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The large 25-meter swimming pool has 4 lanes. Depth: 1,30–2,10 m. The small swimming pool is 4 x 6 m long and 0,96 m deep. Jacuzzi is available. The wellness area includes a sauna (dry, without brush, temperature 70–90 degrees), a steam bath (temperature 45–47 degrees) and an ice room. Children under the age of 11 (including) may only visit the swimming pool and spa with adults (parents, grandparents or persons over the age of 18). Last time to enter the pool – 1.5 hours before the end of the swimming pool working hours. The swimming pool has a specially equipped squash room. Squash is an ideal sports game for fans of an active lifestyle. When playing squash, physical activity is 2-3 times higher than in big tennis.
* Opening hours may vary depending on the season.

There are five different outdoor trainers placed next to the Kraslava castle complex. They are suitable for people of any age, according to their level of physical fitness. When working with outdoor exercise machines, everyone can adjust the intensity of the activity to themselves. Outdoor exercise machines are freely available to anyone, at any time of the day.

For active recreation of residents and guests of Kraslava, a tennis court, equipment rental and the services of a coach are offered. Please arrange your visit in advance.

The Sports Amusement Park offers active recreation, thereby promoting a healthy lifestyle and a full range of leisure activities. Leisure in the sports park is for both adults and children. The Sports Amusement Park offers a military simulation game “Airsoft”, a fun team game "Futgolf". The air obstacle course is popular among visitors. It is 2.5 m above the ground.

If you want to relax, you can take a 90-meter-long walk on the Angel's footpath. The trail is covered with 25 different sections and 13 natural materials. Especially recommended for people with orthopedic problems.

Hosts offer team building games for corporate or birthday parties - various athletic team games in the fresh air. There is the opportunity to participate in master classes in soap making, candle or wax making and aqua-gravy. There are picnic areas, tents, sauna, barbecue.

For accommodation there are two houses: LARGE HOLIDAY HOUSE, which is suitable for 12 people, and a SMALL HOLIDAY HOUSE - for a small family or company of 2-3 people.

The large holiday house has 2 floors, with the large living room on the 1st floor and smaller room with a double bed, as well as a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, electric kettle, coffee machine, dishes, dish towels). On the 2nd floor there are beds for 7-8 people. All beds are equipped with bed linen and towels. The house has a fireplace, terrace, arbour, tables, swings and a barbecue grill.

The small holiday house has a double bed, a sofa, a chair and a table. In one corner is a small kitchen equipped with refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, dish towels.
The terrace has a table with chairs and a large umbrella in case of bad weather. The main advantage of the house is a beautiful view from the terrace to the pond and the whole area.

The sports amusement park offers a small sauna, which is suitable for various events and recreation. It is possible to order the services of a bather, who will perform various bath rituals to improve health, well-being and beauty.

Book your visit in advance!

A great way to make your vacation full of emotions and adventures. Team building events or family recreation. By prior arrangement, Zorb football equipment can be delivered to a convenient location for the customer, thus making celebrations and events more exciting.

Mini golf is a good opportunity to spend active free time with family, friends or colleagues in the camping "Siveri".

In Dagda Tourism information Point there was established a Centre of active tourism, which gives visitors the opportunity to participate in various activities organized for active tourism, to rent a bike and a helmet, Nordic walking poles, cross-country skis with boots (10 bicycles, 9 Nordic walking sticks, 10 cross-country skis with boots).

Krāslava Wake Park offers:

• Wakeboard track 200 m long with 2 springboards and 20m long slide. 
• Equipment rental, including wetsuits (sizes XS till XXL), wakeboards with fastening (from size 34 EU till 48 EU), safety equipment (helmets, vests).
• SUP board rentals (2).
• Water towable for 1-2 persons.
• Grill.

Wake park offers an opportunity to train children who have already reached 34 feet size. Two instructors are involved during the children training. 

Wakeboard prices: 1 hour: 25 Eur; 30 min: 15 Eur.

Price  includes  equipment  rental  for  one  person  (board,  wetsuit  3mm,  safety equipment - helmet, vest).

Water towable (10 min): 5 Eur 

SUP board (60 min): 7 Eur. 

As well Wake Park offers balance boards and gift cards.

Wake park in Krāslava was created in the framework of the project Nr.20-03-AL33- A019.2105-000012 “Installation  of  the  Wake  Park  in  Krāslava”.  Supported  by Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Center.

News for big and small fans of active recreation – the largest water inflatable amusement park in Latgale, 1000 m2, has opened in Krāslava!

Krāslava wake park "Xwake Krāslava" offers residents of Krāslava region and other guests a real summer recreation opportunity - an inflatable amusement park on the beach of Lake Persteņa. The 1000 m2 amusement park will give you the opportunity to test your dexterity and abilities.

Working time: The water park works depending on the weather. The working hours of water attractions on working days are from 13:00 to 21:00 and holidays from 12:00 to 21:00. Session starts every hour for example: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00....... 19:00, 20:00, 21:00. The opening hours of the water park can be changed.

Prices: 50 min. The session costs €7, regardless of age.

Wetsuit rental (limited quantity) - 3 €/50 min.

1-3 day excursion down Daugava on inflatable rafts (5 rafts) with a guide. The organizers will provide catering. You will enjoy all the nice things, rest at the fire, barbeque, cooking the fish soup, and enjoying on the fire boiled tea. There are 5 inflatable rafts (8 seats in each) available, transportation available. Apply beforehand. It is necessary to have passports!

