38 Liepupe Manor, Liepupe, Salacgrīva distr., 27802801, 64020268, 26382899, www.liepupesmuiza.lv 57°27’47.1”, 24°28’18.6”

39 Wall panel Lighthouses of Latvia, Ostas Str. 1, Salacgrīva 57°45’27.3”, 24°21’22.1”

SPECIAL INTEREST

41 Lamprey Fishing technique and Lamprey weirs, lamprey tasting (VIII–I), excursions. Meldru Str. 18, Salacgrīva, 29268299

57°41’11.2”, 24°21’39.1”

42 Lamprey fishing at night in Svētupe.

Lamprey tasting and soup cooking. Svētupe estuary, Svētciems, 29417413, 29417933 (VII–II), 29417933 57°68’64.45”,

24°36’08.76”

43 “Enkuri” – ceramic kiln and

shop of Imants Klīdzējs, “Enkuri”, Salacgrīva, 29151889

57°45’5.9”, 24°22’11”

44 Craftsmen Fair “Mežābele”, Rīgas Str. 7, Salacgrīva, 26355851 57°45’9.56”, 24°21’25.09”

45 DUDU ligzdas” open-air forge, “Dārznieki”, Liepupe parish, Salacgrīva distr. , 25149545, www.duduligzdas.lv 57°30’5.2”, 24°26’44.5”

HEALTH AND SPA

14 “Kapteiņu osta” Relaxation Centre, Pērnavas Str. 49a, Salacgrīva, 64024930, 29390312, www.kapteinuosta.lv 57°47’17.9”, 24°21’10.8”

15 Liepupe Manor Spa, Liepupe, Salacgrīva distr., 64020268, www.liepupesmuiza.lv 57°27’47.3”, 24°28’17.8”

8 The historic centre of Pēterupe – includes attractions such as Pēterupe Church, Līgotnes Priest House, the lime tree path that was planted by the priest Jānis Neilands in 1879 and the grand oak, which was planted by Johan Wilhelm Knirim in 1869. Ainažu Str. 4, Saulkrasti 57°15’39”, 24°24’59”

9 Neibāde Park and the Monument for Neibāde Seaside Resort founder, Ainažu Str. 42a, Saulkrasti 57°16’4”, 24°24’43”

10 Skulte port & North Pier, Upes Str. 41, Zvejniekciems, www.skulteport.lv 57°19’04”, 24°24’28”

11 Architect Marta Staņa heritage in Zvejniekciems – culture house “Zvejniekciems”, Zvejniekciems secondary school, Atpūtas Str. 1b. Zvejniekciems, Saulkrasti distr. 57°19’4”, 24°24’50”

SPECIAL INTEREST

12 “Seasidefeeling” tour “Saulkrasti Stories”, wedding rituals of newly-weds and activities for wedding guests, bachelorette

parties. 29498998, www.seasidefeeling.lv

13 “Seasidefeeling” Creative workshop offers

for you to make yourself an original remembrance gift from Saulkrasti – a small gift featuring motives of the sea made out of natural seaside

materials. 29183736

14 Artists’ house “JD ART club” was founded for

people who enjoy painting or drawing models, portraits and still life.

Lazdu Str. 22, Saulkrasti, 67952367, http://jdartklubs.lv 57°16’41”, 24°25’24”

FOR THE GOURMANDS

15 Bakery “Bemberi”, Vidrižu Str. 21D, Saulkrasti, 67951251, www.bemberi.lv 57°16’17”, 24°25’45”

16 “Cietais rieksts” market, Fri. 15.00–19.00 (IX–V), 16.00–20.00 (VI–VIII). Rīgas Str. 77, Saulkrasti, 22079570 57°14’47”, 24°24’34”

17 “Gardi G” ltd., dried chicken from Inčukalns, locally smoked meats, Ainažu Str. 20, Saulkrasti, 67951276, 25676899 57°15’59”, 24°24’53”

18 Home-made smoked fish and chicken, Rīgas Str. 99, Saulkrasti, 26430830 57°15’20”, 24°24’48”

ACTIVE RECREATION

4 Saulkrasti Sports Centre, mini outdoor sports arena, Smilšu Str. 3, Saulkrasti, 67952497, www.saulkrasti.lv 57°15’40”, 24°25’06”

5 Sun Square, Seaside park, Blue Flag Beach “Centre” – Sun Square is gathering visitors to attend open-air evening concerts and watch movies during the summer. The lit up Seaside Park invites everyone to enjoy sunsets in cosy sun loungers and use play installations, open-air exercise equipment, street gymnastics and beach volleyball courts. Ainažu Str. 13b, Saulkrasti 57°16’01”, 24°24’49”

6 SUP board rent “EasySUP.lv”, Saulkrasti, 29407374, 29545948, www.easysup.lv

7 Paintball park “Bušas”, 26785909, www.busas.lv 57°14’36”, 24°25’53”

8 Rides on jet skis and inflatable rafts, Saulkrasti, 29288437

HEALTH AND SPA

3 Beauty salon “Klēra J.K”, Ainažu Str. 9, Saulkrasti, 67952350, 29562407, www.klera.lv 57°15’48”, 24°24’52”

4 Beauty salon “Skaistuma Terase”, Liepu Str. 1a, Saulkrasti, 29466645 57°15’31”, 24°24’45”

5 Latvian traditional sauna “Rozēni”, healing procedures by certified bathhouse attendant. 29196438, www.rozeni.lv 57°19’18”, 24°25’43”

6 Beauty Lab, Rīgas Str. 32c, Saulkrasti, 29210099, www.skaistumalaboratorija.lv 57°14’20”, 24°23’57”

7 Klēra Lukss SPA, Ainažu Str. 25, Saulkrasti, 29632863, www.klera.lv 57°16’46”, 24°25’01”

8 Beauty care private practice (Saulkrasti Health Centre), Ainažu Str.34 (Saulkrasti Health Centre), room 13, Saulkrasti, 28645588, www.thalion.lv 57°16’25”,  24°25’01”

