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Jelgava, the largest city of Zemgale, is a hospitable city,
which wants and knows how to receive visitors also in
winter. This is a season, when nature is in her resting
phase; therefore, we should also find time to relax as
well as to dedicate time to ourselves and to our loved
ones. The Regional Tourism Center of Jelgava invites
visitors to visit Jelgava and its surroundings, in order to
see the most beautiful places of this city, to visit the
wonderful Ice Sculpture Festival, to taste some unusual
treats, and to warm up with chocolate mint tea. In
Jelgava and its surroundings, you will get exactly what
is necessary, in order to experience positive emotions
and dismiss the winter blues.
The sightseeing platform of the Holy Trinity Church Tower of Jelgava offers a very impressive view to Jelgava
from a bird’s eye view - here visitors can see church towers, watch skaters on Pasta Island, look at the Jelgava
Palace from a different perspective, and see horses in the Lielupe floodplain meadows as fawn thistles on a
white snow background. Jelgava is particularly beautiful during winter sunrise and sunset. This adventure can
be combined with a visitation to the interactive exhibitions of the Tower, in order to find out what was located
in this place earlier and what events occurred in Jelgava within 750 years. Visitors will also enjoy an exquisite
meal at the Tower's restaurant, whose interior is decorated with three clocks.
Jelgava, 1 Akadēmijas Street, phone: 63005445, www.tornis.jelgava.lv
On Pasta Island, between the Rivers Lielupe and Driksa, the public skating-rink of Jelgava is open for winter
season. Here visitors can enjoy the pleasures of winter, even if there is still no ice and snow. The skating-rink
working hours are divided into one-hour long sessions. There are four skating sessions available on Weekdays
and five - on Weekends. This season's novelty is skating sessions with hockey-sticks and the possibility to rent
the ice-rink to organizations or individuals. Visitors can skate either with their own skates or rent them on the
spot. Note that weather conditions can influence the skating-rink working hours - in case of heavy rainfall,
skating times may be changed or canceled. To check for all changes to skating times and session availability,
follow the Zemgale Olympic Centre Twitter account @ZemgalesOC or call 20367677.
Get a great respite from skating at the nearby tea house "Silva", which will warm you up and delight with
aromatic tea, coffee, and delicious cakes.
Ozo Ledus hallē atgriežas “Ģimenes stunda”, kad iespējams slidot kopā ar pasaku tēliem. Informācija par
slidošanas laikiem un cenām – www.ozohalle.lv vai pa tel. 63050615.
When visiting new places, there is a desire to try the local specialities. This winter, every gourmet is invited to
taste the special winter season dishes, which are prepared from products grown by Zemgale's producers and
domestic producers. Enjoy the taste nuances of food out of the winter season offer "Taste the Local Products"
by visiting one of the eight catering enterprises in Jelgava and its surroundings:
In Jelgava –
 Restaurant "La Tour de Marie" (1 Akadēmijas Street),
 Bistro "Silva" (7/9 Driksas Street),
 Tea House "Silva" (2A Pilssalas Street),
 Pizzeria "Tami Tami" (19A Lielā Street),
 Family Restaurant "Hercogs" (3 Kr. Barona Street),
 Pub "Istaba" (7 J.Cakstes Boulevard);
In Jelgava Municipality –
 Café "Zemnieka cienasts" (Jaunsvirlauka Rural Territory),
 Guest House "Pūteļkrogs" (Zalenieki Rural Territory).
Art and information at the Jelgava History and Art Museum named after Gederts Eliass
Jelgava has just celebrated its 750th anniversary, and the city's main museum is the right place, where visitors
can learn the story of Jelgava. This treasury is located in the historic building, known as Academia Petrina. The
greatest value of the Museum is the collection of the paintings by the Latvian old master Gederts Eliass. Here
visitors can see more than 70 of his works as well as a virtual book with more than 300 works of the painter. G.
Eliass, born in Jelgava Municipality, is one of the most prominent Latvian painters. His works are located not
only in Latvian museums, but also in a number of European museums. The Museum's exhibition halls every
month host new exhibitions with works by well-known painters from Jelgava, Latvia, and also by internationally
renowned painters.