Craft end raft pier. Tent places on the bank of Daugava, a bath, switches of birch twigs with herbs, tea, lodging for the night (18 places). It is necessary to have a passport!

Great location on Sivers lake with a good beach. Fishing. In cooperation with Kraslava underwater fishing association “Poseidons” also offers underwater fishing.

There is a boat rental point where you can rent Lotto 360 rowing boats for individual and small grop (up to 10 people) trips on Siver lake. Mercury outboards are also available, allowing you to tour the lake and go fishing to the farthest Siver shoal or island. The bravest have the opportunity to take a ride in the inflatable bladder behind the boat, while the romantic ones can order a specially designed boat for a sunset trip for two.

Minigolf is a great opportunity for relaxation in the company of friends, family or colleagues.

SUP board rental- the opportunity to enjoy the expanses of Siver lake with SUP board.

50 seater raft with a roof is built on pontoons and equipped with an engine that develops a speed of up to 1.5 sea knots. Driving with a raft, you can simply relax, enjoy nature, sunbathe, listen to music. You can also celebrate your birthday, organize seminar, participate in chess, dominoes, checkers tournament or fishing contest. A trip on the raft on the deepest lake in the Baltic States together with folk musicians or a potter. Lodging for the night, sauna.

Sergejs Šuļga, IANTD diving instructor #7705

Diving for beginners and professionals with the assistance of instructor in Dridža lake near Sauleskalns and other lakes of Latgale. Organization of underwater hunting in the lakes where it is allowed. Diving in the Baltic Sea. Courses of diving according to PADI, NDL, IANTD systems. Book your visit in advance.

Boat rental Beibuks offers wooden rafts, comfortable, safe, light kayaks and spacious canoes for families and companies of friends. 

The size of the wooden raft is proportional to the number of riders. It’s made of the required number of modules that connect to each other with screws. One module is 2x3 m and designed for 3 people with belongings. The raft is equipped with tables, benches, canopies, life jackets, anchor, grill, ropes, and two oars, bow and stern, with which the raft can be steered.

The stability and excellent maneuverability of boats allow you to feel safe in the current, to cross the spaids of the upper reaches of Daugava, to stop at all the planned places on the shore.

We provide boat transportation services, we recommend the best rotes. One of the routs starts in Kraslava and continues for 2-3 days.

Vests, paddles and waterproof duffel bags are aslo included in the price.

The course of the route: Koskovici- Piedruja- Kraslava- Slutiski. 95% of the routes lenght falls within Kraslava county.

Type of boat. a canoe or kayak type boat is preferred, which are faster and easier to maneuver. The route can also be traveled by dinghy or raft, but they will be more difficult (and slower) to travel in headwinds. The route can also be done in a larger rowing boat.

Recommended time: June- August. Depending on weather conditions, the route can also be driven at other times.Lenght: ~ 63 km. The route can be extended to Krauja (+25 km) or Daugavpils (+37 km). Then you have to count on a three day route.

Time: Two day route if using canoe or dinghy. Day 1: Koskovci- guest house Arkadia (33 km). Day 2: Kraslava- Slutiski (30 km). The time spent on the route may depend on the time devoted to viewing the objects, the type of boat, the number of passengers in the boat, their physical condition, wind direction and strenght water level, current speed, etc. The trip with a rubber boat will take more time, but it largely depends on the factors mentiones above, and most of all- the direstion and strenght of wind.

Degree of difficulty: Easy (in suitable weather condition- no wind or headwind up to 3 m/s) if it’s run as a two day route. 

Starting point: Koskovci. ~130m before the turn of the V656 road in the NNW direction, a grassy road leads to Daugava- a path thet can be used to reach the river (0.4 km). It should be taken into account thet ~ 0.3 km in the E direction the river already flows through the territory of Belarus in it’s entire width. It’s strictly forbidden to cross the border by boat!!

Finish point: Slutiski. Boathouse. There is a dirt road close to the pier, where you can drive up and collect boats for further transportation.

Logistics and public transport: The starting and final point cannot be reached by public transport, so boat transport must be arranged with your own transport or use the services provided by local boat renters.

Rest places: It should be taken into account that there are no well equipped water tourism settlements in the mentioned section, as well as publicē rest places on the river bank itself. For short term rest, you can use sandy beaches on the bank of river or islands. Their eksistence and availability is highly dependent on the river, so summer and the time when there have been no significant rains are more suitable.

Information in nature: There are no information stands along the river bank in the mentioned section of the Daugava, therefore maps, information materiāls (it’s convenient to get the Kraslava TIC) and navigation equipment must be prepared before the trip, which must be packed in waterproof covers.

Must know! Safe and responsibel boating!

• Before making the route, make sure of the weather forecast is suitable for boating throught the day, as it is greatly affected by the direction and strenght of the wind in the Daugava;
• If the wind speed exceeds 4-5 m/s, waves form in the Daugava, which can be dangerous for canoes, ect. type pf boats- they can capsize;
• Always wear a life jacket, even when boating close to shore. Daugava can quickly alternates between shallow and deep places;
• Watch out for underwater objects- stones (in rapids), tree fragments, etc. objects, as well as fishing nets;
• Get along with fishermen, try not to scare the fish;
• Evaluate whether this route is suitable for traveling with small children;
• Cross the Daugava only (except where it’s a border river!) if you are an experienced boater and if there is no wind and waves that could endanger safety.

