Lapmežciems: Coast, Fishing History and Nature

Lapmežciems is located directly on the coast and has a history shaped by fishing and seafaring. In and around Lapmežciems, you will find a museum dedicated to fishing history, historical traces, the Kupskalnu Nature Trail, as well as regional swimming and observation spots. The entire area of Lapmežciema pagasts lies within Ķemeri National Park. Lapmežciems has always been home to fishermen and seafarers; the villages in the surrounding area are also often referred to as fishing villages. The Lapmežciems Museum focuses on preserving the district’s cultural and historical values, especially the history of fishing and related aspects of everyday life and the physical environment. The museum is a good starting point if you want to understand the area not only through its landscape, but also through its local history. The exhibition is dedicated to fishing and life in the Lapmežciems area. It includes interactive activities about historical place names and the surrounding environment. With 3D glasses, visitors can take on the role of a fisherman in the museum and participate interactively in fishing. They also gain insight into the living conditions of a coastal settlement whose identity is closely connected with fishermen and seafarers.