LVM Nature Park in Tērvete

The Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete is one of the most popular and family-friendly places in Latvia for tourists. The total area of it is about 1200 ha, one third of which is occupied by the Fairytale World

About the Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete

The origin of the Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete can be traced back to 1958, when the first walking trails were created in the current Sun Mood Park. Today, the nature park covers the area of more than 1,200 ha, one third of which is occupied by the Fairytale World.

Since 2000, when the park has been managed by the JSC “Latvia's State Forests”, large infrastructure improvement works have been carried out. We can safely say that it would require at least three hours to visit the park.

The literary contribution of Anna Brigadere, one of the most famous Latvian writers, a bright playwright and a poet, can be felt throughout the territory of the park. Therefore, the traditional part of the park is named the land of Sprīdītis  – the main character of  Anna Brigadere's fairy tale “The Tale of Sprīdītis”. Here you will find the wooden sculptures depicting the fairy-tale characters from the works written by the writer Anna Brigadere: Sprīdītis and the giant Lutausis, the Forest King and his court, little Annele with her friends, as well as “alive” fairy-tale characters. If you want to take a great photo from Tērvete, you know – Lutausis and Sprīdītis can be found on the left bank of the Tērvete River, up the stairs from the Amusement Square. The Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete includes several thematic sections.In the Dwarf Forest you can walk around the Dwarf Village with small wooden houses and thematic yards, the Dwarf Town “Cones” with bright houses and cobbled streets, climb the big wooden watch tower and meet the dwarves of Tērvete in the Dwarf Yard. The trails here are suitable for wheelchair users and parents with prams.

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Various wooden sculptures can still be seen in the Fairytale Forest, including one of the oldest wooden sculptures in the park –  the King of the Forest. Here you can see the king's court, the guard and other sculptures made of wood. Right near, in the Witch's Pinewood, you can meet the inhabitants of the pinewood – bats, spiders, the devil and the Little Witch. 

In the Amusement Square, you can walk along the obstacle trails,  the Sprīdītis and Lutausis trails, wander the paths of the wooden maze and find out the greatness of the wooden castle. Lutausis and Sprīdītis can be met on the bank of the Tērvete River. There is also a rest area with benches, tables and awnings, where you can enjoy your meal.

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A large thematic sector that is still growing and developing is the Land of Kurbads. Here, the visitors who have grown out of the world of Sprīdītis – youngsters – can find their adventure in the forest.

The Tērvete Skills Bike Park with various elevations, bends, footbridges and bridges – almost 3 km long – was built in the Land of Kurbads. In addition, the objects built by the cooperation partners have been established in this territory – the Tērvete Tarzan Park, the Tērvete Net Park and the Tērvete Butterfly Tropical House.

In the area of about 400 ha of the landscaped territory it is easy to reach the attractions for pedestrians, cyclists, families with prams and people with disabilities. The park offers a variety of opportunities: to ride in the Fairytale train, to rent baby carriages and bicycles, to climb the wooden watch tower or to go for longer walks exploring the further parts of the park – the Old Pine Park, the Green Classroom or the scenic surroundings of the Swan Bridge. In the building of the Tourist Information Centre of the Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete there are seminar halls, ticket office, information centre, cafe and comfortable toilets. There are souvenir kiosks next to the information centre building.

A picnic area with a grill, benches and tables has also been created next to the building in the centre of the park. We invite you to book it in advance by calling the information centre in the Tērvete Nature Park. It is also possible to use the free picnic areas located in the large parking lot of the nature park.

The Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete has been recognized as the most outstanding European tourist destination in Latvia within the framework of the EDEN project.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

recreation facilities


pay facilities

Picnic areas in the Fairytale Forest

Picnic areas in the Fairytale Forest

Café “Rūķu bodīte” (closed untill 1.05.2025.)

Café “Rūķu bodīte” (closed untill 1.05.2025.)

Tērvete Net Park (CLOSED)

Tērvete Net Park (CLOSED)

Annele's Zoo

Annele's Zoo

The Tērvete Tarzāns Park (CLOSED)

The Tērvete Tarzāns Park (CLOSED)

The Tērvete Butterflies (Closed untill 1.05.2025.)

The Tērvete Butterflies (Closed untill 1.05.2025.)

Horseback riding with Augēnija in Tērvete

Horseback riding with Augēnija in Tērvete

A ride on the Fairytale Train

A ride on the Fairytale Train

Cafe “mammadaba”

Cafe “mammadaba”

Baby carriage rental

Baby carriage rental

free facilities

The Tērvete Skills Bike Park (CLOSED)

The Tērvete Skills Bike Park (CLOSED)

prices


Park entrance fee

EUR 6.50 - for adults

EUR 5.00 - for pupils, full-time students, pensioners, disabled persons of group 3*

EUR 5.00 /per person or EUR 18.00 for a family, upon presenting the certificate of Honorary Family of Latvia “3+ Family Card” (2 adults + children up to 18 years old)

* The certificate must be presented before entering the Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete

Free admission

For children up to 6 years of age, for disabled persons of group 1 and 2 and  companions for disabled persones of group 1.

Ride on the Fairytale Train

EUR 1.50/per person

A ride: The Amusement Square - Information Centre,

50% discount for a train ride for each visitor, upon presenting the certificate of Honorary Family of Latvia “3+ Family Card” (2 adults + children up to 18 years old)

Baby carriage rental

EUR 4.00 per hour

EUR 2.00 every next hour

Bike rental

EUR 5.00 for the first hour

EUR 3.00 every next hour 

Security deposit for bicycle rental 15.00 EUR

The bicycle rental price also includes a protective helmet

Balance bike rental

 

EUR 3.00 for the first hour

EUR 1.50 every next hour 

 

Nordic walking sticks rental

5.00 EUR for pair

Picnic area

EUR 15.00 /2 hours, must be booked in advance

Free of charge - next to the parking lot

Tērvete Tarzan Park

Price information: tervete.tarzans.lv

Tērvete Net Park

Price information: tervetestikluparks.lv

Tērvete Air Trails

Price information: facebook.com/gaisatakas

The Tērvete Butterflies

Price information: tervetestaurini.lv

Annele's Zoo

Price information: anneleszoo.lv

Horseback riding with Augēnija in Tērvete

Price information: izjadestervete.lv

FAQ


Are dogs allowed in the park?

Yes, they are. But we ask you to provide that your dog walks on a leash and if it is necessary to use a muzzle. As well as to comply with the rules of the park.

Does the park work on holidays and weekends?

Yes, it does. The Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete is open all year round, including holidays and weekends. The only days off when the park is closed are 31 December and 1 January.

What are the working hours of the park?

The working hours of the Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete change according to the seasons – in winter from 9.00 to 17.00, in summer from 9.00 to 19.00, but in the off-seasons, usually October-November, March-April – from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Is it legal to ride a bike through the park?

Yes, it is. We invite you to choose the most exciting routes and go exploring Tērvete. But remember that mutual respect concerning pedestrians and the youngest park visitors is important.

Is horseback riding available in Tērvete?

Yes, it is. Both horseback riding and carriage rides are available in Tērvete. More information: www.izjadestervete.lv  or call by phone 26824856.

Is it possible to rent a bicycle in Tērvete?

Yes, it is. There are currently two options in Tērvete. One option is to rent a bicycle at the bike rental place of the Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete for going for a bike ride through the traditional part of the nature park. The other option is to rent a bicycle at the Tērvete Butterfly House for a ride around the Tērvete Skills Bike Park and the surrounding area.

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