Pay attention! To perform the route (from Koskovci of Piedruja) you need:

1. Familiarize yourself with the rules that mut be followed by those who plan to stay in the border regime zone: http://rs.gov.lv/index.php?id=803&top=0 ;
2. Before the trip, you must pass the terminated special pass, which is necessary to stay in the boarder regime lane. This can be done easily and quickly electronically on the Latvian state portal www.latvija.lv ;
3. On the day of the trip, a visit must be made to the Piedruja border guard department of the Daugavpils administration (located in Piedruja) is required, where you have to register the boat for a trip alonf the Daugava in the section that concides with the border control lane. Tel: +37165403765.

Take care of the safety and health of yourself and your fellow human beings! When making the route, everyone is responsible for their own and others safety! Rescue services: 112.

The route falls whitin two specially protected natural areas (SPNA). Nature park “Daugava loki” was dounded in 1990. the main purpose of it’s creation is the preservation of the unique landscape, biological diversity and cultural and historical monuments of the ancient Daugava Valley. In the eighties of the last century, it was planed to flood the Daugava ancient river in connection with the construction od the Daugavpisl HPS (Hydropower Station). “Daugava loki” is a part of a large SPNA – protected landscapes in the area “Augsdaugava”. In both areas, you can safely go hiking, use the publicly created infrastructure  (tralis, tower, rest areas), ride a bicycle, boat on the Daugava, watch birds, animals, pick mushrooms, berries, swim in well maintained places.  

