SAULKRASTI

During the warm summer days, you are welcome to visit
the Saulkrasti district! Less than an hour's drive from Riga – sea, sun,
nature… everything you need to have a leisurely holiday
in one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Vidzeme –
S U M M E R
O F F E R
Less than a kilometre away from the White Dune,
you can visit the Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum that
offers the only old bicycle collection in Latvia. The
collection includes various items connected to
bicycle usage, cycling, related associations and the
manufacturing of bicycles. Furthermore, in the
exhibition, you are able to view the largest collection
of Eastern European bicycle manufacturer logos. At
the museum, you can rent bicycles for pleasure rides
and there is a bicycle workshop just in case.
On Fridays and Saturdays, music club «Katrînbâde»
hosts parties with music and dances, where you can
dance till you drop.
For lovers of extreme outdoor activity, corporate
events and tournaments, you can enjoy the paintball
park «Buðas», where you can rent and buy shelters
and modernised equipment. It is also possible to
arrange a special leisure activity program.
Visit both the cosy bakery – pizzeria «Bemberi» and
the cafe – library «Bemberi». You must also taste the
mouth-watering pastries at the pastry shop
«10 balles».
For active sports you can go to «Koklîtes» – the
centre for active sports, where you can take
kiteboarding and windsurfing lessons, rent
equipment, enjoy water attractions – water-skiing,
wakeboarding, «bubbles», skimboarding and
IN THE
boards for balance exercises, water walking balls,
and rent sailing boats and beach equipment, etc.
«The Baltic Inn» hostel offers swimming lessons for
children and water aerobics as well as budget
accommodation for families and larger tourist
groups.
E V E N T S
SAULKRASTI JAZZ FESTIVAL
IN A TOWN CLOSER TO THE SUN!
For taking walks in nature, magical sunset moments
and watching the playful sea waves, we offer one of
the most wonderful places on Vidzeme’s seashore –
Baltâ kâpa (White Dune) and Saulrieta taka (Sunset
Trail).
T R A D I T I O N A L
SAULKRASTI
In the centre of Saulkrasti you can find a wellmanaged seaside resort that received the National
Seaside Resort Certificate in 2009, moving a step
closer to the Blue Flag award. Saulkrasti beach
lifeguards will make sure that it is a safe holiday for
visiting families.
Zvejniekciems and its stony seaside is a much loved
part of the Saulkrasti seaside by artists and
photographers. Next to it lies the first port in
Vidzeme – Skultes osta (Skulte Port), which is the
largest among the small ports in Latvia. In 2009, the
port celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Saulkrasti Jazz
www.saulkrastijazz.lv
DISTRICT
Saulkrasti
TOWN FESTIVAL
For health and beauty, you will find a wide range of
body treatments offered at beauty salons.
Outdoor activities can be enjoyed on the bicycle
route «Crossing Four Rivers», one-day hiking route
«Skulte – Inèupe», fishing routes, hiking route for
children «Mazais loks» (Small circle). Route
information and maps on www.saulkrasti.lv, in the
section «Tourism».
15 km from Saulkrasti you will find the Minhauzena
Muzejs (Baron Minhauzen’s Museum), a forest trail
and the ceramics workshops of Ingrîda Þagata and
Arnis Preiss. However, 16 km further on, visit one of
the most beautiful and well-kept Vidzeme castles –
Bîriòu pils (Bîriòi Castle).
Author of the Saulkrasti Summer logo: Elîna Odiòa
Photo: G. Memmçna, S. Sinkevièa
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Baltâ kâpa (White Dune)
Saulkrasti (Pçterupe)
Lutheran Church
The White Dune lies on the right bank of the mouth of
the Inèupe River, offering a spectacular view of the Gulf
of Riga.
The construction of the church was
completed in 1856. In the church, you are
able to see the altar piece “Kristus pie
krusta” (Christ on the Cross) painted by
the painter Jâzeps Millers in 1856, the
church organ and the pulpit door frame
painting with an image of Saint Peter.
Address: Ainaþu iela 4, Saulkrasti,
www.saulkrastubaznica.lv
Saulrieta taka (Sunset Trail)
It is a 3.6 km long forest trail that stretches along the
seaside from the White Dune to Saules tilts (Sun Bridge).
From the trail you can have a great view of the Pçterupe
river valley and the sea. On the trail you are also able to
see 20 great pines and interestingly-shaped trees.
Katrînas liepas (Catherine's Linden Trees)
Catherine's Linden Trees are located not far from the
White Dune. According to legend, these pines were
planted by the Empress Catherine II of Russia while
resting briefly on Pabaþi beach.
