EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS, CAMPS

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1 EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS, CAMPS ANCIENT LIFESTYLE SCHOOLS in Bauska Castle in the autumn, winter, spring months. T CHILDREN S COOKERY SCHOOL cooking event for children together with parents in the café Ozollāde on the ground floor of Rundāle Palace. T CREATIVE CHILDREN S MORNINGS IN THE PLAYROOM APAVU NAMIŅŠ in Bauska. T SEED-SOWING AND HARVEST FESTIVALS in the open-air museum Ausekļu dzirnavas in May and September. T MEŽOTNE HILLFORT FESTIVAL in May. T MUSEUM NIGHT in the vicinity in the middle of May. T CERAMICS PLEIN-AIR IN THE HOTEL BALTĀ MĀJA in the second week of June. T GARDEN FESTIVAL IN RUNDĀLE PALACE at the end of June or beginning of July. T BAUSKA OLD TOWN COURTYARD FESTIVAL in September. RIVER MĒMELE FESTIVAL boating event in July at Lutauši. T CONCERTS OF LIEPĀJA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA for children at Rundāle Palace in October. T CHRISTMAS EVENT O CHRISTMAS TREE in Bauska Museum in December. T THE LIVE BETHLEHEM IN BRUNKA MANOR NEAR THE CHURCH with concerts and creative activities during Christmas time. T GRANDMA AND GRANDPA SCHOOL WITH GRANDCHILDREN IN THE GUEST HOUSE UPESCELMIŅI in Skaistkalne every year after the Kanapene Celebration. T RIDING CAMP AT DROSTALAS BE READY TO RIDE IN SUMMER T

2 Piktogrammas: available in summer months place for swimming cafe toddler play corner playground changing table pad pre-school/ kindergarten-aged picnic place wi-fi baby toilet seat school-aged tent place souvenirs guest house preadolescent/ teenager trailer parks sauna credit cards accepted campfire place Bauska Tourist Information Centre Rātslaukums 1, Bauska, LV-3901, Latvia T , tic@bauska.lv, We are on social media: For references and suggestions: Map: Bauskas TIC Issuer: Bauska County Municipality, May 2016 Photos: Bauska TIC and archives of objects Design & print: Translation: Linearis Translations

3 HOLIDAYS for families with children Bauska, Iecava, Rundāle and Vecumnieki municipality We have gathered information about tourist attractions, services and events in Bauska, Iecava, Rundāle and Vecumnieki municipalities that might be interesting for families with children between the ages of 1 and 16 years old. Suitability of children for particular places has been divided into four age groups, for your convenience we have pointed out family ticket prices (fixed in May 2016). More information about attractions, lodging places, events near Bauska is available at

4 CATERING, LODGING AND PICNIC PLACES Suitable for families with children between the ages of 1 and 7, offering play corners and/or playground, special menu for children, highchairs, several places have obtained the quality mark of a children-friendly place (Babyroom). CATERING PLACES: 22 Tavern Aveņi Bauska, T Pizzeria Picu darbnīca Bauska, T Recreation complex Rožmalas Ceraukste, T Recreation complex Miķelis Uzvara, T Tavern Viestarti Iecava, T Guest house Baltā māja Pilsrundāle, T LODGING PLACES: 9 Leisure complex Rožmalas Ceraukste, T Holiday house Upescelmiņi Skaistkalne, T Holiday house Mimriņi Vecumnieki, T Guest house Baltā māja Pilsrundāle, T PICNIC PLACES: Free public places where tables with chairs are available: in Bauska at the old Dam, behind Bauska openair stage, in Ķirbaksala; in Rundāle County in the territory of the Mežotne Hillfort complex; in Vecumnieki County in the territory of the Old and New Lakes; in Skaistakalne in the territory of the sinkholes. Picnic places were you have to pay: at Labirinti, Dobuļi, Plūdonis Museum, Rundāle Palace Park, Ausekļu dzirnavas, Mežotne Palace. Bicycle routes. Two routes have been established and marked. Palaces in the vicinity of Bauska (route No. 401) is planned as a one day long cycling route and it goes through Bauska and Rundāle municipalities, revealing the magic of Bauska Castle, Mežotne Palace and Rundāle Palace. Route Rich Zemgale (route No. 402) allows one to enjoy the natural resources of Bauska and Vecumnieki Municipality for two days. Boating routes. The most popular river for boating is the River Mēmele. Most popular routes are: from Lielmēmele to Skaistkalne, from Skaistkalne to Bauska and from Bauska to Mežotne. The routes are serviced ROUTES and provided with equipment by: Krastmalas, Lutauši, Brīvnieki, Saliņas. The recreation place Lutauši organises fascinating boat rides every year in June Midsummer festival in Lutauši, in July River Mēmele festival, in October Down River Mēmele in autumn. Ideas for one day long hiking routes. From Bauska to Plūdonis Museum Lejenieki through the Bauska chicken factory ~8 km in one direction. From Bauska to Mežotne Hillfort along Ziedoņa Street ~13 km in one direction. From the centre of Skaistkalne to the territory of the sinkholes ~4 km in one direction. Cut out this postcard, add a stamp and send it with a greeting from Bauska to your grandmother, grandfather, godfather, godmother, aunt, uncle or a good friend!