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NATURE

11 Limbaži Lielezers Lake Nature trail (3,6 km), Limbaži, 26142812, 25725941 57°30’13.4”, 24°42’7.2”

12 Lavander fields “Lillas Lavender”, it is possible to see the lavender fields from 26 VI to 15 VIII. “Mazķītas”, Limbaži distr., 26447888, www.lillaslavender.com 57°28’16.04”, 24°53’40.1”

13 Niedrāji–Pilka Swamp trail (1 km), Limbaži distr. 57°44’24.7”, 24°38’24.2”

14 Ķirbiži Forest Museum and educational trail, Ķirbiži, Limbaži distr., 29288916 57°39’1.7”, 24°29’25.9

15 Lauči Stones, “Lauči”, Limbaži distr., 26350536 57°21’58.1”, 24°24’10.01”

16 Bīriņi Palace park trails (7 km), Bīriņu Palace, Bīriņi, Limbaži distr., 29244927, www.birinupils.lv 57°24’3.8”, 24°65’96.5

17 Poweroak hike (2–3 km), holiday cottage “Medņi”, Limbaži distr., 26380555, www.spekozols.lv 57°22’41.5”, 24°38’15.6”

18 Dziļezers-Riebezers nature trail, “Priedītes”, Limbaži distr., 26725875, 26179055 www.dzilezers.lv 57°50’20.9”,  24°58’14.1”

CULTURAL HISTORY

18 Hanseatic town Limbaži can be easily walked by foot. The radial network of streets in Limbaži has remained from as far back as the Middle Ages. The downtown is formed of wooden buildings of the 18th c., interspersed with rental houses of the 19th c. The Old Town charms with its Lutheran Church of the 17th c. and the largest Orthodox church (1903) in Vidzeme outside of Riga, as well as the Old Fire Station and the Old Town Hall with wall paintings, that has remained from the late 18th c. 57°30’55”, 24°42’51.1”

19 Museum of Limbaži and medieval castle-ruins with a viewing tower, Burtnieku Str.7, Limbaži, 64070632 57°30’55”, 24°42’51.1”

20 Museum of Living Silver – silverworks and sculptures, the largest work in silver in the Baltic states. Burtnieku Str. 4, Limbaži, 29356858, www.sudrabamuzejs.lv 57°30’56.3”, 24°42’48.7”

21 “Limbažu Tīne” ltd produces woollen yarn, and weaves ethnographic cloths. Pļavu Str. 4, Limbaži, 29466036, www.limbazutine.lv 57°30’41.6”, 24°42’23.6”

22 Pāle Local history Museum, Kalnakrogs, Limbaži distr., 26489008, www.pale.lv 57°42’21.7”, 24°39’21.6”

23 Ārciems Open-air Church, Limbaži distr., 29242836 57°40’25.1”, 24°47’5.7”

24 Poets’ Bārda Family Museum “Rumbiņi”(V–X), Limbaži distr., 26329315, www.rumbini.lv 57°36’1.9”, 24°53’21.6”

25 Augstroze Lutheran Church, Augstroze, Limbaži distr., 29127163, www.augstrozesbaznica.lv 57°30’25.5”, 25°0’8.8”

26 Igate Castle and the Mill Pub, Igate, Limbaži distr., 25746889 (castle), 26574585 (pub), www.igatespils.lv 57°22’52”, 24°41’2”

27 St. John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene Church, Igate, Limbaži distr., 29140068, www.igatesbaznica.lv 57°22’51.03, 24°40’57.62”

28 Composer E. Melngailis Vidriži Local History Museum, “Melngaiļi”, Limbaži distr., 25609577 57°22’17.2”, 24°41’1.7”

29 A. and M. Andrusi Collection ofethnographical tools, Igate, Limbaži distr., 29320222 57°22’17.2”, 24°41’1.7”

30 Bīriņi Palace, Bīriņi, Limbaži distr., 29244927, www.birinupils.lv 57°14’39.8”, 24°39’35”

SPECIAL INTEREST

24 Ingrīda Žagata Ceramics workshop “Cepļi”, Limbaži distr., 29234867, www.cepli.lv 57°24’7”, 24°25’59.8”

25 ZUGU Miraculous Ceramics of happiness and success, “Zelmeņi”, Limbaži distr., 29783447, www.zuguart.com 57°23’59.7”, 24°26’0.4”

26 Blacksmith Shop and Museum, Limbaži distr., 29462999, www.kalumi.lv 57°19’34.9”, 24°38’15.2”

27 Deer Garden “Jaunozoli”, Limbaži distr., 29163639 57°31’51.2”, 24°55’44.1”

28 Mini zoo “Priedītes” (IV-X), “Priedītes”, Limbaži distr., 29287290 57°34’36.683”, 24°49’0.779”

29 Open-air Functional Exposition of herbal plants (15.V–15.X), “Avotiņi”,

Lāde, Limbaži distr., 29479172, www.ulmis.lv 57°21’46.6”, 24°41’38”

30 “Sautlāči” farm, visitors can view parrots and chinchillas. “Sautlāči”, Limbaži distr., 26792029 57°21’44.64”, 24°41’37.68”

31 “Dzirnupes” farmstead stump drum workshop, Limbaži distr., 26408465, www.dzirnupes.lv 57°36’49.7”, 24°40’44.0”

32 Airfield “Limbaži”, Langači, Limbaži distr., 29383608, www.langaci.wordpress.com 57°29’4.9”, 24°40’12.4”

FOR THE GOURMANDS

33 N. Bomis Bakery “Lielezers”, “Stekļi”, 64023391, www.lielezers.lv 57°29’13.0”, 24°42’37.4”

34 Lauga swamp, excursions (IV–XI), various candied berries, fruits and syrups in“Vērdiņi”. Bīriņi, Limbaži distr., 26485589, 26128457, www.spats.lv 57°15’58.1”, 24°41’24.5”

35 Kogel mogel home-made ice cream, “Ceplīši”, Stiene, Limbaži distr., 29177990 57°25’36.1”, 24°31’11.9”

36 Wine presentations at “Jokas”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr., 29132456, www.jokas.com 57°24’26.76”, 24°44’9.05”

