Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

Spread across 86 hectares on the shores of Lake Jugla, this immersive museum brings Latvia's rural heritage to life through dozens of authentic 18th and 19th-century farmsteads, churches, and workshops relocated from across the country. Wander through weathered wooden cottages, observe craftspeople demonstrating traditional skills like weaving and blacksmithing, and experience how Latvian families lived before industrialization. The museum hosts seasonal events featuring folk music, traditional crafts, and authentic regional cuisine that transport you directly into Latvia's pastoral past.