Lubāna

In the centre of Lubāna, you will find the Tourism and Cultural Heritage Centre at 4 Oskara Kalpaka Street. The “Aiviekstes ozoli” nature trail runs along the banks of the Aiviekste, includes a reconstructed Stone Age settlement and becomes a cross-country skiing track in winter.

The Heritage Centre is the central place to visit if you want to get to know Lubāna through its local history and present day. The exhibitions cover not only individual historical events, but also the culture, traditions and local life of Lubāna and the municipality. This gives you various ways to explore the town: you can learn about regional history, explore cultural traditions or focus on everyday life in the area.

The Heritage Centre also offers guided tours following the paths of recipients of the Lāčplēsis War Order and freedom fighters in Lubāna and the surrounding area. These tours also visit their burial places in the old cemetery of Lubāna. A visit is therefore not limited to an exhibition in the building, but can be complemented by a tour of historic sites and memorial locations.

Another regional speciality is represented by the Lubāna weavers. Woven products from the area around Lubāna are displayed there. Together with the Heritage Centre, this creates a cultural programme that encompasses history and local life as well as handicraft.

The “Aiviekstes ozoli” nature trail is located along the banks of the Aiviekste. Its special feature is the reconstructed Stone Age settlement, which adds an archaeological and historical dimension to the trail. Here, you will therefore see not only a path close to the river, but also a concrete representation of earlier settlement forms.

Its use changes with the season: in winter, the nature trail becomes a cross-country skiing track. This seasonal distinction is important for planning your trip because the same place then takes on a different focus.

Lubāna Winery offers a tour of the winery. A wine tasting is also available. Both offerings provide a distinct focus alongside the nature trail and Heritage Centre: the tour focuses on gaining an insight into the winery, while the tasting allows you to sample the wines offered there. This lets you complement your stay with a culinary visit without mixing up the cultural and scenic themes of the area.

For a further comparison, you can also look at Meirāni and Indrāni.

Where is the Tourism and Cultural Heritage Centre located?

The Heritage Centre is located in the centre of Lubāna, at 4 Oskara Kalpaka Street.

What does the Lubāna Heritage Centre show?

It features exhibitions and permanent exhibitions on the history, culture, traditions and local life of Lubāna and the municipality.

What is special about the “Aiviekstes ozoli” nature trail?

The nature trail runs along the banks of the Aiviekste and includes a reconstructed Stone Age settlement.

What happens on the nature trail in winter?

In winter, the “Aiviekstes ozoli” nature trail becomes a cross-country skiing track.

Are guided tours of historic sites available?

The Heritage Centre offers guided tours following the paths of recipients of the Lāčplēsis War Order and freedom fighters in Lubāna and the surrounding area, as well as tours to their burial places in the old cemetery of Lubāna.

What offerings are available at Lubāna Winery?

The offerings include a tour of the winery and a wine tasting.

To the higher-level travel overview: Lubāna Municipality.