37 Organic Farm “EKO Dārzs”, “Bangas”, Limbaži distr., 29181503, www.ecoonyx.lv 57°18’59.9”, 24°38’46.2”

38 Organic Farm “Virbotnes”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr., 29444651 57°30’39.220”, 24°33’50.772”

39 Bīriņi Palace restaurant and summer cafe – self-made chocolate candy and ice cream, Bīriņi Palace, Bīriņi, Limbaži distr., 26521733, www.birinupils.lv 57°14’37.9”, 24°39’34.5”

40 “Made in Limbaži Municipality” stands in the shop “top!” (Rīgas Str. 23A, Limbaži) and at Limbaži TIC (Torņa Str. 3, Limbaži)

ACTIVE RECREATION

9 Beach of Lake Limbažu Lielezers (15.V–15.IX), beach volleyball courts, boat and jet ski rental, bicycle rental, water ball, ski and ice-skate rental during the winter season. 26142812, 25725941 57°30’13.4” 24°42’7.2”

10 Cultural and educational community “Vīzija”, boat and ski rental. Pagastmāja”, Skulte par., Limbaži distr., 26419301 57°19’49.6”, 24°29’12.7”

HEALTH AND SPA

9 Recreation Complex “Meža salas”, Limbaži distr., 29122133, www.mezasalas.lv 57°28’50.4”, 24°33’46.7”

10 Latvian sauna “Mucenieki”, Limbaži distr., 26460640 57°28’40.6”, 24°42’39.6”

11 Lifelong learning and health promotion centre “Filcītis”, Mūru Str. 21, Limbaži, 20030380, www.limbazufilcs.lv 57°30’53.3”, 24°42’38”

12 Environmental health farm “Cērpi”, Limbaži distr., 64065401, 29527291, www.ziedonis.lv 57°20’51.1”, 24°27’4.8”

13 Ivars Birzgalis, services of a bathhouse attendant and masseur, Limbaži, 26262525

VIABALTICA

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Podgorica

Sarajevo

Valletta

Tallinn

Bratislava

Lefkosía

Ljubljana

Bern

Luxembourg

Prishtinë

Reykjavík

TiranëSkopje

Oslo

Vilnius

Rīga

Chişinău

Zagreb

T'bilisi

København

Minsk

Warszawa

Praha

Dublin

Wien

Budapest

DimashqBayrūt

Tūnis

Helsinki

BucureştiBeograd

Roma

Stockholm

Amsterdam

Bruxelles

Lisboa

Rabat

Bakı

YerevanSofija

Sankt-Peterburg

Paris

Moskva

London

Baghdād

Kyiv

Ankara

Alger

Berlin

Madrid

Athínai

ACTIVE RECREATION

VIDZEME COAST

CARNIKAVA, SAULKRASTI, LIMBAŽI, SALACGRĪVA, AINAŽI, ALOJA, STAICELE

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NATURE

3 White Dune, Catherine’s lindens, Nature design park, Kāpu Str., Saulkrasti 57°14’4”, 24°23’30”

4 Sunset trail. Head out for a walk from the White Dune to the centre of town parallel to the sea and Pēterupe Valley, and enjoy the landscape characteristic of the Vidzeme Seashore. 57°14’4”, 24°23’30”

5 Saulkrasti beach is the second longest beach in Latvia; it stretches 17 km. Saulkrasti distr. 57°16’4”, 24°24’43”

CULTURAL HISTORY

7 Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum – the largest collection of historic bicycles in Latvia and the Baltics ( IX–III). Rīgas Str. 44a, Saulkrasti, 28883160, www.velomuseum.lv 57°14’31”, 24°24’03”

From Gauja to Salaca with the historical testimony entwined in the Hanseatic town of Limbaži,

following the livs’ footsteps all the way to the Latvian-Estonian border city Ainaži – you’re a welcome guest at the Vidzeme coastline! We offer you a chance to discover Latvia anew through the culturally historic and natural heritage of the Vidzeme coastline. Along the Vidzeme coastline everybody can find something of interest and appeal. Welcome!

LIMBAŽI AND SURROUNDING AREA

Publisher: Aloja District Municipality, Carnikava District Municipality,

Limbaži District Municipality, Saulkrasti District Municipality,

Salacgrīva District Municipality

Text and photo: Ainaži, Aloja, Carnikava, Limbaži,

Salacgrīva and Saulkrasti TIC

Cover photo: M. Plūme

Cartography, design: Jana seta Map Publishers, www.kartes.lv2018 www.latvia.travel

24H TOURIST HOTLINE 1188

HORSE-RIDING 11 “Erceni”, Cīruļu Str. 27, Kalngale, Carnikava distr., 29418192, www.erceni.lv 57°4’59.1”, 24°11’26.1”

12 “Ekvi”, “Rasas” (Eimuri), Carnikava distr., 26538895, www.ekvi.lv (and hikes) 57°4’20.5”, 24°14’25.0”

13 “Poči”, “Poči”, Carnikava distr., 29577660 57°7’45.2”, 24°15’37.0”

14 “Carnikava horse Riders Society”, Carnikava, 2646054615 “Saules zirgi”, Upes Str. 33a, Zvejniekciems, 29460788, www.sauleszirgi.lv 57°19’10”, 24°24’44”

16 Bīriņi Palace, Bīriņi, Limbaži distr., 29244927, www.birinupils.lv 57°14’39.8”, 24°39’35”

17 “Kroņi”, Skulte par., Limbaži distr., 29445192, www.kroni.lv 57°24’0.7”, 24°30’34.1”

18 Mini Zoo “Priedītes” (IV-X), “Priedītes”, Katvari par. , Limbaži distr., 29287290 57°34’36.683”, 24°49’0.779”

19 JSK “Fenikss”, Vecsalaca, Salacgrīva distr., 22029250, 29143524 57°45’19.5”, 24°24’5.6”

20 “Pērkoņi”, Ungurpils, Aloja distr., 26184931 57°45’54.9”, 24°49’0.9”

21 Pony Club “Perspektīve”, Ziemeļblāzma, Limbaži distr., 22353285, www.perspektive.mozello.lv 57°20’2.743”, 24°25’1.297”

22 “Kalntērces”, Limbaži distr., 26366083, 28303786, www.kalnterces.lv 57°27’53.7”, 24°42’46.5”

