Rūmene – Manor House, Park and Lake
Accommodation in Rūmene
Rūmene Manor combines manor house and park design with art and experiences around the lake. The dates and architectural details tell the story of the estate’s development; the range of activities offers practical ways to plan your stay.
Rūmene at a glance
The present main house of Rūmene Manor was built in 1876 to a design by architect Theodore Zeiler. The landscaped park covers 7.8 hectares and was laid out in 1892 by landscape architect Georg Kuphaldt. The park features three glass sculptures by Latvian artist ernestO (Ernests Vītiņš). Hotel guests can use a walking trail around Lake Rūmene and through the forest, as well as a rowing boat and a SUP board; this equipment is available in limited numbers only.
How do the manor house and park connect?
The park’s design is expressed in more than just the size of the grounds. On a terrace, vine-covered pergolas in the style of the Italian Renaissance connect the manor house with the park. At the back of the house, a staircase also connects it to the park below. These two transitions take different forms: pergolas define a terrace in one place, while a staircase leads from the rear façade into the park in another.
The architectural styles also make their own distinct statements. The terrace is explicitly associated with the Italian Renaissance; the staircase is considered one of the most impressive Neo-Renaissance structures of its kind in Latvia. Architecture enthusiasts will therefore find both the design of an outdoor space and an architectural detail at the rear of the manor house.
What cultural history and art will you encounter?
The park is home to three unique glass sculptures by Latvian artist ernestO, also known as Ernests Vītiņš. The artworks are among the estate’s defining features and add an artistic perspective to its landscaped grounds. The estate’s history also tells of cultural encounters: during Latvia’s first period of independence, the musical brothers Arvīds and Ervīns Dauguļi lived at Rūmene Manor. They hosted numerous gatherings there for members of the cultural and artistic communities. The manor is thus associated both with visual art in the park and with a historical role as a gathering place for cultural events.
What activities are available around Lake Rūmene?
Activities for hotel guests include walking and time on the water. The walking trail goes around Lake Rūmene and through the forest. Hotel guests can go out on the lake in a rowing boat or on a SUP board. As the equipment is available in limited numbers, bear this in mind when planning a trip.
Another option is a traditional Latvian sauna ritual in the sauna house on the shore of Lake Rūmene. It is offered under the guidance of a sauna master. Alongside the walking trail and trips on the water, this guided ritual offers a different way to experience sauna culture in the lakeside setting.
How do you make a reservation?
FAQ
When was the main house of Rūmene Manor built?
The present main house was built in 1876 to a design by architect Theodore Zeiler.
What can hotel guests do at Lake Rūmene?
Hotel guests can use the walking trail around the lake and through the forest, or go out on a rowing boat or SUP board. The equipment is available in limited numbers only.
What does the sauna ritual involve?
A traditional Latvian sauna ritual, guided by a sauna master, is offered in the sauna house on the lakeshore.
How can you make a reservation at Rūmene Manor?
Guests are asked to make a reservation in advance of their arrival. You can contact Rūmene Manor at +371 28001157 or by email at rumene@hotelbergs.lv.
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