Lode Manor
Once almost lost, Lode manor has finally been restored. Although it can be viewed from the outside for the time being, the manor’s building fits perfectly into the picturesque landscape of the Vidzeme highlands.
For groups (11+)
History and culture
In winter
Landscape and nature
People and location
Urban environment
Lode Manor is surrounded by a wonderful park. It is located between several lakes and the river Gauja flows past the territory of the manor. The place is scenic in any season.
The house of the lords of the Lode manor and its surroundings is the field station of the Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences of the University of Latvia, where field courses (practice) take place. Most of the field courses (in geology, topography, hydrology, biology, soil science, etc.) take place here. The future geographers, geologists and environmental scientists learn practical skills for field research here.
Outside space is available for larger groups.
Lode manor belonged to Heinrich von Lode during the times of the Livonian Order. During the Swedish Vidzeme period, the Swedish government expropriated it as a result of the reduction of manors in 1630 and handed it over to the Riga merchant Hans Baltho in gratitude for the supply of grain to the Swedish troops. The Baltho family owned the manor until 1799. Later, the owners changed several times.
After the land reform of 1920, the Schmidt family lived in the house of the manor lords, who emigrated from Latvia in 1939.[1] After the Second World War, the condition of the house deteriorated, but significant renovation of the building was carried out after it came under the management of the University of Latvia.
The current house of the lords of the manor was built in 1816 in the classicist style. It was rebuilt over the years, and the most significant reconstruction was carried out in the 1870s. The building was recently renovated. Part of the complex is still visible.
The place is accessible from the outside and the park looks good at any time of the year.
Working time
Outside space is always available.