Aumeisteri manor complex
The Aumeisteri Manor Complex is located in Aumeisteri, Grundzāle Rural Territory. At every step, visitors can sense the magical charm of the ancient times, inspiring travellers to imagine daily life here in centuries past and to reflect on how grand this manor complex once was.
- The historic centre of the manor is situated in an exceptionally scenic location – on the elevated Gulbene-Aumeisteri ridge, which stretches for several kilometres.
- The Aumeisteri Manor Complex was built in 1533 and belonged to Baron Heinrich Adolf von Wulf, whose lands extended from Northern Vidzeme all the way to Tartu, Estonia.
- Aumeisteru Manor is a cultural and architectural monument of national importance in the Republic of Latvia. Nowadays, the monument is in critical condition, and the surrounding territory is not maintained.
- Three buildings are set within the 7.4-hectare state-protected natural park “Zaļais dīķis” (Green Pond), home to many rare plant species and venerable trees.
- The manor park once formed an aesthetically refined setting for the manor buildings, but today it has been neglected. The park retains its historical layout from the late 1880s, when terraces were created. The different terrace levels offered expansive views of the surrounding landscape and the Green Pond.
- The oldest part of the park, located between the castle and the Large or Green Pond, has existed since the 1720s. Stories preserved by long-time local residents recount that “swans once swam right up to the castle.” Following classical design traditions, a wide variety of trees and shrubs in vivid colours were planted, with winding walking paths weaving between them.
- The most luxurious building in the complex is the Manager’s House, also known as the “Red House”, built from locally produced red bricks. An inscription on a roof beam reading “1896” indicates the year of construction. Built in the Neo-Renaissance style, this building now houses the Guest House “Aumeisteri” and is the only manor building that is well preserved and inhabited today.
- Two memorial stelae stand in the manor park – one dedicated to Baron Heinrich Adolf von Wulf (1765–1843) and the other to his wife, Christine Katharina (1776–1845).
- A few kilometres from Aumeisteri Manor lie the ruins of Aumeisteri Church, and further beyond are the remains of the barons’ chapel and burial site.





