Āraiši Windmill — Attraction in Drabešu pagasts

Stunning and beautiful, the oldest Dutch windmill in the country sits an hour outside of Riga, and is the location where festivals are hosted such as the bread and cider festival! Incredible opportunity to go outside the city, experience a bit of Latvian culture and history, and if you’re lucky enough the resident cranes will be in their high perch nest; flying and swooping around you as you munch on snacks and...

Such a historic attraction, a lovely location for my brother's wedding! Great views over the river and surrounding countryside, with a stork's nest within touching distance (but don't touch it, no no no). All made for a really great atmosphere and a cosy wedding ceremony in the covered area,...

Beautiful mill, but be prepared to pay only in cash - 3€ per person. You can get inside the mill and go to the top. Inside you can see some photographs and learn something about the mill, but unfortunately, there was nothing in English. Parking lot...