Kursīši: Culture, Nature and Hiking

Kursīši can be explored through its cultural history, traditional events, sports, and nature. The former Lutheran church offers a historical focal point; the open-air stage hosts events in summer, and volleyball and streetball courts are located there. Forests, wetlands, and a hiking route add to these perspectives. If you are looking for a hotel, you can start by considering which of these aspects of the destination matters most for your trip.

Cultural History and Events

The former Lutheran church in Kursīši was built between 1695 and 1698 and consecrated on October 26, 1698. The construction period and consecration are two points in time: construction spanned several years, while the consecration took place on a precisely dated day. For travelers interested in religious buildings and regional cultural history, the former church brings together architectural history and Lutheran religious heritage in one historical focal point.

The open-air stage is in Kursīši Parish, on a hill by the Kursīši water reservoir. It is used for events in summer; volleyball and streetball courts are also located by the stage. This brings cultural events and two specific ball sports together in one place.

A Līgo celebration and a ball are traditionally held in Kursīši Parish. Summer and winter sports festivals are also part of local traditions. For planning your trip, these are different kinds of occasions: cultural celebrations on the one hand and sports festivals on the other. If you want an event to shape your stay, please check the specific date in advance.

The seasons also distinguish the offerings: the open-air stage is used for events in summer, while the sports festival tradition spans both summer and winter.

Landscape and Nature

In Kursīši Parish, 49 percent of the area is covered by forest—that is, just under half. There are also numerous wetlands with their characteristic biotopes. The forest percentage describes the woodland cover of the parish as a whole, while the wetlands are notable for their particular habitats. A biotope is a habitat with typical conditions; the term helps explain wetlands not just as a landscape feature but also as habitats.

Latvia’s only living palm tree can be seen by the houses of Baloži in Kursīši Parish. While forests and wetlands are broader landscape features, the palm tree draws attention to a single natural feature. Nature lovers can thus consider two different scales: the parish and its landscape features, and a special natural attraction at a specific location.

Hiking Route to Kursīši

A 15-kilometer hiking route leads to Kursīši. The route includes an outdoor reading room and information boards showing what is no longer visible. These additions offer two further points of interest: the reading room is for reading outdoors, and the information boards offer a glimpse of what can no longer be seen. If you are traveling specifically for the hike, please check the route details before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Jaunlutriņi, Saldus, Druva, Šarlote.

Go to the regional travel overview: Saldus Municipality.