Discover Šarlote

• Šarlotes pusmuiža is listed among the manor estates of Ezere parish in 1924.
• The Bērzu iela–Šarlote road is recorded in a municipal register from 2021 as 0.950 kilometres long, with a gravel surface.
• The park at Lielezere Manor covers 24.1 hectares and has walking paths.
• Fishing in both ponds is permitted only with a licence.

Grīvaiši Lutheran Church preserves a Mannerist pulpit with wood carvings from the 17th century and a Neo-Gothic altar from the 19th century. The two pieces represent different styles and centuries. Grīvaiši Church, cemetery, and inn together form a building complex characteristic of rural Latvia from the 17th to the 19th century.

A different historical layer can be seen at the Ezere watermills beside the millpond: they date from the early 20th century. The lock there was put into operation in 1982. Its structure is shaped like a maple leaf and is rare in Latvia. This makes it possible to distinguish the history of milling from the design of a single engineering structure.

The history of events is also represented: on 8 May 1945, the surrender of German troops trapped in the so-called Courland Pocket was signed at the customs house “Muitas nams.” The interactive exhibition “Karadarbības beigas Kurzemē” covers the end of hostilities in Courland and the surrender of Courland.

The walking paths in Lielezere Manor Park are complemented by a botanical feature: 36 non-native trees and shrubs grow there. At 24.1 hectares, the park has a clearly defined scale; its paths and plant life offer different nature-related points of interest from the cultural and historical buildings. Another notable landscape feature is the erratic boulder “Vadakstes valdnieks” (“The Ruler of Vadakste”), which is 4.2 metres high.

The ponds offer a different practical point of reference. Both have picnic and fire sites. If you plan to fish, bear in mind that fishing in both ponds is permitted only with a licence.

The 2021 municipal road register lists the Bērzu iela–Šarlote road as 0.950 kilometres long, with a gravel surface. Road surfaces and maintenance can change, so check the current conditions before you travel. A geographical entry dated 4 August 1978 names the route from the Grīvaiši–Saldus road via Šarlotes ceļš as the local access road to Šarlote. This older reference is not a guarantee of current navigation information. Use up-to-date navigation for your route planning today.

Discover more destinations: Kursīši, Saldus, Druva, Jaunlutriņi.

What is known about Šarlotes pusmuiža?

A government notice from 1924 lists Šarlotes pusmuiža among the manor estates of Ezere parish.

What historic details can be found in Grīvaiši Church?

It preserves a Mannerist pulpit with wood carvings from the 17th century and a Neo-Gothic altar from the 19th century.

What is distinctive about the Ezere lock?

It was put into operation in 1982, is shaped like a maple leaf, and is rare in Latvia.

Is fishing permitted in the ponds?

Yes, but fishing in both ponds is permitted only with a licence.

For the main travel overview: Saldus Novads.