Jekabpils Municipality Holiday Deals

Jekabpils Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Jekabpils

We hear ya! The sound of that plane overhead unleashed the explorer within, right? Then a trip to Jekabpils might just sort you out! From here, you'll be able to venture off the tourist trail a little and explore the picturesque forests of Latvia.

The country's capital, Riga, sits approximately 120 kilometres to the northwest of Jekabpils.

Looking for some additional close-by places? Pļaviņas is about 16 kilometres to the northwest, so hop in the car and start exploring! Alternatively, Vidsala, 17 kilometres south of Jekabpils, is also worth a day trip.

You may feel the urge to stay in Daugavpils for a bit. This destination is 80 kilometres to the southeast and pretty close to St. Peter's Church, the Daugavpils University and Daugavpils Central Park. Some other nearby sights are Daugavpils TV Tower and St. Boris and Gleb Cathedral.

Whether you'd rather be on it or under it, everybody loves the water! Why not add some excitement to your getaway by going wind surfing and kite surfing?

You're bound to discover plenty of treasures in the region's history museums and mansions.

For an outdoor activity that everyone can get involved in, drop by the surrounding area's open-air museums.

Unleash your inner history geek by heading to some castles and historic mansions. They're all excellent places to learn some secrets about the region's past.

Whether or not you consider yourself religious, exploring one or two of the surrounding churches and cathedrals is a fantastic opportunity to familiarise yourself with the area's spirituality.

Eating is one of life's biggest pleasures, and since you're reading this, we guess you think travel is too. Combine your zeal for both by venturing out and tasting the local cuisine at various bars, restaurants and cafés in town.

Want some insight into the regional food? We recommend you get a taste for potato and egg, two popular ingredients which go into a variety of dishes here.

During your time in Jekabpils, dine like the locals do. That means sitting down to a meal of galerts (jellied meat) or karbonade (breaded pork chops), a couple of the area's signature dishes.

Holiday calories don't count, right? So it's a fantastic excuse to satisfy your sugar cravings with some fruit compote, a popular dessert.

It's impossible to get the full travelling experience until you've had a sip of the local brew. Whether you're looking to wet your whistle or get a bit of liquid courage to mingle with new people, ask for Uzavas.

You're going all the way to Jekabpils, so why not put in a little extra effort to learn a few words and expressions in the local language? Trust us, it'll make your whole trip that much sweeter. To start with, try to get your tongue around 'Ar labunakti'. This means 'good night'. Perhaps you'll find 'Lai jums laba diena' is a bit easier to roll off the tongue? This means 'have a nice day'.

Delectable food, dancing and music — national celebrations reveal the best of what a country has to offer. Make sure you join in with the locals on Independence Day on the 18th of November.

When it comes that time to say "Visu labu!" to Jekabpils, don't stress — it will stay right there awaiting your next visit!

The nearest terminal is Riga International Airport (RIX). When it's time to pack up your suitcase and fasten your seatbelt, go 120 kilometres to the west.