From the riverbank near Priedītes, you can enjoy views of the Lielupe and the Zemgale landscape. You can also see the Igo Music and Art Centre “Ceplis” from there; the dolomite outcrops at Jumprava Manor are also visible from the surrounding riverbank. If you would like to visit “Ceplis” itself, check public access separately. In Rundāles pagasts municipality, the Lielupe is one of the rivers that flow through the area. A travel account from 2020 also mentions a remarkable pine tree beside the road near Priedītes, on the left-hand side.
Roads, Cycling and Bus Services
The 1,806 m municipal road B7, “Priedītes–Mežotnes stacija,” serves as a less busy alternative to the heavily trafficked P103 “Dobele–Bauska” road. Following its restoration, B7 is considered a suitable ecotourism route for cyclists and pedestrians. Even so, check current surface conditions before setting off by bike or on foot.
A scenic road between Bauska and Pilsrundāle passes through Priedītes. This is distinct from the state road V1034, “Bauska–Priedītes,” which crosses Bauska Nature Park. The road to Priedītes also passes through Lepšas. Regional bus route No. 5911 is called “Bauska–Priedītes”; check that it is currently operating before travelling.
Garden and History
South of Rundāle Palace lies a 10-hectare Baroque garden, laid out to a design by the architect Rastrelli. Typical features of a Baroque garden have been preserved in the palace park: ornamental parterres, bosquets enclosed by hedges, the Green Theatre, pergolas and pavilions. Parterres add ornamental patterns to the grounds; here, bosquets are garden areas enclosed by hedges.
Every year, the garden hosts the traditional Rundāle Palace Garden Festival, concerts of early and classical music, open-air performances and other events. If you would like to attend a particular concert or event, check the dates for your travel period.
Mežotne hillfort is one of the largest Semigallian fortifications from the 9th to 13th centuries and covers 3,500 m². The hillfort has paths and stairs, a viewing platform, wooden walkways and rest areas. The focus here is on the history of fortifications and paths across the hillfort—a different cultural emphasis from Rundāle’s garden architecture. Seasonal conditions may affect access.
Watermill and Stay
The Rundāle Watermill Museum occupies five floors and presents the history of grain milling and how watermills work. Boats, SUP boards and catamarans are available to rent there; availability may vary by season. Confirm before travelling.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Priedītes, first decide what you would like to focus on: riverbank views and local road connections, or a specific cultural theme for your stay.
Discover more destinations: Rundāle, Mazmežotne.
For the broader travel overview: Rundāles Novads.
