Discover Lēdmane: Culture, Adventure Park and Regional Delicacies

Lēdmane combines cultural and historical discoveries with special experiences for different travel preferences. A notable example is Lēdmane Pharmacy, an architectural monument of local significance. Those interested in religious buildings can also visit the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. It is considered Latvia’s first Catholic log church, was consecrated in Lēdmane on 29 June 2007, covers approximately 120 square metres and can accommodate up to 250 people.

Among Monuments and Historical Traces

The historical surroundings of Lēdmane Parish include several independent testimonies to bygone eras. Of the Lēdmane manor complex, a 19th-century barn and an 18th-century manor house have been preserved. Also located in the context of Lēdmane Parish is the Lobes watermill, built in 1904 and designated an architectural monument. The mill is also mentioned as a special place where Eduards Rozenštrauhs’s song “Vecās dzirnavas”, once known and legendary throughout Latvia, was created.

The Aviekstes watermill is another historical feature of the surrounding area. A mill was built there in 1874; today, the ruins of the Aviekstes watermill with its weir are mentioned in the context of Lēdmane Parish. The Aviekstes watermill was also in operation in connection with Lēdmane Parish until 1950. Another significant testimony to the past is the Jaunzemji burial site: this archaeological monument of national significance dates from the Early Iron Age and is dated to the 2nd to 4th centuries.

Active Days and Unusual Family Experiences

The “Avārijas Brigāde” adventure park provides a modern contrast to the historical sites. It has a 400-metre-long velokart track. Velokarts are available for all age groups and as family vehicles. The park also includes a dinosaur nature trail more than 1,000 metres long. A puppet exhibition by internationally renowned puppet artist Vladlena leads visitors into a world of spirits and other fantasy figures. For families, this combination of physical activity, dinosaurs and fantasy figures can provide a varied option for planning the day.

Local Products and Special Visits

The culinary offerings include “Dailas konditoreja” in Lēdmane. Groups can book creative confectionery outings and workshops there, including preparing and tasting their own creations; advance registration is required. In the context of Lēdmane Parish, the “Lāči” farm also specialises in goat farming and the production of goat’s milk products. The “Kopas” farm offers visits to its greenhouses by prior arrangement, where roses, freesias and sweet peas are grown.

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house in Lēdmane, you can therefore plan according to your preferred travel focus: those interested in culture can focus their choice on the historical sites and the church, families can combine their stay with a visit to the adventure park, and food lovers can take the farms and confectionery offerings mentioned above into account. You can find further destinations from the same selection under Dzelmes, Jumprava, Lielvārde, Gobas and Kaibala.

For the overarching travel overview: Lielvārdes Municipality.