes” offers accommodation in comfortable rooms, Russian bath, services of cafe-bar, billiard, free Wi-Fi and banquet organization up to 45 persons.

Guest house “Stārķis”

Guest house „Stārķis” offers several equipped banquet halls for celebrations, catering services (on request), karaoke, dance hall, russian bath, well equipped beach and place to swim, accommodation. The surroundings of the guest house are suitable for a beautiful photo session.

Guest house “Vintāža”

Guest house “Vintāža” offers rest on the Dervanishki lakeshore, banquet room for festivities (until 45 persons), equiped kitchen, 6 rooms for accommodation (until 30 persons), billiard room, bath, help in laying the table and decorating the room for the festivities.

Cottage “Meža skuķi”

Cottage “Meža skuķi” offers rest in separate guest cottage with sauna. For active recreation there is available basketball basket and a playground, mini-football and hockey gates, fishing, mushroom and berry picking.

Cottage “Pakrasti”

Cottage “Pakrasti” offers 2 log houses, a nice country bath with slots, sheds by the lake and the beach, boat rental, tent sites, sports and children’s playground, fishing and underwater hunting opportunities.

Holiday houses “Beibuki”

Sport club “Beibuks” offers rest and accommodation services up to 40 persons on the Daugava river bank, on the “Daugavas Loki” Nature Park’s territory in 14 km from Daugavpils on Krāslava direction. There are boats, silence and peace on the Daugava river bank. Boat and wooden raft rental are available.

Cottage “Gaišā”

Cottage “Gaišā” offers accommodation, sauna, banquet hall, fireplace hall, sports field with a volleyball net, tent places, fire place, children’s playground, fishing opportunities and boats, the possibility to cook a fish soup.

Camping “Ozianna”

“Ozianna” camping  offers comfortable rest in camping houses on the Daugava river bank; kitchen, tent sites, trailer sites, bath, sports field, rest in an arbour, bicycle rental, boat rental, fishing opportunities, fire places, rental of grill, bowl and pot for preparing food on open fire.

Guest House “Manturi”

New and comfortable wooden bath and the house of celebrations is a great place for rest and celebrations.

“D.I.S.K.” Sport Parachute Club

“D.I.S.K.” Sport Parachute Club – round parachute jumps or tandem skydiving, familiarization flights on AN -2 and JAK 18t planes, parachuting demonstrations.

“ULTRA” SPORTS SOCIETY

Tandem paragliding and motor hang gliding with an instructor. Teaching paragliding/hang gliding and pilot certification. Flights using a winch at Griva aerodrome. Air shows. Aerial photography.

Recreation complex “Virogna”

In “Virogna” recreation complex You can enjoy a bathhouse or fishing, go for a ride on a boat or a water bike, or just sit by the lake and spend a night in comfortable houses surrounded by the pine forest. There are also wide possibilities to organize sport and recreational activities for companies and organizations of up to 400 people.

Paintball and Lasertag “Paintball D”

Paintball is a modern, quickly evolving adrenalin sport, which requires more than just speed, agility, strength and a good physical condition. During paintball you will need a great deal of tactical thinking while staying coolheaded. You will experience joy and euphoria from victory as well as disappointment, when you find out how easy it can be to lose. 

LazerTag Vizbuli

Laser tag is a safe and painless shooting game with harmless infrared laser weapons, which can be played by children who have reached age of 6 years. 

Boat station and pier “Višķi uz viļņa”

Boat station and pier „Višķi uz viļņa” is located near the Višķi Technical School on the shore of lake Lukna. The are available boats, water bikes, catamarans and aquaskipper for rent.

Recreation place “Višķezers”

It is located on the bank of lake Viski and offers recreational facilities: accommodation, sauna, banquet hall, sports ground, camping and campfire sites, well-maintained beach, boat, catamaran and bike rental.

Recreation area “Sventes Rasa”

Recreation area “Sventes Rasa” offers you a great rest on the shore of Lake Sventa: guest houses, picnic places, SUP boards, catamaran rental, windsurfing equipment rental, boat rental, fishing and a wonderful sunset.

Memorable Place of Vecpils Cemetery

There are three white crosses in memory of the Old Vecpils Cemetery that was destroyed in 1986 because of the planned construction of the Daugavpils HES.

Maskovska Mound

It is situated 0,5 km from Maskovska Orthodox Church in the direction of Ambeli. There is a picturesque view on the Viski Lake.

