Tourist Guide Gauja National Park

TOURIST GUIDE GAUJA NATIONAL PARK

SIGULDA, LĪGATNE, CĒSIS, VALMIERA, PĀRGAUJA, AMATA, INČUKALNS, KOCĒNI, PRIEKUĻI

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Gauja National Park 2 • Plan your trip at Gauja National Park, pick natural, cultural and historical objects Gauja Travel Around 3 and add them to your route Spawning of Salmon-like Fish in Gauja National Park 4 • Choose your type of active leisure • Find out the latest information about events and festivals Mushrooms of Gauja National Park 5 • Get information on best hotels, guest houses and campings of the Gauja National Bird Watching in Gauja National Park 6 Park, and make reservations Hiking Routes 7 • Explore the gourmand offers of the restaurants and pubs of the Gauja National Park Sigulda Cycling Routes 10 • View the chosen objects on a map, create and print a PDF file or save a GPX file, and open it on your smartphone Cēsis Cycling Routes 12 • Explore 30 natural tourism routes for walking, cycling, boating and driving Valmiera Cycling Routes 14 • View the weekend and holiday packages Water Routes 16 • View photographs and videos of the selected places • Download tour guides and brochures Enter Nature 17 Enter Action 20 Create your own hike, bike ride or boating route with the routing system Enter Winter 22 that covers roads, paths and rivers in the length of approx. 1800 km Gauja Info 24 Enter Manors 26 Enter History 30

Enter Crafts and Traditional Culture 32

Enter Eco-welness & Health 34

Enter Conferences 35

Gauja – Rīga Gastronomical Region – Wild at Palate 36

Enter Local Goods & Markets 38 Gauja Eat & Drink 40 Gauja Relax 42 Enter Festival 46 Enter Sport Event 47

2019 Enter Family 48 4 1

GAUJA NATIONAL PARK GAUJA TRAVEL AROUND

Enter the Gauja National Park – NATURE NOWADAYS Train Boat 2 I Gauja tram place, where the history, culture The biggest national park in Latvia Today, the park is a place where The railway line Rīga – Valka/Valga Whenever Gauja is ice free, many tour- The only tram on the Gauja in Latvia and nature allow you to enjoy the was established more than 40 years legends of the past live alongside goes through the Gauja NP ensuring ists take the opportunity to go boating in offers rides and excursions on the primordial with your own eyes, ears ago. Gauja National park protects modern and cosy guest houses, a convenient and regular opportunity it in inflatable boats, canoes or on rafts. water. The tram has offers for both and hands. Each moment and each the rich nature of the ancient Gauja restaurants and leisure spots. Here to travel between Rīga, Sigulda, Cēsis Amata and Brasla are also suitable for newly-weds and students, as well as an experience at the Gauja National River valley and its surrounding you can enjoy the aura of antiquity in and Valmiera throughout the whole day. boating. opportunity to organize birthday parties. Park is embraced by nature. areas as well as the vast diversity of old castles, receive a burst of energy There are special bicycle racks on the The Gauja tram is open to visitors in Besides, this is not an ordinary park, plant, bird and insect species found at one of the ancient sacred places trains for transporting bicycles. Car summertime only. it is park, where each encounter can here. or experience the healing properties Get to know train shedules and buy The Gauja NP is located between Valmiera, ph. +371 27828221, become a new experience, enriching of the springs. You can also touch tickets: www.mobilly.lv highways A2 and A3 and has a dense www.gaujastramvajs.lv it through play, study and challenges. Nature enthusiasts can observe trees planted by kings, hear your network of roads and parking lots. The GPS: 57.5380, 25.4280 Variety of adventures allows each one of these rare species at the voice echoing off sandstone rocks, Bus majority of the tourism objects are traveller to choose one`s own place Gauja NP: or let the nature trails carry you off All of the territory of the Gauja NP easily accessible by car. 3 I Līgatne crossing and scenario. Tree lungwort Lobaria pulmonaria into rich forests. All of this should can be easily reached by buses which The crossing, which is operated by the Luminescent moss Schistostega be enjoyed slowly, letting the taste, run from Rīga to Sigulda, Cēsis and power of the stream, is a monument of Like a fern that unfolds its fan of pennata smell and colours introduce you to Valmiera approximately once an hour. technology history in Latvia and it is also leaves while blooming, the river Northern bat Eptesicus nilssonii the rhythm of the local life. This is Travelling by bus between populated 1 I Sigulda tour in the only Gauja crossing. The crossing Gauja leads us deeper into the Common kingfisher Alcedo atthis best done by hiking, riding a bicycle places within the Gauja NP has to be Electromobiles was built after World War II during mysterious and untouched world of Perennial honesty Lunaria rediviva or a horse, or even taking a boat planned in accordance with the bus Excursions in electromobiles with a which the bridge across the Gauja was the nature, where every tree has its down the gentle stream of the Gauja schedules. guide will let you see the most beautiful demolished. own story about ancient occurrences GAUJA VALLEY River. Get to know bus shedules and buy places of Sigulda in an attractive and Līgatne, ph. +371 29189707, and legends. The time itself does not The origins of the ancient Gauja tickets: environment-friendly way. www.visitligatne.lv flow straight here, it flows in curves River valley go back more than PLACODERMS – THE http://www.1188.lv/transport Sigulda, ph. +371 26022919, GPS: 57.2549, 25.0444 full of rapids just like the river Gauja, 350 million years, but its current WITNESSES OF THE PAST www.impresso.lv merging the present with the tales ravine-ridden terrain was moulded During the Devonian period Bicycle of the old times that have left their by the glacier meltwater at the end (400 million years ago) a warm The starting point of a picturesque bicy- unique mark in the scenery and of the Ice Age. The Gauja, which is and shallow sea spread across the cle ride can be the train station. There Distances between the cities (km) the people. All that is left to do is the longest river in Latvia (452 km), current territory of the Gauja NP are countless bicycle routes within the ...... Sigulda...... Līgatne...... Cēsis...... Valmiera to breathe the misty morning fog, winds through the national park. and at the bottom of it dolomite and Gauja NP which will allow you to explore Riga...... 54...... 71...... 90...... 107 touch the moist landed trunk and sandstone were forming. The sea the rich nature, history and culture of Valmiera...... 62...... 60...... 32...... loose oneself in the forked paths of HISTORY was home to the placoderms and a the region. We suggest you avoid the legends, where the stems of grass The river once served as a trading multitude of fossils have preserved busy highways A2 and A3 and take Līgatne...... 20...... 30...... 60 are vibrating with life, souls dwell in route, and the Livonians built their until today. There are still places backroads and forest roads instead. Cēsis...... 38...... 30...... 32 the breeze and boulders bloom in settlements on its banks. Strong in the park today where intact ravines… ENTER GAUJA stone castles, which were enclosed placoderm bodies can be found in by steep slopes and deep valleys, the Devonian period strata. were built in the 13th century. The cities and the social and cultural life grew around these castles.

