Vītoli: Culture, Nature and Regional Experiences
Vītoli combines farm experiences, regional culture and places to stay close to nature. The documented offerings range from farm animals and activities for children to churches, roadside crosses, picnic areas and culinary insights into the tradition of Latgale beer. This allows you to tailor your stay to the interests of your travel group without having to commit to a single attraction.
Key facts about Vītoli
The clearly described points of interest include the “Jaunbērziņi” farm with ponies, horses and other farm animals, the Bērzpils Active Recreation Landscape-Thematic Park with an open-air stage as well as a recreation and picnic area, and the Lubāna Wetland Nature Reserve in the wider vicinity of Bērzpils. The themes therefore range from a stay on a farm and landscaped open spaces to a natural area.
At the “Jaunbērziņi” farm, visitors can see ponies, horses, sheep, rabbits, chickens and goats. Pony rides and carriage rides are offered for children.
Which landscaped places are part of the travel experience?
In addition to the Bērzpils open-air stage, the Bērzpils Active Recreation Landscape-Thematic Park includes an equipped recreation and picnic area. There is also a rose garden near the municipal administration building, which is part of the park. These places represent different forms of spending time: the open-air stage is the cultural focal point, while the picnic area and rose garden are described more as places to take a break in a landscaped outdoor setting.
Which cultural sites can you include in your plans?
The Catholic Church of Krišjāņi was built in 1939.
The Žogi roadside cross, erected in 1994, stands in Krišjāņu Parish.
Another local custom is documented in the village of Naglīši: Every year on the evenings in May, local people, especially women, go to a roadside cross. There they pray, sing hymns to the Virgin Mary and pull “značkas”. This custom gives the cultural experience a communal and religious dimension that differs from the architectural sights.
Where can you find places to take a break outdoors?
Krišjāņu Staburags is an equipped recreation area on the Tilža River.
What culinary experiences are possible?
At the farm of brewer Dainis Rakstiņš, visitors are introduced to the production and traditions of authentic Latgale beer using ancestral methods. In the tasting room, you can sample the host’s beer and snacks prepared by the hostess.
With advance registration, a lunch or dinner break featuring soup cooked over a fire is also offered there.
In the wider vicinity of Bērzpils, you can experience the Lubāna Wetland Nature Reserve. The park brings together several landscaped outdoor areas; the nature reserve complements these destinations with an additional nature-oriented setting.
If you would like to compare Vītoli with other destinations, you can also visit Bērzkalne, Balvi and Gailīši.
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What can interested visitors learn at the “Jaunbērziņi” farm?
Interested visitors can learn to ride horses there.
What was the Catholic Church of Krišjāņi built from?
The granary of the Krišjāņu half-manor was used for its construction.
What elements are part of Krišjāņu Staburags?
The recreation area includes a shelter, a fire pit with tables and benches, and camping pitches.
To the overarching travel overview: Balvu Municipality.
