Zemgale region

Zemgale is located in the central part of Latvia - Zemgale Plain and has a long land border with Lithuania.

Zemgale has broad fields, as its land has always been particularly fruitful, so that this region has well-developed agriculture and rural areas.

There are countless sightseeing points of interest - manors, castles, parks and great trees, reflecting the region's rich cultural history.

Major attractions in Zemgale are Rundale, Bauska, Jelgava and Mezotne palaces, which are classical 15-18th century architectural monuments, as well as Krustpils palace and Koknese castle ruins.

Definitely worth viewing is Tervete Nature Park with more than one hundred wooden sculptures made after Latvian writer’s Anna Brigadere fairy play themes. Visit the largest Lilac Garden in the Baltic’s near Dobele city and Pokaini forest with its stories about the supernatural abilities the stones of the forest have, as well as Tirelpurvs and Lozmetejkalns, which is one of the best preserved World War I battlefields in Europe, where you can see the Christmas battle memorials.

A number of rivers pass through Zemgale - Daugava, Lielupe, Musa and Memele, which are actively used for boating and rafting. Enjoy the summer on water looking at the peculiar river caves of Skaistkalne area.

There are interesting events taking place in the cities of Zemgale each year. For example - Country and Early Music Festivals in Bauska, European Championship Motocross at the "Musa" track and Ice Sculpture Festival in Jelgava.

Zemgale planning region includes Aizkraukle, Skriveri, Jaunjelgava, Koknese, Nereta, Pļaviņas, Bauska, Rundale, Iecava, Vecumnieki, Dobele, Auce, Tervete, Jelgava, Ozolnieki, Jekabpils, Akniste, Krustpils, Sala and Viesite regions.

Largest cities in Zemgale are: Aizkraukle, Bauska, Dobele, Jelgava and Jekabpils.