Discover Dundaga: Castle, Church and Special Experiences

Dundaga reveals its distinctive character in several ways: Dundaga Park has been under state protection since 1957, while the church and castle are important cultural and historical landmarks. There are also unusual experiences, such as an Exotic Animal Park and activities involving archery and axe throwing. When planning a trip, you can therefore choose between history, art and active pursuits in Dundaga without having to commit to just one type of holiday.

Cultural History in the Church and Castle

The present-day brick Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dundaga was completed in 1766. It has been protected as an architectural monument since 1935. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dundaga also houses Jānis Rozentāls’ altar painting “Easter Morning”. For travellers interested in culture, this provides a tangible insight into architectural history, heritage protection and visual art. The historic building can be understood not only through its age, but also through its function as an architectural monument and the altar painting located there.

Another focal point is Dundaga Castle. It was built in the mid-13th century by the Riga Cathedral Chapter. The castle halls house a permanent medal exhibition. Guided tours of Dundaga Castle are available only by prior reservation. If you would like to visit the castle as part of a guided tour, this reservation is therefore one of the important points to include in your planning. The exhibition adds its own collection-related aspect to the historic site and provides another reason to explore the castle from more than just the outside.

Unusual Activities for Different Interests

The Exotic Animal Park in the centre of Dundaga offers encounters with exotic domestic animals. It also has a jumping pillow, velokarting and a water ball. This combination appeals to different ideas of what an outing can be: some members of the travel group may be interested in animals, while others may prefer a playful or more active pursuit. This makes it possible to adapt which of these activities takes centre stage to your individual daily schedule.

Archery and axe throwing are also available in Dundaga. The programme includes friendly competitions between teams, team-building events and individual courses. In archery, the basics are taught alongside entertaining competitions. This provides both an opportunity to gradually familiarise yourself with the subject and formats for people who prefer friendly competition as part of a group. Those travelling with several people can weigh up a shared team format against an individual course.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Dundaga, you can first decide whether the cultural and historical sights or the unusual activities should be the main focus of your trip. Choose the focus that suits your travel group and your preferred daily rhythm; if you plan to take a guided tour of the castle, prior reservation is required.

If you would like to explore additional places for your trip planning, you can also find Mazirbe, Saunags, Pitrags, Kolka, Košrags and Dūmele here.

For the overview of the wider area: Dundagas Novads.