Svente walking trail

The Svente walking trail is located several kilometers from Jaunsvente park, runs along Sventes lake.

Old-believer’s Chapel in Panteliski (Briveri)

The chapel was built in the late 19th century. It was made of logs and is covered with horizontal boards. There is a high bell tower covered with the unusual four-sided roof. The windows are decorated with jamb, which is ornamented with woodcuts.

Lutheran Church in Demene

The church was built in 1895–1896. The project author is the architect Wilhelm Neumann. The church is a small, one-volume hall-type building with one-tower facade. The building has a gable roof. Now, the building is laid up and is not used.

Zabornaja (Podgurje) Mound

It is located between Zabornaja and Podgurji. People also call it Napoleon redoubt. In 1812 according to the order, the guns of the French army were placed on the mound to repeal attacks of the Russian army.

The Place of Liksna Manor

Liksna manor house was built in 1771 in the baroque style. Now you can see only fragments of ruins.

Lazdukalni Sightseeing Tower

The sightseeing tower is located in Daugavas Loki Nature Park, on the left bank of the river. From the top of the sightseeing tower (20 m) picturesque views of ancient Daugava River valley can be seen – forests, countryside, roads.

Svente Lake

Svente Lake is one of the 10 deepest lakes in Latvia. The Lake has eminent landscape and it is included in the list of protected landscapes of Augšzeme, together with surrounding territory lake is included in Svente Nature Park.

Medumi Lake’s Nature Park

Among the glacial hills, there are several lakes in the hollows, the largest of which are Medumi lake, Ilga lake, Samankas lake, Skirstenu lake and others. Lakes along with mixed and broad-leaved forests and fields, forms a unique, magnificent natural landscape.

Sudmali Mound

The mound was registred the first in 1882 by A.Bilensteins. In 1926 E. Brastins published the description of the mound.

Lake Rici and Perkule Scarp

Rici lake is located in the border zone and it is included in Silene Nature Park. The picturesque view of the lake can be seen from the Perkule Scarp – a steep shore of Rici Lake, where also the recreation place is located.

Ververi Scarp

It is at least 36 m high cliff from Quaternary rock, the slope of which reaches 38 degrees. Beautiful view of peculiar narrowing of the ancient valley of Daugava -“Daugava gates” can be seen from the scarp.

Jaunsvente Manor Park

Jaunsvente park was built in the end of 19th century. Park’s area is 5.22 hectares and there are 27 different species of trees.

Lake Medumi

A picturesque lake, that is included in the Protected Landscape Area “Augšzeme” and in Nature Park “Medumu ezeraine”. On the shore of the lake in Medumi village is located a well-equipped recreation place and a beach. Recreation at the lake is provided by the Recreation Complex “Saulesstari”. Fishing in Medumi Lake requires a license.

Horseback riding in Bebrene

Riding for newlyweds and in Anniversary, horse riding lessons, riding in a carriage, sleigh rides and sledding in winter are offered in Bebrene.

Nature reserve “Pilskalnes Siguldiņa”

The nature reserve situated in a gorgeous valley that has been carved by melting glacier waters, has the territory of 59.3 hectares. The banks of the valley are thickly covered with broadleaved trees.

Akmenupe Nature trail

Here it is possible to get acquainted with the natural diversity of the Augszeme highlands – geological formations, forest and meadow plants, to meet wild animals.

Subate Lake Park

Subate Lake Park is a favorite recreation place of inhabitants of Subate and guests during the summer season.

Dviete Manor Complex

The Dviete Manor Complex was built in the 19th century and belonged to the Plater-Zyberg family.

Bebrene mil

Just next to the Bebrene Manor and its wall, there is a mill building with a miller’s residential house.

Antique storage “Sēļu istaba”

The storage of antique things has been created over many years, collecting and summarizing the cultural and historical heritage of Selonia and Ilukste.

Recreation place near the Gaišezers lake

Not far from the city, in a wooded area near the Gaišezers lake, there is a well-equipped recreation area with a swimming place, several gazebos, benches and tables, and a fire place.

Viski stage and stadium

The complex includes track and field stadium with 300 seats for spectators and stage with 1000 seats for spectators. Facilities: trainings for the competitions in the sports stadium and football field, corporate events, sporting events, celebrations and concerts.

Sauna “Atgūsti spēku pirtī”

An ideal place to enjoy a real sauna ritual. Massage pool is available for companies up to 6 people. Professional bathhouse and SPA specialist can perform the sauna ritual. Tent sites. Gift cards are available.

