For more than 760 years, Dobele has been flourishing on the banks of the Bērze River. We say with pride – the Sun lives in Dobele, as our provincial town enjoys most sunny days in Latvia. Dobele is also often called the Metropolis of Lilacs, as it has one of the largest lilac-tree gardens in Europe. In winter, the town turns into a meeting place for the Giant Dobele Snowmen.
One of the largest lilac gardens in Europe
The Giant Snowmen’s Fest
A well – fountain worthy of a Guinness World Record
Memorial to the victims of the communistic genocide – the largest one in Latvia
The most beautiful stone garden in Latvia
The largest collection of orchids in Latvia
The largest collection of mittens in Latvia
Pokaiņi Forest, the most mysterious place in Latvia
The largest bunker of nacional partisans in the Baltic States
The Memorial Museum “Pikšas”, a modern farm of Zemgale of the 30ties of the 20th century
WHAT TO SEE?
The Historical Centre of Dobele – the Marketplace
The spacious marketplace is the heart of the town.
Dobele Evangelic Lutheran Church
The church was built in 1495 of the order of Valter fon Pletenberg, Master of the Livonian Order.
Memorial stone to Augusts Bīlenšteins
The monument in the garden of Dobele Evangelic Lutheran church is dedicated to Augusts Bīlenšteins.
The church attracts attention with its modern architectonic design.
The Semigallian Castle Mound and the Livonian Order Castle Ruins
The picturesque castle ruins by Bērze River are still impressive.
Dobele Сastle ruins’ promenade offers a scenic walk on the right bank of the Berze River.
Memorial Stone to Semigallians fled from Dobele
The memorial stone commemorates the brave Zemgalian tribes.
The Dobele Liberation Monument has become the national symbol of Dobele citizens.
Walking place on the left bank of River Bērze
The well-equipped left bank of River Bērze near the Dobele Music School has become a popular walking place.
Dobele is known as a Capital of lilac because of its beautiful lilac garden.
The Garden of Beautiful and Practical ideas
Everyone is welcome to visit the garden of beautiful and practical ideas.
Garden is one of the most honored and beautiful gardens in Latvia.
The Štelmaheri Family Garden of Stones
The garden is called the Stone Fairy–tale, or the Miracle Garden.
The monument is dedicated to the soldiers killed in World War I. It symbolizes mourning soldier and peasant-partisan.