Kušneri by Lake Nirzas

You can get to know Kušneri through Lake Nirzas: the lake is designated as a public body of water and provides a setting for fishing, boat trips and a local legend. The “Ezerzemes” holiday home is in Kušneri on the lakeshore; the houses at the “Zirga smaids” recreation centre are 20 metres from the water. These specific links to the water make the location easier to picture when planning your trip. There are also things to do on and around the lake, as well as a story about its origins.

Fishing, fish species and trips on the lake

Lake Nirzas is home to roach, pike, perch, bream, vendace and white bream. At “Zirga smaids”, you can fish on the lake during the day and at night. This gives you two time windows for the same activity. Boats and catamarans are available there for excursions and trips to fishing spots. If you would like to include the lake as a destination for an outing, this offers a different option from fishing itself. A trip can also take you to a fishing spot: time on the water and fishing can therefore be seen as distinct but related activities.

Activities on land too

The “Zirga smaids” recreation centre has sports grounds; bicycles are also among its active leisure options. These complement the activities on the water with exercise on land. This distinction is useful when planning your day: sports grounds and bicycles offer a different focus from boats and catamarans. If you are travelling with people who have different interests, you can include a range of activities in your plans without making fishing the sole focus of your stay.

A legend and ways to unwind

A local legend tells that after heavy rain, a lake formed where a stream had once flowed. It gives Lake Nirzas a story of its origins and adds a cultural perspective on the place to today’s activities. Relaxation is also connected to the lake: the “Ezerzemes” holiday home is on the shore and has a traditional Latgale sauna. The recreation centre’s Eco-SPA “Natura” offers massages and cosmetic treatments. If you would like to schedule a treatment, check availability in advance.

Choose the setting by the water that suits you

The two locations described are not interchangeable when choosing accommodation: “Ezerzemes” is on the shore and combines this location with a traditional sauna; the houses at “Zirga smaids” are 20 metres from the lake. Also consider which activities you would like to include in your plans: at “Zirga smaids”, the options listed include fishing, trips on the lake, sports grounds and bicycles. This makes it easier to match the accommodation’s location to the focus you want for your stay.

Discover more destinations: Ludza, Isnauda, Tutāni, Nirza.

Go to the main travel overview: Ludzas Novads.