Birini Castle Exploration for students

This excursion is prepared as part of the “Latvian School Bag” program.
During the excursion, students will learn the historical facts of the Bīriņi Manor in the context of the history of Vidzeme manors, as well as much more.

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Nature

History reference

During the excursion, students will learn facts about the history of Bīriņi Manor in the context of the history of Vidzeme manors, as well as explore the parks and their trails, starting with the regular series of garden stairs on the NE terraces.

 

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Water extraction

Visit to the water tower

The renovated water tower will then introduce you to the stories of the manor’s modernization and water extraction.

From the roof of the Water Tower, you will be able to see a large part of the manor’s central farm, including the stables, the manor manager’s house, and the woodshed.

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Animals

Stable visit

The stable is home to not only horses and a pony, but also a herd of rabbits. The stable’s inhabitants will teach students how to properly communicate with them, what breeds they represent, and what jobs they used to do on the manor.

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Stories

End of the tour

A quieter walk along the alley will begin from the Mellin Gate to the family tombs, which are shrouded in various stories. At the end of the lesson, students will explore the museum of ancient things set up in the Water Mill. At the end, a picnic area will await at the Dzirnezers locks.

Excursion

Offer

Accompanied by an experienced guide, students embark on an exciting journey through the history of Birini Castle — exploring one of the most beautiful neo-Gothic castles in Latvia, its historical premises, and the scenic park by the lake. The narrative is adapted to the class age, making the history engaging and easy to understand — ideal for a field trip outside the classroom.

Participation fee for students

€50 + €4 / person

For teachers, drivers

Free of charge

Duration of the tour

1 h 30 min

Class group

Grades 6 - 12

Number of persons

5-30 people

Visiting the interior of the castle

Not included in the price