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How to get to Saulkrasti
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Saulkrasti is located 50 kilometers from Riga, so the most convenient way to get to the capital of Latvia is by plane, and from there go to the coastal city by land transport.
By train
There is an electric train to Saulkrasti from Riga, departing every 45-50 minutes. Tickets and timetables can be found on the website of the Latvian Railway.
By bus
Buses to Saulkrasti run from the central bus station every hour.
By car
Excellent transport links are established with Riga - the Tallinn highway A1 runs along Saulkrasti. From national park Gauja (Sigulda city) leads the road P6.
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Hotels in Saulkrasti compete in proximity to the coast - 100, 200 or 300 meters. With a general small area a city that can be walked up and down in a couple of hours, this difference seems palpable. Most of the hotels in Saulkrasti are starless. The most expensive Suite in the three-star Minhauzena Unda will cost 100 €. Regular - half the price.
One of the most popular guesthouses - Melnalkšņi - provides separate houses that can accommodate a family or a group of friends for 70 € per day. Apartments with sea views in the Sun Republic Apartment complex, located on one of the central streets of Ainazhu, will cost 200 € per night.
Shopping in Saulkrasti
Large shopping centers in a calm and peaceful atmosphere resort town Saulkrasti just don't fit in. Do not count on multi-level mega malls with parking lots, cinemas and designer clothing boutiques.
There are small souvenir shops in Saulkrasti. For example, on st. Ainažu can be found in the pavilion "Flowers, Gifts", as well as in the cafe-reading room Bemberi on the street. Reina. Ecological handicrafts and products can be bought at the Vecsiljāņi Kiosk on the street. Rigas. Also do not forget to visit the Saulkrasti Bazaar, which is held on the same street. Ainazhu.
Musical and active rest in Saulkrasti
Do not assume that there is nothing to do in Saulkrasti. IN small town There are several areas of active recreation. For example, you can go windsurfing and kitesurfing. Beginners and experienced yachtsmen have a place to turn around. Instructors can help.
If you come to Saulkrasti with a large company, you can go to a paintball tournament. Games are held on sports grounds and on the beach. You need to register in advance. Also in Saulkrasti you can visit a bathhouse, rent a boat, an ATV, fly a hydroplane.
In Zvejniekciems (surrounding area in Saulkrasti) horse riding lessons are held under the guidance of an experienced trainer. There you can also taste the seafood obtained by local fishermen. Saulkrasti hosts the Saulkrasti Jazz International Jazz Festival.
Useful information for tourists about Saulkrasti in Latvia - geographical position, tourist infrastructure, map, architectural features and attractions.
Saulkrasti is a city that bears the name of the Sun in its name: translated into Russian, Saulkrasti means " sunny Beach". The city is located on the coast Baltic Sea, 35 kilometers from Riga. The magnificent Vidzeme coastline with the surrounding territories, belonging to Saulkrasti, extends from Lilaste to the border of the Limbaži region in Skulte at a distance of 17 kilometers.
Just like Jurmala, the city of Saulkrasti developed as a place summer holiday Rigans. Unlike the shallow beach in Jurmala, in Saulkrasti the depth starts not far from the coast, about a couple of meters.
The city of Saulkrasti characterizes its coat of arms very well. It depicts 4 rivers (Inchupe, Kishupe, Peterupe, Aga) and 5 villages (Badciems, Peterupe, Katribade (Pabazi), Neibade, Zvejniekciems), a blue sea and a sky with a golden sun. In 1933, after the unification of the villages, the city of Saulkrasti received its current name, and in 1991 acquired the status of a city.
There is an active recreation center in Saulkrasti, which is suitable for windsurfers and kitesurfers. Beginners will be able to try their hand here, and experienced yachtsmen will feel very confident. Instructors will help you choose equipment and provide the necessary assistance during training.
If you are camping, you can play paintball. Games are played on sports grounds or on the beach. There must be at least 10 participants to play. Registration is done in advance. Also here you can visit a bathhouse, rent a boat, an ATV, fly a hydroplane.
In Zvejniekciems (surrounding area in Saulkrasti) horseback riding lessons are held under the guidance of an experienced trainer.
From the White Dune along the sea coast passes hiking trail Sunset 3.6 kilometers long. Relax and enjoy along the way beautiful views sea from recreation areas. Having admired the natural beauties, you can go down the stairs to the beach. The hiking trail originates from the White Dune, however, it is possible to start your walk from the Sunny Bridge, which is located near the Saulrieti recreation complex.
