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Learn about wood craftsman’s trade, green lifestyle and the history of the vicinity of Līgatne, and draw inspiration from the unique wooden sculptures and objects at Vienkoču Park!

The Centre is located in one of the row houses on the School Hill in the culture historical centre of Līgatne Paper Mill Village.

Introduction to the Craft House, interactive lecture about ancient musical instruments, many of which are made there. Duration about 90 minutes. Available workshops – weaving, Latvian traditional instruments, textile mosaic, felting, ceramics, knitting ornaments from Latvian mittens, traditional straw Christmas decoration puzurs. Each workshop can take no more than 10 persons, bigger groups can be divided into several workshops. Programmes for each group are planned individually according to the available time, number of persons and other preferences. Workshops can last from a couple of hours to several days, accommodation and catering is available. Performance or Latvian traditional games and dances with the local folk group of Drabešu Manor.

The Barrel Museum offers visitors the chance to see barrels and participate in barrel making together with the cooper, revealing the secrets of cooperage.

Līgatne Spoon Workshop will give you an opportunity to reveal old secrets of woodenware making.

While visiting the handicraftsmen in Valmiera, you will see the process of creation of handicrafts with national patterns and view an exhibition of traditional handicrafts.

At Straupe Farmers’ Market you can see and purchase local goods both for your tummy and home!

Fairs in Valmiermuiža are fascinating anniversary festivities that take place four times a year and give an opportunity to visit a market offering a wide variety of rural goodies and see different performances rich in tradition.

Place where one of the most wonderful Latvian traditions – the Song Festival – was started is now home to the nature concert hall.

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.