Inciems: Water Tower, Literature and Cycling Route
Accommodation in Inciems
In Inciems, you can explore culture, cycling and an interest in plants at specific locations: the historic water tower is a cultural space and exhibition venue, the Inciema cycling route features hills, sharp bends and gradients, and Baižas is home to a large perennial collection. For your planning, you can make a clear choice between literature and events, exercise on the route, and a visit to the nursery by appointment.
Inciems at a glance
The second floor of the historic water tower houses the multimedia exhibition “anšlavs eglītis. jaunais cilvēks”; the third floor is home to the “Anšlava lasītava” reading room. The cycling route is intended for children, adults and experienced athletes. The address for the sports ground and cycling route is Straupes iela 2A, Inciems, Krimuldas pagasts. The Baižas nursery’s perennial collection includes more than 1,500 varieties.
What does the historic water tower offer?
The tower serves as a contemporary cultural space and exhibition venue. It hosts exhibitions, discussions and commemorative events. The multimedia exhibition about Anšlavs Eglītis includes an interactive book that lets visitors “talk” “with” the writer. The reading room on the third floor offers a different way to engage: almost all of Eglītis’ literary works have been gathered there. The exhibition and reading room thus offer different ways to encounter his work.
Admission to the Anšlavs Eglītis exhibition is free; booking in advance is recommended. Check the latest information before your visit, as visitor details may change.
What makes the Inciema cycling route distinctive?
The route features hills of varying heights, sharp bends and gradients. Its profile is therefore shaped by several types of terrain, rather than being just a straight ride. Listed facilities include access paths, benches, waste bins, bicycle racks and information boards. Facilities may change; check the latest information before your ride. If you are weighing up culture and exercise for your trip, the literary programme in the water tower is complemented here by a dedicated cycling route and its described features.
What other highlights can you find in Inciems?
The sculpture “Dialogs” is by sculptor Pauls Jaunzems. It depicts two stylised figures—a man and a woman—in conversation and blends into the landscape of Inciema Manor Park. Its title and the conversation depicted create a distinct visual highlight alongside the water tower’s literary themes.
The “Baižas” nursery offers a different perspective. In addition to more than 1,500 varieties in total, its perennial collection includes over 150 varieties of phlox, over 100 varieties of astilbe and over 100 different grasses. The individual plant groups offer garden enthusiasts concrete examples of the collection’s breadth. Visits to Baižas must be booked in advance; plants can be purchased for your own garden.
If you would like to compare other destinations: Ragana, Turaida.
FAQ
Is admission to the exhibition in the water tower free?
Yes. Admission to the Anšlavs Eglītis exhibition is free; booking in advance is recommended.
Who is the Inciema cycling route intended for?
It is intended for children, adults and experienced athletes. Its features include hills of varying heights, sharp bends and gradients.
Can you visit Baižas without booking?
No, visits must be booked in advance. Plants can be purchased on site for your own garden.
For the broader travel overview: Krimuldas Novads.
