Andzeļi can be explored through Lake Ežezers, religious buildings and natural sites in the surrounding area. Different activities take centre stage at the lake: Andzeļi Beach is for swimming and active recreation, while the “Ežezers” leisure facility offers boat trips. Other highlights include the Piloru oak grove and the regional long-distance hiking route “Ezertaka”. Andzeļi Municipality lies within Rāzna National Park, which is designated as a Natura 2000 site.

Lake Ežezers: Swimming, Boating and Scenery

Andzeļi Beach on Lake Ežezers is a public recreational area for swimming and active leisure. The “Ežezers” leisure facility offers boat trips on the lake. These are two different ways to spend time by the water: at the swimming area or on a trip across Lake Ežezers. Boat trips may vary seasonally. If you want to plan a trip in advance, check the latest dates and options.

Lake Ežezers was included in Rāzna National Park in November 2006. It has 35 islands and around 70 island or shoal formations; its stated total area is 77.6 hectares. These features give the lake a distinctive landscape and complement the two ways of experiencing it, from the shore or on the water.

Nature and Hiking Nearby

Near Andzeļi, the Piloru oak grove has a small car park, a path and an information board, as well as a rest area with a footbridge and toilets. Both a path and practical facilities for taking a break are among this natural site’s features. Facilities may change over time; check them before your visit if needed.

The “Ezertaka” long-distance hiking route in Latgale offers a different perspective. It is about 1,107 kilometres long, marked in nature and free for hikers to access. Route information is available in the Baltic Maps apps for Android and iOS, as well as in LVM GEO: for iOS 14 and later, Windows 10, and Android 8 and later. App availability may change independently of the route; check if needed when you plan to use the apps for your trip.

Church, Chapel and Culture

Andzeļi is home to the Roman Catholic Church of Andzeļmuižas Svētā Jāņa Kristītāja. A chapel in the Andzeļmuiža park by Lake Ežezers was built in 1782 and dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. The church’s location establishes its direct connection to the village, while the chapel’s date of construction and dedication give it historical context.

Local culture is also linked to a specific event: “Eži”, the middle-generation dance group of the Andzeļi Cultural Centre, took part in the XXVII Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival in 2023. For travel planning, you can therefore distinguish between different interests: a stay by the water, natural sites nearby, and cultural and historical points of interest in Andzeļi.

Discover more destinations: Ezernieki, Ondrupine, Dagda.

For the broader travel overview: Dagda Municipality.