Jelgava, 10 Akadēmijas Street, phone: 63023383, www.jvmm.lv
Theatre's backstage secrets at the Memorial Museum of Adolfs Alunans
In the short winter days, visitors are welcome to visit the cozy house of Adolfs Alunans, the father of Latvian
theater. Now, that it is getting darker and chillier, the old Adolfs stokes the stove and lits a candle in his house,
in order to warm up himself and every visitor of the Museum. The Museum offers an opportunity to get
acquainted with the creative process of Adols Alunans with the help of the interactive screen and games as
well as to watch recordings of theatrical productions and to virtually take a walk through the old Jelgava,
visiting places associated with A. Alunans. The Museum's small premises always host an exhibition of works by
some artist.
Jelgava, 3 Filozofu Street, phone: 63021180, www.jvmm.lv
Winter saunas have a special charm. The aroma of pine, spruce, and juniper fills the air. The sauna spirit adds
some cinnamon, orange, clove scrub aroma... The fantastic activities of steaming and flapping oneself with
birch-branches with a dip into icy water, rolling in the snow... It will give a sauna enthusiast a big burst of
energy, protection against viruses, will bring the nervous system back into balance, and will keep the skin firm
and elastic. In the sauna "Pārlielupes pirtnieki", visitors have an opportunity to enjoy the whole range of
feelings offered by the winter sauna. Come and go for it! You are welcome in Jelgava, 13 Cukura Street.
Make reservations in advance by calling 26370100. Visit www.parlielupespirtnieki.lv
For 11 years now the designer of the fashion house "Tēma" Daiga Latkovska is making clothes for men and
women - stylish and extravagant, for everyday life and celebrations. Over the last year, "Tēma” has expanded
its offer with a variety of different workshops, where participants themselves can actively participate and make
their daily lives brighter with unusual outfits and accessories. The creative workshops are combined with a
small tour in a feminine, fashionable atmosphere. A small insight into the lesson topics: "Sewing skirts by
ourselves", "Making our own pin-scarf brooch in the shape of a camellia", "Learning how to tie a butterfly and
sew it like no one can!", "Creating a round scarf and an individual scarf ring". Timetable is coordinated in
accordance with the mutual possibilities. Applications for workshops are accepted, starting from a group of 5
people.
Jelgava, 5a Elektrības Street, phone: 29137893 or nams@tema-mode.lv, www.tema-mode.lv, facebook.com,
draugiem.lv/TerpuSpeles.
What could be better than a cup of warm and delicious tea in cold weather! "Piparmētru namiņš" smells like
summer! Come to smell, taste, and enjoy! Do you know how smells a candle, which is made and decorated
with your own hands? How much can mint flowers enchant and inspire? How fragrant and sweet peppermint
soaps can be? Come! Here the smell persists even in chilly and cold winter days or evenings. Visitors can
experience peppermint stories and flavours by booking visits in advance in Leismale, the land between Rundale
and Tervete! The mistress Lolita will help you to get to know and try all this.
Jelgava Municipality, Vilce Rural Territory, house “Terēni”, phone: 26394062.
Nearby, next to the Lithuanian border, the Blankenfelde Manor is waiting for its visitors. The Manor offers to
try 100% natural juices, delicious and healthy elderberry and other berry syrups. The Museum hosts a special
Bell Museum, where visitors can see more than 1,000 bells from the private collection of the Manor's owner.
The Porcelain Bell Painting Workshop is open to public at the Bell Museum, where everyone can create his/her
own special and unique bell.
Jelgava Municipality, Vilce Rural Territory, phone: 27810348, www.blankenfeldesmuiza.lv
The Farm House "Blūdži", located in Sesava Rural Territory, Bervircava, is engaged in preparation of a delicious
Malkalni cheese. While visiting the Farm, visitors will be able to taste different kinds of home cheeses, made
according to original recipes, and listen to an inspiring story by the mistress Inara about farming in rural areas.
Pickled vegetables and freshly baked bread made by the mistress will taste great together with the cheese.
Jelgava Municipality, Sesava Rural Territory, farm house “Blūdži”, phone: 27114820.
To stay healthy during winter and not to catch the flu, be sure to visit "Garlic World" created by the mistress
Antra. Everything, which can be obtained from garlic, is used here. Here visitors can taste garlic tea, powder,
pickled garlic flowers, and sweet lovers will get the chance to try delicious garlic caramels.
Ozolnieki Municipality, Cenu Rural Territory, phone: 29206015.
