Mortensaften Celebration – 7–8 November 2026
We keep the tradition of celebrating the Danish St. Martin’s Evening — Mortensaften — with a warm and festive gathering for members, families, and friends.
This year, the celebration combines an engaging daytime program at Kazdanga ZOO with the traditional evening event at the elegant Skrundas Manor.
Day Program – Visit to Kazdanga ZOO, google maps
14:30–16:30
Experience a lively and family friendly afternoon at Kazdanga ZOO, home to more than 80 animal species — including capybaras, alpacas, wallabies, snowy owls, Asian small clawed otters, a zebra, and a one humped camel. Many animals can be fed during the visit.
Program highlights:
• Welcome and introduction
• Presentation by owner Peter Rathleff about the startup and future of the zoo
• Guided tour through the zoo
• Danish Christmas speciality æbleskiver served after the tour
Participation: free admission.
Evening Program at Skrundas Manor, google maps
Again this year, our Mortensaften dinner will take place at Skrundas Manor, one of Latvia’s most beautiful classicist estates, situated on the banks of the Venta River — a perfect setting for relaxation and memorable celebrations.
Enjoy a cozy family evening featuring a delicious traditional Mortensaften dinner, live music, entertainment, and games with prizes.
Program:
• 18:00 Gathering
• 18:30 Entertainment
• 19:15 Dinner
• Later: Games with prizes
Participation for Mortens aften dinner and entertainment:
3 course menu and 1 welcome drink, other drinks on own costs.
Gold Members – free admission for 2 persons.
Members – free admission for 1 person.
Members’ guests – 35 EUR/person.
Children up to 18 years is for free.
Non-members – 50 EUR/person.
You are welcome to participate in the full program or only part of it.
REGISTER HERE:
Night accommodation
Rooms – 100 EUR
Extra bed – 30 EUR
Breakfast included
All rooms same price (single, double, family).
There is a limited number of rooms, so book as soon as possible if overnight accommodation is desired.
The accommodation shall be booked and paid directly to the hotel.
To book a room then send email to office@skrundasmuiza.lv Mark with “DCC event”.