www.entergauja.com 2 I 3 SPAWNING OF SALMON-LIKE FISH IN GAUJA NATIONAL PARK MUSHROOMS OF GAUJA NATIONAL PARK

The “central artery” of Gauja National Bridge over the River Gauja in River Strīķupīte There are more than 4000 various Most interest places to watch Vicinity of Zvārte Rock Park is the River Gauja with many Sigulda Around 3 km long section of the river mushroom species in Latvia. Mush- mushrooms Excellent landscapes and ideal places tributaries. Many of these are rapid A site easy to access — approximately between Jenči–Jāņmuiža road and the rooms are extraordinary organisms to pick mushrooms along the banks of and swift, with clean, unpolluted water 2 km from the centre of Sigulda. A mouth of the River Strīķupīte with the combining the features of plants and Forests of Silciems Amata, heading along the nature trail enriched with water coming from many popular place to watch salmon.. River Gauja. animals. Not for nothing they have 1–1.5 —km range around the Silciems from Zvārte Rock to Veclauči Bridge springs, and therefore they are suitable their own fungi kingdom. Mushrooms Railway Station is among the most (~4 km). The medical mushroom for spawning of salmon-like fish — the Bridge over the River Gauja vary very much in terms of colours and popular place to go for mushroom chaga (Inonotus obliquus), as well as Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), brown Pedestrian bridge over the shapes, and therefore are interesting River Gauja in Sigulda in Cēsis picking in the Greater Riga Area. Here alder bracket (Inonotus radiatus) can trout (Salmo trutta), and stream trout to watch. There is a huge biodiversity you might find edible mushrooms be found here. The alder bracket has The walk to the bridge (2 km from 3.5 km off the centre of Cēsis. (Salmo trutta fario). After a longer trip, in Gauja National Park — dry and wet popular in Latvia — various species of surface of changing colour depending Kaķīši in Sigulda) can be combined the salmon-like fish travel in autumn forests, forests of slopes, secular trees, chanterelles, russulas, king boletes on the viewpoint angle. Various mush- with a walk along the banks of the Bridge over the River Gauja in to their birth places, and thus this is old and decayed trees, deadwood, and other boletes, woolly milkcaps, rooms with a decaying effect are found primeval valley of the River Gauja. the time best suitable not only to watch Rāmnieki former manor parks, etc., which create orange milkcaps, gypsy mushrooms, on fallen trees. the fish, but also enjoy what is happen- Easy accessible from Cēsis. The river a rich variety of mushroom habitats. etc. Most interesting is the chest- ing on the riverside. A salmon watcher Trail aimed at watching fish is shallow in this place and fish might During the respective time, the number nut bolete (Gyroporus castaneus), Ungurmuiža Park be clearly spotted under suitable is a sort of a ranger, who has come to spawning in Līgatne of spotted species and shapes will be lurid bolete (Boletus luridus), edible Notable due to the old oaks. Interesting circumstances. study the natural environment and cre- Established in 2011 with the support impressive! A well-prepared guide is polypore — sheep polypore (Albatrellus polypores are growing on the trunks ate a positive effect from the presence of the European Fisheries Fund in the needed to complete this “mission” with ovinus; an edible mushroom popular in of fallen oaks. One might be lucky of a human being. centre of Līgatne, between Ānfabrika River Vaive success. Scandinavia) and the coral mushroom and spot the bright-coloured polypore Cliffs and Lustūzis (opposite of Līgatne The best places to watch salmons are (Ramaria aurea). Hapalopilus croceus, as well as other Time to go: Tourism Information Centre); around downstream — in the section where Dress code and tools: mushrooms related to oaks in au- Late October, beginning of November. 500 m long. Fish ladder is constructed the river mouths the River Rauna till • suitable clothes for various weather Forests of Lielstraupe tumns. Park your car near Ungurmuiža at the former mill dam in Līgatne. Vaive Mill Dam. conditions and types of forests A large forest 1–2 km southward, Manor. Best places to watch fish (including wet forests); south-westward of Lielstraupe, where The success of spotting salmon-like Kārļi Dam Bridge over the River Gauja in • rubber boots; the largest of cap mushrooms in Latvia Vicinity of Lake Vaidava fish depends on the water table in On the River Amata. Fish ladder is Valmiera • basket and knife; can be found — parasol mushroom Wooded area (within a range of. 1 km) rivers, the clarity of