Saulkrasti is rich in sights. One of the most interesting is the Munchausen Museum. It is located in the Dunte estate, in the estate where the baron and his wife Jacobina lived. The museum will be interesting for tourists of all ages. Both young and old remember the extraordinary travels and adventures of Baron Munchausen, so families love to visit this popular attraction.
Peterup Lutheran Church is one of the witnesses of history in Saulkrasti. The current building of the church is the fourth in a row. Ancient manuscripts say that already in the 13th century, when Christianity spread in Latvia, a wooden prayer house (chapel) was erected on a hill near the river, which was named after St. Peter. Over time, the village of Peterupe was born around the pastor's estate and the church.
Saulkrasti(Latvian. Saulkrasti - in translation " Sunny Beach", formerly German. Neubad listen)) is a city (since 1991) in Latvia, administrative center Saulkrasti region. The city is adjacent to the 17 km long Vidzeme coastline, from Lilaste to the border of the Limbaži region in Skulte. Saulkrasti is a city of four rivers: Inchupe, Peterupe, Kishupe, Age. The city is surrounded by numerous dacha cooperatives: Silmala, Peterupe, Jubilee, Selga, Kishupe, Saule, etc.
Attractions
- Peterup church. She is one of the witnesses of history in Saulkrasti. By the church ancient history, which is also evidenced by the fact that today's church building is already the fourth. Ancient manuscripts report that already in the 13th century, when the Crusaders came to Latvia, a wooden prayer house or chapel was built on a hill near the river, which was given the name of St. Peter. Over the past time, a settlement was formed around the pastor's estate and the church - the village of Peterupe (mentioned in documents as Peterskapelle).
- Latvian Bicycle Museum. The collection is completed with the most technically interesting samples of bicycles found in Latvia, showing the history of their development. In addition to bicycles, the collection has a wide range of items related to the use of bicycles, circuit races, cycling societies and bicycle production. In the exposition you can see a large collection of brand names (emblems) of Eastern European bicycle companies.
- white dune. It is one of the most beautiful coastal dunes in Latvia with an equally beautiful view of the Vidzeme coast. For these purposes, a special Observation deck where you can relax. From the White Dune along the sea coast, a 3.6 km Sunset Walking Trail has been created. A view of the mouth of the Inchupe River opens from the white dune (pictured).
- Linden Catherine. Near the White Dune are the lindens of Katrina (Ekaterina). The legend says that the Russian Empress Catherine II planted lindens when, during her trip, she stopped to rest in Pabazhi (Neibad) and even bathed in the sea here.
- Ruins of the restaurant complex "Vārava"(1969, architect Petersons, engineers Frantsmanis and Landberg) - one of the best public buildings erected in Latvia in the 60s. His project is strongly influenced by the ideas of the American architect F.-L. Wright and principles of organic architecture. The elegant building was built of glass and concrete on the very crest of the dune ridge; from its terraces there was a stunning view of the sea and the dunes overgrown with pines. Around the building there was a small park with a decorative pool, fountains, recreation areas and a stone descent to the sea. The restaurant operated until the early 1990s. and was finally closed in 1994, after which it began to collapse. Currently, the remains of the building are mothballed and surrounded by a fence. The local authorities have no plans regarding his future fate yet.
On the coast of the Baltic Sea. This place is for those who prefer contemplative rest in serene harmony with nature to noisy crowds of tourists and endless parties. But this does not mean that when you arrive in Saulkrasti, you will find yourself on a deserted wild beach. The city has a well-developed tourist infrastructure, and there are many exciting entertainments for the whole family.
Saulkrasti - Baltic Sunny Beach
The history of this resort town began only in the 19th century. Before that, there was a small fishing village. Life on the seashore flowed calmly and measuredly, until the Livonian barons began to visit these parts, and soon the Germans from Riga. It was they who began to build the first dachas here in 1823.
After 5 years, a whole holiday village grew up on the coast. It was named Neybad, which means "a new place for swimming." Local fishermen began to rent out their houses for the summer, while they themselves moved to live in outbuildings and barns. Riga professors and merchants began to equip entire villas. And Baron Pistelkors even built a special steamer that ran between Riga and the new resort in order to save vacationers from a tedious trip along the impassable Vidzeme path. Officially, the city of Saulkrasti appeared on the map only in 1933, but until that time about this " paradise was already known throughout Latvia.
Unlike the Jurmala coast, it is not so shallow here, the sand on the beaches is coarser and darker, and the nature surrounding the coast has retained its original appearance as much as possible.
