Pastari brings together an archaeological site in the village and nature and cultural attractions in the surrounding area. The Pastaru senkapi burial ground, the Adamova Nature Trail and the attractions in Krāslava each offer a different focus. When planning your trip, it is especially useful to compare the 1.7-kilometre nature trail with cycling route No. 35, which is 128 kilometres long: the two offer very different ways to experience the landscape.

Pastaru senkapi and the history of the site

The archaeological burial ground Pastaru senkapi is located in Pastari and is also known as Franču kapi. It is a regional monument and is included on the national list of protected cultural monuments. Its protected status is based on the current heritage register and an administrative act from 2023. This gives the village a specific, tangible connection to its cultural history.

The name Pastaru senkapi is useful when identifying the site: it refers to the burial ground, which is also known as Franču kapi. This helps distinguish the archaeological focus from the other cultural attractions in the surrounding area. Those interested in protected cultural monuments will find a clearly identified starting point here for exploring Pastari.

Nature in the Daugavas loki area

The nearby Adamova Nature Trail runs through the specially protected landscape area of Augšdaugava and Daugavas loki Nature Park. It is 1.7 kilometres long. The nature park lies in the valley of the Daugava and features eight large river bends. Together, these details give a concrete impression of the area’s landscape: the river valley, its bends and a trail that passes through two named protected areas.

Another way to experience the area’s nature and landscape is cycling route No. 35 in the nature park. This 128-kilometre circular route starts and ends in Krāslava. The distances highlight the difference between the two options: the nature trail is 1.7 kilometres long, while the cycling route is designed as an extensive circuit. This lets you choose between a single trail and a longer cycling route when planning, without treating them as the same kind of outing.

Wooden architecture and a museum in Krāslava

Another cultural highlight is the nearby Krāslavas novada muzejs. In early 2026, its exhibitions were expanded with the multimedia exhibition Koka kods. Krāslavas koka arhitektūras vērtības. It presents Krāslava’s wooden architectural heritage, craft traditions and the skills of its master craftsmen. It complements the archaeological theme in Pastari with a look at the region’s wooden architecture and craftsmanship.

The museum preserves a collection of 27,000 objects. It illustrates the distinctive character and uniqueness of the Krāslava region from the earliest times to the present day. The museum is housed in the former servants’ quarters of a castle complex. The collection, exhibitions and building offer different starting points for a cultural stay: the objects’ timespan, the presence of wooden architecture and the building’s former function.

Accommodation for planning your trip

In the associated municipality, the “Ezerkalns” guesthouse in Ezerkalns, Krāslavas pagasts, offers overnight stays with breakfast for 19 people. If you are considering this accommodation for your trip, check availability for your specific dates. When looking for a holiday rental or other accommodation in Pastari, the area’s different attractions can help you decide which themes you would like to focus on during your stay.

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