At Lake Ulbroka, an approximately 1 km-long walking and activity trail leads to a viewing platform on the lake. The recreation area also includes a beach and an obstacle and activity course with moving obstacles. The trail, beach and course each offer a different way to spend time by the water.

Exploring Lake Ulbroka

At approximately 1 km long, the walking and activity trail is a short route to factor into your plans. It leads to a viewing platform on the lake; also allow time to spend at the beach. The course with moving obstacles offers a different kind of activity. Check its current condition before your visit.

Culture and History

The Ulbroka Tourist Information Centre is located at Institūta iela 3 in the “Ulbrokas Pērle” cultural centre. The cultural centre opened in 2020 and has two concert halls beneath its domed roof. Outside, there is a fountain designed by Kārlis Īle, which is illuminated in the evenings.

At Līgo Park, visitors can see 11 stone sculptures depicting Latvian pattern symbols. Dance and choral music concerts are held there during the summer season. The cultural highlights offer different experiences for planning your trip: the cultural centre is defined by its domed roof, concert halls and fountain, while the park focuses on pattern symbols and seasonal music. If a concert is the reason for your trip, check the specific date in advance.

Ulbroka Manor was built in the late 18th century to a design by Riga architect K. Hāberland. It is privately owned and considered neglected and dilapidated. If you would like to include it in your plans, check in advance whether access is possible.

Another nearby historical site is the log chapel in Ulbroka Forest Cemetery. It dates from 1849, is located in Dzidriņas in Stopiņi parish, and is one of Latvia’s rare surviving log chapels. The chapel dates from a later period than the manor.

More Ways to Discover the Area

Simtgades Square features a bench shaped like an infinity symbol, paths and plantings. The distinctive shape of the bench gives the square a unique design feature.

Pēterdiena is traditionally celebrated at Ulbroka Library. If you plan to visit for the event, check the specific date in advance. The library’s reading room can be used for independent study and research, as well as reading newspapers and magazines.

Ulbroka Sports Complex offers children free classes in floorball, handball, football, luge and judo. As the course offerings may vary, check the current classes in advance. The complex includes a large and a small sports hall, a conference hall, a fitness room and a stadium; these facilities are available to residents.

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For the broader travel guide: Stopiņu Novads.