1. Koskovci. The beginning of the route. A settlement is marked on the map, although there is little evidence of a settlement. The section of the gravel road from Piedruja to Koskovcie, which winds through other settlements- Lupandi, Dvorcanii and Gorbachova- is very interesting. In a short distance from the road you can also see the river valley an the river itself.
2. Daugava stone. To be found in the southeastern part of Piedruja, on the bank of the Daugava. You can get there by walking along the Piedruja trail. The memorial stone was made by the sculptor Vilnis Titan, carving the name of Daugava in seven languages- Latvian, Livonian, Estonian, Polish, Russian, German and Finnish. If the location of the stone is not known, it can be passed by when driving along the river. Shortly before the Daugava Stone and Piedruja – there is alarge island (0.9 km long and 0.5 km wide) in the Daugava, located in the territory of Belarus. Here we stay clse to the coast of Latvia!!
3. Piedruja. The largest settlement in the southeast of Latvia, which is washed from the south by the waters of Daugava, which is at the same time the border berween Latvia and Belarus. Piedruja consists of two parts- Piedruja and Alexandrova- separated by Central Street (road V631). Piedruja was formed on the left bank of Daugava- the territory of the city Druja on the Belarusian side. Both parts in the 17th century were the properties of the Sapehi family, magnates of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The low risebulding of Druja with the abandoned church is clearly visible from the coast of Piedruja. City and its surroundings are worth a walk, as the one story wooden buildings in some places resemble views from ethnogtaphic open air museums. Piedruja is tidy, between the two churches- the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Marry in Piedruja (1759) and Piedruja St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (1883-1885) a landscaped garden has been created. The Piedruja trail intruduces the mentioned objects and the already mentioned Daugavas stone. In the Alexandrova part, there is a tourist center “Piedruja”, which offers a special tourist producēt- parties in Latgalian, Russian and Belarusian style(with prior reservation). The Piedruja border control post is locates on the bank of the Daugav, on the side of the main street, where one of the Daugava crossing points operated until reatively reacently.
4. Robezdaugava(Saulevica, Rudais) stone. It’s located in Daugava, close to the left bank of the river, in front of the houses of Robezdaugava, in a place where Latvian territory is already on both banks of the river. Noticable already in a larger piece! The lenght of the boulder is 4.9 m, hieght 3.3 m, volume ~20m3. Depending on the level of the river, a larger or smaller part of the stone is visible.
5. The grat stone of Podgurjes. It’s located below the inlet of Indrica (+-10 min boat ride, visible from the plot) in the water(in dry weather is on sulfur) and close to the left bank of the Daugava. In this place there is a narrowing in the Daugava, a rapid flow on the right side at a lower water level- island. Stone volume about 13m3.
6. Indrica Catholic Church. Built from wood by local craftsmen, the church was built between 1655 and 1658 as a miniature one-room basilica at the expense of Count Platers. The one-time monument of cultural history is considered one of the oldest wooden churches in Latgale. The woodcarvings of its central altar in baroque forms were made by the masters of the school of woodcarvers in Stelmuža (today - Lithuania). In the side altar is the 18th century the painting "St. Mary Magdalene". The church was moved to its current location in 1698. The building was restored several times - in 1890 and 1918. A masonry fence built in 17th century  stretches around the church. In 19th century a free-standing bell tower was built and was restored in 2002. It is possible that the parish of Indrica is the oldest in Latgale. A house of worship, although surrounded by trees, can also be seen from the boaters' point of view.
7. Kraslava. An ancient settlement of Latgalian people. In the 10th century, the Kraslava region came under the control of the princes of Polotsk, and in the 13th century - the Livonian Order. Until the beginning of the 18th century, it existed as the center of the manor. In 1729, Johannes Ludvig Platers bought Krāslava for 1,400 dalers. The Platers family ruled in Krāslava for two centuries. In the middle of the 18th century, the Platers started the construction of Krāslava Palace. After the first partition of Poland in 1772, Latgali was added to Russia. Kraslava began to decline. After the construction of the Riga - Daugavpils - Vitebsk railway (1865), the economic life of the city flourished again. Krāslava was little affected by the events of the 2nd World War, therefore the wooden construction of the beginning of the 20th century has been preserved little. Krāslava can be recognized from the boat both by the dense buildings and also by the bridge over the Daugava.
8. Adamova precipice. Protected geological monument - one of the longest (about 1.7 km) and highest (25 - 35 m) cliffs of the Daugava. It was formed as a result of lateral erosion, when the waters of the Daugava washed away the main bank of the Daugava in the north of the Adamova arc. In one direction, we go along the top of the Adamova nature trail, in the other - along its foothills. The grandeur of the ancient valley of the Daugava can be felt from the viewpoints and scenic trails at the top of the trail. In the places where the cliff is divided by the deep side gullies, small outcrops can be observed (especially in the leafless period). They contain sediments from the last glaciation. Very small layers of sandstone are exposed (at lower water levels) also near the river itself and are visible from a boat. Active geological processes are taking place in ravines and steep slopes, which is why landslides can be observed in places. They occur in conditions of long-term moisture (rain or spring water, during snowmelt), when separate fragments of slopes slide down. At the foot of the Adamova precipice, you can see the large stone brought from Scandinavia by glacier, the volume of which is 11 m3. In composition, it is a partially metamorphosed coarse-grained hornblende granite. Nearby there is an aspen tree, which consists of five trunks and a big tree, the circumference of which has reached almost four and a half meters. Source can also be viewed. Deciduous forest with old oaks and lindens, large-sized kritalas, dry roots and other elements characteristic of a natural forest, is a protected habitat. Biologists call it /slope forest/. The approximately 1.6 km long Adamova nature trail introduces the Adamova cliff and the natural values ​​in its vicinity. The beginning of the trail can be found at the parking lot, from which a wide view of Kraslava and Daugava Senileja opens. It is most convenient to walk the trail before the boat trip, stopping at the parking lot before Kraslava itself. The trail itself is not visible from the boat!
9. Skerskani Island. More precisely, a group of islands that appear at a lower water level. The islands were formed when alluvium carried by the river (sand, gravel) was deposited in a place where there are many boulders in the river, which change the speed and direction of the current. In the vicinity, depending on the water level, - rapids and rapids. We go around the left bank side!
10. Sprogi avotcirk ravines is the only geological monument of its kind (protected) in the territory of the nature park. It is located in the southern part of Skerskani (Adamova) circle. On the 1.5 km long and up to 35 m high slope of the left bank of the Daugava (in a 70-450 m wide strip), a collection of deep erosion gullies and active springs has formed, hidden in the green foliage of slope forests (protected habitats). In some places, spring cirques are visible - bowl-shaped downgrades on the slopes of rivers or hills, formed by spring waters as a result of washing away rocks or glacial sediments. Sprogy ravines "open" best in the leafless period. From the boat, only the densely vegetated main bank of the Daugava can be seen, and the uninitiated will most likely pass this object by!
11. Aizvejini mound. relief formed by the Daugava and its side ravines, the seclusion of the place, as well as the opportunity to have a good view of the river in both directions. There were some of the reasons why one of the ancient places of human life - Aizvejini mound - was formed here. It is located in a less accessible place - on the left main bank of the Daugava between two deep river ditches, ~ 4.5 km downstream of Kraslava - Skerskani (Adamova) in the southern part of the arc. The height of the mound above the nearest neighborhood is 35 m, the area is 70 x 55 m. A 0.9 m thick cultural layer with fragments of polished pottery was discovered in it. Pilskalns was inhabited from the 1st century BCE. to the 1st century CE the middle. Aizvejini mound is an archaeological monument of national importance. If there is a desire to see the object in nature, then a good landmark is the Skerskani house, which offers tourist accommodation, etc. services (placed signs). It is difficult for the uninitiated to distinguish the Aizvejini mound from the general Daugava main bank.
12. Uzingora sandstone outcrop. It can be found in the northwestern part of the Fishermen's Circle, on the right bank of the Daugava between Uzhinkalna and Uzhingorsk. The length and height of the outcrop depends on the water level in the Daugava. About 350 mln. age-old Devonian sandstone layers (~ 1.5 m high) colored brown by iron compounds.
13. Veckaplava is a small village on the left bank of the Daugava, in Kaplava parish of Krāslava county, between Kaplava and Lielborn. In the 17th century, its inhabitants died during the plague. The place did not remain empty, so Belarusians settled here. In 1810, there were 16 residential houses in the town, there was a parish administration, a court, a prison, a church, a synagogue, three shops and a tavern. At the beginning of the 20th century, an important means of transport was the so-called Dinaburg steamer. In 1932, Kaplava was given the status of a village. After the Second World War, a new center was established 2 km to the east - the so-called Prauliņi, who were later renamed Kaplava, but old Kaplava got the name Veckaplava. Today, Veckaplava is a quiet place with a few houses. The group of fishermen-farmers' farmsteads of Veckaplava is an architectural monument of local importance. The largest building is the Orthodox Church of the Asylum of the Holy Mother of God in Kaplava. The Orthodox congregation in Kaplava was founded in 1794. The first church was small and "poor", so in 1894-1895 the construction of the new church, which is now visible, was started for donations. 1998 a nanny colony of night bats Myotis dasycneme was discovered in the church. A beautiful view of Veckaplava opens from the top of the left main bank of the Daugava, where the road leading into the village crosses it. A good landscape can also be seen from the opposite - right bank of the river and from the boaters' point of view. Opposite Veckaplava on the right bank of the Daugava (Augustiniski) there is a group of homesteads of rafters and fishermen, which is an architectural monument of local importance. Its buildings are in poor condition. It is possible that the oldest could have survived from the 19th century. They are harder to see from the boat.
14. Kaplava island. Located in front of Kaplava. In this section of the route – one of the largest islands below Kraslava. There are boulders in the river and rapids in the vicinity of the island.
15. Kocini island. It’s located between the house of Kocini and the inlet of the river Rudna.Near the island is a rapid named “Olsanik”.
16. Vecracina mound. It’s located in the northeastern part of the Daugavasargi circle, on the right bank of the Daugava. It’s thought to have been inhabited in the late Iron Age. The flat was partially destroyed by arranging an Old Believers cementery from the boat, the mound is difficult to recognize on the common river bank. 
17. In the place of Slutiški Old Believers' small settlement in 15th-17th centuries there was a cemetery and a settlement. In the course of archaeological excavations, antiquities of Lithuanian origin were found here. In the second half of the 17th century, Russian Old Believers came to Latvia, escaping from religious persecution in their ethnic homeland. They did not know about the existence of the settlement, so they built their houses on the ancient graves. Today, Slutiški has a small settlement type layout with buildings characteristic of the Latgale region with decorated windows, decorated doors and openwork facades. A museum has been established in Slutiski house of Old Believers (a branch of the Naujenes Regional History Museum), where you can get to know the cultural environment and traditions of Old Believers. Here you should listen to the narration of the museum guide. One of the most unusual cultural landscapes of Latvia opens up from the upper part of the foothills of the Daugava valley. Slutiski cliff can be seen in the south direction from it. There is a pier for water tourists in Slutiski. Slutiski settlement is connected with the Markova mound by the 2 km long Markova trail. Here is the destination of the route!