5 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SHOWS 1 BAUSKA OLD TOWN. Opportunity to see and explore the historic centre of residential and public buildings, the oldest buildings and monuments. You can walk around on your own or with a guide (1,5 h). Price for family tour with Bauska museum guide (2 adults and 1 4 children) 7.00 EUR. T (Bauska Museum guides), (Bauska TIC guide). 2 BAUSKA MUSEUM. Offers an exhibition of dolls, toys and household objects. Once a month, the museum programmes It s Time to Play and From Worsteds to Cloth are organised for visitors. art exhibitions, history exhibitions. Limitations: stairs, limited movement around the museum. Family ticket price: 2.80 EUR (minimum 3 persons). Kalna iela 6, Bauska, T , BAUSKA TOWN HALL. Offers an exhibition on Bauska Town Hall, ancient scales and measurement standards, a certificate is granted after weighing and measuring one-self. a special souvenir for children candy-meter. Family ticket price: free. Rātslaukums 1, Bauska, T , BAUSKA CASTLE. Offers the restored residence of the Dukes of Courland, as well as exhibitions. In the summer months visit the platform in the castle tower, and in the spring, autumn and winter months thematic events Ancient lifestyle schools. ramp and elevator for convenient access to the museum, room for baby prams, unrestricted movement with baby prams around the history exhibition of Bauska Castle and the exhibition Clothing and ornaments in the Duchy of Courland Limitations: limited movement with baby prams around the exhibition Bauska Castle military fortification, Bauska Castle s interiors, the Livonian Order Castle ruins, and the viewing platform. Family ticket price: two types of family ticket: : 7.00 EUR (2 parents and 1 4 children), 5.00 EUR (1 parent 1 4 children) : 8.00 EUR (2 parents and 1 4 children), 6.00 EUR (1 parent and 1 4 children). Pilskalns, Bauska, T , BAUSKA MOTOR MUSEUM is a branch of Riga Motor Museum. View four thematic collections of ancient vehicles, various thematic exhibitions. Families can play the game Find out the secrets of the Motor Museum. Museum has a Babyroom certificate. Family ticket price: large 3.41 EUR (2 parents and 1 4 children); small: 2.42 EUR (1 parent and 1 4 children). Sarkanmuiža 6, Codes pag., Bauskas nov., T , Rundale Palace Park, Ausekļu Dzirnavas, Bauska Town Hall, Dobuļi tic@bauska.lv,

6 6 1 6 V. PLŪDONIS MUSEUM LEJENIEKI is a branch of Bauska Museum. View wooden sculptures of rabbits made by wood carver, Zaķīšu pirtiņa (Bathhouse of Hares), exhibition about the creative work of Vilis Plūdonis. Within the framework of Bauska Museum groups, visitors may enjoy the interesting programme Meeting the Mother Hare. Limitations: dry toilet. Family ticket price: 2.80 EUR (minimum 3 persons). Ceraukstes pag., Bauskas nov., T BAUSKA BREWERY. Visit the factory, find out how drinks like Veselības dzēriens, Bauskas kvass and other products are made. After the excursion visit the ancient degustation hall and taste the drinks. Once a month, tours for individual visitors are organised. Limitations: age limitation to taste several products. Family ticket price: EUR (2 adults and 1 3 children up to 18 years old). Bērzkalni, Bauskas nov., T RECREATION COMPLEX MIĶELIS. Offers to see a peasant farm and view ancient vehicles. In the cafe, Bauska s special dishes available. children bicycle free of charge. Family ticket price: 4.50 EUR (2 adults and 2 children). Pūpoli, Uzvara, Gailīšu pag., Bauskas nov., T , RECREATION COMPLEX ROŽMALAS offers to visit Ribbes Windmill. During the summer Pancake bar is available on weekends. WC for small children. Limitations: the windmill not accessible with baby prams. Family ticket price: 7.00 EUR (2 adults and 2 children). Nameju iela 2, Ceraukste, Bauskas nov., T

