Gourmet Route in Bauska Region

Bauska Region – a place where taste has a story and people have a name.
Not just to see.
To experience – truly and with flavor.

Small-scale producers and farmers of Bauska Region have come together in a delightful project aimed at promoting the recognition and cooperation of local food producers. The project is implemented through a tourism route, masterclasses, and cultural activities, strengthening the local food market, fostering innovation, and supporting community sustainability.

At the exhibition, the Gourmet Route will be presented, along with masterclass demonstrations, product tastings, and opportunities to purchase products.
In Bauska Region, food is not just a product – it is an experience born from the land, hard work, and love for one’s farm. Here, every flavor has an origin, every product has a person behind it, and every visit has a story.
The Gourmet Route in Bauska Region brings together local producers, artisans, and small farmers who grow and make their products themselves and welcome visitors with open doors and hearts. During visits to these farms, guests can taste products, listen to stories, participate in masterclasses, and experience authentic rural life.
This route is designed for those who want not just to see but to experience – to meet people, feel the place, and taste Bauska Region as it truly is.
The Gourmet Route is not a single fixed path but an invitation to discover local producers at your own pace. Farms marked on the map can be visited in any order, creating a personal journey of flavors.

Sandra Icaka – Homestead “Padegas”
Invites visitors on guided tours with the hostess, exploring daily farm life, product creation, and tasting natural products. During the season, visitors can pick watermelons and melons directly from the field or participate in sea buckthorn harvesting. Catering with dishes from the family menu, made from farm-grown ingredients, is also offered.
www.padegas.lv

Association “Dari-Nāc Bauskas pusē” – Supporting Artisans, Small Producers, and Farmers of Bauska Region
The association organizes the “Market of Artisans and Small Producers at Rundāles Avoti,” located near Rundāle Palace, Pilsrundāle, Rundāles Avoti. Markets start in April and take place on the third Sunday of each month. Here, visitors can experience a warm rural atmosphere, meet local producers, purchase high-quality handmade products, and enjoy a leisurely Sunday in the Rundāle area. These markets have become a popular stop for both locals and visitors.
www.facebook.com/darinac.bauskaspuse

Organic Currant Farm SIA “Lonnija”
The concept of “Lonnija” farm is to promote Latvian-grown berries not only as sweets and medicinal products but also as everyday ingredients, including for savory dishes. The farm also hosts guided tours during the season.
https://www.facebook.com/bioupenes

Otto Lodiņš – Farm “Rāmriti”
Invites visitors on guided tours to explore the production of honey soufflé, the daily life of the apiary, and the world of bees. Visitors can see the production facilities, taste more than 10 types of honey soufflé and other honey delights, and experience unique sensations by lying on a bee bed. Groups can also enjoy a meal prepared over an open fire with prior booking.
https://www.ramriti.lv/

Ludmila Knoka – Environmental Learning Farm “Ozoldārzs”
Invites curious people of all ages to the events and offerings of the Environmental Learning Farm “Pie Ozoldārza,” to learn more about the wonders of nature, explore the apiary, and participate in tastings, workshops, and masterclasses.
https://www.facebook.com/BiedribaDocedis

Ieva Ozola – “Sviesta Karamele”
Sviesta Karamele (Butter Caramel) offers an authentic culinary tourism experience in Zemgale, combining tasting sweets with stories, knowledge, and togetherness. Creative butter caramel masterclasses and tours with tastings (40–90 min) are offered. The masterclass combines practical work, a story about the history of sugar, and mindful tasting, while the tour allows visitors to calmly explore the world of Butter Caramel through flavors and stories. Programs are available at the cozy Butter Caramel House, and the masterclass is also offered at Bauska Motor Museum, Rundāles Avoti (near Rundāle Palace), and on-site at clients’ locations.
www.sviestakaramele.lv

Ilta Straģe – Organic Sheep Farm “Piena Aitas”
“Piena Aitas” is an organic sheep farm in Brunava, where visitors can learn about sheep milk production, taste farm products, and purchase them to take home.
www.pienaaitasbio.lv