
This Weekend: Join Tautumeitas to Welcome the Summer Solstice in Aizkraukle!
DAWN CONCERT-RITUAL 2025 RĪTAUSMAS KONCERTRITUĀLS 2025 | TAUTUMEITAS will take place during the magical night of June 20–21, at 2:00 AM, on the banks of the Daugava River near “Kalna Ziedi” – an ancient sacred site rich in cultural and mythological heritage.
To fully experience this special moment, visitors are kindly encouraged to arrive early and dress warmly and in light-colored clothing – June nights can be chilly, and light colors reflect the festive solstice mood.
Feel free to bring a blanket or folding chair, as seating will not be provided. Also consider bringing a warm drink and snacks, as no food or drink sales will be available on-site.
Please note:
- Alcohol is not allowed within the event area.
- We also recommend bringing insect repellent to fully enjoy the peaceful beauty of dawn without distractions.
Tickets available at: https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/...
A 15% discount is available at the Aizkraukle Culture Centre box office with a valid Aizkraukle municipality resident card or app.
Explore Aizkraukle Before or After the Concert!
Aizkraukle Tourism Department recommends turning your visit into more than just a concert night – arrive earlier and stay longer to truly discover what Aizkraukle and its surroundings have to offer.
Below, you'll find information on where to eat well, stay overnight, and what to see or do in Aizkraukle!
Each link will take you to www.visitaizkraukle.lv, where you’ll find detailed info about each location – including address, opening hours, description, GPS coordinates, and photos.
Where to eat in Aizkraukle?
- KWB-Street-food-restaurant, 8 Skolas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 22444455 (during the night of June 20 to 21, the company will extend its working hours, and customer orders will be accepted until 1:00 AM!)
- Café–Bistro “Panna”, 4a Spīdolas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 26471840, (+371) 26398193
- Café–Bistro “Pasednica” , 28a Jaunceltnes Street, Shopping centre “IGA centrs”, (+371) 26167218
- Café “Betija”, 14a Lāčplēša Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 26317562
- Pizzeria Lokals, 4 Gaismas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 22103034
- Café “Solo”, 14a Spīdolas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 20039758
- Vilar-Hotel-Restaurant , 20b Gaismas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 25626060
- Café “Krasta-Krogs”, 2 Spīdolas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 65121406, (+371) 28216244
Where to stay in Aizkraukle and nearby?
- Vilar-Hotel, 20b Gaismas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 25626060
- Aizkraukle-Penthouse-Apartments, 16 Spīdolas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 26151872
- Pērse-apartments, 6 Lāčplēša Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 29123614
- Hostel-Avēnija, 18 Nomales Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 22004468
- Guest-House-Valteri, “Padomi”, Aizkraukle parish, (+371) 26182772
- Holiday-House-Pakalni , Aizkraukle parish, (+371) 26584304
- Holiday-House-Cepli , Aizkraukle parish, (+371) 29777863
What to see in Aizkraukle and nearby?
- Aizkraukle-History-and-Art-Museum, 5 Muzeja Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 65123351
- Kalnaziedi-Sacred-Oak, Museum yard, 5 Muzeja Street, GPS: 56.599625, 25.271536
- Exhibition-Soviet-Years, 20 Kalna Street, Aizkraukle parish, (+371) 65123351
- Embroidered-Icon-Exhibition-Hall, 16-54 Spīdolas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 22460073 (advance booking required)
- Darbnīca-shop – local crafts, souvenirs, creative workshops, 2 Bērzu Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 29828515
- Aizkraukle-Medieval-Castle-Ruins, Aizkraukle parish, GPS: 56.614361, 25.153423
- Aizkraukle-Castle-Mound – Skrīveri, GPS: 56.621616, 25.131172
- Melķitāri-Stone, Aizkraukle parish, GPS: 56.660217, 25.202755
- Outdoor Sculpture “The-Little-Fisher-Boy”, GPS: 56.60028, 25.25187
- Love_bench, GPS: 56.596720, 25.246566
- Photo Stand “Ancient-Daugava” , GPS: 56.596370, 25.247848
Things to do in Aizkraukle
- Creative Workshop “Print-It-Yourself!”, 11 Spīdolas Street, Aizkraukle, (+371) 29193796
- Aizkraukle Walking Trail Daugava-Trails, 5 Draudzības krastmala, GPS: 56.598904, 25.252895 or 56.598365, 25.260154
- Multifunctional-Bicycle-Park and Daugava walking trail, GPS: 56.599174, 25.261112
- Aizkraukle-City-Stadium-Multifunctional-Sports-Field – children’s playground, football, basketball, beach volleyball courts, and stadium, GPS: 56.598195, 25.253375
For complete tourist information, visit: www.visitaizkraukle.lv
Have a wonderful weekend in Aizkraukle – the town where light is born in the river Daugava!
Information prepared by Aizkraukle Tourism information point, 4 Lāčplēša Street, Aizkraukle.