"Braslas Krasti" guidebook

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"Braslas Krasti" guidebook

Food scene

Closest place to eat out
Tasty food and lovely atmosphere. You can have a meal here and after that you can shop in Rožkalnu bread shop that is right next to cafe.
Kafejnīca "Zem Ozola"
Tasty food and lovely atmosphere. You can have a meal here and after that you can shop in Rožkalnu bread shop that is right next to cafe.
This place is popular in the area because of the large portions of meat chops and reasonable prices.
Pansija
This place is popular in the area because of the large portions of meat chops and reasonable prices.
Cafe "Bērzi" in Plācis you can find different meal options.
Bērzi, Kafejnīca
Cafe "Bērzi" in Plācis you can find different meal options.
If you want something more fancy this is an excellent restaurant with Latvian national cuisine and wild meat dishes.
Kungu rija
If you want something more fancy this is an excellent restaurant with Latvian national cuisine and wild meat dishes.

Sightseeing

You can see beautiful sandstone outcrops and in the cold winter months you can enjoy scenic icefall that forms above the sandstones. If you are up to there is a one way hiking trail above Jāņavārti and you can reach the top of Slūnu rock by following it. You will need a shoes with good grip because it gets very slippery in wet weather.
Jāņavārti
You can see beautiful sandstone outcrops and in the cold winter months you can enjoy scenic icefall that forms above the sandstones. If you are up to there is a one way hiking trail above Jāņavārti and you can reach the top of Slūnu rock by following it. You will need a shoes with good grip because it gets very slippery in wet weather.

History

We especially recommend you to visit Lielstraupes castle, one of the rare medieval castles in Latvia, which has lasted until today. Please book your visit before (ask us a phone number).
Lielstraupe Castle
We especially recommend you to visit Lielstraupes castle, one of the rare medieval castles in Latvia, which has lasted until today. Please book your visit before (ask us a phone number).

Activities

Join events (workshops, retreats, and more) we host or that are happening in Braslas Krasti. Follow us on social media to know what's the next one :)
Braslas Krasti
Join events (workshops, retreats, and more) we host or that are happening in Braslas Krasti. Follow us on social media to know what's the next one :)
Līgatne ferry is the only ferry in the Baltics driven by the strength of the river currents, allowing to experience a pristine sensation during leisurely trip to the opposite bank of the Gauja river.
Līgatnes pārceltuve pār Gauju
Līgatne ferry is the only ferry in the Baltics driven by the strength of the river currents, allowing to experience a pristine sensation during leisurely trip to the opposite bank of the Gauja river.
Local goods - food, drinks, crafts and more in a historical place
Straupes lauku labumu tirdziņš
Local goods - food, drinks, crafts and more in a historical place