Vienkoči Park is located near the village of Augšlīgatne and the A2 highway, making it easily accessible by both car and public transport. By Car: Enter “Vienkoču parks” into your navigation system. The park offers a spacious parking area suitable for both private vehicles and buses. By Public Transport: You can reach us by bus…
On March 21, from 11:00 to 18:00, the annual World Wood Day will take place at Vienkoči Park as a regional event dedicated to woodworking traditions, knowledge, and skills. During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about various woodworking crafts and techniques by observing the work of artisans on site. The programme…
The forge at Vienkoči Park is a unique visitor feature offering insight into the traditional craft of blacksmithing. It is a place where ancient metalworking traditions are preserved and actively practiced. Visitors can observe the forging of high-quality bladed tools, including chisels, knives, axes, and swords. You can follow the blacksmith’s work on his Instagram…
On 10 May 2013, at the Latvian Society House in Riga, twelve rural tourism hosts received the very first Cultural Quality Marks “Latvian Heritage” in a ceremonial event. Among these first twelve recipients was Vienkoči Park, which was awarded the mark for preserving and promoting a traditional Latvian craft — woodworking. The “Latvian Heritage” Cultural…
The sword of the Bearslayer, a folk hero of Latvia who was foreseen by the Gods to challenge the crusaders and drive back the Christian invasion of the teutonic order. At the end of his journey he fought his arch enemy the black knight in a duel. He manages to defeat him but loses his…
Location: Vienkoci, Ligatne, Latvia, Northern Europe Course participants will learn historical way of traditional joinery and green woodworking/wood carving in a practical educational course using only hand tools and also learn about the historical and cultural context of joinery, furniture making and green woodworking in Latvia and Northern Europe. More information about the course:…
In addition to visiting the Vienkoči Park, there is an opportunity to use the picnic areas located in the park’s territory. They will be useful for a lunch break, a festive treat or a rest with a group. We have several places available for a picnic, depending on the number of people and mood. Fee…
Dūcenis, rūcenis, žūža or švrikstenis is an ancient toy, known since the 12th century and serves as both an entertainment and skill training tool for children. Spinning toys have been used by many cultures and also Native Americans as well as people and children in medieval Europe. The unique feature of this toy is its…
Visitors have the opportunity to try their hand at the art of wood burning at the pyrography workshop offered by Vienkoci Park. Here, guided by the instructions of professionals, it is possible to create original designs using the pyrography technique, which creates unique patterns and images on the surface of wood. The workshop provides both…
Wearing hats is not just about the practical necessity of warm or cold weather. Wearing hats is not just about the practical necessity of warm or cold weather. They are also an element of style that help people express their taste and show their personality. Fiddler cap is a very good choice for this. ?…