Publications
Publications of "Lauku ceļotājs"
Our publications in English: accommodation catalogue „Country Holidays”, maps and travel guides for touring Latvia by car, bike, boating or hiking offer practical information and are most useful to plan and experience your holidays in Latvia. We have inspected all sites and tested all routes which are described. See below the details about contents of each of our publications.
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Baltic Military Heritage Travel MapThe map features 240 military heritage sites: former military bases, coastguard structures, partisan bunkers, battle sites, museums, collections, exhibitions, monuments and memorial sites. The period of history that each site represents, as well as the title, address and contact information, are indicated. Several outdoor sites, such as battle and memorial sites and former military buildings, do not have an address or phone number which are therefore not listed. GPS coordinates have been indicated for all sites. more less |
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Vadlīnijas. Militārā mantojuma izmantošana tūrismā Latvijā, Lietuvā un IgaunijāIzstrādātas vadlīnijas par to, - kā militāro mantojumu iesaistīt tūrisma produkta radīšanā, veidojot jaunus vai uzlabojot Vadlīnijas noderēs:
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Latvian Nature Common Code of ConductLatvia’s forests, rivers, lakes, sea, swamps, meadows and other environmental territories are open to anyone who appreciates their content and their beauty and respects their right to exist. The Code of Conduct offers advice to travellers, observers of nature, researchers, leisure seekers, berry pickers, mushroom hunters, enjoyers of active or passive leisure, or anyone else who goes out into nature. The content of the Code is contained in five chapters:
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Guidebook for Rural Lifestyle destination and product developmentThis guidebook was made during a cross-border tourism initiative: Rural Lifestyle — Creating attractive rural lifestyle destinations. The main aim of the Rural Lifestyle initiative was to combine rural lifestyles and tourism products and destinations of several countries to build sufficient quality provision for foreign markets. The project developed and compiled together Rural Lifestyle |
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Greener practices of the future in the local food and beverage production and service provider SME sectorThis manual is an online course "Greener practices of the future in local food and beverage production and service providers in the SME sector - innovative and best practice-based adult training". The manual and training course will provide the necessary background knowledge and pointers to sources of more detailed information. more less |
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Recipes. Rye RoadRye bread will always have a special role on the Latvian table. It is not just a foodstuff. It is a link to our ancestors, to centuries-old traditions, beliefs, and rituals. It is the source of our strength. Rye bread is also delicious. A dark and crisp crust covers an aromatic and slightly damp interior. The bouquet of flavours is made up of rye, good water, caraway seeds, salt, sugar, and malt. Each baker has his or her own special recipe. We eat rye bread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It goes perfectly well with smoked pork and fish, salted herring, hemp, country butter and cottage cheese, various cheeses, vegetables, and herbs, as well as honey or jam. For celebrations, we offer rye canapés, carrot buns, and bacon buns. Nothing goes with a mug of kvass or beer better than aromatic and crispy garlic toasts... more |
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Hiking Tours Forest Trail And Coastal Hiking Southern partThe brochure includes 15 hiking tours for one and multiple days (up to 16 days) in Latvia and Lithuania, which are part of the Forest Trail (E11) and Baltic Coastal Hiking Route (E9) – European long distance hiking paths E11 and E9 – the most interesting, scenic forest areas of both countries, which are renowned for their natural and cultural objects. Several tours include national parks, nature parks, as well as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Every tour includes a schematic tour map, provides information about the mileage to be covered within a day, level of difficulty, most outstanding sightseeing objects, as well as practical information about the road surface, getting to the starting point. The tours are provided for both individual travellers and small tourist groups. It is recommended to book transport (rent a car or use public transportation), accommodation and meals in advance, as well as arrange personal and luggage transfer if necessary... more |
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Military Heritage Tourism guideWhen traveling in Estonia and Latvia, you can visit sites and objects related to military heritage history of both countries from the beginning of World War I in 1914 and the establishment of both countries’ independence in 1918, till the period of restoration of independence in 1990/1991. There are military heritage sites included in this guide such as museums, fortifications, military equipment, hiking trails, bunkers, battle sites, military towns, infrastructure and memorial sites. In addition to object visits you can experience guided tours, hikes and trips at places where military events once occurred, stories and meals at a campfire, accommodations in a partisan bunker, and other interactive experiences. Multi-day tours are recommended for exploring the military heritage sites. Serving as an overview, the map included to the guide lists the described 173 military heritage sites in Latvia and Estonia and the 12 recommended tours... more |