water, and weather established next to it. The dam can be Located in the centre of the city (Cēsu • mushroom identifier; (Macrolepiota procera). It is edible eastward of Lake Vaidavas, and slopes conditions. If there was heavy rain prior reached by road leading from Kārļi or iela), near Vidzeme University College. • magnifier; uncooked, or fried like pork chop. Wide of the lake shores. Here you might find to or during the migration, the water in Ieriķi, or on foot along the Amata trail. • notebook; range of cap mushrooms, including the summer bolete. Park your car near Gauja and its tributaries will be mixed • smartphone to post your special mo- edible mushrooms. The car can be in the parking lot near the swimming up with sand and loam particles which Nature trail of the River ments on social networks or make parked in the centre of Lielstraupe. place of Lake Vaidava. will make it dark and non-transparent. Ieriķupīte use of mobile applications — guides in the identification of mushrooms; It will be hard to see the fish in such The small River Grūba (Ieriķupīte, • navigation device in order not to get case. Other more suitable places might Melderupīte) flows into a deep ravine lost. be an option — natural or man-made behind the road A2, where on a short obstacles: rapids, waterfalls, low dams, section of the river four waterfalls are or fish ladder, which the salmon-like located — 2.3 m, 0.5 m, 1.7 m, and 0.8 Time to go: fish have to pass by jumping over these! m high, which consist of dolomite rock Mushrooms are spotted during the Find detailed information of best outcrops from Pļaviņas suite. 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HIKING ROUTES ~21.5 km. The route can be made River Amata. Rocks and cliffs Moderate by combining any of its sections: Green Valmiera From Līgatne to Cēsis Liepa, Līču–Laņģu cliffs of the river 1) Amatciems – Melturi 5 km, Asphalt (smallest part of the route), Suitable for hikers or Nordic walking The route leads along natural, few- Suitable for active hikers or cyclists For travellers not afraid of large and 2) Melturi – Kārļi 3.5 km, gravel roads, forest roads and paths fans aiming to study the “alternative interested in nature, heritage and known trails up to Līču–Laņģu Cliffs frequent terrain differences, and also 3) Kārļi – Zvārte Rock 9.5 km, 4) Zvārte Rock – Veclauči Bridge Cēsis Railway Station Valmiera”, since the route leads through history. This is a trip through the most located in the middle of the forest, and for those wishing to see and enjoy the 3.5 km or Bus Station “green areas”. impressive primeval valley of a river introducing to Lode Clay-pit. beautiful banks of primeval valley of the in the Baltics with lots of sandstone Valmiera Railway Station Section 1: Valmiera St.Simons`s Lielā Ellīte – Lode Railway Station – River Amata while heading along remote Difficult or Bus Station Church – Livonian Order Castle Ruins – outcrops on the slopes of ravines of the “Lode” – Līču–Laņģu Cliffs – forest paths. The path leading along the Valmiera Recreation park – Steep banks River Gauja and its tributaries from the Lielā Ellīte right bank travels through the upper and Mainly forest paths; gravel road in Wooden markings with the symbol Devonian Period. section Amatciems – Melturi of a bicycle, orange blazes on trees of the River Gauja – Lake Dzirnavu – June – lower part of the valley, and therefore ~ 9 km Mound Karātavu – Bachelors` park – Līgatne TIC – Skaļupes – Rakši – October at some places difference of more than In Amatciems or at the road Valmiera St.Simons`s Church “Ozolkalns” – Cēsis Castle Complex – 40 m in height is experienced. This is Riga–Veclaicene (A2) Cēsis TIC sort of a geo-tourism route with an Veclauču Bridge, destination for Section 2: the route from Lake Dzirnavu 3–4 h Easy insight of dolomite and sandstone out- canoe-riders “Amata” Find detailed information about more along the River Rātsupīte, can be April – than 30 routes in Gauja National Park ~ 28 km crops from the Devonian Period which Orange and bright red blazes – continued to Valmiermuiža Park and September Asphalt, gravel road, forest paths. in Tourist information centres and are found in the primeval valley of the diamonds on tree trunks (in the Valmiermuiža Craft Brewery (+4 km 10 h on foot, www.entergauja.com Moderate Car parking lot at Lielā Ellīte, River Amata shaped by the glacier. section from Melturi to Veclauču back and forth) 4-5 h by bicycle Liepa Bridge) Amatciems – Melturi – Kārļamuiža – April – Līgatne – Skaļupe and Cēsis – Easy There are marks and arrows. Kārļi – Zvārte Rock – Veclauči Bridge October asphalt; gravel roads and unpaved roads elsewhere

