The old fire station is the perfect place to learn about how fires were extinguished in Limbaži in the past and how often they occurred.
Visitors are invited to capture the fire truck and climb up narrow stairs over glass floors to the top of the fire station tower, where windows on the fifth floor offer views of the central part of the old town.
In the former Limbaži fire station, there is an open storage facility of the Limbaži Museum's collection. The building was constructed in the second half of the 19th century in the forms characteristic of the historicism period – the so-called brick style.
The Fire Station opened its doors to visitors in December 2009 with two exhibitions: one dedicated to the history of the Limbaži Volunteer Firefighters' Association and the other to the Limbaži Museum’s collection of technical devices, which is presented as an open repository. Today, the open repository exhibits 294 items from the museum's collection, including radios, televisions, tape recorders, phonographs; cameras and devices; sewing machines, knitting machines; cleaning devices for rooms; clocks; typewriters; and more.
Visiting the tower could be compared to the show "Fear Factor," as most of the floor area between the levels is covered by glass surfaces. The shaft effect, along with the "endless depth" view from above, is enhanced by the glass cover of the old water reservoir on the first floor. The original stairs with a significant incline are preserved on all tower levels. The relatively strenuous climb and the glass floors intensify the extreme sensations. From the windows on the fifth (half) floor, there are viewpoints of the central part of the old town. The tower, like the former garage interiors, has been restored, and the historical paintwork has been renewed on the first floor.
The most multifunctional and extensive tourist information center (TIC) of Limbažu district is located in the heart of the city of Limbaži, in the building of the Old fire station. It offers free consultations, informative materials and free WiFi. It is also possible to arrange IMPRO trips in the tourism center.
The restored wooden structure showcase/glass pavilion replicates the Limbaži historical center kiosk, which was installed in the town's Old Town Market Square in 1935. The kiosk was a SHELL gas station, uniquely marking a location in the historical center of the city from which the medieval town was measured. More info ››
In the middle of the Burtnieku quarter, you can see the "Gates of Love and Friendship" made by silver sculptor Oļegs Auzers. One side of the Gates of Love symbolizes the masculine side, featuring oak branches, oak leaves, and acorns. The other side of the Gates of Love, which shows apple leaves and apple blossoms, symbolizes the feminine side. At the request of the newlyweds, there is an opportunity to order and hang a brass leaf with words and a lucky date. More info ››
The exhibition of silversmith Oļegs Auzers' life's work intertwines art, philosophy, and craftsmanship with silver in exquisite sculptures. More info ››
Ships, cliffs, people, buildings, landscapes painted in pastel tones—motifs seemingly from fairy tales, reminiscent of Flemish painting… A veiled world emanates from the wall paintings in the attic floor of this house. These were once commissioned by a certain Braunšveigs, about whom little is known, yet thanks to the homeowner's refined taste, his name is often mentioned here. Today, these wall paintings are recognized as a nationally significant art monument. More info ››