Tīreļpurvs and Ložmetējkalns (Machine-gun Hill) - one of the best preserved battlefields of the First World War
in Europe. Here visitors can see the memorial sites of the legendary Christmas battles of 1916. The Museum at
the Farm "Mangaļi" hosts the exhibition about Christmas battles and battle mock-up. In the territory of the
Farm, it is possible to look at an authentic reconstruction of a military fortification line of the German army.
Novelty of this year - in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Latvian Riflemen Battalion, “Christmas Battle
Museum” is offering an open-air exhibition "100th anniversary of the Latvian Riflemen Battalions", as well as
an exploratory trail of 7.2 km is presented, which was established in the sites of the Christmas battles.
Over the years, the Machine-gun Hill has become a symbol and commemorative of the heroism of the Latvian
Riflemen - for the convenience of visitors, resting places are set up and a 27-meter high view tower is erected
here.
Jelgava Municipality, Valgunde Rural Territory, phone: 67228147, 28349259, www.karamuzejs.lv
This season's novelty in Jelgava is a breakout game "Chamber", where a team must do its best, in order to get
out of a closed room, by using quick wit and logic. These kind of games are popular all over the world, also in
many parts of Latvia, but now it has been created right here in Jelgava as well. It is an interesting attraction for
friends, who want to try an unusual, mysterious challenge. The game begins with prisoners finding themselves
in a dark and strange place, where only a dim light sheds light on a wall. Slowly understanding what has
happened, the prisoners begin to realize the seriousness of the situation. They notice signs and understand
that they are not the first in this room to be trapped, and the prisoners start to find hope in themselves - it is
possible to escape. To escape from the chamber, the players must understand the predecessor's thinking and
left signs. Consequently, each is given the opportunity to test his/her skills and have fun with friends. An hourlong entertainment for 2-4 persons. Come and test yourself and your friends!
Jelgava, 28 Zāļu Street, phone: 26390491, kambaris.wix.com/kambaris
Shop “DABA”
The Ecoshop "DABA" is not afraid of winter. Here winter is a frequent visitor; it crawls in through the bottom of
the door to warm up itself just a little bit from its cold breath. It comes here because of a fragrant coffee and
aromatic countryside teas. When it wants something sweeter, it asks a hot chocolate drink or syrup with a
summer flavour. When the long winter evenings become too dark, it comes here to get tree lights, finds the
most magnificent candlesticks on our shelves, puts candles of different colors and aromas in them, rises the
legs in the air... and enjoys this cold, but romantic season.
Sometimes, after turning somersaults on a mountain or whirling through the cold streets of the city, winter is
pleasantly tired and knows that a proper bath with salt balls, foam mountains, and a healthy bath salt is the
only way to pamper itself. Come visit us and find the small joys of winter and something more!
P.S. It has been said that, in January and February, visitors will be able to taste different treats. Visit our social
sites and website www.dabadaba.lv for information.
Jelgava, 17 Raiņa Street, phone: 63084395
Shop “Zaļā Zeme”
The Shop "Zaļā Zeme" is open to all green-living and green-minded people to whom it is important to choose
healthy products and purchase responsibly. Especially for winter season, we offer different gifts of nature for
health - honey with and without additives, a wide selection of herbal teas made in Latvia, including from
biologically certified farms. We have rose hip and sea buckthorn syrups and jams to strengthen your health. We
offer a wide range of different ointments and oils - black-caraway, milk thistle, sea buckthorn, and many other
ointments and oils. We have also healthy snacks - candied carrots, apples, pumpkins, quinces, cherries, as well
as non-traditional beet, tomato, cabbage, and apple chips. For a typical winter feast, we offer gray peas and
smoked meat products, as well as sauerkraut, black pudding, and other Latvian country goodies for a richly laid
table. Here you will also find game meat delicacies - dried venison and elk meat, venison pate, burgers,
dumplings. Mistresses will appreciate wholemeal rye, wheat, and barley flour, barley groats and pearl-barley as
well as a variety of buckwheat products from an organically certified manufacturer. In winter, some products
will come in useful, for example, domestic producers' pickles - cucumbers, garlic flowers, dried tomatoes, as
well as jams - blackcurrant, guelder rose, rhubarb, buckthorn, wild rose and many other jams. For festive
occasions, visitors will be happy to find wines made in Latvia and in Jelgava - wines from Mitava and Veberi
family wines. After shopping, we offer Swiss Nespresso coffee with home-baked cookies and buns.
