The landscape park of Kemeri with a network of winding tracks along Versupite river was projected and 1839 started to develop by Karlis Heinrich Vagner, a gardener of Riga. The development and improvement of the part was continuous during the next hundred years. After the erection of Kemeri hotel in year 1936, a symmetrical parterre with lawns, flower plantations and alleys was created in its western part. Walks in the park were deemed to be one of prerequisites for recovery of patients. Across the river Versupite there are multiple small bridges created with a names given such as: The Bridge of “Sighs”, Bridge of “Whims”, “Musical Bridge” etc. The Kemeri park is one of the oldest and major public parks in terms of covered area in Latvia outside Riga. In 30’s of the 20th century the total length of the walkways reached 15 km, and it was even possible to cross the river Versupite and canals with small dinghies.
*In 2023 in the international competition "European Garden Award", Ķemeri Historical Park received the second prize in the category "Management or development of a historical park or garden".
The beginning of the tour is at the Ķemeri water tower. During the walk, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history of Ķemeri through the ages, as well as to walk through the renovated historical Ķemeri resort park.
The tour is conducted in Russian. Participation fee as donations: for adults up to 5 EUR/ pers., for children up to 12 years old free of charge.
Pre-registration is mandatory by tel. +371 26117321.
Close*Excursions in English can be held any Saturday if there is at least 5 people in the group.
Excursion starts at the Kemeri Water Tower and includes guided walk in Kemeri Resort Park. The excursion is in English. Prior registration by phone +371 29126551 or e-mail: owl95@inbox.lv.
Admission: 5 EUR adults, children up to 12 y.o. - free of charge.
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