Section 99. Jāņukrogs – Bigauņciems.
Worth seeing
The castle mound trail of Kaņieris lake1.3 km long circular trail with an observation tower, which overlooks the lake and the birds living there. |
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Border stoneA monument to the former border line between the Russian Empire and the Duchy of Courland, which went along Robežu street in Ķemeri, hence the name of the street (“The border street”). |
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Ķemeri Evangelical Lutheran ChurchĶemeri Evangelical Lutheran Church was the first stone building in Ķemeri resort. Tel.: +371 26593425 |
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St. Apostles Peter and Paul Kemeri Orthodox ChurchCentral cross-domed wooden church with a bell tower, built in the style of historicism, in the architectural forms of wooden churches in Northern Russia. Tel.: +371 67765417 |
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Kemeri resort parkThe sulphur spring “Ķirzaciņa” (“The Little Lizard”) next to the pavilion decorated with wood carvings, a water tower with an exposition about the history of Ķemeri and a viewing platform on the roof, 7 picturesque bridges over Vēršupīte. The former hotel “Ķemeri” – a striking example of neoclassicism. |
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Meža māja (Forest house)The reed-roofed building designed by architect Frīdrihs Skujiņš is one of the brightest buildings of national romanticism in Latvia. The building houses the Kemeri National Park Information Centre. Tel.: +371 26424972 |
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Melnalkšņu swamp forest trailThe 0.6 km trail introduces a very humid natural deciduous forest – a black alder swamp forest. |
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Sloka lake observation towerThe observation tower is located on pontoons, it is connected to the land by a footbridge. From the tower you can see the whole Sloka lake all the way to Kauguri. Birds gather in the lake in spring and late summer–autumn, so this is a favorite place for bird watchers. |
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BigauņciemsA fishing village on the shores of the Gulf of Riga, where you can buy fish caught and smoked there. |
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Recreation complex “Valguma pasaule”"Valguma pasaule", Smārdes pagasts, Tukuma novads +371 29414022, +371 63181222 info@valgumapasaule.lv |
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Upside Down HouseSnacks, tea, and coffee are available at the site for an additional fee, even for those who do not purchase entry tickets. "Guntiņas", Smārdes pagasts, Tukuma novads +371 28808606 |