Relaxing and touring the most beautiful lakes in Latgale with SUP boards or kayaks. SUP boarding is one of the most popular and interesting ways to see the beautiful islands of the lake, get a fantastic tan and strengthen body muscles. It’s a great opportunity to combine the pleasant with the useful. With kayaks it’s possible to go through not only lakes, but also the most beautiful rivers.

A well equipped tent and camping site is also offered, where you can experience the most beautiful sunsets ans sunrises right on the shore of the lake. It’s also possible to rent a double tent with erveryting you neer for a good and warm sleep. For the convenience of our guests, we also offer to order healthy and tasty meals.

Welcome to one the most distant kayaking destinations of Latvia and Europe - region with more than 270 lakes in the region. We invite you to escape a city rush and go on a guided kayaking tour in the Sauleskalns lake systems for exploring untamed nature, unique flora and fauna, local tales and delicacies. Flexible duration and level of challenge. Accommodation available.

Get to know Latgale not leaving environmental footprints.

Recreation complex "Adamova" offers boat rental and water routes on the territory of "Augšdaugava" and "Bends of the river Daugava", also on other rivers of Latgale. Canoes and kayaks, necessary equipment (paddles, life jackets, etc.) and boat transportation are offered.

More information about services, routes and prices - www.adamova.lv

Holiday house “Ezersetas” tents 25 canoes, 15 kayaks and other necessary equipment for trips on the lakes and rivers of Latgale. Provides boat transportation. Organizes exciting boat trips of two or more days.

All proposed routes have been traveled and tested.

Boaters are offered accommodation in Kalna house (12 places), camping place, sauna.

Fishing tours will be organized upon prior application depending on the clients preference.

Fishing takes place in body of water rich in fish. The main emphasis is on spinning (a nature friendly, sporting event) after which the client gets both adrenaline from fighting trphy fish and mental relaxation from everyday stress and routine...

Fishing takes place according to special rules to sustainably conserve resources and keep anglers happy in the future.

Krāslava Wake Park offers:

• Wakeboard track 200 m long with 2 springboards and 20m long slide. 
• Equipment rental, including wetsuits (sizes XS till XXL), wakeboards with fastening (from size 34 EU till 48 EU), safety equipment (helmets, vests).
• SUP board rentals (2).
• Water towable for 1-2 persons.
• Grill are.

Wake park offers an opportunity to train children who have already reached 34 feet size. Two instructors are involved during the children training. 

Wakeboard prices: 1 hour: 25 Eur; 30 min: 15 Eur 

Price  includes  equipment  rental  for  one  person  (board,  wetsuit  3mm,  safety equipment - helmet, vest).

Water towable (10 min): 5 Eur 

SUP board (60 min): 7 Eur. 

As well Wake Park offers balance boards and gift cards.

