Kalnmuiža is connected with the historic Kalna muiža (“Berghof Manor”) in the area of present-day Īves pagasts. This historical connection gives the place a specific cultural perspective. For a trip with a historical focus, Tiņģere Manor also has its own clearly dated manor history; Laumu Nature Park, meanwhile, brings together a range of nature-related themes.

A municipal notice dated 10 July 2025 is relevant for the journey: it mentions 10-tonne restriction signs on the municipal road Kalnmuiža–Vētra–Darbnīca. If you are travelling by vehicle, check the applicable restrictions before setting off.

History and visiting Tiņģere Manor

The building of Tiņģere Manor, which has been preserved to this day, was built in 1805 by St Petersburg banker Johann Bach. From the late 19th century until the 1920 agrarian reform, the manor belonged to the Ostenzaken family, also known as Osten-Sacken. Its construction and later ownership thus mark two distinct chapters in the manor’s history. The manor house also contains a historical collection of records from Īves pagasts, which continues to grow.

The visiting options offer different experiences. Visitors can take part in activities at the creative arts and crafts workshop. In the cellars, visitors can experience an atmosphere associated with the lives of servants; an advance appointment may be required for this visit. A theatrical guided tour is also available by prior appointment, although appointment conditions may change.

Visitors can walk to the manor park of Tiņģere Manor and the “Island of Love.” As access conditions may change, check them before your visit. This allows you to consider the workshop, cellar experience, guided tour and walk as different ways to visit, rather than planning them as a single programme.

Nature themes at Laumu Nature Park

The 2.3 km forest trail at Laumu Nature Park provides information about the trees that grow there, as well as birds, animals and insects. Other educational trails in the park explore natural processes. Visitors interested in plants will find a different focus on the plant trail, where 40 varieties of yew grow. Twelve varieties of water lily bloom in the park’s ponds.

The offerings therefore differ in subject: the forest trail combines the study of trees with information about wildlife, while the plant trail and ponds focus on specific groups of plants. The educational trails add natural processes to these themes. Another historical feature of the park: Latvia’s first disc golf park opened at Laumu Nature Park in 2012.

When choosing what interests you on your trip, there is a clear contrast between the manor history and visiting options at Tiņģere Manor and the plant, animal and nature themes at Laumu Nature Park. Kalnmuiža’s historical connection to Kalna muiža provides a distinct local connection alongside these.

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