The emblem of Saulkrast fully reflects its essence - a dazzling sun in a clear sky that rises above a serene horizon. The white stripes represent the 4 rivers that flow through Saulkrasti (Peterupe, Inchupe, Aga, Kishupe), and the green stripes symbolize the 5 villages from which the city was born.
Saulkrasti - attractions
"Sunny Beach" (this is how the name of the city of Saulkrasti is translated) can be safely assigned a tourist status, along with a resort one. Beach leisure can be diluted with an exciting excursion program to local attractions of Saulkrast:
If you are traveling by car, be sure to visit Munchausen Museum located 8 km from the city. This is one of the most striking sights near the city of Saulkrasti. Here you can learn a lot of new and interesting things about the life of the famous baron and his wife Jacobina, visit the shooting range, the “Ship of Amusements” and the “Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors”, take pictures in old clothes among beautiful expositions, mint a Munchausen coin as a keepsake and much more.
Things to do?
Of course, the main place of pastime in Saulkrasti is the coast of the sea and rivers. The sand line stretches along the coast for 17 meters, so there is enough space for everyone to relax here. There are beaches for every taste: family, wild, with sports grounds, and even nudist ones.
The most popular park on the coast is called "Center". There are playgrounds for volleyball and street gymnastics, sports equipment, sun loungers, sunshades, playgrounds, jogging tracks, small cafes where you can have a bite to eat and drink soft drinks.
For lovers of a more peaceful secluded rest is suitable another seaside park Piejura. Here you will see untouched natural landscapes, protected plants and moving sand dune, and you can also swim on the oldest nudist beach, not only in Saulkrasti, but throughout.
There are several spas in the city that provide a range of skin and hair care services:
- Klera J.K(street Ainazu 9);
- Skaistuma Terase(Liepu street 1a);
- Skaistuma Laboratoria(Rigas street 32c).
There is a sports center at 3 Smilsu Street. It works seven days a week for those who are used to keeping fit even during their holidays.
At Rigas Street 74 there is a boat and surf equipment rental shop.
You can relax and improve your health at the same time in the baths, where professional bath attendants offer their services: Cietais rieksts(Rigas street 77) and Rozeni(at the exit from the city in the direction of Ainazi).
In the warm season on Fridays on the square in front of the complex Cietais rieksts(77 Rigas Street) there is a market where locals sell fresh fruits, vegetables, berries, smoked meats, salted/dried meat and fish products, dairy products, homemade cakes, honey and various handmade souvenirs. Also, natural homemade products can be purchased at the eco-shop located on the street. Rigas 99.
Those who find themselves in Saulkrasti in mid-July will be lucky enough to witness the traditional jazz festival Saulkrasti Jazz which is held here every year. And lovers of more dynamic music can also get to the POSITIVUS rock festival in the village of Salacgrīva (50 km from Saulkrast).
Saulkrasti Hotels and Guest Houses
Given the resort orientation of the city, it is not difficult to assume that the choice of places to stay here is rich. You can stay in:
If you came to rest with a large company, you can rent a holiday home or apartment in the city:
Fans of active tourism can stay at the campsite Busas located in a picturesque forest, 2 km from the coast.
Restaurants and cafes
If you, having arrived in Saulkrasti, stayed at a hotel, you should not worry about food. You can always have a snack in the hotel restaurant or canteen. Most guest houses also offer catering on site.
In the city itself there are many cafes where you can have a tasty and satisfying meal:
A festive gala dinner can be ordered at Sunny Dune Restaurant located in the hotel at Rigas street 28.
Weather in Saulkrasti
Rest in the Baltics a priori does not involve sweltering heat. Like the rest of the Latvian coast, the climate in Saulkrasti is cold and temperate. A stable temperature of +10°C is kept only in the summer months. The hottest time here is in July - the average monthly temperature is +18°C. Precipitation "sunny beach" indulge infrequently. This region has the largest number of clear days in the Baltics. Therefore, the photos taken in Saulkrasti always turn out so “live” and radiant, permeated with warm sunbeams.
The driest month is February (27 mm of precipitation falls), the rainiest in August (about 76 mm).
How to get there?
By car from the center of Riga to Saulkrast, drive about 40 minutes along the A1 “Riga–” highway. The city can also be reached by train on the Zemitany-Skulte line.
The resort town of Saulkrasti, whose name in Latvian means "sun shore", stretches along sandy beach for several kilometers. It is the beaches, as well as entertainment and reasonable prices, that make holidays in Saulkrasti attractive not only for local residents, but also for foreign tourists.
