The park was established in 1958 by forester Margers Vestermanis.
The wooden sculptures are inspired by the works of Latvian writer Anna Brigadere.
It contains one of the largest concentrations of wooden sculptures in Northern Europe.
The park features an observation tower standing nearly 40 meters high above the forest canopy.
Some trees in the park's old-growth sections are over 300 years old.
The 'Dwarf Forest' section features miniature houses specifically scaled for children.
The park includes the ruins of a medieval Tērvete castle mound dating back to the 13th century.
A portion of the park is maintained as a strictly protected botanical nature reserve.
LVM Nature Park in Tērvete is a expansive forested recreation area centered around themes from Latvian fairy tales and literature. The park spans over 1,200 hectares of diverse terrain, featuring pine forests, ancient oaks, and designated zones like the Fairytale Forest, Playground, and Dwarf Forest. Visitors navigate a network of trails that connect hand-carved wooden sculptures of mythical creatures and storybook characters. The site is managed by JSC 'Latvia's State Forests' and serves as a major ecological education site. Infrastructure includes wooden walkways, climbing structures, and obstacle courses integrated into the forest landscape. It remains one of the most visited nature tourism sites in the Baltic states. The park operates a seasonal narrow-gauge train to transport visitors between key thematic zones. Trails range from easy walking paths suitable for families to more rugged forest terrain.
The central observation tower, which provides a panoramic view over the Tērvete pine forest canopy.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes suitable for sandy forest paths and uneven terrain.
Carry insect repellent, especially during the humid summer months in the wooded areas.
Use the internal 'Fairy Tale Train' if traveling with young children to cover the expansive distances between zones.
Attempting to walk the entire 1,200-hectare park on foot in a single day, as it leads to exhaustion; use designated transport for distant zones.
The park is open year-round, though specific attractions like the miniature village and park train have reduced service during winter months.
Stay on marked trails to protect the forest floor, do not touch or climb on historical wooden sculptures, and pack out all trash.
