About Latvia's State Forests Kalsnava Arboretum
Latvia's State Forests Kalsnava Arboretum is a unique place for learning about the forest secrets in Latvia, where you can spend an exciting day with your classmates, friends or family in harmony with nature.
Latvia's State Forests Kalsnava Arboretum is neither a park nor a garden – it is rather a colourful flowering green yard of the Latvian state forests, where natural rarities from all over the world are included.It is the world of trees, where tree personalities are allowed to shine, revealing their extremely diverse nature.“Arbor”, translated from Latin, means “tree” and in the arboretum it is possible to get acquainted with the samples of thousands of different rare species of trees and plants which can bloom and surprise in any season.
Magic nut-trees, tulip trees, smokebushes, snake spruce trees are waiting for visitors. The impressive collection of trees, shrubs and lianas is supplemented every year!The rare tree garden can also be viewed from above, climbing the 25-meter-high wooden watch tower, which offers a unique panorama at any time of the year. Every year, the arboretum experiences various cultural events, romantic words “I do” and heartwarming moments of meeting each other. The garden is saturated with emotions. You are also invited to capture them.
Additional services:
- consultations of dendrologists on growing trees and shrubs
- well-equipped rest and picnic areas
- watch tower (25 m high)
- seminar rooms for rent (up to 60 persons)
- outdoor terrace rental (up to 25 pers.)
- wedding ceremony venues
- materials for florists (cones, bolls, seeds, twigs)
- seeds of ornamental trees and shrubs
- water rose seedlings, etc.