“Café ‘Rūna’”
Café “Rūnu” – delicious food and a cozy atmosphere in Carnikava
Café “Rūnu” in Carnikava offers dining and venue rental options for events of up to 26 people. The menu features both delicious dishes and an excellent selection of wine, while the venue’s atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Service is provided in a friendly and attentive manner, creating a pleasant environment both for everyday visits and special occasions.
Card payments are accepted.
The menu is available in Latvian.
Co-Creation House “RADI DOT”
In the centre of Carnikava, the first co-creation house – a community centre in Ādaži Municipality – has opened its doors. It is a new meeting place for all residents of the municipality, with no social or age restrictions. A space to come together, collaborate, learn, create, and bring to life ideas that matter to local people.
The co-creation house is designed as a multifunctional community hub: it hosts creative workshops, masterclasses, lectures, discussion evenings, intergenerational meetings, as well as everyday social gatherings for families, children, youth, and seniors.
The house is also open to community initiatives – if you have an idea and wish to organize an event, workshop, or community-building activity, the Co-Creation House in Carnikava is the place to make it happen. Daily facilities include a shared sewing room with sewing machines, a free playroom for small children where parents can meet and spend time in a safe and friendly environment, and a fireplace hall for calm conversations, idea exchange, and shared time together.
The co-creation house was established by the association RADI DOT, a public benefit organization created by Carnikava residents themselves. The project emerged from a voluntary initiative with a strong desire to create a place where local people can meet in person, collaborate, and share knowledge and practices. The building at Jūras Street 4 in Carnikava is not a commercial space – it is a community-driven initiative that grows together with its visitors. The association currently manages the building under a free-of-charge agreement with Ādaži Municipality, covering all utility and maintenance costs through donations that support operations and activities.
The Co-Creation House at Jūras Street 4 is open to all residents and visitors, regardless of age, background, or experience. It is a place to meet like-minded people, get inspired, and create together in person.
Activities for groups
The Co-Creation House offers hands-on experiences especially suitable for themed groups – school students, university groups, and international visitors who wish to explore Latvia through community, sustainability, and creativity.
For school and youth groups:
• Sustainability and circular economy workshops – hands-on work with reused materials and discussions on consumption and responsible choices
• Creative workshops – art, sewing, crafts, design, music
• Community participation sessions – what a community is and how initiatives are created
• Games and idea space – teamwork games and creative ideation
For students and international groups:
• Introduction to the co-creation house model – how a community initiative becomes a functioning centre
• The “library of things” concept – a practical example of circular economy at local level
• Creative reuse workshops – hands-on experience already used in international exchange programs
For international tourists:
• Authentic Latvian community experience
• Conversations over tea/coffee in the fireplace hall and stories about Carnikava, the sea, and local life
• Creative activity as a souvenir – a self-made item from reused materials
• Meeting local residents, volunteers, artists, and families
What the house offers
• Multipurpose co-working and activity spaces
• Fireplace hall for discussions and meetings
• Shared sewing room
• Free playroom for families with children
• “Library of things” as a learning and sharing space
• Outdoor courtyard and seasonal use of exterior spaces
Important: Each visit is tailored to the specific group – its age, interests, and available time. The Co-Creation House is not a standard service provider but a space for ideas, people, and shared experiences. It can host groups of up to approximately 30 people.
Cycling Route: Carnikava Promenade to the Sea
Enjoy a calm and scenic cycling route through the Piejūra Nature Park forest, offering a relaxed way to experience nature up close. This approximately 5 km route starts at the Carnikava Local History Centre (CLC) and leads along the Carnikava Promenade to the sea, allowing you to enjoy fresh air, riverside views, and the beauty of the local landscape. On the return journey, you can stop briefly at the Vecgauja boat pier, then continue along the embankment and pedestrian bridge back to the starting point. The route is fully paved and suitable for a comfortable leisure ride.
Route:
CLC → Jomas Street → Laivu Street → Promenade → Sea → Promenade → Laivu Street → Vecgauja road bridge → Vecgauja embankment → Vecgauja pedestrian bridge → CLC
The route begins at the CLC and continues along Jomas Street to the intersection with Laivu Street. Here, turn left and follow Laivu Street straight to the Carnikava seaside promenade. From there, the route continues straight for approximately 2 km to the sea.
On the return, follow the same promenade back to Laivu Street. Turn right onto Laivu Street, cross the Vecgauja road bridge, and then turn left, continuing along the embankment to the Vecgauja pedestrian bridge. Cross the bridge, turn left, and continue straight back to the CLC.
