Discover Līvāni: Glass, Culture and Relaxation

The Līvāni Glass Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Baltics. The Old Believer community has been established here since the beginning of the 20th century. The Līvāni Liberation Monument was restored and reopened on 2 December 2004.

The Glass Museum presents the history of the Līvāni Glass Factory from 1887 onwards and displays several thousand glass products made there. At the museum, you can encounter both the factory’s history and its finished products. The glassblowing workshop, by contrast, focuses on the production process: visitors can watch hot glass products being made. If you want to make sure you see a demonstration, check the workshop’s operating arrangements before your trip.

In the “Touch the Glass” workshop, participants make their own glass design object. The Tiffany glass workshop helps them create their own stained-glass window using the Tiffany technique. The workshops also differ in their outcomes: one produces a glass design object, while the other creates a window using a specific glassmaking technique. Advance arrangements are required for both workshops. This gives you a concrete point to plan around if you’d like to work creatively with glass yourself, rather than focusing your visit solely on viewing exhibits.

The “Dubna” Folk Art Applied Arts Studio preserves and develops traditional weaving techniques. This adds a distinct craft tradition to the theme of glass. The history of the Old Believer community also dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. An exhibition venue organizes free art exhibitions open to everyone; advance booking is required to visit. The Liberation Monument adds a specific historical reference to these cultural themes: it was restored and reopened on 2 December 2004.

The ferry provides the most direct connection from Latgale to Sēlija and Zemgale. Seasonal and operating conditions may vary, so check the service for your travel dates. The “Upe” swimming pool offers another way to spend time alongside the cultural program. It has a sports pool, a children’s pool and a spa area. You can plan your search around your own travel itinerary.

Where is the ferry near Līvāni?

The ferry is located at the end of Zemgale Street in Līvāni and connects the two banks of the Daugava. The season and operating conditions may vary.

What facilities are available at the “Upe” swimming pool?

The swimming pool has a sports pool, a children’s pool and a spa area.

What should you plan in advance for the glass activities?

Advance arrangements are required for “Touch the Glass” and the Tiffany glass workshop. If you want to watch hot glass products being made, check the glassblowing workshop’s operating arrangements before your trip.

For the broader travel overview: Līvāni Municipality.