Memorial Stone to Emilia Plater

The memorial sign is located in Liksna Trails, in the beginning of Emilia Plater path. Emilia Plater (1806 – 1831) is Poland and Lithuanian national hero, who lived in Liksna estate since 1815. She led a patriot combat unit in Latgale and Lithuania during the time of Polish uprising, which happened in 1830-1831.

The Jewish Cemetery in Viski

The cemetery started at the beginning of the 19th century. It was used also by Somerset (now Aglona) Jews. The oldest gravestones are stone steles at the cemetery that date back to the 50-90s of the 19th century. Most of the monuments are well preserved.

Counts Engelhardt Family Cemetery

It is located near the former manor castle Sengeida, it was built by count Eugene von Engelhart. In 1996-1997 cemetery was restored and cleaned up by old baron’s grandson, Baron Sigvard von Engelhart.

Tombstone at Moscow (Maskovska) cemetery

In the vicinity of (Maskovska) Orthodox Church, on cemetery, there is a gray granite monument in the form of a phallus. Barely visible inscription: “devica” (virgin) is buried there and the years of her life (1864-1884), can be seen on the granite base.

Jaunborne chapel (crucifix)

There is a bricks chapel in Jaunborne, with a niche, in which there is the Virgin Mary’s permanent assistant painting in a wooden frame.

St. George Roman Catholic Church in Ambeli

Catholic church in Ambeļi displays typical use of local traditions of wood-building of 18th-19th centuries in sacral architecture, its structure represents work of professional painting and sculpture experts of baroque period.

Blessed Jesus’ Heart Roman Catholic Church in Demene

The construction of the Demene Church was started in 1932, but the Second World War stopped this plans. During the Soviet times here was a place of entertainment. Sacral meaning this building regained in the 80’s, but fully completed and consecrated in Church was only in 1992.

St. Ilija Orthodox Church in Malinova

The current St. Ilija Orthodox Church in Malinova is a rebuilt priest’s house. In 2010, the Culture House, located on the site of the former church, was burned down, now on this site new Orthodox Church is being restored.

Old Believers Chapel in Rubeniski

The chapel is build in 1907. Chapel has repeatedly lost its sacred meaning, but since 2003, the it has been repaired with the help of renewed parish. Local residents and Old Believer communities of Latvia help the church.

Old-believer’s Chapel in Bondariski

Old-believer’s Chapel in Bondariski was built between 1920 and 1930. The volume composition of the building is very simple: a single volume with a gable roof, a rectangular bell tower that “grows” from the roof and is covered with four-sided tent. The building is preserved in the authentic form.

Krivosejeva Old Believers Chapel

Krivosejeva Old Believers Chapel is built in the beginning of the 20th century, around 1906. The roof was erected in 1926. The chapel are built in the log house technique and clad with horizontally painted boards. Alongside the temple there is an Old Believers’ Cemetery, where you can see ancient unique grave monuments – steles.

Old-believer’s Chapel in Ascuki

The present chapel was built in 1910 at the place of the former chapel. After the Direktive “On Toleration” in 1905, Old Believers were allowed to build religious buildings and to build up their cemeteries.

Protection of the Holy Virgin Chapel in Danisevka

The chapel that has been preserved till nowadays, probably was built after 1905. The only decorative accent is a small diamond-shaped window over the entrance. The common image of the chapel has been created thanks to the precisely found proportions of shapes.

St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Laucese

Catholic Church is wooden building built in period from 1921 till 1923 in place of old wooden church (1797), which burnt down in 1920. This was one of the oldest churches in Zemgale owned by landlords Ludvinghauzens-Volfs.

Egypt’s Lutheran Parish Church

The church was built in Vilkumiests by landlord A.Oettingen in 1823. In 1863 the church’s tower was built. During World War I it was destroyed, and during World War II – absolutely vandalized.

Berkenele (Birkeneli) Lutheran Church

Church building (1830) was built for Friedrich von Klopmann’s funds. The tower’s peak is decorated with an ornamental windshield, but the church has not been functioning for many decades since the Soviets have seized it.

Didrihstein (Laucesa) Manor House

The manor house was built of red bricks with a tower in the Neogothic style. Victoria Plater-Zyberk was the owner of the estate in the early 20th century. It used to be an elementary school of Laucese.