23 Saulkrasti Equestrian Sport Club “Jūras zirgi”, Zvejniekciems, Saulkrasti distr., Upes Str.  6, 26785844 57°19’14.3”, 24°25’16.3”

WAKE BOARDING 24 Recreation complex“Lilaste”, Lilaste, 26477726, www.lilaste.com 57°11’19”, 24°21’03”

25 Wake Revolution, Rīgas Str. 42, Limbaži, 26433745 57°29’34”, 24°42’21”

26 Wakeboarding on the Salaca, Krasta 40a, Salacgrīva, 29478781 57°45’6.17”, 22°22’17.49”

27 High Wake, Pulksteņezers, Carnikava distr., 29334842 57°7’51.3, 24°19’43.8”

SEA TRIPS

28 Partyboat, a cutter (up to 14 persons), Salacgrīva, 28384751, 29115612, www.partyboats.lv 57°45’20.7”, 24°21’31.6”

29 A trip on a speedboat (up to 7 persons), Salacgrīva, 2923948130 A trip on a yacht (up to 10 persons), Pērnavas Str. 49A, Kuiviži, Salacgrīva distr., 2656200031 A trip on a yacht (up to 6 persons), Skultes osta, Zvejniekciems, Saulkrasti distr., 29214264, www.arjahtu.lv 57°19’04”, 24°24’28”

TENNIS COURT HIRE

32 “Fishermen’s park”, tennis court and equipment hire. Sporta Str. 6, Salacgrīva, 64041553, 28372195 57°46’10.8”, 24°21’6.1”

33 “Bērziņi”, guest house – tennis court and equipment rent. Bērziņi 1, Salacgrīva par., Salacgrīva distr., 29425352 57°35’39.1”, 24°22’32”

34 Saulkrasti tennis court, Skolas Str. 10, Saulkrasti, 20277710, 29132636 57°15’27.1”, 24°25’9.7”

MARKED CYCLE ROUTES

13EuroVelo13 – from Northern Finland to Turkey – approximately 8800 km. The total

length of the Vidzeme route from Riga to the border of Latvia–Estonia – 160 km. The suggested span while there is no bicycle path from Rīga to Saulkrasti, is Saulkrasti–Ainaži.

101Local cycle route no 101 “Tūja-Salacgrīva” (38 km) is suitable for

cycling, walking and skiing in winter.

109Local castle and manor route no. 109 “Saulkrasti–Bīriņi–Igate–Limbaži–Stūrīši–

Saulkrasti” (93 km).

110Local cycle route no. 110 Bīriņi–Lēdurga–Vidriži–Igate” (41 km)

suitable for bicycles and cars, as it uses common use roads.

111Local cycle route no. 111 “Lake Rucka or Mazstraupe–Kaijciems–

“Meža salas” or Lādezers” (69 km) is suitable for bicycles and cars, as it uses common use roads.

17Regional cycle route no. 17 “Ainaži–Aloja–Matīši–Burtnieki–Rūjiena–

Karksi Nuija (EST)” goes along the River Salaca and Lake Burtnieku. Its total length within Latvia is 130 km. It is advised to allow 2–3 days to complete the route.

7National cycle route no. 7 “Latvian rivers: Salaca–Gauja–Daugava route”

stretches along the Latvian rivers for more than 400 km in total. The total length of the Vidzeme route from Salacgrīva to Ķegums HPP is 190 km.

BIKE RENTAL AND REPAIR SHOP

35 Saulkrasti bicycle hire and repair, Rīgas Str. 44a, Saulkrasti, 28883160, www.velomuseum.lv 57°14’31”, 24°24’03”

36 Bicycle hire and repair “VeloDžeks”, Ainažu Str. 24a, Saulkrasti, 26702228 57°16’01”, 24°24’53”

37 Bicycle hire and repair “Velo Eko &”, Sporta Str. 3, Limbaži, 26589139, www.veloeko.lv 57°30’34.36”, 24°0’10.53”

38 Bicycle hire“Avotiņi”, Limbaži distr., 26445175 57°34’8.71”, 24°0’8.7”

TOURISM INFORMATION, ROUTES, SOUVENIRES ALONG THE VIDZEME COASTLINE

CARNIKAVA AND SURROUNDING AREA

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NATURE

19 Vidzeme Stony seashore and Veczemji (Mantiņi) cliffs. One of the most spectacular sites of Latvian coastline.

Paid parking. Salacgrīva parish 57°34’48.6”, 24°21’56.7”

20 Red cliffs of Salaca, Ainaži parish

57°50’27.5”, 24°28’56.8”

21 Randu Meadows trail, bird-watching tower, Salacgrīva distr. 57°50’1”, 24°20’41”

22 Liv Sacrificial caves by Svētupe, Salacgrīva parish

57°43’6.3”, 24°29’27.2”

23 Landscape Garden “Tūjas kaskāde” (Cascade of Tūja), Liedaga Str. 41, Tūja, 26417757 57°29’54.5”, 24°23’0.5”

24 Nature Education Centre “Ziemeļvidzeme”, Rīgas Str. 16, Salacgrīva, 26329412, 26418034 57°75’18.2”, 24°35’53.5”

CULTURAL HISTORY

31 Fire-fighting Museum, Valdemāra Str. 69, Ainaži, 64043280, 29163881 57°51’45”, 24°21’30.5”

32 Ainaži Naval School Museum, Valdemāra Str. 47, Ainaži, 64043349 57°51’56.9”, 24°21’38.8”

33 Ainaži North pier, Ainaži 57°52’25.4”, 24°21’37.2”

34 Salacgrīva Museum, Sila Str. 2, Salacgrīva, 64071981, muzejs@salacgriva.lv 57°45’6.5”, 24°21’19.8”

35 Salacgrīva Lighthouse and Promenade, Ostas Str., Salacgrīva 57°45’22.1”, 24°21’28.2”

36 Ķurmrags lighthouse. The sea washes against the foundation of the lighthouse. Access on foot or by bicycle. Ķurmrags, Salacgrīva distr. 57°32’29.2”, 24°21’42.4”