Wake park in Krāslava was created in the framework of the project Nr.20-03-AL33- A019.2105-000012 “Installation  of  the  Wake  Park  in  Krāslava”.  Supported  by Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Center.

Nature Park "Daugava loki" is situated in Augsdaugavas protected landscape area in Kraslavas and Daugavpils regions. It is one of the most beautiful corners of nature with a unique Daugava river valley landscape, valuable natural complexes, biodiversity of plant and animal species, cultural-historic monuments. The most characteristic natural feature of Daugavas loki is its 8 large bends (meanders) between Kraslava and Naujene.
Guided by the mark of bicycle tourism one can also walk this route. You will have a perfect hike, during which it will be possible to enjoy the unusual, beautiful and amazing natural scenery, to observe plants, trees, insects and animals which house in this nature park without any hurry!

The route starts behind Kraslava, turning right from the A6 (Riga - Belarusian border) highway and following the marking of the cycling route. The length of the route is 27 km and it covers 3 parishes - starts in Kraslava parish, moves through Kalnieši parish and ends in Piedruja parish, including the most important sights of these parishes. But before a bike ride along the cycling route, it is worth visiting the most remarkable places of Kraslava: Castle complex of Counts Platers, Roman Catholic church of St. Ludwig, Karnicki monument, Observation tower in Priedaine and others (more info www.visitkraslava.com).

The cycling route mostly leads along forest, country and gravel roads, crossing the Indrica River, where there is a scenic view of the surrounding nature. There is also a recreation area. But approx. 3.5 km before the Indrica River is a great opportunity to visit the oldest wooden church in Latgale - Indrica Roman Catholic Church. From the Indrica River to the next recreation area, located on Lake Koloda, you have to drive approx. 8 km. Piedruja, on the other hand, awaits with such architectural gems as Piedruja Roman Catholic Church, Piedruja Orthodox Church. It is also worth visiting the unique Stone of Daugava and, by prior arrangement, Museum of Piedruja. Not far from the center of Piedruja is located the hotel "Piedruja", which offers both accommodation and catering services. At the destination of the cycling route, where the most beautiful view of the bank of the Daugava River as well as the Belarusian townlet Druja opens, there is another recreation area, which is special with the architectural wooden forms installed there.

Recreation complex "Adamova" offers bike rental. The cycling route “Bends of the Daugava” (number 35) runs along the territory of the campsite. There are men's and women's mountain bikes, children's bicycles and additional equipment (bicycle helmets, chairs for children, etc.).

More about services, routes and prices - www.adamova.lv

Recreation area on the shore of beautiful lake offers 5 bicycles for rent.

Tourists are also offered tent place, a picnic area, two boats and relaxation in the black sauna. 

Glamping offers 8 bicycle rentabls for trips along the forest paths, around the lake and nearby bicycle routes.

Good place for those who like nature. The perfect place to spend time with friends and family. In horse ranch, there are 18 horses: Berta, Raita, Zemene, Skanda, Legatne, Selda, Vērdiņš, Flora, Blāzma, Alfa, Dundurs, Sapnis, Deposs and others. The horses are clever, predictable and good for riders who haven’t any experience in horse riding. Enjoy horseback riding and the romantic of a village in the nature park “Daugavas loki”

Horse ranch “Klajumi” offers:
• 2–3 days Horseback riding routes in the nature park “Daugavas loki” and in Latvian–Belarusian borderland. Hikes include: horses, guide, accommodation, sauna, catering.
• Horse- Drawn Carriage ride.
• Reittherapy and relaxation exercises on the horseback.
• Bathhouse and accommodation in the apartments of „Klajumi” (five places).
• Accommodation in the apartments of „Klajumu Ķemeru” and blackstyle
(smoke) sauna (eight places + 3 extra seats).
• Accommodation in the apartments of „Klajumu Ganiņu” (six places + 2 extra seats). Also for people with special needs.
• Accommodation in the apartments of “ Klajumu Krastos” (four places + 2 extra seats) in the bank of the river Daugava.

•Horseback riding retreats for adults.

•Camps for children.

•Audio guide.

• “Odu taka” (The path of mosquitoes) -forest and bog landscapes.
• Dishes of Latgale Culinary Heritage from natural products grown on the farm

On the 3rd floor of Krāslava Region Tourism Information Center (Pils iela 2) is the opportunity to see an exclusive exhibition of porcelain dolls "When the childhood dream comes true". The exclusive collection includes dolls from many world-famous artists (Franklin Mint, Franklin Heirloom, Maryse Nicole, Ashton Dark, Alberon, Leonardo, Vanity Fair, Golden Keepsakes). The collection has almost 1500 dolls and also handmade dolls' carriages.

Working hours:

Monday - Wednesday: book your visit in advance

Thursday - Friday: 10.00 - 17.00

Saturday - Sunday: 10.00 - 15.00

Entrance fee: EUR 2, for children under 7 years old - free of charge

An examination and participation in the process of pottery manufacturing. You may try to make the article by your own hands, as well as kindle the potter’s kiln. Baths, places for tents. A vast offer of ceramic articles, souvenirs, earthenware for the garden. Individual, family, schoolchildren and big group activities. Book your visit in advance.

Acquaintance with the secrets of growing of herbs and making teas. Tasting of medical tea. A great opportunity to purchase more than 15 different types of organic tea. A large selection of beeswax. Farm visitors can make a candle with their own hands or take part in a beeswax cosmetic making master class.

