Hotel “Rēzekne” – Hillfort Spriņģi - Kalēji – Private Museum of E. Kipurs – Catholic Church and park of Ozolmuiža – Francis Trasūns Museum “Kolnasāta” – farmstead “Untumi”
Distance: ~ 25,7 km
Near the city there is a peculiarly shaped Hillfort Spriņģi (Phone:+371 29121275). The route leads to Ozolmuiža Catholic church (Phone: +371 46 91224) built by counts Jāzeps and Marija Plāters Zībergs in 1820. Further on it is possible to do some angling in the fish ponds of “Kalēji” or see the collection of wooden figures made by Eduards Kipurs. After relaxation in Ozolmuiža park the route leads to the museum “Kolnasāta” with the expositions devoted to the former priest, writer and publicist F. Trasūns and writer J. Klīdzējs. There is also the collection of the ancient household tools. It is possible to book a special show “Wedding in Latgale” with involvement of the visitors. The route ends at farm and tourist information center “Untumi” that offers not only tourism information but also horse riding and stork watching possibilities.
Farmstead „Untumi”. In „Untumi” the Tourism Information Centre (TIC) of Rēzekne District is located. There are possibilities for horse riding, resting in the barbeque house, and watching storks with optical cameras. 
Spriņģi castle hill has a peculiar shape. Once the hill had “watchtower” functions due to its location next to the big city Rēzekne. From it the guards could see the enemies approaching the territory.
Farmstead „Kalēji”. It is possible to go fishing in the ponds of the farmstead „Kalēji”. Lodging in the fishermen’ house or tents.
Eduards Kipurs collection. The collection of natural objects and self-made wooden figures.
Ozolmuiža. Ozolmuiža St. Peter and St. Paul’s Roman Catholic church and mortuary. The Counts Plāteri-Zībergi built the church in 1820. This is a stone building with a small belfry.
Fr.Trasuns museum “Kolnasāta”. Exposition of F. Trasuns, writer J. Klīdzējs. Collection of ancient tools. Every August there is a festival of museum anniversary.
Accommodation
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Title |
Number of beds |
Price |
Contact information |
Additional services |
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„Untumi” |
40 (tent places) |
2 /tent place |
+371 4631255 |
Tourism information, horse riding |
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„Kalēji” |
60 (Fishermen maisonettes, tent places) |
2/ tent place |
+371 26484070 |
Fishing in ponds |
Other services
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Title |
Services |
Contact information |
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„Untumi” |
Horse riding, stork watching with optical equipment |
+371 4631255 |
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„Kalēji” |
Fishing in ponds, swimming place |
+371 26484070 |
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Museum “Kolnasāta” of F. Trasuns |
Exposition of F. Trasuns and writer J. Klīdzējs, collection of ancient things |
+371 4657271 +371 4657216 |