Stele for the holders of Lāčplēsis Military Order
The granite stele, the base of which is made of granite boulders, commemorates three recipients of the Order of Lačplēsis, namely Captain Jēkabs Aleksandrs Dzenis (1893-1979), soldier Miķelis Voldemārs Pētersons (1893-1977), soldier Pēteris Fridrihs Zandbergs (1894-1980). They were born and lived in Carnikava parish and are buried in Carnikava cemetery.
The statue was unveiled in Carnikava’s Festival Square on 11 November 2018. The author is the artist Jānis Strupulis.
Guide Sigurds Rusmanis
Experienced guide in Latvia, Baltic States and Europe. Routes can be made in larger groups, and smaller groups. Guide is offering different tours in Carnikava Municipality and surrounding area.
Guide services are offered in the following languages: EN, RU, GE. Routes are offered by bus or on foot.
Aidā Jūriņā
Cafe in Carnikava overlooking Vecgauja. It is located right next to the car park, where you can park your car to go for a walk in the Nature Park “Piejūra” and then enjoy the great atmosphere with delicious food and refreshing drinks.
Working hours:
Tuesday–Wednesday | 12:00–21:00
Thursday–Saturday | 12:00–23:00
Sunday | 12:00–21:00
Monday | Closed
Closed during the winter season!
Restaurant “Aizejam pie Jankas”
A fast-food restaurant located in Carnikava, close to the railway station “Carnikava”.
Delicious kebabs, snacks, ice cream and drinks on offer!
FB: AizejamPieJankas
Cafe “Tīne”
Every day: 10.00 – 21.00
Homestead “Saulgrieži”
The farm grows “Sunflower Microgreens”, various microgreens – pea, sunflower, radish, broccoli and several others. They also grow “Sunflower Kombucha” which is a tea mushroom drink with different flavors such as passion fruit, mango, raspberry, blackcurrant, quince ginger, black elderflower.
Micro greens can be purchased on the farm’s website.
Ratatujs
The pizzeria is located in the Carnikava square, close to the train station. It offers delicious pizzas, snacks and drinks!
WORKING HOURS
Weekdays: 13:00-19:00
Weekends: 12:00-20:00
Carnikavas piestātne
Only 30 minutes drive from Riga. Excellent for those who enjoy peace. Equipped holiday houses with everything necessary for relaxation and safe stay. It is located between Vecgauja and nature park “Piejūra”, only 2 km from the beachfront.
Near by:
- Carnikava Promenade
- Carnikava Local History Center with a children’s playground
- Cafes
- SUP board rental
- Kayak rental
- Motorboat rental
- There is also a children’s playground and a trampoline in the area, and you can rent a sauna with a cold tub for an additional 80 EUR/day.
- Holiday price of the big house is 160 EUR/day, weekday price 130 EUR/day. Up to 6 guests can be accommodated.
- Holiday price of each small house is 130 EUR/day, weekdays 100 EUR/day. Up to 4 guests can be accommodated.
- The cottages are fully equipped for comfortable living for a day or a week!
🏡 For reservations and additional questions: +371 27881354
Kafe Maza Upe
Family-friendly café with live music evenings and cocktails.
Located in a scenic place near Vecgauja in Carnikava. A place where you can enjoy a delicious meal after walking along the Carnikava promenade.
Working hours:
Mon. – Closed
Tue.–Thu. – 14:00–22:00
Fri. – 14:00–23:00
Sat. – 12:00–23:00
Sun. – 12:00–21:00
Gauja Promenade in Carnikava
On the left bank of Vecgauja, a paved walking trail stretches from Stacijas iela to Jūras iela. The concept of the Path of Lives is embedded in the pattern of the trail pavement.
At the beginning of the walk, it is possible to see Festival Square and the sculpture “Remembering” made by Vilnis Titāns , as well as try to see the portal of lampreys on your mobile phone, which can be done by looking for information boards with the QR code “Lampreys are coming”. This augmented reality object was created by artist Gints Gabrāns.
We also recommend taking a picture at the environmental object “Carnikava”.
The gray wooden building visible in the park is the home of the local Lutheran church which is called Boat House. In the middle part of the trail, there is a well-equipped rest area with picnic tables, a changing cabin and a toilet (at the end of Atputas iela).
Start/end: Stacijas iela 21, Carnikava
Length/time: 1.3 km (10-15 min) one way
Difficulty: Easy
Important to know!
Alternative routes:
- crossing Jūras iela straight, you can continue along the protected nature along Vecgauja until it crosses Vecgauja over a small bridge and past Carnikavas elementary school, through the historical manor park to return to Stacijas iela 21.
- go along Jūras iela to the Carnikava promenade, which is a 2 km long paved path that leads to the very seashore. The total length of the walk from Carnikava pedestrian-cyclist bridge to the sea and back would be ~ 8 km.
- crossing Vecgauja via the pedestrian bridge (behind Atpūtas iela) and visiting Carnikava local history center.
Map: https://ej.uz/6fw3