St.Family’s Roman Catholic Church in Aukskalne

Church is 18.5m long and 8.5m wide wooden building covered with bricks. Church was consecrated in 1947. Previous church burnt down in 1944, and most of building materials for the new church was donated by parish members.

Holy Virgin’s Old Believer Chapel in Voitiski

The Old Believer community in the village of Voitiski was founded in 1740. The first chapel was a wooden blockhouse, without a footing, with a straw roof. Срapel suffered from fires several times, so in 1979 it was decided to build a stone chapel.

The Charnel House of Brigene Manor House

Тear the former complex of Brigene manor where is situated one of the most beautiful national landmarks in Daugavpils district – a mausoleum that was built by order of landlord Max von Engelhardt in honour of his deceased wife Dorothea von Engelhardt (1862 – 1898).

Old-believer’s Chapel in Korolevscina

Chapel was built in 1918. Later it was rebuilt – as a result new forms are similar to the motifs of the Protestant churches, and they were probably borrowed from the surrounding cultural environment in Latgale and testify the process of the mutual influence between the two cultures.

Old-believer’s Chapel in Krivani

The Chapel was built in the 20th century. The building has one tower and several windows of different sizes with decorative shutters.

Old Believer’s Chapel in Medumi

The available sources indicate different dates of the prayer house building – in the range from the early 20th century until 1940. The chapel is interesting because it gives the idea of how the religious building of Old Believers looked till 1905, at that time, when they were not allowed to give a recognizable form to their churches.

Lasini (Lasenbeka) Mound

It is located on the left ancient bank of the river Daugava near Daugavpils. It is partially damaged by the war trenches. The goods for fishing network, the handmade dish fragments and other antiques were found in cultural layer. It was inhabited from the first millennium BC till the first millennium AD.

Robeznieki Mound

It is a new-opened mound (1998) and is located near Belarus border. It is visually impressive and well-preserved. The flick ceramics is found in the cultural layer. It was inhabited from the end of the first millennium BC till the middle of the first millennium AD.

Lielborne Manor and Park

Lielborne Manor is the only manor complex in the territory of the Nature Park „Daugavas loki“. There is the old castle, probably built in the 18th century, as well as the new castle built in the classical style in the first half of the 19th century.

Tabore Manor

Manor was built in the second half of the 19th century (possibly in 1875). During World War I, the manor was severely damaged. In the Soviet era, there was Tabore’s eight-year school, but until 2016 Tabore Elementary School was located in the building.

Grain Flourmill

It is located in the center of Vabole near Skrinda family museum. The workers of Skrinda family museum in the flourmill present baking traditions in Latgale.

Kalkune Manor Castle

The manor castle was built in 1890-1892 according to project of the well-known architect V. Neiman. The castle itself is asymmetrical, with towers, turrets and roof constructions its leaves quite a picturesque impression. The manor house is abandoned and not inhabited.

Brunenes (Brunu) Manor Buildings

Stables, 2 stone buildings and manor house remained here from 19th century. Before the agrarian reform of 1920, the manor belonged to the family ob Liveni barons, but later in the manor house was located school, local store and apartments.

Vabole Manor Buildings

Count Boleslaw Plater-Zyberk began the building of the estate in the early 19th century. The barn, the manager’s house and the stables have remained till nowadays. In the former stabler building there is the Vabole Secondary School.

Guest house “Mežmalas”

Guest house “Mežmalas” offers accomodation and breakfast, banquet rooms, black sauna, sauna adn shower, camping places, children’s playground, fishing in the pond, free parking and off-site service.

Ilgas Manor Castle

Designed by architect Wilhelm Neimann, the building was constructed in the second half of 19 c. as hunting palace of manor Ilgas.

Guest House “Bajāri”

On the second floor of the guest house “Bajāri” are two additional rooms with a double bed in each room and a beautiful view of the night sky.

Guest House “Fortūna”

The Guest House is a 5-minute drive from the center of Daugavpils. Fountains, swings, trampoline, volleyball and football field, black sauna, pond (fishing is possible), boat rental, several arbours

Lielborne trail

In Lielborne you will find an old park created on the terraces and a 2-kilometer walking trail.

Forest trail “Egļukalns”

JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” (LVM) in the southern region of Latgale has opened the new hiking trail “Forest trail “Egļukalns””, suitable for both families and experienced tourists.

Raptors park

The park is for relax and walk, where everyone can get acquainted with different birds and animals.

