Stāķi: Park, Culture and Active Adventures

Stāķi offers unusual encounters with culture, history and activities in the countryside. Stāķu Park brings together several different experiences around a shared theme: discovering, trying things out and getting to know the area from different perspectives. This makes it possible to choose between physical activity, sightseeing and creative activities when planning a trip for several generations.

Stāķu Park with Special Discoveries

Stāķu Park, with the attraction “Dabas viesistaba”, is one of the sights in Stradu Parish. “Dabas viesistaba” includes a mosaic sofa, a mosaic armchair and a mosaic table with a chessboard. The environmental artwork “Bezgalīgā sirds” is also located in the park. Visitors looking for more than just classic sights during their stay, including distinctive designs and unusual details, will find several points of interest here.

The park also offers various options for active outings. The disc golf course has 9 baskets and is situated on level ground. The grounds of Stāķu Park also contain two bodies of water, and there is a barefoot trail as well. The park is considered open to all visitors. This allows you to add a sporting, playful or observational element to your stay according to your interests, without limiting the area to just one activity.

Cultural History and Regional Memories

An important cultural point of reference is the local history exhibition “Stāķu novadpētniecības ekspozīcija”. It contains more than 1,000 exhibits on economic activity and the cultural and historical heritage of Stradu Parish. The exhibition is therefore particularly suitable for travellers who want to get to know the area not only through its present-day leisure activities, but also through its regional development.

The name “Stāķi” is documented as far back as the era of the manor estates. In the 1920s and 1930s, Stāķi was mentioned in connection with memories of the battles of the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920) in the vicinity of Gulbene. These historical connections add an additional cultural dimension to a visit, without requiring you to limit yourself to a single museum experience.

Cycling Route, Sports and Creative Activities

The Stāķi – Stradi – “Dziesnieki” – “Mežsētas” – Stāķu park cycling route runs from Stāķi to Stāķu Park. It is one way to add a specific route to your travel plans. Those who prefer to take part in a sporting activity on site will find activities for all age groups at Stāķu sporta nams. “Rubenis WoodWork” invites small groups, families and travellers to creative workshops. This means that, in addition to the park and exhibition, there are also activities to choose from that focus on doing things together.

Choose the Right Holiday Apartment for Your Travel Plans

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Stāķi, you can first decide which focus should shape your trip. The exhibition and historical connections favour a culturally oriented stay. Disc golf, the barefoot trail, cycling route and Sporta nams offer different options, while “Rubenis WoodWork” adds a creative activity for small groups or families. This keeps your choice of accommodation aligned with your actual travel plans, without requiring any additional amenities.

Other places in the selection: Daukstes, Namsadi, Litene, Gulbene, Lizums, Velēna, Stāmeriena and Galgauska.

For the overarching travel overview: Gulbenes Novads.