EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS, CAMPS

EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS, CAMPS ANCIENT LIFESTYLE SCHOOLS in Bauska Castle in the autumn, winter, spring months. www.bauskaspils.lv, T. +371 63923793 CHILDREN S COOKERY SCHOOL cooking event for children together with parents in the café Ozollāde on the ground floor of Rundāle Palace. www.ozollade.lv, T. +371 29105356 CREATIVE CHILDREN S MORNINGS IN THE PLAYROOM APAVU NAMIŅŠ in Bauska. www.pasakuparadize.mozello.lv, T. +371 28338022 SEED-SOWING AND HARVEST FESTIVALS in the open-air museum Ausekļu dzirnavas in May and September. www.ausekludzirnavas.lv, T. +371 29197412 MEŽOTNE HILLFORT FESTIVAL in May. www.rundale.lv, T. +371 28343312 MUSEUM NIGHT in the vicinity in the middle of May. www.visit.bauska.lv, T. +371 63923797 CERAMICS PLEIN-AIR IN THE HOTEL BALTĀ MĀJA in the second week of June. www.hotelbaltamaja.lv, T. +371 29685191 GARDEN FESTIVAL IN RUNDĀLE PALACE at the end of June or beginning of July. www.rundale.net, T. +371 63962197 BAUSKA OLD TOWN COURTYARD FESTIVAL in September. www.bauskasvecpilseta.lv RIVER MĒMELE FESTIVAL boating event in July at Lutauši. www.laivunomalutausi.lv, T. +371 28354626 CONCERTS OF LIEPĀJA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA for children at Rundāle Palace in October. www.rundale.net, T. +371 63962197 CHRISTMAS EVENT O CHRISTMAS TREE in Bauska Museum in December. www.bauskasmuzejs.lv, T. +371 63960508 THE LIVE BETHLEHEM IN BRUNKA MANOR NEAR THE CHURCH with concerts and creative activities during Christmas time. www.bruknaskopiena.lv, T. +371 28850225 GRANDMA AND GRANDPA SCHOOL WITH GRANDCHILDREN IN THE GUEST HOUSE UPESCELMIŅI in Skaistkalne every year after the Kanapene Celebration. T. +371 29286411 RIDING CAMP AT DROSTALAS BE READY TO RIDE IN SUMMER www.drostalas.com, T. +371 26657942

14 16 12 27 24 17 10 20 13 25 15 11 6 26 9 8 1-5 7 18 19 21-23 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. +371 63923797, +371 27746484 tic@bauska.lv, www.visit.bauska.lv We are on social media: https://www.facebook.com/bauska.tourism http://www.draugiem.lv/bauskatic/ https://twitter.com/turismsbauska 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

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 www.visit.bauska.lv!

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, www.aveni.lv, T. +371 63960150 23 Pizzeria Picu darbnīca Bauska, www.picudarbnica.lv, T. +371 22065556 9 Recreation complex Rožmalas Ceraukste, www.rozmalas.lv, T. +371 26564580 8 Recreation complex Miķelis Uzvara, www.mikelis.lv, T. +371 26493940 24 Tavern Viestarti Iecava, T. +371 63942333 25 Guest house Baltā māja Pilsrundāle, T. +371 63962140 LODGING PLACES: 9 Leisure complex Rožmalas Ceraukste, www.rozmalas.lv, T. +371 26564580 26 Holiday house Upescelmiņi Skaistkalne, T. +371 29286411 27 Holiday house Mimriņi Vecumnieki, T. +371 27873520 25 Guest house Baltā māja Pilsrundāle, T. +371 63962140 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!

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. +371 63960508 (Bauska Museum guides), +371 63923797 (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, www.bauskasmuzejs.lv, T. +371 63960506, +371 63960508 3 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, www.visit.bauska.lv. T. +371 63923797, +371 27746484 4 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 1562-1620. 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: 01.11 30.04: 7.00 EUR (2 parents and 1 4 children), 5.00 EUR (1 parent 1 4 children). 01.05 31.10: 8.00 EUR (2 parents and 1 4 children), 6.00 EUR (1 parent and 1 4 children). Pilskalns, Bauska, www.bauskaspils.lv, T. +371 63923793, +371 63922280 5 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., www.motormuzejs.lv, T. +371 67025887, +371 26576610 Rundale Palace Park, Ausekļu Dzirnavas, Bauska Town Hall, Dobuļi www.visit.bauska.lv, tic@bauska.lv, +371 63923797

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., www.bauskasmuzejs.lv, T. +371 29194975 7 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: 15.00 EUR (2 adults and 1 3 children up to 18 years old). Bērzkalni, Bauskas nov., www.bauskasalus.lv, T. +371 25770575 8 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., www.mikelis.lv, T. +371 26493940, +371 26443496 9 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., www.rozmalas.lv, T. +371 26564580 9

10 11 10 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: 13.00 EUR (2 adults and 2 4 children); 10.00 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., www.rundale.net, T. +371 63962197, +371 26499151 11 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., www.ausekludzirnavas.lv, T. +371 29197412, +371 26396878 Many other interesting objects, manufacturing facilities, interactive programmes and events for families with children, pupils are available in the surrounding. Find out more at www.visit.bauska.lv, 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, www.vecumnieki.lv, T. +371 63976100 13 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 10.00 EUR/30 min. Pilsrundāle, Rundāles nov., http://gustamelaivas.wordpress.lv/, T. +371 29177996 18 13

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 2009. batuts. Limitations: pets are not allowed, dry toilet. Family ticket price: 11.00 EUR (2 adults and 2 children). Dzimtmisa, Iecavas nov., www.minizoo.lv, T. +371 29177846 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: 20.00 EUR/hour per person. Zorģi, Iecavas nov., www.drostalas.com T. +371 26657942 15 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., www.trusupilsetina.lv, T. +371 29548071 14 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 2008. Family ticket price: 6.00 EUR (2 adults and 2 children) per hour. Zorģi, Iecavas nov., www.labirinti.lv, T. +371 26320336, +371 26425247 18 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, www.pasakuparadize.mozello.lv, T. +371 28338022 19 INFLATABLE ATTRACTIONS IN BAUSKA. Offers rental of seven different inflatable attractions. Discounts: free delivery in Bauska. Vecsaules pag., Bauskas nov., T. +371 26538057, 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. +371 29169034; https://elektromobilis.wordpress.com 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, 25.00 EUR/day (2 adults and 2 children). Kalna iela 12, Bauska, ieeja no Plūdoņa ielas. T. +371 229294678, fotogirts@inbox.lv 17 21