Neibâde beach
founder's monument
The monument was installed
in 1877 in the honour of the
Baron of Lçdurga, Karl fon
Reitern, who founded
Neibâde seaside resort in
1823. Up to World War I,
Neibâde had been very
popular among not only
noblemen of Northern
Vidzeme, but also among
the aristocrats of the Russian
Empire. The monument is
located in the Saulkrasti
open-air stage park.
SAULKRASTI DISTRICT
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
Address: Ainaþu iela 13b,
Saulkrasti, LV 2160,
Phone: (+371) 67952641
E-mail: [email protected]
twitter: saulkrastic
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Open during: May 1 – August 31
OPENING HOURS:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 – 18:00
Sat 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 10:00 – 16:00
www.saulkrasti.lv
Saulkrasti Beach
The beach is 17 km long and is very interesting in its
diversity: from the singing sand in Lilaste to the stony
seaside in Zvejniekciems.
Nature Park «Piejûra»
Vidzeme seaside from Lilaste to the White Dune is a
natural reserve with protected plants and once also with
a travelling dune.
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Writer Reinis Kaudzîte's
(1839 – 1920) garden-house
The garden-house next to the
house where the Latvian writer
Reinis Kaudzîte (from 1913 to
1920) lived, has, since 1991
become the Saulkrasti Museum,
where historical material about
Saulkrasti can be found. Address:
Skolas iela 19, Saulkrasti, phone:
(+371) 20222765. From May 20 September 30, the museum is open
every Friday from 11-17 (group
visits on other week days can be
booked in advance).
Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum
The museum collection reflects the
manufacturing history of Latvian
bicycles. Alongside the unique
exhibits, it is also possible to see the
old workshop and bicycle shop. It is
the only bicycle museum in Latvia.
Address: Rîgas iela 44, Saulkrasti,
phone: (+371) 28883160,
e-mail: [email protected];
www.velomuseum.tk
OPENING HOURS: 10.00 – 18.00.
Skulte Port
The port’s main activities are fishing
and timber export. In the port you
can find a memorial stone with the
engraving: “Skulte Fishing Port was
established from 1927 - 1937 at the
suggestion of State President Kârlis
Ulmanis and built by the Marine
department.”
Address: Upes iela 41, Zvejniekciems,
www.skulteport.lv
ACTIVE RECREATION
DINING
ACCOMMODATION
BATHS, SAUNAS
Saulkrasti Sports Centre
Smilðu iela 3, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67952497
Saulkrasti Skatepark
Noliktavas iela 10, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67952497
® Beach Centre “Koklîtes”
“Koklîtes-1”, car park Koklîtes, Saulkrasti,
phone: (+371) 29171596; 27168703, www.koklites.lv
Sailing Boat Rental
Rîgas iela 74, phone: (+371) 29466501, www.seakayak.lv
Boats are rented only with a prior reservation!
® Row boats, water bikes and sunbathing chairs
Ainaþu iela 13a, summer terrace “Mare”
phone: (+371) 22072777, 26538555
Offers boats for fishermen!
® ”Koklîtes”, beach cafe
“Minhauzena Unda”, hotel
Ainaþu iela 74, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67955198,
www.minhauzenunda.lv
“Marve”, hotel
Rîgas iela 28, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67951960
www.marve.lv
“Baltic Inn”, hotel and hostel
Smilðu iela 7, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67218401
www.balticinn.lv
“Pie Maijas”, guesthouse
Murjâòu iela 3, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67951372, 29405480
www.hotelmaija.lv
“Saulrieti”, guesthouse
Raiòa iela 11, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67951400, 29407267
www.hotel-saulrieti.lv
“Baltâs dûjas”, guesthouse
Zaïâ iela 2, Zvejniekciems, phone: (+371) 29735650
www.baltasdujas.viss.lv
“Aizvçji”, guesthouse
Jûras prospekts, “Aizvçji”, Zvejniekciems
phone: (+371) 26547055, www.aizveji.lv
“Mûsmâjas”, guesthouse
Saules iela 27, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 26556518,
www.musmajas.viss.lv
“Senèu sçta”, guesthouse
Rîgas iela 101, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 29114962,
www.sencuseta.lv
“Jûras priede”, camping
Upes iela 56a, Zvejniekciems, phone: (+371) 67954780
www.juraspriede.viss.lv
“Straupes”, holiday house
Lilaste, phone: (+371) 29188277, www.straupes.et.lv
“Lilaste”, recreation centre
Lilaste, phone: (+371) 26439830, www.lilaste.com
Curative bath-house ”Rozçni”
Phone: (+371) 29196438, www.rozeni.lv
Curative bath-house “Asni”
Lilaste, ”Jaunladiòi”
Saulkrasti rural district, Saulkrasti region
phone: (+371) 29254569, www.pirtis.lv
Hotel and Hostel “Baltic Inn”
Smilðu iela 7, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67218401,
www.balticinn.lv
Holiday house “Straupes”
Lilaste, phone: (+371) 29188277, www.straupes.et.lv
Hotel “Marve”
Rîgas iela 28, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67951960,
www.marve.lv
Recreation Centre “Saulrieti”
Raiòa iela 11, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 29407267,