 Special offer: „Mix your tea” – according to your birthday date or some other very special date – by the specific numbers it is possible to mix up your own, special tea!

Book your visit in advance!

On offer (excursions and workshops only possible with prior registration):

• Story about different types of ceramics, local sightseeing and international pottery samples, souvenirs.
• Clay making demonstrations, the opportunity to make a clay pot on the potter's wheel or shape it by hand.
• Story about the production process of beer, exchange of experiences.

By registering in advance, it is possible to arrange various types of creative workshops, such as making decorative ornaments from natural materials. The optimal number of people in workshops is up to 10 people.

9th-13th centuries imitation of fortification structures of the Latgale tribes. You can view and try on reconstructions of ancient Latgale clothes, ornaments and weapons; possibility to apply for a master class in jewelry making.

Participation in the process of laying reed roofs, making wooden souvenirs.

Kraslava Craft Center was established in 2021. There are seven craft workshops where everyone can get to know about ancient trades as well as make a whistle from clay, work in the woodworking workshop, feel the color of yarn in the weaving workshop, try making glass mosaic souvenirs in the glass decor workshop, create your own leather accessory and attend a lecture at an aroma workshop. Lastly, visitors can also taste the products of local homemakers in the culinary heritage workshop.

Kraslava Craft Center offers:

• visits of the Craft center (free of charge);
• tours with demonstrations: approximately 30 minutes in each workshop;
• excursions with master classes: approximately 1 h in each workshop;
• the opportunity to buy local handicrafts.

In Kraslava Craft Center there are:

1. Ceramics workshop with Olga and Valdis Pauliņi (+371 26869346). In this workshop can participate up to 40 people. Visitors get to know the craft and get involved in making a ceramic souvenir under the guidance of potters.
2. Woodworking workshop with Aivars Andžāns (+371 27062780). In this workshop can participate up to 15 people. Visitors get to know about the basics of woodworking and get involved in making a wooden souvenir under the guidance of woodworker.
3. Weaving workshop with Aina Guba (+371 29255396). In this workshop can participate up to 12 people. Visitors get to know about the craft and make a woven or braided souvenir under the guidance of weaver.
4. Glass decor workshop with Elvīra Škutāne (+371 28368537). In this workshop can participate up to 20 people. Visitors learn how to make stained glass in the Tiffany technique and create a glass mosaic souvenir under the guidance of master.
5. Latgale culinary heritage workshop (+371 26395176) can host up to 40 people. Visitors enjoy the culinary heritage of Kraslava region, or products of local home producers (smoked goods, bread, Kraslava cucumbers, cheese, tea). Price: for groups (from 10 people): 10 EUR/pers.
6. Leather Jewelry workshop with Ludmila Morozova (+371 28284191).In this workshop maximum number of participants is 9. Visitors learn about the process of creating leather jewelry and master the basics of the craft. Under the guidance of a craftmaster, participants also create a leather jewelry souvenir.Price: 10 EUR/per person
7.  Aroma workshop with Marina Beļajeva (+371 28104159). In this workshop can participate up to 20 people. Visitors get acquainted with the variety of aromatic raw materials and the use of herbs, oils and perfumes. Lecturer offers practical master classes or lectures about preparation of an aromatic product.

In the courtyard of family house built in the Latgale country style, relaxation for the family is offered in the bath house. 1 room available (on the 2nd floor) with 4 beds. The kichen and facilities are located in an adjacent building. Fans of active recreation are invited to go on an organized boat trip “Lost in Latgale” (LOST IN LATGALE: more information on Facebook) along the lake and rver systems of Kraslava county. For those who enjoy life, they offer to go on a sailing boat trip along lake Leja. Boat rental and fishing tackle are also available. Those who are curious can visit a unique storehouse of antiquities with exhibits from diferent periods of Latvian history, while little vacationers can run around the yard and relax on the trampoline.

Phyto sauna is a unique way to cleanse your body and improve your figure. The advantage of the phyto sauna is thatit is specially designed to keep the head outside the phytosauna during the procedure, preventing the respiratory organs from being exposed to vapor and high temperatures, resulting in a more efficient process and without unwanted side effects. Cedar phyto sauna relieves stress and muscle tension after physical exertion. The procedure increases endurance, and also contributes to the rapid recovery of muscles after training. In addition, using the cedar barrel allows you to get rid of cellulite and overweight! In 15 minutes, you burn as many calories as after a five-kilometer run. The procedure promotes deep relaxation, and also causes the release of hormones of joy - endorphins.

For relaxation and well-being of the camping guests on the territory of camping “Adamova” are located portable sauna (special tent construction) and a  mobile wooden hot tub. 

"Karina Home" this is the place where love resides. "Karina Home" provides visitors with a wide range of services:

• Accommodation (for 10 persons). Four comfortable, modern rooms for relaxation and rejuvenation.

• Restaurant. The menu was developed in cooperation with Tomas Godinš, a well-known chef in Latvia.

• Live music. During the meal, you can enjoy not only the delicious food, but also the hostess Karina's songs.

• Sauna. The guest house has a modern and comfortable sauna where you can relax, unwind and recharge your batteries.

• SPA-massages. Aroma massage and hot stone massage will help you relax, as well as recover and gain strength.

