{"id":220371,"date":"2024-05-23T16:30:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T13:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitdaugavpils.lv\/dodies-aizraujosa-piedzivojuma-pa-daugavu\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:30:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:30:46","slug":"dodies-aizraujosa-piedzivojuma-pa-daugavu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitdaugavpils.lv\/de\/dodies-aizraujosa-piedzivojuma-pa-daugavu\/","title":{"rendered":"Embark on an exciting adventure along the Daugava River!"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the onset of warm weather, Daugavpils offers trips along the Daugava on the boat \u201cSiksp\u0101rnis<\/a>\u201d and the boat \u201cDina<\/a>\u201d. During the trip, you will be pleased with the beautiful views of the Daugava and the opportunity to enjoy views of the city from the water. It is also a great way to spend time with family and friends.<\/p>\n

Trips with a boat \u201cSiksp\u0101rnis<\/a>\u201d are organised at certain times from the \u201cRestime<\/a> pier\u201d (Liel\u0101 Street 55, from the Gr\u012bva side). During the boat trip, passengers have the opportunity to see the Unity Bridge, the outskirts of Daugavpils, the Daugavpils Fortress and be acquainted with the biological diversity of the river. Passengers can have a picnic on the water, taking food or hot drinks with them, and admire the beauty of the Daugava. The name \u201cSiksp\u0101rnis<\/a>\u201d (\u201cBat\u201d)\u00a0is given to the boat in honour of bats that live in the territory of the fortress and are one of the symbols of Daugavpils Fortress. The boat \u201cSiksp\u0101rnis\u201d is decorated with various woodcarvings, the bat as a symbol, there are shields on one side of the ship, the inscription \u201cI love Daugavpils\u201d is inside, as well as a Viking is depicted in woodcarving.<\/p>\n