Blankenfelde Manor

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Blankenfelde Manor is situated in Zemgale, Jelgava County, Vilce parish. Blankenfelde Manor was first mentioned March 6th 1426 when Klaus von Medem bought it from Johann von Mengele, Master of German order. The manor has been in the possession of several masters, but in 1920 a care home was established in the building, and the land was divided between the participants of war for liberation of Latvia. In early 1990ies, for a short period of time, the manor returned to the possession of Adina von Bernevitz, granddaughter of its last owner. In 2007, the manor ended up in the hands of current landlord who gradually restores its former glory, paying attention to retaining small architectural forms: the entrance gate, small pavilions, the rococo style forged garden gate etc.

King of France Louis XVIII lived in Blankenfelde manor for a while. One of first Latvian technical science representatives was born here: Ernsts Johans Bīnemanis – known for building air balloons. Also a world wide famous contra tenor Sergejs Jēgers spent his childhood in Blankenfelde manor.

Historically Blankenfelde manor was well known black elderberry usage in food processing. Elderberry vine and juice were produced and sold in this manor. Ladies gladly drank elderberry blossom tea (it was famous for its sliming abilities).

Working hours

Before visiting, you should contact us by phones 27810348, 26490272.

Prices

For adults 5.00 EUR
For pensioners, children from 4 years 3.00 EUR*

*entrance fee for seeing the estate and the park

Offer

Historical detective game for children from the age of 10;
Photo orientation game “Revive the manor”;
A walk in the restored park created in the style of English classicism of the second half of the 19^th century, acquaintance with the diversity of its trees and plants;
Entertainment in the park on children’s playgrounds, swings and attractive bridges (children only under the supervision of their parents);
Organizing a picnic in the park or in the yard of the manor;
Placing the tents in the park;
Hotel services – comfortable, tastefully furnished rooms with all comforts available on the second floor of the former stable/coach house of the manor;
Rent of premises for events, celebrations, weddings;
A tour of the production facility of Blankenfelde Manor with product tasting (tasting of elderberry and other fruit products);
Guided tours. The duration of the tour is 1 hour, must be applied for in advance;
Groups (starting with 10 persons) are accepted outside of the specified opening hours by appointment;
Catering services with prior agreement on the type of service;
Tourist groups are offered to enjoy a dinner prepared according to old recipes in a modern way, you can also use the manor’s kitchen;
Horseback riding in the summer season.

Additional information

HOTEL OF BLANKENFELDE MANOR

The hotel of Blankenfelde Manor is situated in the freshly renovated part of the manor – the stable/cart-house, but, on the second floor, tastefully furnished, cozy hotel rooms are situated. The visitors can stay there, enjoying old-time atmosphere of the manor together with modern comfort. More information about hotel is available here.