AURA 3D

“AURA 3D” is a family company from Carnikava, which is engaged in the production of various 3D design items from nature-friendly material (vases, flower pots, lamps, garden decorations).

The product can be purchased in Carnikava flower salon “Palle” and in the online store.

Carnikava Promenade

One of the longest paved promenades to the sea in Latvia… Its concrete slab covering includes the concept of the Livu road pattern, depicting a wave of three colors – black, white, red – as a symbol of Gauja and the coast. For the convenience of visitors, there are several rest areas with benches and bike racks, as well as information boards with exercise descriptions, inviting everyone to exercise in nature. The promenade leads from Carnikava to the beach of the Gulf of Riga. At the beginning of the promenade there are cafes, a boat dock and a SUP and kayak rental point. At the end of the promenade, a viewing platform with benches and a charging point for smart devices.

Start/finish: Laivu iela 2, Carnikava
Length: 2 km (one direction)
Parking lot: Laivu iela 2, Carnikava

After the walk, we recommend dining at one of the suggested cafés or continuing your active day by using SUP boards or a boat and enjoying adventures on the water!

Where to eat:

  • Aidā Jūriņā – A café in Carnikava with a view of the Vecgauja river. It is located right next to the parking lot at Laivu Street 2A.
  • Kafe Maza Upe – A family-friendly café with live music evenings and cocktails. Located at Laivu Street 2A.

Boards You – Boat and SUP board rental. Located at Laivu Street 2.

EPA

A place created for a great vacation for families and friends. The house is 40 m2 in size and has 2 bedrooms, a living room with a kitchen, and a toilet with a shower room. EPA holiday house is located only 30 km from Riga. Very close is a beautiful paved promenade leading to the sea, and shops can be reached in five to ten minutes on foot.

A hot tub is available for an additional fee.

Carnikava’s wooden boats

Excursions with ancient wooden boats to the mouth of river Gauja.
The wooden boat SANDRA was renovated and restored by the owners themselves in order to please everyone who is tempted by a leisurely and romantic rest on the water. The second boat EVELINA was produced in Sweden in 1964, smaller in terms of capacity.

SANDRA is intended for up to 10 persons.
EVELINA is intended for up to 6 persons.

It runs regularly on holidays on the route: Vecgauja- Gauja- Gaujas grīva- Gauja- Vecgauja. On weekdays are on demand.
To arrange the time for your trip contact by calling or texting!

Leisure boat “Sarnikau”

Offers leisure and tourist trips by boat, on the route: Laivu Street (Carnikava) through Vecgauja, Gauja and up to the mouth of Gauja in the sea and back, with the additional possibility of disembarking both at the mouth of the sea and at the regional research center of Carnikava.

The boat is also available for organized school and tourist groups, cooperative events, various
celebrations and weddings.
20 passengers and the captain can be on the boat at the same time. Boat trips take place on both weekdays and weekends according to the regular schedule.

  • A boat trip is a great opportunity to supplement your visit to Carnikava with a scenic leisure trip to Vecgauja and Gauja, viewing the magnificent natural landscapes in this area, as well as the opportunity to get from the pier on Laivu Street to the seashore.
  • We are not dependent on the weather. The boat has a roof, transformable walls, as well as heating.
  • It is also possible to organize cooperative events and various celebrations on board the boat. Unique entertainment for wedding guests or an original place to hold a wedding ceremony.
  • Accessible to people with special needs.

Pedestrian- cyclist bridge in Carnikava

In 2014 a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over river Gauja has been opened, connecting the village of Carnikava and the village Gauja.

The bridge is 220 meters long and four meters wide. It is considered the longest pedestrian-cyclist bridge in Latvia.

The bridge has become a popular walking spot for both residents and guests of the region.

Coastal Fortifications in Carnikava

The four reinforced concrete fortifications (caponiers or pillboxes), built 1936–1938 by the Latvian Army Sapper Regiment, were an element of the Riga coastal defence system of the Latvian Army. These were designed to fire machine guns at a possible enemy landing in two different directions at the mouth of the Gauja River, which has since changed its location. Two special armoured trains, which could offer artillery support from Jūrmala to Saulkrasti, were also a part of the system.

Boards You

Boards You is an environmentally friendly company that will happily receive people and explain, demonstrate, suggest the most suitable solutions, because the main goal is to create and maintain positive emotions! Boards You have years of experience in stand-up paddleboarding and organizing variety of paddling adventures, also safety on the water.

