Lone brings together local history and nature: the settlement developed around the former manor house, and part of the area lies in Sauka Nature Park. The wider surroundings have nature trails and marked cycling routes. The preserved railway landscape, a commemorative photography room and a rose garden also offer different cultural points of interest. For accommodation planning, Krogs pie Viktora inn is a specific option: it offers rooms for overnight stays and serves food made with produce from local farmers.

Local history between the manor house, railway station and photography

The former Lone manor house is one of the main sights in Lone. The settlement developed around the former manor house. The building and the development of the town are therefore part of the same historical story: this is both an important local landmark and a place that tells how Lone developed around the former manor house.

The historic Lone railway station and its goods shed have been preserved. The station was one of the stops on the Jēkabpils–Nereta narrow-gauge railway line. The Viesīte narrow-gauge railway junction is also part of the region’s railway heritage; it operated from 1916 to 1972. This brings together different aspects: the station’s former role as a stop in Lone and the period when the regional junction at Viesīte was in operation.

Photography is also part of the area’s cultural history. The Mārtiņš Buclers photography room in Lone is a memorial exhibition about the founder of Latvian photography. Mārtiņš Buclers’s photography studio operated from 1986 to 2020, preserving the traditions of classical photography alongside digital photography. If you plan to visit the photography room, check visiting arrangements in advance.

Nature trails and cycling routes in the surrounding area

Part of Lone lies in Sauka Nature Park. Several nature trails are located in the wider surroundings; information boards cover local flora and fauna as well as how the landscape was formed. The trails thus combine nature topics with explanations of the surrounding area. Marked cycling routes also run through the wider area, following scenic country roads, forests and meadows. The two options have different focuses: the nature trails highlight the topics covered by the boards, while the cycling routes focus on travelling through the regional landscape. Trail infrastructure details may change, so check current route information when planning your activities.

Gardens, farming and accommodation

The “Ārītes” nursery and rose garden are located at Greķāni in Lone. Guided tours of the farm are available. If you plan to visit specifically, check the arrangements before your trip. This agricultural attraction differs from the nature trails: a guided tour focuses on the farm, while the trail information boards cover local flora, fauna and how the landscape was formed.

Local food and accommodation

Krogs pie Viktora inn serves freshly prepared food made with produce from local farmers. Lone apples also feature seasonally: in Sauka Nature Park, they are noted for being juicy and sweet, and are used to make warm pastries. The inn has seven guest rooms, each with two to eight beds. As capacity may change, check before booking. Krogs pie Viktora thus offers a specific option for two practical travel-planning needs: a place to stay and food made with produce from local farmers.

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