37 Munchausen’s world. We know him as the wizard who created a whole new world in Dunte, which reminds us of his unbelievably heroic deeds. Dunte, Salacgrīva distr., 26576056, 64065633, www.minhauzens.lv 57°24’19.9”, 24°25’34.8”

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NATURE

1 The Gauja River Mouth is a brilliant location for bird-watchers, boat enthusiasts and nature lovers. 57°9’35.7”, 24°15’55”

2 Dzirnezers Lake – the owner of five islands, situated between Gauja and Lilaste. 57°8’26.8”, 24°19’4.4”

CULTURAL HISTORY

1 Carnikava Local History Centre. A copy of Cēlāji house, near former crossing over the river Gauja. Permanent exhibition about historical and cultural heritage of the region. Recreation area and old boat exhibition. 29128086 57°8’7.6”, 24°16’19”

2 Carnikava Manor Capital. After most luxurious manor in Vidzeme was burnt down, only the capital stands to this day. 57°7’49.5”, 24°16’26.6”

3 Bridge over the Gauja – the longest pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Latvia. 57°8’46.3”, 24°17’4.4”

4 Carnikava Lutheran Church was built in 1728 and it is the only surviving wooden church on the Vidzeme coast. Renovation works are underway. 57°8’2”, 24°16’58.5”

5 Commemoration site of the poet Ojārs Vācietis. Monument built in the resting place of the poet and his spouse, poetess Ludmila Azarova. Siguļi, Carnikava distr. 57°7’31.1”, 24°19’23.0”

6 V. Titāns sculpture “Atceroties”  – Festival Square on the bank of the River Gauja Stacijas Str. 23, Carnikava, Carnikava distr. 57°07’58.2”, 24°16’52.4”

SPECIAL INTEREST

1 Mežgarciems, which formed as a town of the air defence unit of the former Soviet army, may only be viewed in the company of a guide. 26460546, 26980327 57°6’12.2”, 24°14’0.9”

2 Porcelain workshop J. Podziņa, Ērgļu Str. 5, Kalngale, Carnikava distr., 29373494 57°4’49.1”, 24°9’24.4”

3 Chocolate workshop “Adlers”, Veikala Str. 2, Garupe, Carnikava distr., 29120993, www.adlers.lv 57°7’15.4”, 24°13’49.9”

LAMPREY TASTING AND PURCHASE4 “Gaujas krasti”, Jūras Str. 10,

Carnikava, 26514046, www.gaujas-krasti.lv 57°8’15.8”, 24°17’26.5”

5 “Krupis”, Zvejnieku Str. 22, Carnikava, 26423383 57°7’54”, 24°16’16.1”

6 “Leste”, Jomas Str., Carnikava, 29247181 (only fresh fish) 57°8’4.4”, 24°16’7.5”

7 “Zibs”, Šosejas Str. 15, Carnikava, 29654756 57°7’52.8”, 24°16’32.2”

8 “Dietlavi”, Ziedu Str. 2, Carnikava, 29469755 57°7’33.9”, 24°16’26.2”

9 “Grif 93”, Laivas Str., Carnikava, 29132888 (only fresh fish) 57°7’8.76”, 24°16’12.9”

10 “Gundegas”, Vecgaujas Str. 20, Carnikava, 29413089 57°7’34.8”, 24°15’54.5”

11 “Gaujas nēģi”, Zvejnieku Str. 28, Carnikava, 29214579 57°7’54.6”, 24°16’10.4”

ACTIVE RECREATION

1 SUP board and boat rent, Medzābaki-2, Lilaste, Carnikava distr., 29272005 57°11’6”, 24°20’45.7”

2 Rafting on the River Gauja, 29214438 57°08’02.7”, 24°16’16.8”

3 Trips on a fishing boat, Jomas Str., Carnikava, 29247181 57°8’4.4”, 24°16’7.5”

HEALTH AND SPA

1 SPA and massage “B-Pērles”, Medzābaki-2, Lilaste, Carnikava distr., 29282200, www.portoresort.lv/category/spa/

2 SPA “Pelikāns”, Pelikānu Str. 1, Kalngale, Carnikava distr., 25433555, www.spapelikans.lv 57°4’53.3”, 24°8’39.7”

VidzemeCoast

– appointment required, – bake, – fishing, – open only in summer, – sight place 

– Blue Flag Beach, – mark of quality of Latvian tourism, – Latvian heritage

NATURE

6 Ungurpils Lake with floatingislands, Ungurpils, Aloja distr. 57°46’18”, 24°49’8”

7 The building of the business support centre-library “Sala” is built from environmentally friendly materials as a low energy consumption building with a “green’’ roof. Liepu Str., Ungurpils, Aloja distr., 29488449 57°46’12”,  24°49’10”

8 Planči Marsh Nature trail, the information on what can be observed is also available in braille. Aloja distr. 57°52’4.9”, 24°45’7”

9 Nature trails in the Karogu Forest, trail to the caves, Dzelzāmurs boulder, springs, a swimming place, sports grounds. Karogi, Aloja distr. 57°49’36”,  24°47’9”

10 Puikules Purezers Nature trail, a lake with a place for swimming, a picnic area. Aloja distr. 57°40’56”, 24°55’12.7”

Raft rides on the River Salaca in Staicele, 29190741 (Vairis)

CULTURAL HISTORY

12 The Liv Museum “Pivalind” represents Staicele and the history of the surroundings, traditions, Livonian cultural heritage, and serves traditional Livonian porridge and drink. Lielā Str. 14, Staicele, 64035155, 28673984, www.aloja.lv 57°50’11”, 24°44’48”

13 The historical wooden buildings of the city of Staicele, the open-air complex with a Weaver’s Cabin and Artist’s Barn, Lielā Str., Staicele, 27806452 57°50’4.7”, 24°44’55”

14 Puikule Manor and Park, Puikule, Aloja distr., 25627896 57°41’17”, 24°52’47.5”

15 Aloja Museum – Aloja and its neighbour-hood history, its exhibitions dedicated to its countrymen – the poet Auseklis. Tour of the city and Auseklis’ final resting place at the Aloja Cemetery. Ausekļa Str. 1, Aloja, 29355172, www.aloja.lv 57°45’54”, 24°52’36”