Officially resort village appeared in the 30s of the last century, and received the status of the city even later - in 1991. However, earlier, in the 19th century, on the site of today's Saulkrasti, there was a bathing resort called Neubad.
The dimensions of the Saulkrasti region are compact. Saulkrasti itself, as well as neighboring Zveinikciems and Pabazi, are located on an area of almost 50 sq. km.
Geographically, the town is located at the same distance from the capital of Latvia, as well as the cities of Sigulda and Limbazi, the distance is about 45 km.
Tourists from Russia enter Latvia, as a rule, through the capital - Riga, from where you can get to the resort:
- By train,
- By car,
- By bus,
- By taxi.
By train
Salkrasti can be reached by train departing from the Riga Pasajeriu station and following to Skulte.
The interval of train movement is an average of 1 hour.
The first train leaves at 5:47, the last at 23:27.
Travel time is 1 hour.
Ticket price - 1.90 euros, luggage space is paid separately - 0.57 euros. Those wishing to travel in a luxury carriage will have to pay an additional 1.40 euros to the base ticket price.
You can get acquainted with the train schedule and purchase a ticket on the website of the carrier company - http://www.pv.lv/ru.
Saulkrasti station By bus
There are several bus trips a day from Riga to Saulkrasti.
There are routes for which the resort is the final stop, and there are passing routes, following, for example, to Ainazi.
The first bus leaves at 8:30, the last at 21:55.
The interval of movement is an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Travel time is about 1 hour.
The ticket price is 2.35-3.65 euros, depending on the route.
You can track the current schedule and purchase a ticket on the website http://www.autoosta.lv.
By taxi
The cost of the trip depends on the starting point of the route. So, getting from the airport of the capital to the place of rest by car of a standard class, designed for 4 passengers, will cost from 60 euros.
By car
The path runs along the highway connecting Riga and the capital of Estonia - Tallinn. The journey takes about 50 minutes.
general information
Resort transport
Saulkrasti is a city, small in size, but quite extended along the coastline.
Walking along its streets on foot is not difficult.
Public transport is represented by several bus routes, plying from the city around the neighborhood, and taxis, which are easiest to find at the station square.
Connection
- TELE2. The prepaid card is issued for a period of 30 days, the initial set will cost 1.5 euros.
- LMT. The card is active for 4 months, the advance payment has a period of 60 days, the cost of the card is from 1 euro.
- BITE, the cost of the card is 1.42 euros, the period of activity is 1 month, after replenishment, the period is extended to 2 months.
Depending on the selected operator and tariff, the cost of calls in Russia is 0, 1 - 0.5 euros.
Where to stay
In Saulkrasti, you can choose accommodation of different levels of comfort and price. It can be a private house, apartment or hotels.
Renting a private house with cooking facilities and a parking space will cost 290 euros for 7 days.
Accommodation for the same period at the Saules Club Aparthotel, located a 2-minute walk from the beach, will cost from 770 euros.
Local kitchen
For a quick bite to eat or a leisurely dinner - there are cafes and restaurants in the resort for any occasion.
Apart from local cuisine there are establishments of American, European, Middle Eastern and Japanese cuisine.
Latvian cuisine is not rich in all sorts of delights. The most unusual dish worth trying on vacation is, perhaps, milk soup with potatoes and herring.
A distinctive feature of local dishes is their satiety and the use in the preparation of products of Latvian farmers.
Restaurants in Saulkrasti delight guests with lower prices compared to Riga.
shopping
Large, as in other things, and small shopping centers not in town. The only thing you can bring from Saulkrasti is small souvenirs, products and figurines made from natural materials. For such goods, you can go to the local bazaar or look into the Flowers, Gifts shop, located on the street. Ainazhu. Crafts made by local craftsmen from environmentally friendly materials are worth looking for in a small pavilion on the street. Rigas.
beach holiday
Climate
Beach holidays - the main tourist destination in Saulkrasti.
The ideal time for a beach holiday is the period from July to September, when the water is warmed up from 16 to 19 degrees. Daytime temperatures during this period rise to a maximum of 24 degrees.
It is worth noting that July and August are the rainiest months of the year, but even then the number of rainy days does not exceed seven per month. Going to Saulkrasti at this time and thinking about what to take with you, it is advisable not to forget an umbrella or a light raincoat.
In summer, the weather in the resort is almost calm, which makes beach holiday the most comfortable.
Beach
The multi-kilometer beach strip is a coast covered with coarse sand surrounded by pine trees.
Parking in close proximity to the beach is paid.
