Priedītes: Riverbanks, Roads and Cultural Destinations

Priedītes combines rural landscapes, river views and a variety of excursion destinations in one travel plan. Those looking for a holiday apartment as a base for different kinds of holiday days will find opportunities here for cycling and walking routes, scenic roads, and cultural experiences around Rundāle and Mežotne.

Between Riverbanks, Nature Park and Rural Landscapes

The municipal road B7 “Priedītes–Mežotnes stacija” is 1,806 m long. It serves as a less busy alternative to the heavily trafficked P103 road “Dobele–Bauska” and is considered suitable for cyclists and pedestrians.

The landscape along the roads also offers its own impressions. The state road V1034 “Bauska–Priedītes” crosses Bauska Nature Park. The scenic road between Bauska and Pilsrundāle passes through Priedītes, while the road to Priedītes runs through Lepšas. There is also a notable pine tree on the left side of the road near Priedītes. Such individual landmarks give a journey through the rural landscape a distinctive character.

The views from the riverbank are particularly impressive. From the area around the Priedītes riverbank, you can see the dolomite outcrops of Jumprava Manor. From the riverbank near Priedītes, you can also see the Igo Music and Art Centre “Ceplis”, the Lielupe and the rural landscape of Zemgale. The Lielupe is one of the rivers flowing through Rundāles pagasts parish.

Culture Between Rundāle and Mežotne

Rundāle and Mežotne are important themes for travel days focused on culture. Mežotne Hillfort is one of the largest fortifications of the Semigallians from the 9th to the 13th century and covers 3,500 m². The hillfort has paths, stairs, a viewing platform, wooden walkways and rest areas. You can therefore combine a visit to this historic site with exploring the existing paths and facilities.

Typical elements of a Baroque garden have been preserved in Rundāle Palace Park: ornamental parterres, bosquets enclosed by hedges, the Green Theatre, pergolas and pavilions. South of the palace lies a 10-hectare Baroque garden created according to the design of the architect Rastrelli. Every year, the garden hosts Rundāle Palace’s traditional Garden Festival Days, concerts of early and classical music, open-air performances and other events.

The Rundāle Watermill Museum further expands the range of options. It extends over five floors and presents the history of grain milling and how watermills work. Boats, SUP boards and catamarans are rented at the museum. This creates a contrast in your holiday planning between historic sites, garden culture and activities on the water.

Which Holiday Apartment Suits Your Travel Day

When choosing accommodation in Priedītes, you can consider what kind of days should be the focus. The B7 and the described riverbanks favour a plan centred on activity and landscapes. Rundāle Palace, Mežotne Hillfort and the Watermill Museum, on the other hand, provide cultural highlights. In summer, monthly markets are also held at “Rundāles Avoti”, where local home producers, craftspeople and small businesses present their products.

If you are travelling with several generations or children, you can deliberately distribute these different interests: one day with roads and river landscapes, a cultural excursion, and another outing involving a museum, market or events. The pages on Rundāle and Mazmežotne will help you find your way around the destination. For travel to the area, regional bus route no. 5911 is designated “Bauska–Priedītes”.

For the overall travel overview: Rundāles Municipality.