Rimšāni: Nature and Culture of the Region

Consider whether the river landscape, traditional crafts, or outdoor activities are the main draw for you. These themes differ considerably and can help you tailor your search for hotels in Rimšāni to the purpose of your trip.

Nature and River Landscape

Daugavas loki Nature Park lies in the valley of the Daugava, within the Augšdaugava Protected Landscape Area. It covers 12,372 hectares and stretches along both banks of the Daugava, from Krāslava to Saliena parish in Daugavpils Municipality. Eight large bends in the river shape the area, each measuring 4 to 6 kilometres. This refers to the river bends themselves and gives an idea of their scale.

The natural setting is complemented by numerous natural and cultural-historical monuments. In 2011, the park was included on Latvia’s national list for UNESCO World Heritage. Landscape and history are two connected areas of interest here: in the nature park, the course of the Daugava and the monuments sit side by side. If you are weighing up nature and culture when planning your trip, this combination offers a clear regional focus.

Crafts and Culture

The “Vasars” blacksmith’s workshop makes forged, welded, riveted, and soldered souvenirs. It also produces fences, railings, grilles, vessels, furniture, and other items from ferrous metals, stainless steel, aluminium, and other metals. The range thus extends from souvenirs to larger objects for a variety of uses. If you are interested in metalworking, you can explore the pieces by the materials used and the different ways they are worked.

A 2024 craft description identifies “Skaļu deķi” as a type of blanket found exclusively in Latgale. This extends the region’s cultural focus from metalworking to a textile tradition. These themes offer different points of interest: the processing of various metals on the one hand, and a type of blanket with a close regional association on the other. This can help you decide whether to focus your trip planning more on crafts or on regional cultural traditions.

Activities and Accommodation Features

Velo Latgale is located in Mazie Onzuļi, in Izvalta parish in Krāslava Municipality, on the shore of Lake Sargava. The rural holiday retreat is described as peaceful and family-oriented, and has cosy dome tents. If you are considering this specific accommodation, confirm the details before booking.

From the start of the 2021 season, Velo Latgale rented out bicycles and equipment for excursions in Izvalta and the surrounding area, as well as on nearby local or regional routes. If cycling is important to your travel plans, check current availability in advance. Several SUP boards are also listed at Velo Latgale for trips on Lake Sargava; check availability for these too before making the activity part of your plans.

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Go to the main travel overview: Krāslava Municipality.