The only ammunition factory in the Baltic States that is available for tourists. Here is the oldest shot tower in Europe that still works. Exposition of factory’s history, lead shot production and hunting ammunition, exploration of the historical devices and tools and after the excursion, everyone can try the factory’s pneumatic ammunition in the factory’s shooting range. Note: Excursions are not held in the historical workplaces during the time of lead shot production.
ATTENTION!!! The visitor agrees to comply with DSR safety rules and recognises the potential risk to health! Children till 18 years can visit the factory only accompanied by an adult!
Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory is 3rd prize winner in the competition of ECTN (European Cultural Tourism Network) – “Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2015” (the theme for 2015 was “Industrial Heritage Tourism”) and also has TripAdvisor’s “Certificate of Excellence 2017”.
The offer:
The excursion in the historical Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory
The excursion includes:
– The factory exhibition hall
– A film about the producing process
– Visiting the historical department and the machines.
– Climbing on the tower (persons under 18 years can climb only in the presence of parents/guardians)
Shooting range (opportunity to try factory-produced air gun pellets):
– 10 shots – 3 EUR
– 100 shots – 12 EUR
Information about prices here.
Schedule of the tours:
A schedule of the tours is available here.
Free/busy time slots here.