• Event organization. Organization of weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. Hall capacity - up to 100 guests.

Various master classes are held on site for both adults and children. They help not only to learn new skills and abilities, but also promote the development of spirituality and communication.

Special offer:

• Fantastic recreation under the open sky. It is a natural SPA where you can enjoy relaxation in the WELLIS Killimanjaro EXTREME Spa bath with water massage, ozone treatment, heart and soul warming sauna helps to improve well-being. The evening lighting of the terrace and SPA bath soothes and promotes even better relaxation. "Karina Home" especially invites you to enjoy the natural SPA.

Mobile hot tub available for rent. Capacity - up to 8 people. Hydromassage, air supply regulator, underwater LED lighting. Delivery to the specified location. Hot tub heating time: 1.5 - 2 hours. Firewood or briquettes are used for heating.

Fee:

Monday - Thursday: 50 EUR/day.

Friday - Sunday: 60 EUR/day.

For an additional fee: firewood, gasoline generator

Possibility to buy gift cards.

Classic, relaxing, sports massage. Diagnostics. Restarting the body.

Different types of sauna rituals (strawberry, natural and others) and massages (wood, white clay).

Located on the shore of Lake Cārmanis. Retreats, yoga and qigong practices, sound healing, Ayurveda, authentic sauna rituals, meditations, lectures on spiritual techniques, cocoa ceremonies and life in a fabulous natural landscape on a private territory of 22 hectares, enjoying the silence and clean environment. “Laimavoti” hosts training camps for yoga teachers and international level enthusiasts with a Yoga Alliance certificate and teachers from Bali, Australia, and France.

The owners of “Laimavoti” are internationally certified experts in the field of yoga and Vedic philosophy with many years of experience. "Laimavoti" have an impressive collection and expertise in sound healing instruments - 9 gongs, drums, Tibetan and crystal bowls, string instruments, bells, etc. Well equipped yoga room and equipment for 22 people, both indoors and outdoors (two large wooden terraces and an open dome).

There are six canoes, three SUP boards and one pedal boat.

Make your first family pottery in your wedding day, it will be a great, memorable souvenir in your house, with all of the signatures and good wishes of your wedding guests. The teacher in this exciting activity is a ceramicist Valdis Paulins, which also offers to make a clay love heart for wedding guest collection.
 

Horse ranch “Klajumi” offers wedding cart and escort. Wedding gates with different attractions for newlyweds and guests can be provided. Horse ranch offers rides with a spectacular carriage pulled by two magnificent horses.  Carriage is made of Italian leather, it  perfectly suits for special events for couples, families, wedding events and anniversaries, etc.

The Craft center invite both the young couple and their guests to be creative.

• In the ceramic workshop (+371 26869346), the newlywed couple can create their first family pot with initials or a ring imprint in clay. Guests can decorate the dish with good wishes for the new family.
• In the woodworking workshop (+371 27062780), the newlywed couple can create a personalized wooden vessel, which guests decorate with wishes or their own words; making personalized wooden hearts, decorating them with the help of burning devices.
• In the aroma workshop (+371 28104159), the new couple and their wedding guests can get to know about the world of different fragrances, listen to interesting stories and enjoy different fragrances.
• In the courtyard of the craft center, there is an environmental object - the Austra tree, where the newlyweds can hang stylized glass leaves with engraved initials.

In your wedding day program, it is possible to include the entire offer of the Craft Center, or choose a single activity.

The recreation complex in winter offers: 

• Ski track with elevator;
• Ski rental;
• Snowboard rental;
• Skiing and snowboarding training under the guidance of instructor;
• Snowmobile rental;
• There is a restaurant in the area.

Room capacity: up to 40 people. Room rental with catering services only.

Offers two premises for rent. The capacity of one is up to 30 people, the other - up to 70 people. Room rental with catering services only.

Room capacity: up to 40 people. Offers room rental only.

2 banquet halls on offer. The capacity of each hall is up to 100 people.

Available sauna on the shore of the lake with a celebration room for up to 20 people. Room rental with catering services only.

A banquet hall with a capacity of up to 100 people is available, as well as a sauna with a celebration room for up to 25 people and a house with a celebration room for up to 30 people. Offer only room rental.

Room capacity: up to 40 people. Offers room rental only.

Room capacity: up to 25 people. Offers room rental only (May to October).

A sauna with a celebration room for up to 25 people is available. Offers room rental only.

A sauna with a celebration room for up to 15 people is available, as well as an outdoor canopy for up to 35 people.

A sauna with a celebration room for up to 20 people is available, as well as an outdoor canopy for up to 35 people.

Room capacity: up to 30 people. Offers both room rental and catering services.

Room capacity: up to 100 people. Offers both room rental and catering services.

Room capacity: up to 100 people. Offers room rental only.

Offers two premises for rent. The capacity of one is up to 20 people, the other - up to 35 people.

Room capacity: up to 60 people. Offers room rental only.

Room capacity: up to 70 people. Offers room rental only.

Room capacity: up to 70 people. Offers room rental only.

Сapacity: up to 100 people. Room rental with catering services only.

Small (capacity up to 40 people) and large (capacity up to 200 people) halls are available for rent.

Room capacity: up to 20 people.
Offers room rental only.

Room capacity: up to 45 people.

Room rental with catering services only.