Dižlāņi Manor

The construction of the manor began in 1872 on the order of Baron Fyodor Keizerling. By November 1875, the building was completed. The baron rushed to build the new manor house in order to save the health of his newborn daughter Magda, who suffered from a hereditary lung disease.

From 1924 to 2010, the building housed the Vecpils Primary School.

Now, the Dižlāņi Manor hosts the Vecpils Cultural Center, a library, and a youth hostel.

Hunting and Tea Rooms at Dižlāņi Manor

Immerse yourself in history, where legends tell of the manor ladies chatting in the tea room while the gentlemen went hunting. The hunting traditions in Vecpils are rich and fascinating, spanning more than a century. The Hunting Room displays exhibits from local hunters and enthusiasts, revealing the hunting history of Vecpils. Enjoy a leisurely rest in the baron's tea room with a splendid view of the picturesque Vecpils landscape, sipping tea or coffee.

The active people of Vecpils continue to work on restoring the manor, preserving the charm of Dižlāņi Manor, and delighting both local residents and visitors from afar. This alone makes it worth returning again and again.

Dižlāņi Manor Yew Tree

The yew tree was planted in 1875 by Baron von Keizerling himself, when relatives gifted him its sapling as a token. The yew has experienced much—both the joys and sorrows of the baronial family, and, as a witness, the changes of time and ruling powers.

The tree is decorative and beautiful but very poisonous. As a rare natural species and a unique conifer, it is included in the list of protected trees. It was introduced from Japan.