www.hotel-saulrieti.lv
Recreation Centre “Lilaste”
Lilaste, phone: (+371) 67700358, www.lilaste.com
Camping “Jûras priede”
Upes iela 56a, Zvejniekciems, phone: (+371) 67954780
www.juraspriede.lv
Guesthouse “Aizvçji”
Jûras prospekts, “Aizvçji”, Zvejniekciems
phone: (+371) 26547055
www.aizveji.lv
Guesthouse “VinDen”
Rîgas iela 77, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 26558349, 67951570
www.vinden.lv
Hotel “Minhauzena Unda”
Ainaþu iela 74, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67955198,
www.minhauzenunda.lv
Guesthouse “Pie Maijas”
Murjâòu iela 3, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 29405480,
www.hotelmaija.lv
® “VinDen“, guesthouse
Rîgas iela 77, Saulkrasti, e-mail: [email protected]
phone: (+371) 26558349; fax (+371) 67951570
www.vinden.lv
Campsites and Guesthouse
Krasta iela 10, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 29896885
”Tereza”, guesthouse
Akâcijas iela 1a, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67952541, 29134171
www.tereza.lv
Holiday house ”Uzkalni”
”Uzkalni”, Zvejniekciems
phone: (+371) 26346047, 67954186
Bath-house ”Valery”
Riga region, Saulkrasti district
phone: (+371) 67752040; (+371) 26147311
Russian Bath-house ”Tereza”
Akâcijas iela 1a, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67952541, 29134171
www.tereza.lv
Water Aerobics and Swimming Teaching for Children
“Baltic Inn”, Hotel and Hostel
Smilðu iela 7, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67218401
www.balticinn.lv
Yoga – pranayama and meditation
Liepu iela 1a, phone: (+371) 67951200, www.liepas.info
Paintball Park “Buðas”
Phone: (+371) 26785909, prior reservation, www.busas.lv
Recreation on Water
Recreation Centre “Lilaste”
Lilaste, phone (+371) 67700358; 26439830, www.lilaste.com
Saulrieta taka (Sunset Trail)
4 km long from the White Dune to Saulkrasti centre
seaside resort at the end of Raiòa iela (Raiòa street).
Children’s camp organisation ”Klasika”
Recreational and adventure camps by the sea in Saulkrasti.
Phone: (+371) 67545584, 28643874, www.klasika.edu.lv
Orienteering organization “Kâpa”
Traditional orienteering event “Saulkrasti Spring 2011”
Phone: (+371) 67993396, 67951011, www.kapaok.lv
Tourism routes: www.saulkrasti.lv
BICYCLE RENTAL
Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum and Bicycle Workshop
10 bicycles, Rîgas iela 44a, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 28883160, www.velomuseum.tk
Hotel “Marve” – 6 bicycles
Rîgas iela 28, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67951960, www.marve.lv
Bicycle Rent – 4 bicycles
Krasta iela 10, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 29896885
HORSE RIDING
“Jûras zirgi”, Saulkrasti Riding School
Upes iela 6, Zvejniekciems, phone: (+371) 26785844
Horse Riding, Zvejniekciems, phone: (+371) 29460788
With prior reservation.
”Koklîtes-1”, car park Koklîtes, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 29171596, 27168703, www.koklites.lv
“Kurði”, cafe
Saulkrasti ring road next to Inèupe, phone: (+371) 67218794.
“Bemberi”, cafe - bakery
Vidriþu iela 21-1, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67951251
www.bemberi.lv
“Bemberi”, cafe - library
Address: Raiòa iela 7, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67952236, 28695448, www.bemberi.lv
“10 Balles”, cafe – pastry shop
Ainaþu iela 9, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67952873
”Baltic Inn”, pizzeria, bar and banquet hall
Smilðu iela 7, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67218401
www.balticinn.lv
® “Marve”, restaurant
Rîgas iela 28, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67951960, 26446461, www.marve.lv
® “Krastiòbârs”, cafe
Raiòa iela 11, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67951400
www.saulrieti.viss.lv
”Neibâde”, cafe
Rîgas iela 45, phone: (+371) 28200207
”Lilaste”, cafe and bar
Lilaste, Saulkrasti rural district
phone: (+371) 26439830, www.lilaste.com
® ”Mare”, summer cafe
Ainaþu iela 13 a, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 29216204
® ”Cietie rieksti”, summer cafe
Rîgas iela 77, car park ”Katrînbâdes placis”
phone: (+371) 27636033, 29391642
“Bufete”, cafe
Ainaþu iela 42a, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67951599
® “Terçze”, cafe
Akâciju iela 1a, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67952541, 29134171, www.tereza.lv
“Minhauzena Unda”, cafe
Ainaþu iela 74, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67955198, 26481904, www.minhauzenunda.lv
“Vçja rags”, pub
Akmeòu iela 2, Zvejniekciems, phone: (+371) 26826199
“Pie pieturas”, cafe
Ainaþu iela 28a, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 29540291
® “Mezgls”, cafe
Saulkrasti, “Jaunsaules”, Zvejniekciems
phone: (+371) 67954256
”OPEN” bar
Rîgas iela 100, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67951641
“Sorento”, cafe
Banquets, catering for groups. Ostas iela 1a, Zvejniekciems
phone: (+371) 26674385, 28691970, with prior reservation.