Boards You offers additional services, such as:

  • Paddleboard rental
  • Kayak rental
  • Corporate events
  • Group events
  • Route planning and creation
  • Adventure organization
  • Team building and team creating
  • Group coaching
  • Water tourism equipment rental

Water tourism equipment rental

With Boards You, you can enjoy a paddleboard and boat adventure regardless of the weather or the hour of day, that’s why the company is offering paddleboard and boat rentals, not just at a rental point in Carnikava, but also for a takeaway.
Services are also available for families with kids without minimum age restrictions, as well as for people with disabilities. People with vision impairment should come with an assistant (equipment is suitable for 2 people on a single SUP board). Rental prices: https://boardsyou.lv/noma/

The company owns around 60 different paddleboards, which are suitable for children, beginners as well as professional riders. Boards You offers 37 “Sit in” type touring kayaks “Roteko Solina”, which are equipped with 2 adult seats and one child seat. They are quite stable and comfortable for a day trip with a family picnic, as well as for a long water adventure of 3 or more days, from a calm water course to a rapid water descent.
For the fun parties or peaceful family outings we offer you a MEGA paddleboards, which can accommodate up to 8 people at the same time. For athletes, we also offer polyethylene and carbon fiber “Starboard” paddleboards.
It is possible to receive the boards both packed in bags for easy carrying and transportation, and in inflated form. The set includes paddleboard, paddle, safety vest, pump, paddleboard carrying bag. Before returning the equipment, you will receive a briefing and the best recommendations for a maximum pleasant and safe holiday on the water.

Boards You also offers a boat and paddleboard routes, with the option of delivering kayaks and paddleboards to your chosen starting point, or to one of the routes we offer. As well as routes with a guide, which includes the exact execution of the route, a short, unobtrusive information exchange about the specific territory and inventory, video and photo from the adventure and, of course, “tips & tricks” and recommendations during the entire trip.

Boards You offers corporate event organization, as well as team building events for individuals and legal entities.

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Sundial

The sundial, created by sculptor Helmuts Āķis on his own initiative, was made as a gift to Carnikava Municipality. A horizontal type was chosen for the sundial, featuring a concrete base, with the numerals and gnomon crafted from stainless steel.

The sundial is one of the oldest time-measuring instruments. It can indicate local time with an accuracy of about 20–30 minutes. Today, ancient sundials serve as historical artifacts, while modern ones are often designed as garden features, memorials, or unique architectural and urban elements. Alongside the installation of the Carnikava Parish sundial, the central square at Rīgas iela 16 was landscaped, and the sundial was unveiled on the municipality’s 15th anniversary — where it still tells time to passers-by today.

Lake Dzirnezers

It is called Carnikavas five island owner and it is popular for locals and travelers. The third largest lake in the Municipality is Dzirnezers – in Carnikava Municipality region and it stands across the river Gauja, whre it has connection trough the lake Dzirnupe.

It is shaped like a three interconnected lakes with four islands. The southern part of the lake is also called Small Dzirnezers. The total area of ​​the lake is 1.73 km2, average depth is 1.9 meters and the maximum depth – 5 meters. The lake has four islands and one side of the island. In the lake is high numbers of fish species such as tench, bream, roach, perch, pike, carp etc. Lake environment is created conditions for the nesting sites like ducks, gulls, grebes , etc. . It is close to several holiday home areas and companies that provide recreational opportunities. 

Historical details of Dzirnezers is related to its water and historical events. Years ago the region of Carnikava  was mostly connected with fishing. Fisheries in lake Dzirnezers were called as follows – Beam catch (Baznīckakts) etc. Even the islands in lake has their own names like: the chiefs island, Russian island, silver island, green hill island and long island. Legend is connected with one of the lakes islands which was known as K.Ulmaņa island and the Island of Love. Name of the island is connected to the year 1935, when the President Ulmanis has visited island. They visited many places in municipality, including lake Dzirnezers to which they went on a boat thought river Dzirnupīte. 

Next to lake Dzirnezers is nice place for relaxation and fishing, as well as recreational possibilities. It is close to several villages. Weither you look for leisure or active water holiday, this lake can be used. Beside the lake stands campsites, small summer recreation centers, swimming opportunities and opportunities to go on horseback.