Burtnieki

In the 14th century, a manor estate was built near the castle ruins, on the bank of Lake Burtnieks.

The Lutheran church of Burtnieki is located on the Eastern bank of the lake.

Burtnieki-bred horse Rusty, with the rider Ulla Salzgeber of Germany, won bronze medal in individual dressage and gold medal in team dressage in 2000 Summer Olympics.

After Olympics, Rusty and Ulla Salzgeber have won two European Championships (in 2001 and 2003) and World Cup.

The former "Briedes" pub (built in 1840) hosts a horse breeding and agriculture museum.