Ventspils to host the largest “Baltic Motorhome Festival 2025”
Information was prepared by Dace Zērne, Marketing and Tourism Department, Ventspils City Council Administration. From 8 to 11 May, Ventspils will host the largest “Baltic Camper Festival 2025”, which will bring together around 400 campers from the Baltic States and Finland. The event will become a unique meeting point for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts and an opportunity for the city to showcase its hospitality, attractiveness and infrastructure. The [...]
Mother's Day “With a fairy tale in your heart” in LVM Nature Park in Tērvete
The most heartfelt celebration of spring is approaching, when we will say the warmest and dearest words to our mothers! On Sunday, 11 May, a special event with a wide entertainment programme will take place in the Latvian State Forest Nature Park in Tērvete. Families are invited to spend the day together - in nature, in the fresh air, watching a concert performance, doing creative activities and meeting their favourite fairytale characters. The [...]
New “KALVE Espresso Room” concept café successfully opened in Old Town
With an investment of approximately 90 thousand euros, Kalve Coffee AS has successfully opened a new “KALVE Espresso Room” concept café/shop in the Old Town, Zigfrīda Annas Meierovica Boulevard 10.The new café beautifully complements the historic streets of Old Riga and blends seamlessly into the Old Town atmosphere. It has quickly become a destination for visitors to Riga staying in a nearby hotel. The newest café marks the sixth [...]
Tourism in Riga is picking up speed; foreign arrivals up by a third in January
Source: Leta Tourism in Riga is steadily recovering and gaining momentum - in January, the Latvian capital welcomed 69 406 foreign visitors, which is 34% more than in January last year. The fastest growth in the number of tourists came from Scandinavian countries, according to information collected by the Riga Tourism and Investment Agency (RITA). “Riga is strengthening its position among Europe's most popular tourist [...]
Active Families Day “Looping Together in the Forest” in LVM Nature Park in Tērvete
The Latvian State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete has prepared additional activities for an interesting outdoor recreation. All active, sporty and adventurous nature walkers are welcome at the event “Looping together in the forest” on 22 March! From 11.00 to 15.00 we will offer to take part in sport activities, promoting an active lifestyle in the forest environment. The favourite fairy-tale characters will continue to amaze [...]
Tourism in Valmiera Region in 2024
Source: Leta In order to evaluate the results of the past year and to gain insight into the development of the tourism industry in the municipality, the Tourism Board of Valmiera Municipality (TP), at the beginning of the new work cycle, analyses the data for the previous year. This is the basis for future decisions and activities in the field of tourism in the municipality. Data for 2024 on tourist attractions, accommodation [...]
Evening hikes “Meet the beasts in the dark” will take place in Līgatne nature trails”
Today, evening hikes “Meet the beasts in the dark” will take place again in Līgatne Nature Trails (LDT), the Nature Conservation Agency informed LETA. Pre-booked nature friends will have the opportunity to walk through the illuminated nature trails accompanied by a guide and get to know Latvia's characteristic wild animals in a nocturnal environment. Participants will be divided into four groups of no more than 30 people each. The first group will start at 17.00, the [...]
The magic of the school winter break starts in Valmiera County!
Warm lights shine in every window, Christmas trees are adorned with the most splendid decorations and people's eyes sparkle with joy - the beautiful season of festive anticipation is here! Pupils spend this time preparing for the festive season and taking a moment to breathe from the routine of school. In Valmiera District, pupils big and small will find activities to suit them and help them build up their energy for the new school term. Outdoor adventures The Valmiera [...]
Invitation to “Christmas in Mazsalaca 2024”
On 25 December this year, for the fifth year in a row, both big and small people are invited to celebrate the warm and family feast “Christmas in Mazsalaca” in Mazsalaca, drawing attention to sincerity, peace and family warmth, because the most precious thing we can give to our loved ones is the time we spend together. We will celebrate throughout the afternoon. From 14.00, [...]
Dubai invites to annual shopping festival, promising biggest event yet
The 30th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival will take place this year from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025. Organisers say it will be the biggest, most spectacular and unique event in its history. The calendar will be packed with spectacular concerts, irresistible shopping offers, raffles with truly generous prizes, firework and drone shows, gastronomic surprises and much more. Celebrating [...]