As part of the ongoing efforts to enhance tourism and ensure accessibility for all, Daugavpils City Government has officially begun infrastructure works aimed at improving winter tourism offerings. This includes the installation of an artificial snow blanket creation system at the Stropi forest ski tracks, a significant step in enhancing the city’s appeal as a year-round winter tourism destination.
The planned investments in Daugavpils are aligned with the broader goals of the Interreg VI-A Latvia–Lithuania Programme 2021–2027 project “Sustainable Cross-Border Cooperation for Winter Tourism Development” (SnowPower, No. LL-00123). As part of this initiative, similar improvements are being made across the border in Visaginas, Lithuania, where the ski tracks in the forest massif have already been renovated.
In Daugavpils, the installation of the artificial snow system at the Stropi forest ski tracks will allow for reliable snow coverage even in milder winter conditions, ensuring optimal conditions for winter sports and tourism. This upgrade will enhance the city’s winter tourism infrastructure and extend the ski season.
Additionally, a significant focus of the project is accessibility for all, with Daugavpils set to purchase specialized sleds for people with special needs. This initiative will help ensure that everyone, regardless of physical ability, can enjoy the winter activities available in the city. The sleds will provide a safe and enjoyable experience for individuals with mobility challenges, enabling greater inclusivity in Daugavpils’ winter tourism offerings.
These developments are expected to further strengthen the cross-border cooperation between Daugavpils and Visaginas in the field of winter tourism, providing residents and guests with enhanced opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation.
The total project budget for the SnowPower initiative is EUR 740 414.43, with EUR 592 331.54 co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
Information prepared by –
Investment and International Relations Division
of Development Department
Daugavpils City Goverment
attistiba@daugavpils.lv