16 Ozolmuiža Manor and Park, Ozolmuiža, Aloja distr., 26513740 57°38’15”, 25°2’49”

17 Braslava Manor Park has exotic trees and bushes, and there is a sports ground, an open-air  stage and a pavilion. 57°45’25.5”, 25°2’27”

SPECIAL INTEREST

19 Organic farmstead “Lielkalni”, a medicinal plant and bush garden occupies a small area boasting a collection of more than 200 different plants. Jams, jellies, herbal remedies, teas (V–IX). “Lielkalni”, Aloja distr., 26362975 57°47’57”, 24°48’35.6”

20 Organic farmstead “Vīksnas”, offers sheepherding production, fleece souvenirs, viewing of the flower garden (V–X). Vīksnas, Aloja distr., 29107389 57°41’43.5”, 24°52’37”

21 “Aloja-Starkelsen” ltd produces potato starch, dry gelatines and various spices. Ungurpils, Aloja distr., 64031730, www.aloja.lv 57°46’17.7”, 24°48’22”

22 “Šita un Kē”, shiitake mushroom farm, visit to the farm, tasting. “Ošlejas”, Aloja distr., 29447591

23 Farm “Jaunmiņkini” beekeeping trade and bee products (V–IX), 29170349

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Ainaži Tourism Information Point Valdemāra Str. 50a, Ainaži, 64043241, 26414207, www.visitsalacgriva.lv, www.salacgriva.lv 57°51’43.3”, 24°21’28”

Aloja District Tourism Information Centre Lielā Str. 13, Staicele, 64035371, 27806452, www.aloja.lv 57°50’12”, 24°44’49”

Carnikava District Tourism Information Centre Stacijas Str. 5, Carnikava, 29326285, 67708443, www.tourism.carnikava.lv 57°7’40.8”, 24°16’40”

Limbaži District Tourism Information Centre Torņa Str. 3, Limbaži, 64070608, www.visitlimbazi.lv 57°30’53.15”, 24°42’50.77”

Salacgrīva District Tourism Information Centre Rīgas Str. 10a, Salacgrīva, 64041254, 26463025, www.visitsalacgriva.lv, www.salacgriva.lv 57°45’6.48”, 24°21’21.68”

Saulkrasti Tourism Information Centre Ainažu Str. 13b, Saulkrasti, 67952641, www.visitsaulkrasti.lv 57°17’09”, 24°24’47”

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39 Bike Aid “Riepu serviss Limbaži”, Stacijas 1, Limbaži, 29391335, 57°30’47.67”, 24°43’23.67”

40 Camping “Krimalnieki”, Tūja, Salacgrīva distr., 29403119, 29274643 www.krimalnieki.lv 57°30’11.43”, 24°22’57.22”

41 Camping “Jūrasdzeņi”, Jūras Str. 10, Tūja, Salacgrīva distr., 26550574, www.jurasdzeni.lv 57°29’25.06”, 24°22’59.44”

42 Guest house “Vecmuiža”, Salacgrīva distr., 29297338, 26477996, www.vecmuiza.lv 57°30’52.7”, 24°26’14.88”

43 Guest house “Kosīši”, Svētciems, Salacgrīva distr., 29479426, www.kosisi.lv 57°41’47.93”, 24°21’8.79”

44 Guest house “Bērziņi”, Bērziņi 1, Salacgrīvas distr., 29425352 57°59’44.67”, 24°37’44.56”

45 Bicycle rent of the ZBR supporting society, 26126875, 26537994 57°45’8.5”, 24°21’20.1”

46 T.B. Robs auto in Staicele, Rēciemi, Aloja distr., 2944111747 “Eko Cik” ltd, Staicele, Aloja distr., 2645908548 “DUDU ligzdas” bicycle hire, “Dārznieki”, Liepupe par., Salacgrīva distr., 25149545, www.duduligzdas.lv 57°30’4.9”, 24°26’44.7”

BOAT HIRE

49 SUP board and boat rental, Medzābaki-2, Lilaste, Carnikava distr., 29272005 57°11’6”, 24°20’45.7”

50 Rafting on the River Gauja, 29214438 57°08’02.7”, 24°16’16.8”

51 Rides on a fishing boat, Jomas Str. , Carnikava, 29247181 57°8’4.4”, 24°16’7.5”

52 Recreation complex “Lilaste”, Lilaste, 26439830, www.lilaste.com 57°11’19”, 24°21’03”

53 Lake Dziļezers, “Priedītes”, Limbaži distr., 26725875, 26179055, www.dzilezers.lv 57°29’35.3”, 24°34’48.1”

54 Lake Katvari, Katvari, Limbaži distr., 29425534 57°33’36.2”, 24°47’30.1”

55 Lake Lāde, Lādezers, Limbaži distr., 26541667 57°25’36.1”, 24°41’27.8”

56 Riebezera laivas, “Senriebi”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr., tālr. 26593598, 29324187 57°28’58.6727”, 24°34’33.482”

57 Bīriņi Palace, Bīriņi, Limbaži distr., 29244927, www.birinupils.lv 57°21’46.6”, 24°41’38

58 “Tubers”, boat and water tube rental. Salacgrīva, 29265452, www.tubers.lv 57°44’53.25”, 24°24’5.4”

APARTMENT HOTELS 11 “Strand”, Ainažu Str. 17, Saulkrasti, 29416661,

www.strand.lv12 “Saules Club”, Ainažu Str. 23, Saulkrasti, 25804587,

www.saulesclub.com13 “Krauklis Beach Apartment”, Liepu Str. 10,

Saulkrasti, 2563069814 “Liepas nams “, Liepu Str. 1a, Saulkrasti,

67951200 , www.liepas.info15 “Lielezers”, Lielezera Str. 6, Limbaži, 26163210

16 “Lemisele”, Dzirnavu Str. 8-3, Limbaži, 29256636, 29274909

17 Pabaži Station, “Pabažu stacija”, Saulkrasti, 29102603, 28233859

GUEST HOUSES 18 “Aizvēji”, Jūras prospekts, Zvejniekciems,

Saulkrasti distr., 26547055, www.aizveji.lv19 “Baltās dūjas”, Zaļā Str. 2, Zvejniekciems,

