Latgale Trip V3 May 2026

Drawing from local cycling routes, kayaking trails, and cultural heritage databases, a refined third-edition Latgale trip likely includes:

Fly into Riga, drive directly to Rēzekne (2.5 hrs via A6). Check into Viesnīca Rēzekne or, for V3 style, book a room at Zeimuļs creative quarter (yes, they have artist lofts).
Dinner at Stūra krogs – order the grey peas with bacon and a local Latgales alus beer.
V3 tip: Attend the evening light show on Unity Square if available. latgale trip v3

Even V3 cannot escape Latgale’s realities: Drawing from local cycling routes, kayaking trails, and

Most tourists just drive around Lake Rāzna. On V3, you'll enter it. V3 tip: Attend the evening light show on

Morning: Eglupe Bog Trail – a 4-km boardwalk over a raised bog. Listen for cranes. Bring a thermos of tea.
Late morning: Rent a rowboat at Mākoņkalns and cross to Lielais Liepu salas island – you can land and have a secret picnic.
Lunch: Smoked eel sandwich at Krodziņš "Pie Rāznas".
Afternoon: Hike Mākoņkalns Hillfort – the best sunset spot in Latvia.
Evening: Stay in Lipuški Eco Village – a revived Soviet-era fishing hamlet. No electricity in cabins, only candlelight and a shared wood-fired banya. This is the peak V3 experience.

Morning: Lūznava Manor – a stunning wooden art nouveau manor. They host classical concerts and craft workshops. On V3, book the straw weaving masterclass (Latgalian straw gardens are intricate and meditative).
Lunch: Buckwheat pancakes with sour cream at the manor teahouse.
Afternoon: Drive the Small Blue Lakes Loop – a 50-km path connecting Lake Svente, Lake Drīdzis (deepest in Latvia), and Lake Zosna. Stop at every public beach.
Evening: Return to Rēzekne for a closing ceremony at the Latgales Embassy GORS (the concert hall shaped like a giant flower). If you’re lucky, there will be a folk music performance.
Farewell dinner: Rēzekne Brewery – try their dark rye stout.