7 RUNDĀLE PALACE MUSEUM AND PARK. Visit the restored palace and park of the Duke of Courland Ernst Johann von Biron. In spring, enjoy tulips and other bulbous flowers, in summer the roses are in bloom. At the end of June or beginning of July, the Garden festival is organised, an electric car drives around the park. In the autumn/winter months families can enjoy an orientation game in the exhibition of the palace. sling for carryingbabies. Limitations: baby prams are not allowed in the exhibition rooms of the 2nd storey of the palace. Family ticket price: 4 types of family tickets palace visit: EUR (2 adults and 2 4 children); EUR (1 adult and 2 4 children); park visit: 7.00 EUR (2 adults and 2 4 children); 5.00 EUR (1 adult 2 4 children). Pilsrundāle, Rundāles nov., T , OPEN-AIR MUSEUM AUSEKĻU DZIR- NAVAS. View the collection of ancient work tools, equipment and household objects both indoors and outdoors. Learn about the specificity of various ancient trades and crafts. In spring Seed-sowing festival, in autumn Harvest festival (demonstrations of ancient equipment and craftsmen skills, activities and time spent well outdoors near the River Iecava etc.). Limitations: some buildings are not accessible with baby prams. Family ticket price: 7.00 EUR (2 adults and 1 3 children). Bārbeles pag., Vecumnieku nov., T , Many other interesting objects, manufacturing facilities, interactive programmes and events for families with children, pupils are available in the surrounding. Find out more at section Attractions. RECREATION NEAR WATER Swimming places near tourist attractions: Plūdonis Museum, recreation complex Miķelis. 12 VECUMNIEKI OLD LAKE. Facilitated recreation area with a sand beach and playground. Price: free Vecumnieki, T BOAT RIDES ON RUNDĀLE PALACE LAKE. Row the boat yourself or choose a quiet motor boat with a guide talking about inhabitants and ghosts of the palace. safety vests for all passengers. Price: 4-seat rowing boat 5.00 EUR/30 min, 6-seat rowing boat EUR/30 min. Pilsrundāle, Rundāles nov., T

8 14 MINI ZOO DOBUĻI. View a collection of various wild animals, domestic animals and birds from many countries around the world. Nominated as a family-friendly recreation place in batuts. Limitations: pets are not allowed, dry toilet. Family ticket price: EUR (2 adults and 2 children). Dzimtmisa, Iecavas nov., T ANIMALS 16 DROSTALAS. Learn about the everyday life of horses, equipment, try saddling and riding a horse. In the summer, camps for children and the competition Drostalu Cup are organised. Limitations: dry toilet. Price: EUR/hour per person. Zorģi, Iecavas nov., T RABBIT TOWN. Visit a miniature town where more than 35 species of rabbits, as well as other domestic animals geese, ducks, sheep, pigs, goats, ponies and cows live. Suitable for :, WC for small children. Family ticket price: 8.00 EUR (2 adults and 2 children). Codes pag., Bauskas nov., T ATTRACTIONS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES 17 AMUSEMENT PARK LABIRINTI. Offers more than 20 games and activities in a 2.5 ha rural area. Different attractions ride with a flying chair, play labyrinth-ball or grass-ball and other games, as well as 25 velo karts are available. Nominated as a family-friendly recreation place in Family ticket price: 6.00 EUR (2 adults and 2 children) per hour. Zorģi, Iecavas nov., T , FAIRY TALE PARADISE IN BAUSKA. Offers premises for children s parties, rental of animation characters costumes, children s masks, inflatable attractions, water ball and candyfloss machine. Creative children s mornings are organised on a regular basis in the play room Apavu namiņš. shoe shop Apavu namiņš. Discounts: discount of 10% on presenting the Honorary Family card. Zaļā iela 11k. 7, Bauska, T INFLATABLE ATTRACTIONS IN BAUSKA. Offers rental of seven different inflatable attractions. Discounts: free delivery in Bauska. Vecsaules pag., Bauskas nov., T , atrakcijasbauska@inbox.lv 20 ELECTROMOBILE. Offers tours on an electromobile around Rundale Palace Park. Limitations: entrance fee to Rundale Palace Park is not included in the electromobile trip price, Electromobile is not available when raining! Price for trip: 2.50 EUR person. Rundāles pils parks, Pilsrundāle, T ; 21 VELOSĒTA. Rent, repair, sale of bicycles.. 10 bicycles: (1 for children, 1 for teenagers, 8 for adults, 1 child seat, 4 bicycle helmets). Price: rent of bicycles for family, including child seat, EUR/day (2 adults and 2 children). Kalna iela 12, Bauska, ieeja no Plūdoņa ielas. T , fotogirts@inbox.lv 17 21