Saulkrasti distr., 29735650, http://baltasdujas.jimdo.com20 “Bērziņi”, Salacgrīva distr., 2942535221 “Ēvelbeņķi”, Limbaži distr., 26552626,

www.evelbenki.lv 22 “Gāles”, “Gāles”, Saulkrasti distr., 29360771

ACCOMMODATIONHOTELS 

1 “Bīriņu Pils”, Bīriņi, Limbaži distr., 29244927, www.birinupils.lv

2 “Helmi”, Valdemāra Str. 51, Ainaži, 26514555, 26582570

3 “Pļavas”, Valdemāra Str. 121, Ainaži, 27555755, www.plavashotel.lv

4 “Meke”, Duntes skola, Liepupes parish, 64020232, 29113777, www.meke.lv

5 “Kapteiņu osta”, Pērnavas Str. 49a, Salacgrīva, 64024930, www.kapteinuosta.lv

6 “Liepupes muiža”, Liepupe, Salacgrīva distr., 27802801, 26382899, 64020268, www.liepupesmuiza.lv

7 “Minhauzena Unda”, Ainažu Str. 74, Saulkrasti, 67955198, www.minhauzens.lv

8 “Porto Resort”, Medzābaki-2, Lilaste, Carnikavas distr., 22722258, www.portoresort.lv

9 “Sunny Dune”, Ainažu Str. 28, Saulkrasti, 67951960, www.dune-hotel.lv

10 “Igates pils”, Vidriži par., Limbaži distr., 25746889, www.igatespils.lv

59 Association “Zaļā Salacgrīva”, boat hire. Salacgrīva, 26617186, www.salacaslaivas.lv 57°45’2.5”, 24°21’51.9”

60 “Eko Cik” ltd, wooden canoes, inflatable boat hire for trips along the river Salaca (possible to return to Salacgrīva). Staicele, Aloja distr., 26459085 57°49’6”.926, 24°45’13”

61 “Lāču laivas” white-water boat rental and tent sites. Salacgrīva, 26612520, 26388070 57°45’5.02”, 24°24’40.6”

62 Rafting on the River Salaca in Staicele, Staicele, Aloja distr., 29190741 57º50’10.5”, 24º45’53.3”

63 “Piedabas.lv”, Vecsalaca, Salacgrīva distr., 28601919, www.piedabas.lv 57°45’27.6”, 24°25’48.4”

64 “Atpūta Salacā”, Jaunarkādijas, Salacgrīva, Salacgrīva distr., 29222653, 26117998 57°45’18.2”, 24°25’8.7”

84 Saulkrasti Summer Container House, “Birkāni”, Saulainā ieleja, Saulkrasti, 29112535

YOUTH ACCOMMODATION85 BSCA “Zīles”, Ozolmuiža, Aloja distr., 29461536,

www.aloja.lv86 Youth accommodation, Sporta Str. 3, Limbaži,

28702491, 64022040, www.oclimbazi.lv87 Lādezers primary school dormitory, Lādezers,

Limbaži distr., 26446476 88 Olympic centre “Limbaži” rowing base,

Lielezera Str. 33, Limbaži, 26425645, www.oclimbazi.lv89 Accommodation at the Puikule public centre,

Puikule, Aloja distr., 29413438, www.aloja.lv90 Salacgrīva high school dormitory

Pērnavas Str. 31, Salacgrīva, 64023061, 28703487 91 “Stārķu miga”, Sporta Str. 5, Staicele, 26349152,

www.aloja.lv92 Youth accommodation in Viļķene Secondary

school, Viļķene, Limbažu distr., 29491706

VACATION SPOTS 93 “Bruņķīši”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr., 2937957294 “Dzirnavas”, Viļķene par., Limbaži distr.,

28612691, www.draugiem.lv/dzirnavas95 “Jumpravmuiža”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr.,

26302213 96 “Lādes ezers”, “Dzenīši”, Lādezers, Limbaži distr.,

26541667 97 “Sāruma” (V–X), “Salas”, Kaijciems, Limbaži distr.,

28366416, 64030197, www.saruma.lv98 “Baltā saule”, Ainaži, Salacgrīvas distr.99 Water tourists recreation place in Salacgrīva,

Salacgrīva, Salacgrīva distr.100 A picnic place in Svētciems Park, Svētciems, Salacgrīva distr.101 Water tourists’ recreation place in Sidrabsaliņa, Dzirnezers 57°08’37.7” 24°19’30.9”102 Water tourism resting ground in Carnikava, end of Atpūtas Str. 57°08’00.5”, 24°16’42.5”103 Picnic place at the Local History Centre, Carnikava 57°08’07.5”, 24°16’20.4

TENT ZONES 104 “Dziļezers un Riebezers”, “Priedītes”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr., 26725875, 26179055, www.dzilezers.lv105 “Jūrasdzeņi”, Tūja, Salacgrīva distr., 26550574, www.jurasdzeni.lv106 Katvaru ezers, Katvari, Limbaži distr., 29425534107 “Ķekari”, Staicele par., Aloja distr., 264030977, www.aloja.lv108 “Robežnieku dzirnavas”, “Robežnieki”, Šķirstiņi, Limbaži distr., 29411023 109 “Skariņas”, Lāde, Limbaži distr., 29425074, 26395973 110 “Virši”, Staicele par., Aloja distr., 26859427, www.aloja.lv111 Fishermen’s park, Sporta Str. 6, Salacgrīva, 64041553, 28372195112 Red cliffs of Salaca, Mērnieki, Salacgrīva distr. 113 “Pie dabas”, Vecsalaca, Salacgrīva distr., 28601919114 “Vasas”, Liepupe par., Salacgrīva distr.