Osvalds Skromans

Osvalds Skromans is a craftsman who is making different wicker artworks for more than 20 years. He is making weaves of different types and sizes, both from round wicker and from wicker strips. The range of products is very wide – from various baskets to chandeliers and tables. The craftsman offers to buy gifts for those who like handmade things from natural and ecologically clean materials. These products will fit well in any house or apartment and have a variety of applications.

Recreation place “Bruņinieku laukums”

The Dinaburg Castle Trail, where the recreation place is located, is about 1 km long. In 2016, the trail was renovated with a new viewing platform, wooden stairs and small bridges. After climbing up and down you can take a breath and have a meal in the well-equipped recreation place on the bank of the Daugava River – on “Bruņinieku laukums”.

Recreation places near Luknas lake

According to the project, on the beaches of Luknas lake near the Viski technical school and in Ostrova recreation places with different equipment (tables, benches, bowers, swings, toilets and garbage bins) were installed.

Recreation place near Medumi lake

In the territory of Medumi village, on the shore of Medumi lake, there is a well-equipped recreation place and beach – here you can go fishing and relax by the lake.

Recreation place “Zemenīte”

Place for the rest s located on the territory of the Daugavas Loki Natural Park. Beautiful landscape and slope to the Daugava, picnic, and recreation place for a larger company. There are different types of swings, a large canopy with a dining table, a separate dining table, many benches, a large area for tents.

Slutiski ravine trail

An interesting walking route is located in the very picturesque territory of the nature park “Daugavas loki”. The Slutiski ravine trail connects Slutiski scarp and Slutiski courtyard.

ANCIENT CRAFT WORKSHOP “KLĒTS”

The ancient craft workshop “Klēts” has been established in the House of Rainis in Berkenele. On the first floor of the building there is an exposition of various ancient crafts and a multifunctional room for organizing various events. The attic is divided into two parts – one of them is an exhibition hall, but in the smallest part of the attic there is a heated room – a workshop, where in summer and winter craftsmen can work, but visitors can learn various skills of ancient crafts.

Glemping “Daugavas lokos”

In one of the most beautiful places in Latvia, on the bank of Daugava river, is located the new Glemping “Daugavas lokos”.

Hot Tube Rental “Lavandas sēta”

“Lavandas sēta” is not only a fragrant lavender field, where you can enjoy the magic of lavender in all its forms, buy souvenirs, organize photo sessions, but also there is available hot tub rental. The tub is equipped with a hydromassage function and led lighting.

Boat “Dinaburga”

The boat “Dinaburga” started its journey along the picturesque river Daugava on April 30, 2022. It is a great opportunity to get to know the cultural and historical heritage and the most beautiful and richest part of the Daugava with your own eyes.

Ilukste Lutheran church

The beginnings of the Ilukste Lutheran church can be traced back to the 16th century. Selonia was a Lutheran land at that time.

Nature park „Dvietes paliene”

It is a world-scale unique flocking and nesting place for migratory birds where rare, natural and nearly unspoilt watergrasslands serve as home to a number of rare and protected species of plants and animals in Latvia and Europe.

Exposition of a beaver

In the information center of the Dviete floodplain “Gulbji” the exposition of the symbol of Bebrene and an inhabitant of the Dviete floodplain has been created.

Bebrene Manor Complex

The ensemble of Bebrene manor is one of the few in Selonia, where all the 19th century manor houses’ building elements have been fully preserved – manor house, auxiliary buildings, park with gates and fence.

Dviete Valley Information Centre “Gulbji”

In the summer of 2008, in the nature park „Dvietes paliene” on the Birds’ Island (Putnu Sala) in Bebrene parish was created the Dviete Valley Information centre “Gulbji”.

First World War Museum

The First World War has left long-lasting scars not only in people’s destinies and hearts, but also in a large territory of present-day Latvia and Lithuania, where the so-called fronts were located for several years, including the “Life and Death” line. A complex system of fortifications with ditches, trenches and bunkers was built on both sides of the front line.

Lasertag “Foxwar”

Modern Lasertag equipment. Maximally realistic and exciting gaming experience.  Equipment is specially designed for a wide audience of users, from children to adults.
Every detail has been thought of so that participants can enjoy the game. Weapons use safe infrared light and weigh only 1 kilogram, which ensures comfortable play even for several hours. You can forget about the pain inherent in other military tactical games such as paintball and strikeball.

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