Where to find autumn around Pļaviņas?

Autumn is the perfect time to go for a leisurely walk, take a short trip, or discover a place you have never visited before. The area around Pļaviņas is full of places where you can enjoy peaceful natural scenery and the warm autumn sunshine. Take a look at our recommendations and go on an autumn adventure!

• Pļaviņas Daugava Promenade

A great place for a leisurely walk with a view of the Daugava River. In the evenings, you can enjoy beautiful sunsets. Particularly lovely photos can be taken in the flower arches, on the large armchair or in the photo frame.

You can also use the audio guide during your walk:

https://ej.uz/plostnieku_taka

GPS: 56.616631, 25.724501

• Draudzības Park

While walking through Friendship Park, take a look at the Skanstupīte waterfall and the Swedish fortification. From here, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Aiviekste River flowing into the Daugava — a wonderful place to take your time and enjoy the autumn scenery.

An audio guide is also available:

https://ej.uz/plostnieku_taka

GPS: 56.616791, 25.75746

• Kriškalni Hill

A small, scenic park with challenging trails. Here you will find benches for resting, information boards and wooden animal figures that will be especially appealing to younger visitors. A good choice for a family autumn walk.

GPS: 56.6232802, 25.7221033

• Gostiņi Cultural and Historical Park

A place where an autumn walk can be combined with discovering local history. Information boards offer an insight into the twists and turns of Gostiņi’s history, while a walk along the Aiviekste River provides an opportunity to enjoy peaceful autumn landscapes.

An audio guide is also available:

https://ej.uz/plostnieku_taka

GPS: 56.611595, 25.774178

• Stukmaņi Vīnakalns

Vīnakalns Hillfort is a state-protected archaeological monument. You can also see the Medem family tombs and an information board here. A place with a fascinating historical story and its own unique atmosphere.

GPS: 56.6010752, 25.6435027

• Odziena Manor Park

A manor straight out of a fairy tale — although it has been touched by the passage of time, it is still surrounded by a park with ancient trees and ponds. Here you can not only explore the park but also take a short guided tour of the manor and see an exhibition of Soviet-era machinery.

For information about guided tours, please contact 20533333 in advance.

And who knows — perhaps you will even meet one of the castle guards during your walk?

GPS: 56.712337, 25.685585

What to take on an Autumn Walk?

1. A good mood and companions for the adventure — parents, children, grandparents. Everyone!

2. A picnic basket — because food always tastes better outdoors.

3. Weather-appropriate clothing — autumn can be enjoyed even when there is a chill in the air.

4. And, of course, your phone or camera to capture the most colorful moments of autumn around Pļaviņas!

Information prepared by the Pļaviņas Tourism Information Point, 49 Daugavas Street, Pļaviņas.