Jelgava, 35 Raiņa Street, phone: 23771999, www.zalazeme.eu
Shop “Pārtikas amatnieku sēta”
Local Home Producers' Shop "Pārtikas amatnieku sēta" offers local products grown by the farmers of Zemgale
and cherished by master craftsmen. We offer a variety of food-stuffs - fresh local vegetables, our popular Svete
bread, cheese, meat, as well as a variety of spices and pickles, natural juices and snacks - candied fruits,
caramels, and cookies. A feeling of homeliness and coziness is created by works of hard-working and masterful
craftsmen - wicker baskets, handicrafts, jewelry, pottery, and other nice self-made things for yourself or as a
gift for your loved ones. For small groups, the Shop offers tastings during which visitors can learn the story of
the Association's "Pārtikas amatnieki" activities and taste very delicious products.
Jelgava, 41 Pasta Street, phone: 25502151, www.partikasamatnieki.lv
Express yourself creatively!
In a special atmosphere of the Holy Trinity Church Tower of Jelgava, we offer to
try several activities appropriate to this winter period - to make soap, to cheer up
yourself and others with self-made candles, to make straw ornaments for
decorating premises, and to make special straw pets. The offer is for small groups
(up to 20 persons). Holy Trinity Church Tower of Jelgava, 1 Akadēmijas Street,
phone: 63005447, www.tornis.jelgava.lv
Take a break!
The Recreation and Sports Complex "Zemgale" has prepared a special offer for
cold winter months. Enjoy a well-deserved rest in a modern and cozy Hotel
"Zemgale". In the territory of the Sports Complex, visitors will find not only the
Hotel, but also an ice hall with a café, a bowling alley, a bar, a recreational area
with game simulators, a billiard, and many other entertainment options! We offer
two recreational complexes which visitors will be able to use up to the end of
February! When visiting the Holy Trinity Church Tower of Jelgava, visitors can
receive a winter discount coupon of the Hotel "Zemgale". The offer is available any day, co-ordinating the time
and day of the visit with the Hotel's administration.
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Offer price is EUR 59.00 for two persons (standard price - EUR 90.00)
Night in a double standard comfort room
A bottle of sparkling wine and fruit platter in a room
Breakfast (Swedish table 7:00 – 10:00)
Bowling game (1h) + bowling shoe rental
Offer price is EUR 79.00 for two persons (standard price - EUR 116.00)
Night in a double LUX room
A bottle of sparkling wine and fruit platter in a room
Breakfast (Swedish table 7:00 – 10:00)
Bowling game (1h) + bowling shoe rental
Jelgava, 2 Skautu Street, phone: 63007707, www.skzemgale.lv
Romantic Rest in the Hotel "Jelgava" The Hotel "Jelgava", which was built in 1938, is located in the center of
Jelgava, next to the Holy Trinity Church Tower of Jelgava, the River Driksa
promenade, and the Jelgava Palace. The Hotel invites visitors to appreciate the
beautiful interior and cozy rooms. This winter, the Hotel "Jelgava" offers to purchase
gift cards at the Gift service (www.davanuserviss.lv) for a special price.
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Offer price is EUR 99.00 for two persons:
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Night in a newlywed room;
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Exquisite snacks and a sparkling wine;
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Morning visit in sauna;
Breakfast (Richly laid Swedish table).
Jelgava, 6 Lielā Street, phone: 63026193, www.hoteljelgava.lv
Once snow has fallen…
Once snow has fallen, a 2.5 km long ski route with slopes is being prepared in
Ozolnieki next to the Artificial Hill, but with a variety of aids, visitors can go down
the Hill. Visitors must take their own skis.
If one wants to combine physical activities with history, the Hospital "Ģintermuiža"
invites to try out the 2 km long ski route, which allows visitors to get to know the
outskirts of Jelgava. The route starts at the ethnographic Country House "Kalna
Būriņi" and leads to the memorial site for Nazi victims in the Long Hills, where patients of "Ģintermuiža" shot in
8 January 1942 are buried. In the adjacent resting area, visitors can make a fire and drink their hot drink. More
information at the Regional Tourism Center of Jelgava, phone: 63005447.