® “Glâbðanas stacija“, cafe
Summer grill cafe and cocktail bar
Ainaþu iela 35b, Saulkrastu district, phone: (+371) 67770572
www.restaurant-riga.com
® “Aizvçji“, summer cafe
Jûras prospekts, “Aizvçji”, Zvejniekciems
phone: (+371) 26547055, www.aizveji.lv
® Juice, cocktail and snack shops:
Car park at the White Dune
At the end of Vidriþu iela (Vidriþu street) by the sea
Seaside resort ”Rûíîtis”, car park
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® pictogram marks enterprises that are open during summer!
SHOPPING CENTRES
”Elvi”, grocery store, Ainaþu iela 20, Saulkrasti
”Mego”, grocery store, Rîgas iela 100, Saulkrasti
”Mego”, grocery store, Bçrzu aleja 1, Zvejniekciems
PHARMACIES
Mana aptieka
Ainaþu iela 10, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67951289
A. Aptieka
Ainaþu iela 34, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67952892
SOUVENIRS
ENTERTAINMENT
Music and dance club ”Katrînbâde”
Rîgas iela 77c, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 26379239, 26779912
Rental of premises for banquets, weddings,
celebrations, phone: (+371) 29552628
www.katrinbade.lv
Saulkrasti Culture and Sports Centre
Atpûtas iela 1b, Zvejniekciems, phone: (+371) 67954179
Saulkrasti Open-Air Stage
Ainaþu iela 42, Saulkrasti, phone: (+371) 67954179
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”Pûra Lâde”
Jewelry, knitwear, handicraft, souvenirs.
Ainaþu iela 20 (2nd floor), Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 29594502
”Arnis Preiss Ceramics Salon”
Ainaþu iela 6, Saulkrasti; phone: (+371) 29783447,
www.zuguart.com
POST OFFICE
Ainaþu iela 6a, Saulkrasti
phone: (+371) 67951340
Atpûtas iela 1b, k/n ”Zvejniekciems”
phone: (+371) 67954240
INTERNET ACCESS
Saulkrasti Library
Raiòa iela 7, 2nd floor, phone: (+371) 67951502
Beach
Lifeguard
Station
Swimming
Area
Paintball
Horse Riding
WiFi
Cafe - pizzeria ”Neibâde”
Rîgas iela 45, phone: (+371) 28200207
Recreation Complex ”Baltic Inn”
Smilðu iela 7, phone: (+371) 67218401
Beach Centre ”Koklîtes”
Car park ”Koklîtes”, phone: (+371) 29171596; 27168703
PETROL STATIONS
”Kurði”
Saulkrasti ring road
(Via Baltica in the direction from Riga),
Riga region, Saulkrasti district, LV 2160
phone: (+371) 67218788
”Kurði”
Saulkrasti ring road (Via Baltica in the direction to Riga),
Riga region, Saulkrasti district, LV 2160
phone: (+371) 67218795
”Lukoil”
Riga region, Saulkrasti rural district, Mazþvîguïi, LV 2160
phone: (+ 371) 67301522
”A un C”
Ltd., car gas station
Zvejniekciems, Melnsila iela 2,
Saulkrasti parish, Saulkrasti district, LV-2160
phone: (+371) 67954816
TAXI SERVICES
”Saulkrasti”
Ltd. ”Limbaþu Taxi” branch office, phone: (+371) 27813813
Taxi Services, phone: (+371) 29231886
Taxi Services, phone: (+371) 26436206
Taxi Services, phone: (+371) 29533344
DIRECTORY INQUIRIES
1180, 1188, 1199
www.1188.lv, www.ldz.lv, www.pv.lv
www.ekspressadazi.lv
24h Saulkrasti bus station inquiries,
phone: (+371) 67951551
Saulkrasti Train Station, phone: (+371) 67951535
EMERGENCY CALLS
From mobile phones or fixed-line phones:
112
Fire Brigade and Rescue – 01
Police – 02
Ambulance – 03
Saulkrasti Beach Lifeguards
(+371) 2 8 6 60 091 or 112