On 25 April, the new season begins at the Ķemeri Water Tower. Visitors can access two viewing platforms at heights of 12 and 42 metres, with the upper platform offering expansive views over the pine tree canopy, the winding Vēršupīte River, and the historic resort architecture. The tower also features an exhibition on the history and notable figures of the Ķemeri area. Visits to the upper viewing platform can be booked in advance by phone: +371 67147900. Admission to the tower is free of charge.

The origins of Ķemeri Resort Park date back to 1839, when it was first developed by Riga’s landscape gardener Carl Heinrich Wagner. The park’s scenic structure is shaped by a winding network of paths along the Vēršupīte River, complemented by bridges, pavilions, and other small architectural elements. In the 1930s, this composition was enhanced by the construction of the Ķemeri Hotel with its symmetrical parterre, marking the resort’s peak development period.

The park can also be explored with an audio guide, turning a walk into an engaging narrative about the site’s history, architecture, and personalities. For a more in-depth experience, guided tours are available, starting at the water tower and leading through the park’s key points, tracing the development of Ķemeri across different periods. Participation requires prior booking by phone: +371 26117321; current tour times are regularly published on the VisitJurmala website under the “Events” section.

This season, the experience is further expanded with the restored Ķemeri Forest Park, where the historic park structure continues seamlessly into a forest setting, preserving its original spatial logic. A 1,200-metre-long trail connects the cultural and historical park with the surrounding natural area, forming a continuous and clearly readable route. Along the Vēršupīte River, two stone masonry bridges have been restored, serving both as functional connections and as architectural accents in the landscape. The area also features newly created rest and interpretation points, enriching the walk with opportunities to pause and engage with the surroundings. The forest park is also part of the Forest Trail (Mežtaka), integrating it into a wider European network of hiking routes.