Katru sestdienu - bezmaksas slidotava Atpūtas kompleksā “Grantiņi”
Ziemas sestdienās no pl. 10:00 līdz tumsai visi gaidīti “Grantiņos”, ņemot līdzi
savas slidas un ragaviņas. Uz notīrītā Ērmiķu karjera ledus atvēlēta vieta
slidošanai, bet neslidotājus priecēs lielāki un mazāki kalniņi. Ārā iekurti lielie
ugunskuri, kur vārās zupa un var cept līdzpaņemtās desiņas. Nogurušos atpūtinās
un sasildīs karstvīns vai tēja kafejnīcā pie kamīna. Piedāvājums spēkā ziemīgos
laikapstākļos.
Jelgavas novads, Svētes pagasts, Ērmiķu karjeri, tel. 28602267,
26446422, www.grantinicamp.lv
Throw a strike”!
It is fascinating to spend time in a fun company, enjoying the spirit of competition
and an exciting atmosphere. All this is offered by bowling centers of Jelgava.
“A-Z boulings” - bowling with the city romance, extravagant design, and rippling
excitement in the air. The place, where visitors can have a party or discharge the
energy after a hard work day on one of the 6 "Brunswick" bowling lanes. This is a
home for the A-Z Bowling Academy. It offers training in the supervision of
professional coaches, and there are also regular bowling tournaments. Students have special discounts.Special
offer in winter season - throw 3 STRIKES in a row and get a drink for free, throw 4 STRIKES in a row and get one
pool game for free, throw 5 STRIKES in a row and get one free hour of bowling.
Jelgava, 12 Uzvaras Street, phone: 29900888, 63010350, www.azboulings.lv
Recreation and Sports Complex "Zemgale" - eight professional "Brunswick" lanes with an electronic scoreboard
system are offered to the players. Two of the lanes are equipped with small mechanical borders for young
"bowlers". There is also a cocktail bar with a chance to dine and enjoy different drinks. We offer a chance to have a
birthday party. Special offer in winter season - throw 150 points during one game (for players under 16 years of
age) or 200 points (for players older than 16 years of age) and play the second hour for free.
Jelgava, 2 Skautu Street, phone: 63007700, www.skzemgale.lv/boulings
Experience the Wonders in the Biggest Winter Festival of Latvia!
One of the most anticipated events of winter is the XVIII International Ice Sculpture
Festival, which will take place from 5 to 7 February on Pasta Island. The Festival's
theme is "Wonders of the World." During the Festival, visitors will be able to see a
number of unique masterpieces of the International Ice Sculpture competition
made out of crystal clear ice blocks. As usual, within the framework of the Festival,
on the stage of Pasta Island, well-known and favorite musicians will perform, there
will be ice sculpture making shows and fireworks. A special program will wait for
the smaller visitors, who will have a chance to enjoy a slide and carousels.
More information on procedure of the festival - www.icelv.lv
Sweet Pleasures and Court Stories
At the Jelgava Palace, groups of tourists, friends, relatives, and colleagues will be
able to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate in the company of the Duchess and
the court ladies. While enjoying hot chocolate, visitors can find out the
construction secrets of the largest Baroque-style palace in the Baltics, advantages
and disadvantages of the Dukes' life, as well as crazy adventures of students at the
Jelgava Palace. Whereas, Dorothea – the Princess of Kurzeme and Zemgale - invites
anyone interested to the Dorothea's Love Letter Workshop. The Duchess will allow visitors to get into the
atmosphere of the 19th Century, to explore the secrets of calligraphy, to prepare a surprise for their loved ones
by sending them a personal letter handwritten in a candle light of the Jelgava Palace and stamped with the seal
lacquer. You can also write a letter to Dorothea, who will respond personally to everyone and advise on
different love questions.
Both programs must be booked in advance.
Jelgava, 2 Lielā Street, phone: 63005617, www.jelgavaspils.lv
Visit the Zalenieki Manor and enjoy the elixir of love of the Countess Dagmara – a drink, whose main
ingredient is a legend about the new Countess of the Eleja Manor Dagmara, who committed suicide for love.
Legends and enjoyment of the love drink for tourist groups is possible by prior arrangement.
Jelgava Municipality, Zalenieki Rural Teritory, Zalenieki, "Pils", phone: 22043531
Find out about other ideas for spending winter in Jelgava, Jelgava Municipality, and Ozolnieki Municipality at the Regional
Tourism Center of Jelgava 1 Akadēmijas Street, Jelgava, phone: 63005447, 63005445, e-mail: tic@tornis.jelgava.lv
Facebook: Jelgava TIC
Twitter:@VisitJelgava
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