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If you are in Latvia, you can’t keep Tukums off your travel list. Ideal for solo travelers as well as couples, the city makes for a fantastic visit, offering a range of best places to see in Tukums.
Amble along with me as my Tukums blog will help you find some of the top things to do in Tukums.
In my opinion, 2 days in Tukums is good time to see the best that city has to offer. But if you can add 2-3 days more you’d be able to experience rather than ‘see’ that an ordinary tourist does. Here is a combined list of best tourist places in Tukums as well as some of the best things to do in Tukums.
1. Jaunmoku pils
Jaunmoku pils is a manor house as grand as it gets.
Quick Facts:
- The gorgeous Gothic Revival architecture, Art Nouveau Architecture style that you see is credited to the architect Wilhelm Bockslaff.
- The manor houses a woods and forestry museum.
Address: Rīgas – Ventspils šosejas 75km, LV-3139, Latvia
2. Durbe Manor
Durbe Manor is a manor house as grand as it gets.
Quick Facts:
- Easy to get to Durbe Manor is located in the Zemgale region.
- Evident throughout its structure is the Neoclassical style.
Without a doubt this wonderful manor is one amongst the top things to do in Tukums.
Address: Mazā Parka iela 7, Tukums, Tukuma pilsēta, LV-3101, Latvia
3. Galerija Durvis
A museum in Tukums housing some truly fantastic pieces of art.
Top artists are well represented in the collection, as well as there are works by lesser-known artists. Numerous luminaries of the era gone by may be found in the gallery here.
Address: P121 5, Tukums, Tukuma pilsēta, LV-3101, Latvia
4. Tukums Museum
It is a museum that explores the history and evolution of chocolate in the region.
And not only that, you can also try on a variety of chocolates here.
5. Šlokenbeka Castle
Located on top of a high hill, Šlokenbeka Castle is a beautiful medieval structure.
Šlokenbeka Castle makes for a great sunny day activity. On this spot you will see buttresses, crenellations and arrow loops all part of defensive installations.
Add it to your Tukums trip if you have time.
Address: Šlokenbeka, Milzkalne, Smārdes pagasts, LV-3148, Latvia
7. Museum of Latvian Roads
Museum of Latvian Roads is your chance to go on an off-road adventure!
Half the fun of driving ATV is maneuvering in the rough terrain. By the end of it your ATV might be covered in dust and mud and so might you, but don’t worry that’s the part of the deal!
If you have time, it makes for a nice addition to your Tukums trip.
Address: Šlokenbeka, Milzkalne, Smārdes pagasts, LV-3148, Latvia
Thanks for reading this travel blog, hope now you know plenty of must see places in Tukums. All in all, whether you are a backpacker, a solo traveler, slow traveler, a female traveler or a couple there are plenty of interesting things to do in Tukums for everyone.
And if you plan it well, these popular tourist attractions in Tukums can be easily covered in a short itinerary. So what are Tukums sights to see or you have already been here? Let me know in the comments along with your tips and experiences.