Līgatne
Līgatne is a wonderful town with its natural landscapes, sandstone cliffs, and the rushing Līgatne River, rich in the history of the Paper Factory, preserved wooden architecture, stories, and the Michelin Green Star restaurant, Chef's House, with its garden. It is definitely worth exploring all of Līgatne thoroughly, as it is enchanting in every season.
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Līgatne papermill factory
After 200 years of existence, it is being revived in a new form, gradually becoming a self-sufficient environment where both paper production is resumed and a space for cultural and artistic expressions is created. It's a unique opportunity to visit an authentic paper factory – a place where time seems to stand still and you can experience various cultural layers.
For more information, visit www.papirfabrika.lv.
For more information, visit www.papirfabrika.lv.
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Anfabrika cliff
The 17-meter-high sandstone cliffs with ancient Līgatne cellars. Climbing to the top offers a view over Līgatne. At the Anfabrika cliff locks, the Līgatne River divides into two separate rivers – one flowing into the Gauja and the other designated to supply the Līgatne paper factory with the water needed for paper production.
In October/November, it is possible to observe the migration of salmon-like fish along the specially constructed fish spawning path along the river.
In October/November, it is possible to observe the migration of salmon-like fish along the specially constructed fish spawning path along the river.
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Vienkoči park
A walking and relaxation park by the Līgatne River, featuring trails with models of historic manors, buildings, wooden sculptures, and single-log boats. In the Single-Log Park, there is a Woodcraft Museum arranged like an ancient workshop. In the museum, you can learn how ancient craftsmen made household items and discover what it truly means to create a "single-log" object. The park is located in Augšlīgatne (a 15-minute drive away).
For more information, visit www.vienkoci.lv
For more information, visit www.vienkoci.lv
Michelin restaurant
Pavāru māja
A restaurant where you can experience the brightest flavors from local farmers and wildfood. Pavaru maja offers four-course lunch and eight-course tasting dinner menu with paired drinks that are amazing. This will be a unique experience, both visiting the garden and dining with the host Ēriks Dreibants and his team.
Advance reservation is a must at www.pavarumaja.lv.
Advance reservation is a must at www.pavarumaja.lv.
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Sandstone cliffs
In the past, the people of Līgatne carved cellars, or artificial caves, into the sandstone cliffs for food storage, as the temperature in the cellars remained constant throughout the year at around +2 degrees Celsius. Today, there are approximately 300 known caves, most of which are no longer in use. You can find cellars all over the Līgatne area, so take a walk, discover, explore, and enjoy!
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Paper factory hostoric village
Līgatne is worth exploring on foot to discover the entire historic village of the Paper Factory, its preserved wooden architecture – the workers' residential houses, the first row houses in Latvia, the Crafts House, the Maternity Home (now the Chef's House restaurant), the village streets, and the Paper Factory area itself. You can take a walk on your own (about 4 km), but for a thorough exploration, we recommend joining a guided tour offered by Tourist Information Center with stories about the history of the area.
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The Soviet Secret Bunker
A journey back in time - a unique Soviet-era structure, a 200 square meter bunker located 9 meters underground, built for the needs of the ruling elite at that time to govern the country in the event of a nuclear war. Today, you can visit this secret bunker and explore its history and testimonies on guided tours with a guide.
To book a tour, visit www.bunkurs.lv.
To book a tour, visit www.bunkurs.lv.
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Līgatne papermill factory
After 200 years of existence, it is being revived in a new form, gradually becoming a self-sufficient environment where both paper production is resumed and a space for cultural and artistic expressions is created. It's a unique opportunity to visit an authentic paper factory – a place where time seems to stand still and you can experience various cultural layers.
For more information, visit www.papirfabrika.lv.
For more information, visit www.papirfabrika.lv.
nature
Anfabrika cliff
The 17-meter-high sandstone cliffs with ancient Līgatne cellars. Climbing to the top offers a view over Līgatne. At the Anfabrika cliff locks, the Līgatne River divides into two separate rivers – one flowing into the Gauja and the other designated to supply the Līgatne paper factory with the water needed for paper production.
In October/November, it is possible to observe the migration of salmon-like fish along the specially constructed fish spawning path along the river.
In October/November, it is possible to observe the migration of salmon-like fish along the specially constructed fish spawning path along the river.
family
Vienkoči park
A walking and relaxation park by the Līgatne River, featuring trails with models of historic manors, buildings, wooden sculptures, and single-log boats. In the Single-Log Park, there is a Woodcraft Museum arranged like an ancient workshop. In the museum, you can learn how ancient craftsmen made household items and discover what it truly means to create a "single-log" object. The park is located in Augšlīgatne (a 15-minute drive away).
For more information, visit www.vienkoci.lv
For more information, visit www.vienkoci.lv
Michelin restaurant
Pavāru māja
A restaurant where you can experience the brightest flavors from local farmers and wildfood. Pavaru maja offers four-course lunch and eight-course tasting dinner menu with paired drinks that are amazing. This will be a unique experience, both visiting the garden and dining with the host Ēriks Dreibants and his team.
Advance reservation is a must at www.pavarumaja.lv.
Advance reservation is a must at www.pavarumaja.lv.
nature
Sandstone cliffs
In the past, the people of Līgatne carved cellars, or artificial caves, into the sandstone cliffs for food storage, as the temperature in the cellars remained constant throughout the year at around +2 degrees Celsius. Today, there are approximately 300 known caves, most of which are no longer in use. You can find cellars all over the Līgatne area, so take a walk, discover, explore, and enjoy!
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Paper factory hostoric village
Līgatne is worth exploring on foot to discover the entire historic village of the Paper Factory, its preserved wooden architecture – the workers' residential houses, the first row houses in Latvia, the Crafts House, the Maternity Home (now the Chef's House restaurant), the village streets, and the Paper Factory area itself. You can take a walk on your own (about 4 km), but for a thorough exploration, we recommend joining a guided tour offered by Tourist Information Center with stories about the history of the area.
explore
The Soviet Secret Bunker
A journey back in time - a unique Soviet-era structure, a 200 square meter bunker located 9 meters underground, built for the needs of the ruling elite at that time to govern the country in the event of a nuclear war. Today, you can visit this secret bunker and explore its history and testimonies on guided tours with a guide.
To book a tour, visit www.bunkurs.lv.
To book a tour, visit www.bunkurs.lv.