23 “Karle”, Jūraslīči, Salacgrīva distr., 25904598, www.karle.lv24 “Kosīši”, Svētciems, Salacgrīva distr.,

29479426, www.kosisi.lv25 “Kraukļi”, Salacgrīva distr., 26322316, 26477136,

www.kraukli.viss.lv26 “Lauvaskalni”, Augstroze, Limbaži distr.,

29672543, www.lauvaskalni.lv27 “Mežupes”, Mežupes, Liepupes parish,

29216888, 2916763828 “Mieriņš”, Kalēju Str. 7, Aloja, 64031545, 26159180,

www.aloja.lv 29 “Pie Maijas”, Murjāņu Str. 3, Saulkrasti, 67951372,

29405480, www.hotelmaija.lv30 “Punkas”, Vidriži par., Limbaži distr., 2655229331 “Purmaļi”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr., 29119780,

www.draugiem.lv/purmali32 “Roķi”, Jaunā Str. 6, Salacgrīva, 29218952,

www.roki.lv33 “Rozēni”, Staicele par., Aloja distr., 29338118,

www.aloja.lv34 “Saulrieti”, Raiņa Str. 11, Saulkrasti, 67951400,

29407267, saulrieti.celotajs.lv35 “Skultes muiža”, Skulte par., Limbaži distr.,

26160060, www.skultesmuiza.lv 36 “Smēdes”, Pāle par., Limbaži distr., 26114495,

29188192, www.smedes.lv37 “Šmiti”, Salacgrīva par., Salacgrīva distr., 2016575838 “Tereza”, Akācijas Str. 1a, Saulkrasti, 67952541,

29134171, www.tereza.lv39 “Upītes”, “Upītes”, Limbaži distr., 29173053,

29343121, www.upites.lv40 “Vecmuiža”, Liepupe par., Salacgrīva distr.,

26477996, 29297338, www.vecmuiza.lv41 “Vidlauči”, Skulte par., Limbaži distr., 29239197,

www.vidlauci.lv42 “VinDen”, Rīgas Str. 77, Saulkrasti, 26558349,

www.vinden.lv43 “Province”, “Bangas”, Pāle, Pāle par., Limbaži distr.,

27744997, www.klubsprovince.lv  

RECREATION COMPLEX, CAMPING 44 “Bušas”, Saulkrasti par., Saulkrasti distr., 26785909,

www.busas.lv45 “Jūras priede”, Upes Str. 56a, Zvejniekciems,

67954780, www.juraspriede.lv46 “Klintis”, Mantiņi, Salacgrīva distr., 27852476 47 “Lauču akmens”, “Lauči”, Limbaži distr.,

26350536, www.laucakmens.lv48 “Lilaste”, Lilaste, Saulkrasti distr.,

67700358, www.lilaste.com49 “Meža salas”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr.,

29122133, www.mezasalas.lv50 “Milleri”, Pērnavas Str. 35c, Salacgrīva,

29120001,29120023, 2612148451 “Noriņi”, Ozolaine, Limbaži distr.,

29827007, www.norini.lv52 “Rakari”, Salacgrīva distr., 26664447,

www.rakariresort.lv53 “Krimalnieki”, Tūja, Salacgrīva distr.,

29403119, www.krimalnieki.lv

54 “Jūrasdzeņi”, Jūras Str. 10, Tūja, 26550574, www.jurasdzeni.lv55 “Stārķu ciemats”, Sporta Str. 5, Staicele, 29177705,

www.aloja.lv56 “Paegļi”, Kaijciems, Limbaži distr., 29819364,

www.pazemesezeri.lv57 “Lāde”, “Mežsaulītes”, Lādezers, Limbažu distr.,

28350218

COUNTRY HOUSES58 “Duntes Urdziņas”, Skulte par., Limbaži distr.,

29234705, duntesurdzinas.celotajs.lv

59 “Dzirnupes”, Viļķene par., Limbaži distr., 26408465, www.dzirnupes.lv60 “Korķi”, Salacgrīva par., Salacgrīva distr., 29239788,

www.korki.lv61 “Kraujas”, Sila Str., Salacgrīva, 26520939 62 “Lauciņi”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr., 2946695563 “Mačkalni”, Staicele par., Aloja distr.,

29612911, www.aloja.lv64 “Svētupes”, Kuiķule, Salacgrīva distr.,

64041469, 26555239, www.svetupes.lv65 “Zaļkalni”, Salacgrīva distr., 26612520, 26388070

HOLIDAY HOMES

66 “Dālderi”, Bīriņi, Limbaži distr., 29110248, www.dalderi.com67 “Jūras māja”, Skulte par., Limbaži distr.,

29234705, jurasmaja.celotajs.lv68 “Jūras Straupes”, Lilaste, Saulkrasti distr.,

29188277, www.jurasstraupes.lv69 “Kundziņi”, Vidriži par., Limbaži distr., 29144380,

29338906, www.kundzini.lv70 “Ķirumi”, Braslava par., Aloja distr., 29268828,

www.aloja.lv71 “Medņi”, Vidriži par., Limbaži distr., 26380555,

www.spekozols.lv72 “Uzkalni”, Zvejniekciems, Saulkrasti distr.,

26346047, http://kempingspiejuras.com73 “Urakši”, Limbaži par., Limbaži distr., 29268666,

www.uraksi.viss.lv74 “Vējavas”, Salacgrīva par., Salacgrīva distr.,

64071667, 26463252, www.vejavas.viss.lv75 “Rudzīši”, Salacgrīva par., Salacgrīva distr.,

28668899, 2644618676 “Klintskalni”, “Klintskalni 1”, Liepupe par.,

Salacgrīva distr., 29268792, 2924526577 “Vēverkalni”, Kalēju Str. 2, Gravas ciems,

Vidriži par., Limbaži distr., 26031540, www.draugiem.lv/veverkalni78 “Singing sands”, Kāpu Str. 26, Saulkrasti, 2654481579 “Asni”, “Jaunladiņi”, Saulkrasti par., Saulkrasti distr.,

29254569, www.asni.lv80 “Summerhome”, Kaktusu Str. 6, Skulte, Skulte par.,

Limbaži distr., 67527222, www.summerhome.lv81 “Lāču muižiņa”, Pāle par., Limbaži distr., 2910604682 “Kundziņu salas”, Vidriži par., Limbaži distr.

29339977, www.kundzinusalas.lv83 “Abi labi rabarberi”, Atvaru ceļš, Veselība,

Saulkrasti, 24922585, www.rabarberi.lv