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Rural lifestyle product manual 2022This manual is aimed at helping travellers and tour operators discover rural destinations in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Latvia. These Rural Lifestyle tourism products give an insight into the lives of people living in the countryside through visits to destinations outside cities and with a strong and unique identity. In this manual, each destination has a brief description followed by the programmes that can be experienced in that destination. Guests will experience life in country homesteads, farms, smallholdings and home-producers’ businesses while meeting with the local people, watching or engaging in everyday life. The visiting programmes are very varied and include: set excursion programmes, visits with guest engagement in the daily routines of country life, or leisurely stays in an authentic environment in villages or islands... more |
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Map of the Southern Part of the Baltic Coastal HikingBaltic Coastal Hiking is a part of E9 long distance hiking route along the Baltic Sea coast. It starts in Nida resort town, Lithuania, near the border of Lithuania and Russia; crosses Latvia through Rīga and ends in Tallinn, Estonia. This is a map of the Southern Part of the Baltic Coastal Hiking for hikes in Lithuania and Latvia from Nida resort town on the border of Lithuania and Russia to Rīga. The route is divided into 7 regions with different landscapes, relief, natural values and hiking experience. Each region is divided into ~ 20 km long walking sections with accommodation and transport options. The distance to be performed, approximate time, difficulty level and populated areas are specified for each section. ... more |
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Guide Forest trail Northern partThe guidebook introduces the northern part of the Forest Trail route from Riga to Tallinn ~ 1060 km (333 km in Latvia and 720 km in Estonia). In the guidebook the Forest Trail is divided into 8 regions – In Latvia: Riga and Riga Region, Gauja National Park, Northern Gauja Forestland, Veclaicene Forestland; In Estonia: Haanja Upland, Setomaa, Lake Peipus Shore and the North-Estonia Coastline. Each region is further divided into sections, ~ 1060 km are divided into 50 one-day sections. Each section can be done in one day, but if the kilometrage is higher, the section description provides recommendations on how to divide the section into a two-day hike. |
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Brochure with travel map "Military Heritage Tourism. Latvia - Estonia"When you are travelling in Latvia and Estonia, we invite you to visit sites that speak to military heritage related to the beginning of World War I in 1914, the fact that both countries won their independence in 1918, and the fact that they restored their independence in 1990/1991. Such sites include museums, fortresses, military equipment, hiking paths, bunkers, battlegrounds, military towns, infra-structure and commemorative sites. The following 150 military heritage sites are marked on the map: former military bases, coast guard structures, forest brothers’ bunkers, battlefields, museums, collections, exhibitions, monuments and memorial sites. Each site has a section with its name and a short description, address and telephone number. For many sites that can be seen in the countryside, such as battle and memorial sites, former military buildings, the address and telephone number do not exist and therefore cannot be listed. GPS coordinates are shown for all locations. Sites... more |
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Forest trail northern part hiking tours Latvia/EstoniaHere you can find 18 hiking tours for one and multiple days (up to 11 days) in Latvia and Estonia, which is part of the Baltic Forest Hiking long distance path (in Latvia – Mežtaka, in Estonia – Metsa matkarada) (E11) – the most interesting, scenic forest areas of both countries, which are renowned for their natural and cultural objects. Several tours include national parks, nature parks, and biosphere reserves, as well as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Every tour includes a schematic tour map, provides information about the mileage to be covered within a day, level of difficulty, most outstanding sightseeing objects, as well as practical information about the road surface, getting to the starting point and returning from the finish back to the city... more |
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Map of the Forest Trail’s Southern partThe Forest Trail is a part of the European long-distance hiking route E11 in the Baltic States, which leads through the most beautiful forests and national parks. It begins in Lazdijai town near the Lithuanian-Polish border, crosses Lithuania and Latvia, turning into Riga, and ends in Tallinn, Estonia. This is a map of the Forest Trail’s Southern part in Lithuania and Latvia from Lazdijai town near the Lithuanian-Polish border through Kurzeme to Riga. The route is divided into 10 regions with different landscapes, terrain, natural values, and sections of complexity. Each region includes 3 to 14 sections, each ~ 20 km long with accommodation and transport options... more |