Kalnmuiža: Historical Sites and Travel Planning

• The historical connection is to Kalna muiža, also known as “Berghof Manor,” in the area of present-day Īves pagasts.
• A municipal notice dated 10 July 2025 mentions 10-tonne weight-limit signs on the Kalnmuiža–Vētra–Darbnīca road.
• The surviving building of Tiņģere Manor was built in 1805; it also houses a historical collection relating to Īves pagasts.
• A 2.3 km forest trail in Laumu Nature Park offers information about trees, birds, animals and insects.

Historically, Kalnmuiža is connected with Kalna muiža (“Berghof Manor”). The manor was located in the area of present-day Īves pagasts.

Another manor’s story is told by Tiņģere Manor: the building that has survived to this day was built in 1805 by St Petersburg banker Johann Bach. From the late 19th century until the 1920 agrarian reform, the manor belonged to the Ostenzaken family, also known as Osten-Sacken. The construction date and period of ownership mark different stages in the estate’s history.

Tiņģere Manor also houses a historical collection of records from Īves pagasts, which continues to grow.

Visitors can get hands-on in the creative arts and crafts workshop. In the cellars, you can experience an atmosphere associated with servants’ lives; booking an appointment in advance may be necessary. The theatrical tour of Tiņģere Manor also takes place by prior appointment.

Those who prefer to explore outdoors can walk through the manor park and visit the “Island of Love.” Access conditions may change, so check them before your visit. The workshop, cellar experience, tour and walk each offer something different: hands-on creativity, a glimpse of everyday life in the past, a guided encounter with the manor, or a stroll through the park.

The 2.3 km forest trail in Laumu Nature Park provides information about the trees that grow there, as well as birds, animals and insects. Other nature park trails offer insights into natural processes.

Forty varieties of yew grow along the plant trail in Laumu Nature Park, and 12 varieties of water lily bloom in the park’s ponds. Latvia’s first disc golf park opened in Laumu Nature Park in 2012.

Līdumkalni in Ķurbe offers a different focus. A municipal publication from 2013 described the place as a “park of unhurried time.” By contrast, the trails in Laumu Nature Park explicitly focus on knowledge about nature.

According to a notice dated 10 July 2025, 10-tonne weight-limit signs were installed on the municipal Kalnmuiža–Vētra–Darbnīca road. Since the notice is dated, check the current restrictions before setting out.

Tiņģere Days are celebrated annually in late July in Tiņģere, in Īves pagasts. Check the dates for your intended year of travel. At the eighth “Different Dinner” event in 2026, participants could learn to prepare a vegan dish.

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What is Kalnmuiža’s historical connection to Kalna muiža?

Kalnmuiža is historically connected with Kalna muiža, also known as “Berghof Manor.” The manor was located in the area of present-day Īves pagasts.

Do you need an appointment for a theatrical tour of Tiņģere Manor?

Yes. The theatrical tour takes place by prior appointment. A prior appointment may also be required to visit the cellars.

What can visitors learn on the forest trail in Laumu Nature Park?

The 2.3 km trail offers information about the trees that grow there, as well as birds, animals and insects.

For the main travel overview: Talsu Novads.