Please be informed, that tourist attractions, culture, sports and leisure institutions, and events held in Daugavpils have changed their working hours to the introduction of a state of emergency in Latvia due to spread of COVID-19 virus.

Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre is closed for visitors from 13 March 2020 due to the announced emergency situation in Latvia because of the COVID-19 infection.

After the long winter break, Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory is about to reopen the tourist season from March, 13th. Guided tours at the factory during the spring season will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Information about the number of visits to the tourist attractions, culture, sports and leisure institutions in Daugavpils reveals that Daugavpils continues to develop as an interesting and diverse tourist destination which is annually visited by thousands of tourists from Latvia and abroad. In 2019, visitors from 58 countries were registered in Daugavpils.

Daugavpils Fortress Culture & Information Centre from 1st of March will working seven days a week, every day, from 10 am to 7 pm (working hours on pre-holiday and public holidays can be change).

Starting from February month, Daugavpils Fortress Culture & Information Centre returns to work on Sundays,

A list of the main events and festivals in Daugavpils in 2020

Bicycle and e-scooter rental service is available for fans of the outdoor activities. Residents and guests of Daugavpils have a choice whether to ride around city for a few hours or to take a long trip even for a whole day.

Daugavpils District has been recognised as the friendliest region in Latvia in relation to the traveling with the dogs. This fact was reported by representatives of the “Ar suni” (“With the dog”) project. There are 32 dog friendly places in Daugavpils city and surrounding area.

International painting symposium “Mark Rothko”, which has become a fine tradition, will run 8 through 21 September at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre, this year – under the topic “Painting our future together”.

For enthusiasts of active recreation, the team of “Park Hotel Latgola” in collaboration with “VELODVINSK” has prepared a Seasonal offer how to explore the Daugavpils city!

We want you to make the most of your day at Daugavpils fortress. Let one of our experienced guides bring your visit to the fortress alive. To book an excursion contact the Daugavpils fortress Culture and Information Centre or contact the Daugavpils Tourist Information Centre.