Dundaga Castle
Dundagas pils
A 13th-century castle of the Archbishop of Riga, later converted into a manor. The town also has a well-known crocodile sculpture commemorating a legendary hunter.
Dundaga Castle was begun in 1249 and belonged to the Archbishop of Riga. Later it became a manor house. The castle courtyard, towers and castle park are well preserved. Inside there is a small exhibition and a tourist information centre, and concerts are often held here in summer. The town also has a crocodile sculpture commemorating a legendary Latvian-born hunter who shares a name with the protagonist of the film Crocodile Dundee. It lies about 30 km from Kolka and can be a stop on the way to Slitere and back.
Opening hours
10:00 am–5:00 pm (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Slītere Lighthouse
- Pēterezers Nature Trail
- Mazirbe & Livonian People's House
- Mazirbe Boat Cemetery
- Košrags
- Pitrags
- Vaide Horn Museum
- Ēvaži Cliff