Almost a year ago, during the summer, we travelled to Bauska and spent three nights in a cabin tucked away in the woods. We first saw the town on a bus ride to Vilnius, and ever since then we had been waiting for the right moment to return and explore it properly.
Riga to Ozolaine, Bauska
Getting there was easy. Buses from Riga to Bauska were frequent, and the fare was just under €4 per person. Looking back, we took the Nordeka bus at 12:50, and like most local services, it left right on time. It stopped often along the way, letting passengers on and off, including a brief pause in Lecava to pick up more travellers.
By 14:10 we arrived at Bauska bus station. Before catching our next bus, we walked about nine minutes to the big Rimi because we needed maggots for fishing in Gards. There was a smaller Rimi and a Maxima near the station, so we stopped there for groceries as well.
Mežs Kungs Restaurant
The bus to Ozolaine departed at 16:25, and since we had plenty of time, we had lunch at Mežs Kungs, only a short walk from the station. The bus fare to Ozolaine was €1.40 per person, and we reached the stop at 17:00 after a twenty‑five‑minute ride.
Cabin in the Woods
The owner was already waiting nearby in a four‑wheel drive, and we didn’t have to wait long before they appeared. The drive to the cabin took twelve minutes.
The parents weren’t very talkative; most of the conversation came from their young son, who was passionate about fishing. He later came to the cabin to join Mike by the lake and even tried to sell him some fishing gear, as he was saving up for a dirt bike. Mike already had everything he needed, so the only thing we bought was a pack of hunter sausages for €15.
The cabin itself was lovely. It had everything you could possibly need for a comfortable few days off the grid: a good bed, a cosy fireplace, an indoor toilet and shower, mosquito nets on the windows, a kettle, fridge and TV. There was also an outdoor tub jacuzzi available for an extra charge. For just the cabin itself, it cost about €230 for three nights.
During our stay, we spent time around the property birdwatching, snailwatching and fishing. The lake in front of the cabin had perch, tench, bream, roach and carp, all of which we managed to catch.
Vesko, Ozolaine
We also walked into Ozolaine to top up our food supplies. The village’s one and only grocery shop had everything you might need for a short stay. The walk itself was pleasant, apart from the relentless mosquitoes and horseflies that followed us until we reached the open field.
Rotten Eggs Smell
The only thing I disliked, which couldn’t be helped and certainly wasn’t the owner’s fault, was the sulphurous water. The water used for the shower and kitchen taps came from Latvia’s largest sulphur spring, which flows underground and reaches the property through a borehole.
Thankfully, the owner provided a gallon of tap water, which was a relief because boiling the sulphurous water for tea tasted awful.
Taverna Kafejnica Bars
On our way back, we stopped at Taverna Kafejnica Bars for lunch before catching the bus to Riga. Overall, the stay was pleasant, and as I write this, we’re already thinking about going back. We’ll see.
Travel date: 06th – 09th August 2025