On the shore for vacationers are equipped with locker rooms, bins, benches. Volleyball nets are stretched in some places.
Sun loungers, sunbeds, umbrellas and similar attributes on local beach No. Therefore, the concern about what to sit on or sunbathe falls entirely on the shoulders of vacationers.
On the beach, you can not have picnics with a fire, walk dogs and set up tents.
There are several cafes near the beach to satisfy your hunger.
Where to go and what to see
The most famous landmark of the town is the White Dune. From a height of 18 meters offers an impressive view of the sea surface. Dune is believed to have existed for more than 300 million years.
From the White Dune starts the popular a tourist route called the Sunset Trail. Its length is almost 4 km. A path has been paved along the most picturesque places coast. Walking along the trail, you can admire the views of the sandy beach, feel the pine scent in the peaceful seaside forest.
By the way, some pine trees have been growing on the coast of Saulkrasti for over 200 years.
Linden Catherine also grows here. locals they say that the trees got their name because at one time the Russian empress bathed in the sea near this place.
Video story about the atmosphere in Saulkrasti:
Peterup church
The church is the only historical landmark of the town.
The mention of a religious building was in the 13th century, but the modern building is already the fourth church built on this site.
Museums
- Munchausen Museum. Housed in the house where the baron and his wife once lived, the museum has opened its doors to visitors since 2005. Now an exhibition dedicated to the baron himself has been organized here, sculptures of the heroes of stories have been created, and a collection of wax figures of celebrities has been exhibited. The museum is located in Dunte, a kilometer from the center of the town.
- The Bicycle Museum is the only one in the country. Here are collected exhibits demonstrating the development of bicycle production in the world. Individual objects are very interesting from a technical and historical point of view.
City walks
The main street of Ainazhu passes through the center of the town, where shops, a pharmacy, a bank and others are collected. public institutions. In the immediate vicinity there is a tourist information center and the main city site, where various festive and concert events are held.
Another place suitable for walking is big park, on the territory of which in 1877 a monument was erected to the founder of these bathing places, Baron Karl von Reitern.
A stage is also equipped here, where concerts and dances are often held. A Catholic church was built nearby at the end of the 20th century.
Active holidays in Saulkrasti
The city has created conditions for active recreation for children and adults:
- Bicycle rides, transport can be rented at the Bicycle Museum, the Bicycle Garage and the Elvi store.
- Water sports: surfing, boating, aqua aerobics.
- Skateboarding is available at the Skatepark near the Baltic Inn.
You can relax after a dynamic pastime in one of the city's saunas. They are located in Saulkrasti itself and its environs: in the Baltic Inn, Marve, Saulrieti hotels, the Jūras priede camp, and the Aizvēji guesthouse.
Excursions around the area
Near Saulkrasti, in the small town of Zvejniekciems, you can see the functioning port of Skulte. There are also areas for horseback riding.
It is worth considering that there are no travel agencies as such, as well as offers of guides, on the territory of Saulkrasti, so tourists will have to plan excursions in the surroundings on their own.
Cultural life
Among the annual events of a small resort town, the following stand out:
- Jazz Festival, usually held in July,
- A gathering of American-made cars, held in early summer,
- Celebrations on the occasion of Ligo Day on the 20th of June,
- City Day celebrations - in July.
Saulkrasti for children
There are three playgrounds on the territory of the city. In summer, in good weather a trampoline is installed on the coast.
What else you need to know about Saulkrasti:
- As many as four rivers flow through the city of such a compact size - Age, Inchupe, Kishupe, Peterupe.
- The city has its own website, which reflects all the upcoming cultural and sports events, other information - http://saulkrasti.lv
- Camping Laucu Akmens is located 8 kilometers from Saulkrasti, which gives its guests the opportunity to spend the night on the seashore and admire the huge Laucu boulder. It is here that the ecologically clean zone of Latvia begins - the North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve.
Saulkrasti, which is a town on the coast of the Riga seaside, is far from being as popular and well-equipped as the famous Latvian Jurmala, losing to it in terms of infrastructure and the number of entertainment venues. However, it is in Saulkrasti that you can not only spend time on the sea coast, but also get aesthetic pleasure from contemplating the surrounding landscapes. The pine forest separating the beach strip from the city can have a healing effect on the human body, such air is especially useful for those who are prone to bronchopulmonary diseases.
In general, holidays in Saulkrasti in Latvia will suit those who are not looking for a dynamic holiday and who want to spend time in a safe, secluded, quiet, green place on the picturesque sea coast.