Surface:
• 100% paved surface – suitable for families and individual cyclists
Points of interest:
• Carnikava Local History Centre (CLC)
• Vecgauja boat pier
• Carnikava seaside promenade
• “Carnikava Stories” art wall
Cycling Route: Gauja Village Trails
Enjoy an unforgettable cycling experience along the banks of the Gauja River, crossing the longest pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Latvia. This approximately 7 km route follows the scenic Gauja riverside, offering breathtaking views and a chance to discover the surroundings of Carnikava. The ride is mostly on paved surfaces, with short sandy sections near the riverbank, making it ideal for a relaxing outdoor experience.
Route:
Carnikava Local History Centre → Vecgauja pedestrian and cyclist bridge → Skautu Street → Ostvalda Street → Fosfora Street → Gauja → Gauja embankment → Upmalas Street → Jūraskrastu Street → Vecgauja pedestrian and cyclist bridge → Carnikava Local History Centre
The route starts at the Carnikava Local History Centre and leads across the Vecgauja pedestrian bridge. After crossing the bridge, turn left and continue straight along the Vecgauja embankment until you reach the pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Gauja River. Turn left onto the bridge and cross it.
After crossing, continue straight to Skautu Street, which runs alongside the railway, and follow it to Ostvalda Street, where you turn left. Continue straight until Fosfora Street and turn right. Ride on until the second side street, where you will find gates leading to the Gauja riverbank. This section becomes sandy and follows the river until the embankment.
After riding up and down the embankment, continue to Upmalas Street and proceed straight to Jūraskrasta Street, where you turn right. The route then returns the same way: back to the pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Gauja River.
After crossing the bridge, turn right and continue along the Vecgauja embankment until the Vecgauja pedestrian bridge. Cross it, turn right again, and follow the road back to the Carnikava Local History Centre.
Surface:
• 90% asphalt
• 10% sand – suitable for bicycles and family rides
Points of interest:
• Carnikava Local History Centre
• Celebration Square
• “Laivu māja” of the Carnikava Lutheran congregation
• Viļnis Titāns sculpture “Remembering…”
• Memorial to Carnikava Parish Knights of the Order of Lāčplēsis
• Carnikava pedestrian and cyclist bridge
Cycling Route: Along the Embankment to the Manor Park
Enjoy a leisurely cycling tour through the village of Carnikava, taking in the scenic views of the Vecgauja embankment and the peaceful atmosphere of the town park. The route offers an opportunity to discover local architecture, historical monuments, and the vibrant everyday life of the town. The approximately 4.5 km long route is easy to ride, with about 90% of the surface consisting of paved roads, while some sections lead along trails, offering a closer connection to nature and a relaxing outdoor experience.
Route:
Carnikava Local History Centre → Vecgauja Embankment → Pļavu Street → Gaujas Street → Vecgauja Street → Ziedu Street → Smilšu Street → Nākotnes Street → Park → Zvejnieku Street → Stacijas Street → Celebration Square → Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge → Carnikava Local History Centre
The route starts at the Carnikava Local History Centre and crosses the Vecgauja pedestrian bridge, then turns right and continues along the embankment and Pļavu and Gaujas streets until the small bridge near Brūkleņu Street, where you turn left onto Vecgauja Street. At Ziedu Street, the route turns right, then continues along Smilšu Street beside the canal to Nākotnes Street. From there, it turns left past Carnikava Secondary School and continues to the manor park.
You ride through the park, then turn right onto Zvejnieku Street, continue to Stacijas Street, and turn left to reach the pedestrian/cyclist bridge. Before the bridge, you return to Gaujas Promenade, which leads back to the Carnikava Local History Centre.
Surface:
• 65% paved surface
• 35% trails
Points of interest:
• Carnikava Local History Centre
• Gauja Promenade
• Nēģu baking site “Gundegas IP”
• Carnikava Secondary School
• Carnikava Manor Park
• Memorial to the 12 Carnikava residents executed in 1919 by the Landeswehr
• Carnikava Manor column capital
• Park stage
• Celebration Square
• “Laivu māja” of the Carnikava Lutheran congregation
• Sculptor Viļnis Titāns artwork “Remembering…”
• Monument to Knights of the Order of Lāčplēsis
• Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge
• Augmented reality object “Nēģi nāk”
• Environmental object “Carnikava”
Cycling Route: Secrets of the Forest Dunes
Enjoy a scenic cycling ride starting from the Carnikava Local History Centre (CLC) through forest trails along the Gauja River. The route offers the opportunity to see Latvian Army coastal fortifications from the 1920s–1930s and ride along the “Herring Road” trail in the dunes running parallel to the sea. The route continues along the Carnikava Promenade and returns to the CLC, providing an easy and enjoyable nature ride.
