Latvia’s State Forests’ (LVM) Kalsnava Arboretum
The uniqueness of the LVM’s Kalsnava arboretum is characterized by the collection of foreign woody plants that adapt to the climate of Latvia to please its visitors with types of woody plants unseen in the typical Latvian landscape.
The LVM’s Kalsnava arboretum is a place to learn the secrets of nature and to quietly spend the day with family or friends, but once the knowledge is acquired, eat your delicious meal at the picnic site.
The visit to the LVM’s Kalsnava arboretum can be concluded with counting the steps at the viewing tower that offers a unique view of the arboretum landscape, which will please and surprise you during every season in Latvia.
During the visit to the LVM’s Kalsnava arboretum, pupils, teachers and everyone interested will learn interesting facts about the collection of nature’s rarities and will have an opportunity to learn the basics of forest management and exploitation in the programme “Green Yard School”.
The special offer of Latvia’s State Forests’ arboretum in 2019:
- Green Yard School for pupils of various age groups during the academic year.
- Creative workshops and excursions throughout the year for children and adults.
- In autumn, pupils will have an opportunity to go on a forest expedition!
Additional services:
- Dendrologist consultation on cultivating trees and bushes;
- Equipped recreation and picnic sites;
- Viewing tower (25 m high);
- Seminar rooms for hire (up to 60 persons);
- Outdoor terrace for hire (up to 25 persons);
- Wedding ceremony sites;
- A stop for wedding activities;
- Materials for florists (cones, seed-pods, seeds, branches);
- Seeds of decorative trees and bushes;
Working hours:
May 1 – October 15
Mon: Closed
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9am – 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 10am – 3pm
October 16 – April 30
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10am – 3pm
Sat, Sun: Closed
Latvijas valsts mežu Kalsnavas arborētums, "Ogu īves", Jaunkalsnava, Kalsnavas pagasts, Madonas novads, Latvija, LV-4860
+371 29326912; 27841099 (apmeklētāju centrs)
arboretums@lvm.lv