Ice Sculpture Festival in the Heart of Zemgale!

Ice Sculpture Festival in the Heart of Zemgale!

On your way to the Ice Sculpture Festival (7–8 February), explore Jelgava Municipality’s sightseeing attractions and places to eat, and enjoy the region’s charm!

Discover Jelgava Municipality when arriving from the Eleja direction:

  • Eleja Manor Park, Tea House, Eleja Exhibition Hall – advance booking required, Tel. +371 26128853 (Eleja parish)
  • Lielplatone Manor and Park – advance booking required, Tel. +371 26611468 (Lielplatone, Alejas iela 7)
  • Lielvircava Manor – advance booking required, Tel. +371 22024127 (Platone parish, Lielvircava)
  • “Manor Rooms” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 28341486 (Vircava parish, Vircava, Beiku ceļš 1)
  • Sea Buckthorn Garden “ZELT” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 27828017 (Platone parish, “Zeltlejas”)
  • Ranch “Jāsaišu Uzpasieris” – sleigh ride through a snowy forest (40 min), Tel. +371 29422974 (Eleja parish)
  • Stable “Mītavas zirgi” – winter photo sessions with horses and calm horseback rides through the forest, Tel. +371 29494383 (Vircava parish, “Daunāti”)

Discover Jelgava Municipality when arriving from the Bauska direction:

  • Staļģene Manor and Park – advance booking required, Tel. +371 26383129, +371 29199324 (Jaunsvirlauka parish, Staļģene, Skolas iela 4)
  • Jānis Čakste’s House – advance booking required, Tel. +371 26392154 (Salgale parish, “Auči”)
  • “Ponies for Events – poniji.lv” – winter rides and pony-drawn sleigh rides, Tel. +371 25523374 (Cena parish)
  • Café-Restaurant “Zemnieka cienasts” – Sat–Sun 8:00–19:00 (Jaunvirslauka parish, “Līči”)

Discover Jelgava Municipality when arriving from the Riga direction:

  • Goat Farm “Līcīši” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 26453155, +371 29322860 (Cena parish, “Līcīši”)
  • “Garlic World” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 29206015 (Olaine parish, “Uzvaras līdums”, “Annas”)
  • Sweets Factory “Abra” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 29358736 (Ozolnieki, Meliorācijas iela 2)
  • ZMC “Mušķi” – excursions with horseback riding, Tel. +371 2861196 (Cena parish, “Mušķi”)
  • Farmstead “Caunītes” – excursions on 8 February by advance booking, Tel. +371 26352395 (Cena parish, “Caunītes”)
  • Walking area around Ozolnieki Lake (Ozolnieki)
  • Bulderberga Hill (Ozolnieki Forest Park)
  • Bar “Meka” – Sat–Sun 12:00–22:00 (Ozolnieki, Stadiona iela 5a)
  • Café “Lācēni” – Sat 12:00–21:00, Sun 12:00–20:00 (Ozolnieki, Rīgas iela 20)
  • Pizzeria “Picburg” – Sat 11:00–22:00, Sun 11:00–19:00 (Ozolnieki, Stadiona iela 5b)
  • Kebab Shop “Korner Kebab” – Sat 12:00–20:00, Sun 12:00–19:00 (Ozolnieki, Meliorācijas iela 2-1)
  • Restaurant “Ezera garšas” (Masti) – Sat 12:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–21:00 (Ozolnieki, “Ezerkrasti”)
  • “Branku Brunch” – brunch on 8 February, 11:00–14:00, EUR 35 (Cena parish, Saules iela 2)

Discover Jelgava Municipality when arriving from the Jūrmala direction:

  • Ložmetējkalns in Tīreļpurvs (Valgunde parish)
  • Natural Cosmetics with Baltic Amber “Livonijas dzintars” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 29436594 (Kalnciems parish, Kalnciems, Lielupes iela 75)
  • Recreation Area “Tīreļu stallis” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 26544243 (Valgunde parish, Tīreļi, Tīreļa iela 42)
  • Christmas Battles Museum “Mangaļi” – Sat–Sun 10:00–16:00, Tel. +371 28349259 (Valgunde parish)
  • Brewery “HOPALAA” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 29181786 (Valgunde parish, Vītoliņi, “Industrial Park”)
  • Restaurant “Aitiņlauvas” – Sat–Sun 11:00–21:00 (Valgunde parish)

Discover Jelgava Municipality when arriving from the Dobele direction:

  • Abgunste Manor – guided tour with lunch on 8 February at 13:00, EUR 20, Tel. +371 28373711 (Zaļenieki parish, Abgunste)
  • Family Home Production “Mītavas Čiekurs” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 28469842 (Svēte parish, Atpūta, Bērzu iela 2)
  • Adventure and Inspiration Site “Future Park” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 25713949 (Glūda parish, Nākotne, “Industrial Park”)
  • Restaurant “Pūteļkrogs” – Sat 11:00–21:00, Sun 11:00–20:00 (Zaļenieki parish)
  • Café “Svētes klubs” – Sat 12:00–19:00 (Svēte parish, Vilces iela 8)

Discover Jelgava Municipality when arriving from the Lithuanian border:

  • Vilce Manor and Nature Park “Vilce” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 26351169 (Vilce parish)
  • Mālkalni Family Farm “Blūdži” – advance booking required, Tel. +371 27114820 (Sesava parish)