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About Kemeri National Park

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Kemeri National Park (38 165 ha)was established in 1997. It is situated in the central part of Latvia, bordering the Baltic sea. Kemeri National Park is of great geological interest with rows of inland dunes and lagoon lakes along the coast that mark the border of the ancient Littorina Sea. The territory of the park is mostly covered in forests and bogs. Kemeri Raised Bog is particularly outstanding. The bogs have a crucial role in the formation of numerous springs of sulphurous mineral water, which was the basis for the development of Kemeri as a resort. Lagoon lakes and bogs are nesting sites for lots of different waterfowl and a resting site for thousands of migratory geese and cranes. Wet floodplain forest are home to the Whitebacked Woodpecker – the logo of the park. One can find different orchids in calciferous meadows and fens. Meadows are alive with croaking corncrakes, grazing roe deer, red deer and digging wild boar.

The beautiful park and the old sanatorium building of Kemeri reminds you of the time when Kemeri offered relaxation to people from all over the Soviet Union.

All over the forest you can find traces of trenches and graveyards from World War 1 and 2. About 3.500 people live in the National Park today. Fishery is still important to the livelihoods of many local people – a rich selection of smoked fish is characteristic of the small markets along the coast.

Where to find us?

Kemeri National Park borders the Baltic Sea close to Riga. After only one hour from the capital you are in the heart of some of the most valuable nature areas in Latvia. Further information available at the Kemeri National Park Information Centre, situated in the forest north of Kemeri town. The easiest way to get there is by car on roads A10 or P128, or by train from Riga to Tukums (Kemeri station). All visitors are welcome.

2004-11-11 DANCEE nacionalparks@kemeri.gov.lv

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