Route:
CLC → Gauja River → Pārcēlāju Street → Laivu Street → Firing Point → Herring Road → Carnikava Promenade → Jomas Street → CLC
The route begins at the Carnikava Local History Centre and follows a scenic forest trail along the Gauja River to Pārcēlāju Street, where you turn left and continue straight to the intersection with Laivu Street. From there, the route follows the roadside to the Laivu Street parking area, where you can visit one of the Latvian Army coastal defence fortifications from the 1920s–1930s, located on a small forest hill.
Continuing along Laivu Street, you will reach a forest trail and the so-called “Herring Road” – a worn path through the dunes running parallel to the sea. Turning left, the route continues directly to the Carnikava Promenade, where you turn left again and continue to the end of the promenade near the parking area.
From there, the route follows Laivu Street, turning right at the intersection onto Jomas Street, and concludes back at the Carnikava Local History Centre.
Surface:
• 60% paved surface
• 40% trails
Points of interest:
• Carnikava Local History Centre
• Lampreys are coming – Virtual augmented reality experience
• Coastal defence fortification
• Nature Park ” Piejūra”
• Carnikava Promenade
Hiking Wheelchairs in Carnikava
Hiking Wheelchair and Wheelchair Transport Bicycle Available at Carnikava Local History Centre
Starting from the summer of 2025, residents and visitors of Ādaži Municipality will have access to a new opportunity at the Carnikava Local History Centre (7 Jomas Street). A hiking wheelchair and a wheelchair transport bicycle will be available for short-term use, allowing users to enjoy outdoor excursions in the surrounding area.
The equipment will be available free of charge during the centre’s opening hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 10:00–16:00
Saturday: 11:00–15:00
Sunday–Monday: Closed
Advance booking is required by calling +371 29128086.
The Joëlette Finisher hiking wheelchair is designed for people with mobility difficulties and enables access to forest trails in the Piejūra Nature Park. The wheelchair features a large movable front wheel that ensures smooth handling, even on uneven surfaces such as roots and sand. The equipment must always be used with an assistant and is not intended for independent use.
The Van Raam Velo Plus wheelchair transport bicycle is designed for wheelchair users who would like to enjoy rides on smoother routes, such as embankments or the Carnikava promenade. The assistant controls the bicycle, while the passenger, together with their wheelchair, can easily access the front platform without needing to be lifted, making it possible to enjoy the ride together comfortably.
The municipality encourages not only people with mobility impairments to use this opportunity, but also families with senior family members for whom longer walks may be challenging. This equipment offers a chance to experience and enjoy nature together in forest and seaside surroundings.
Recommended cycling routes:
• Carnikava Promenade Route to the Sea
• Cycling Route: Gaujas Village Trails
• Cycling Route: Along the Embankment to the Manor Park
• Cycling Route: Secrets of the Forest Dunes
Zvejnieka Tūres
An opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Gauja River and discover traditional fishing culture through boat tours and fishing masterclasses.
The experience also includes stories about fishermen’s lives and the chance to take part in a photo session.
Tour routes:
Gauja → Sea → Gauja
Gauja → Dzirnezers → Gauja
Starting point: Jomas Street 7, Carnikava
Price list:
2-hour tour with photographer
Price: €120
Includes photographer and a 2-hour boat ride.
Additional time available for an extra fee.
Private tour
Price: €50 per hour
(Private tours available by individual booking)
Public tour
Price: €8 per person
(Follow the Facebook page for up-to-date schedule and availability)
Additional Information:
- Children under 5 years – Free of charge
- Group size: Minimum 3 people, maximum 6 people
- Tour destinations: Gauja estuary and Lake Dzirnezers
- Picnic: A blanket and snacks are provided during the tour
Bookings and contact:
Artūrs Jakobsons: +371 28 663 898
Ineta Ūdre: +371 2670 9811
GUSTAVbeķereja Carnikava
Delicious bakery products made from high-quality ingredients.
Do you know what it takes for a pastry to always turn out right?
Skilled hands, a God-given talent, lots of good butter, and the right whipped cream, but above all – love for what you do.
GUSTAV bakery is characterized by the slogan – learning new things while honoring the old!
At the Carnikava GUSTAV bakery, you can also enjoy treats on-site, as the bakery is equipped with tables for savoring leisurely moments!
Baltrozes
Fully equipped holiday home for enjoying the true magic of the countryside near the forest.
Baltrozes offers accommodation with a garden and a patio. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home’s outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.
FB: Baltrozes