ZOBENS UN LEMESS 2026 — Vecumnieki 

Join us at the Zobens un Lemess festival of extreme music and living history, taking place on 12–14 June 2026 in Vecumnieki, by the Jaunais (New) Lake!

While the Bauska Hillfort Park is under reconstruction, the festival remains loyal to Bauska Municipality and Zemgale.
The new location – Vecumnieki – is a scenic and compact corner of Latvia where five elements meet: earth, water, sky, fire, and metal.

Here, nature and practicality come together – rural atmosphere, lake nearby, and easy access. The village centre, with grocery stores, cafés, and a bus station, is just a short walk away.

• A camping area will be available on site – an essential part of the ZL experience.
• Parking will be provided both in a paid zone (within the festival area) and free of charge in public spaces where permitted.
• As the festival approaches, we will announce transfer options from Bauska to Vecumnieki.

HOW TO GET THERE

GPS coordinates:  56.600267, 24.524287

BY CAR

Address: Ezera iela 14, Vecumnieki, Vecumnieku pagasts, Bauska Municipality

Distances to major cities in Latvia:

Distances to nearby cities in neighbouring countries:

BY BUS

Regular bus routes connect Vecumnieki with Riga (Riga Central Bus Station) and Bauska.
Travel time: Riga – Vecumnieki ~1 h 15 min; Bauska – Vecumnieki ~30 min.
Buses from other Latvian cities also make stops in Vecumnieki.

[🚌 Buses from Riga]
[🚌 Buses from Bauska]
[🚌 Buses from Daugavpils]

Closer to the festival dates, detailed information will be provided about special transfer buses from Bauska directly to the festival site.

NEAREST AIRPORT

Riga International Airport (RIX) – the busiest airport in the Baltic States, offering direct flights to more than 80 destinations in 30 countries.
Riga Airport has connections with almost all major airports in Europe.
Approximate travel time from the airport to Vecumnieki: ~1.5 hours.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

Vecumnieki Tourist Information Centre

Jaunais Lake — Vecumnieki, Latvia