Where better to experience Latvia’s magnificent spring than out in nature!
When visiting Latvian farms, guests are offered both recreational activities and opportunities to get creative and active themselves. The work ethic is still highly valued on these farms, and you’ll see that everywhere you go. You’ll be welcomed by hospitable hosts who’ll introduce you to their beloved animals, demonstrate their craftsmanship, and let children make all sorts of things themselves. At these farms, you’re sure to be treated to local dishes and snacks unique to each place. If you’d like to go horseback riding—that’s possible, too! Beekeepers have prepared some particularly interesting activities—the bravest visitors are invited to take a peek into the mysterious world of bees.
Choose the offer you like best and come visit!
Photo from the archives of the “Sniķeri” farm.
Kurzemes Region
Wild horses and taurs
– Wild horses and aurochs in Pape offer guided tours with the chance to get up close to the animals, a walk of around 2 km and an introduction to the nature park’s ecosystem.
📍 Papes ezers, Dienvidkurzemes novads
Latgales Region
Farm "Kotiņi"
– The "Kotiņi" farm offers guided tours with tastings of its produce, a look at modern agricultural machinery, and hands-on activities for schoolchildren on the journey of grain from field to table.
📍 Kotiņi, Šķilbēnu pagasts, Balvu novads
Rancho OZOLMAJAS
– Rancho Ozolmājas offers visitors the chance to meet animals of various breeds, from camels to ostriches, take part in a ‘spot and tick’ activity, and enjoy picnic areas with a barbecue and a campfire.
📍 Kārklinieki, Balvu pagasts, Balvu novads
"KLAJUMI" Horse Farm
– The "Klajumi" horse farm offers horse-drawn carriage rides, horse riding, masterclasses on horse care and creative workshops in the Daugava Bend Nature Park.
📍 Klajumi, Kaplavas pag., Krāslavas nov.
Vidzemes Region
"Putnu dārzs" visitor farm
– The Putnu dārzs visitor centre in Dobele offers educational tours and hands-on workshops for nursery and school groups, as well as families. Discover a variety of birds and animals, discover interesting facts about the world of birds and take part in the exciting workshop ‘From Dinosaurs to Domestic Birds’, where knowledge is acquired through hands-on activities and exploration.
📍 Deglava iela 28, Dobele
Rakshi Zoo
– Rakši Zoo offers guided tours of the zoo, lemur feeding, camel rides and walks with llamas, as well as bumper cars and electric boats.
📍 Rakši, Drabešu pag., Cēsu nov.
Equestrian Sport Club - Horseshoe
– The "Pakavs" Equestrian Sports Club offers horse rides, riding lessons and the chance to view the Mūra Arch Bridge over the Kuja River from horseback.
📍 Pakavi, Cesvaines pag., Madonas nov.
Livi - goats
– Līvi – Goats offers a tour of the goat farm, including a chance to see a herd of around 350 goats, a cheese tasting and a chance to try goat’s milk ice cream.
📍 Ozolkrogs, Bērzaunes pag., Madonas nov.
Equine therapy centre
– The equine therapy centre offers tours to see the horses in the paddocks, team-building activities in the riding arena and a tour of the vertical strawberry greenhouse.
📍 Vites iela 20, Mālpils
Farm “Purenes”
– The "Purenes" farm offers horse rides on friendly horses, riding lessons for beginners and a riding school for children all year round.
📍 Purenes, Beļavas pagasts, Gulbenes novads
Griezītes - alpaca farm
– The Griezīte Alpaca Farm offers tours of the farm, walks with the alpacas and felting workshops, as well as the opportunity to purchase items made from alpaca wool.
📍 Griezītes, Ērgļu pagasts, Madonas novads
Birini Castle
– Bīriņu Castle offers a game-based tour called ‘Legend Hunters’, horse rides along the manor park’s trails, and views from the Great Tower or the Water Tower.
📍 Bīriņi, Vidrižu pagasts, Limbažu novads
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Farm "Kotiņi"
Kotiņi, Šķilbēnu pagasts, Balvu novads
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Rancho OZOLMAJAS
Kārklinieki, Balvu pagasts, Balvu novads
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"KLAJUMI" Horse Farm
Klajumi, Kaplavas pag., Krāslavas nov.
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"Putnu dārzs" visitor farm
Deglava iela 28, Dobele
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Rakshi Zoo
Rakši, Drabešu pag., Cēsu nov.
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Equestrian Sport Club - Horseshoe
Pakavi, Cesvaines pag., Madonas nov.
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Livi - goats
Ozolkrogs, Bērzaunes pag., Madonas nov.
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Equine therapy centre
Vites iela 20, Mālpils
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Farm “Purenes”
Purenes, Beļavas pagasts, Gulbenes novads
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Griezītes - alpaca farm
Griezītes, Ērgļu pagasts, Madonas novads
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Birini Castle
Bīriņi, Vidrižu pagasts, Limbažu novads
| ATTRACTION | ADRESS | PHONE | |
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| Kurzemes Region | |||
| Wild horses and taurs | Papes ezers, Dienvidkurzemes novads | +371 29224331 | |
| Latgales Region | |||
| Farm "Kotiņi" | Kotiņi, Šķilbēnu pagasts, Balvu novads | 26699149 | turisms@kotini.lv |
| Rancho OZOLMAJAS | Kārklinieki, Balvu pagasts, Balvu novads | +371 22314805 | turisms@balvi.lv |
| "KLAJUMI" Horse Farm | Klajumi, Kaplavas pag., Krāslavas nov. | +371 29472638 | ilze.stabulniece@inbox.lv |
| Vidzemes Region | |||
| "Putnu dārzs" visitor farm | Deglava iela 28, Dobele | +371 26955292 | ralfsputnudarzs@gmail.com |
| Rakshi Zoo | Rakši, Drabešu pag., Cēsu nov. | +371 20009097 | info@kamieli.lv |
| Equestrian Sport Club - Horseshoe | Pakavi, Cesvaines pag., Madonas nov. | +371 26481068 | juksabiruta@inbox.lv |
| Livi - goats | Ozolkrogs, Bērzaunes pag., Madonas nov. | +371 29180251 | kazas.siers@inbox.lv |
| Equine therapy centre | Vites iela 20, Mālpils | +371 26517416 | info@zirguterapijascentrs.lv |
| Farm “Purenes” | Purenes, Beļavas pagasts, Gulbenes novads | +371 26380967 | mairita@purenes.lv |
| Griezītes - alpaca farm | Griezītes, Ērgļu pagasts, Madonas novads | +371 28693785 (Ian Storie, EN) | griezites.alpakas@gmail.com |
| Birini Castle | Bīriņi, Vidrižu pagasts, Limbažu novads | +371 29244927 | hotel@birinupils.lv |