Discover Dundaga

• Dundaga Castle was built by the Riga Dome Chapter in the mid-13th century.
• The castle halls house a permanent medal exhibition. Guided tours are available only by prior reservation.
• The present-day masonry Evangelical Lutheran Church was completed in 1766 and has been protected as an architectural monument since 1935.
• The church houses Jānis Rozentāls’ altarpiece “Easter Morning.”
• In the centre of Dundaga, the Exotic Animal Park offers encounters with exotic domestic animals; archery and axe throwing are also available.

The castle is a historical point of interest in Dundaga: its construction by the Riga Dome Chapter dates to the mid-13th century. The halls house a permanent medal exhibition. This gives visitors two distinct things to focus on: the castle itself and the exhibition, which is devoted to medals.

If you are planning a guided tour of the castle, booking in advance is essential: guided tours are available only by prior reservation. Bear this requirement in mind before making the castle a firm part of your itinerary. The permanent medal exhibition should be considered separately; the stated reservation requirement applies to guided tours.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church offers a separate way to explore Dundaga’s cultural history. The present-day masonry church was completed in 1766. Its protected status is a separate matter: it has been protected as an architectural monument since 1935. The two dates therefore refer to different milestones and should not be confused.

Inside is Jānis Rozentāls’ altarpiece “Easter Morning.” For travellers interested in church art, this work is a specific reason to consider including the church in their plans. Together with the castle, it provides a cultural focus that includes both a 13th-century building and the church and its altarpiece.

Dundaga Park has also been under state protection since 1957. It adds a protected park to the area’s cultural points of interest. The information about the church, castle and park relates to different places and aspects; you can consider each as a separate interest when choosing a stay in Dundaga.

The Exotic Animal Park is in the centre of Dundaga and offers encounters with exotic domestic animals. Other attractions include a jumping pillow, velokarting and water walking balls. Which of these might interest your travel group depends on individual preferences.

Archery and axe throwing are also available in Dundaga. The offerings include friendly team competitions, team-building events and individual lessons. Archery basics are taught alongside fun competitions. If you are looking for an activity for a group, the team competitions or a team-building session may be of interest; those who wish to take part on their own can consider the individual lessons on offer. The description of learning the basics refers to archery.

To compare other places in the same selection, you can also visit Kolka, Mazirbe, Košrags, Pitrags, Dūmele and Saunags.

Do I need to reserve a guided tour of Dundaga Castle?

Yes. Guided tours of the castle are available only by prior reservation.

What is inside the Evangelical Lutheran Church?

The church houses Jānis Rozentāls’ altarpiece “Easter Morning.” The present-day masonry church was completed in 1766.

What activities are available at the Exotic Animal Park?

The animal park offers encounters with exotic domestic animals, as well as a jumping pillow, velokarting and a water walking ball.

For the broader travel overview: Dundagas Municipality.