Section 1: around 7 km; April – October Cēsis – Valmiera 5 6 20 Section 2: 4 km Līgatne TIC Cēsis TIC The route runs alongside the primeval Zilaiskalns 8 3 Valmiermuiža 3–5 hours 8–11 h, where: valley of the River Gauja linking two 1) Amatciems – Melturi 2 h, historic centres — Cēsis and Valmiera. Zilaiskalns VALMIERA Brenguļi including sightseeing None on site Liepas 3 2) Melturi – Kārļi 3 h, The section between Rāmnieki and 25-26 Asphalt, sidewalks, gravel road, Kocēni 244 3) Kārļi – Zvārte Rock 4 h, Valmiera leads pre-dominantly along forest paths 4) Zvārte Rock – Veclauču Bridge 4 7 P18 remote forest roads and paths offering P11 8 Valmiera St.Simons`s Church or 1–2 h 10 A3 Kauguri Jaunroči Ropaži Bērzi excellent places to watch wildlife in 7 6 Valmiermuiža Craft Brewery, if the E264 Mūrmuiža P14 Pieškalni Jaunzemi Jaunteņņi Meijermuiža Katrīnkalns Gauja National Park, but hiking there is Rubene 13 route is extended. 19 Kārkli Grīviņi 132 m Jāņmuiža Drākas Rūdavots Edernieku Kvēpenes pilsk. quite strenuous. Podzēni 20Gaujas Auciems Grīviņu klintis Lejas iezis Līvi Līči P20 Dukuri Vīboņi Briedīši Leči B Lielkājas P20 nacionālais21 None on site Ungurs Ķelpiņi Kurši Rakši Ķāķi 23 Raiskums Mežciemi Pērles Cēsis: Cēsis Railway Station – Ērģeļu 22 9 Cēsis Jaunkošas Julla Līzīte Gauja a parks (Rustēgs) 108.km Cekuļi Simtēni Zīpari Kaln 4 Veclauči Ģevēkas(Ērgļu) Cliffs – Rāmnieki – Sietiņiezis Vaidava Sietiņiezis 18 Krustkalni Vītegas Vecbetes Gaujas Rības Amata Gauja Caunītes 1 Ķerpji Rāceņi 5 ĀraišiĀraišu ez. Valmiermuiža Graviņas 4 Pūces Cliff – Valmiera 9 Lūši nacionālais . Zvārģi 11 Sarkaņi tr Gaujas nacionālais parks Upītes 4 Valmiermuižas s Ķūķu klintis 5 Līču- Ezerpils Gauja 9 6 Skaļupe Jaunpankas alus darītava u Kārļi parks Laņģu č Ķiegaļi Zvārtes Ainavu Mūrnieki Drabeši Lenči Līvi Krīvi n Penderi Viļņi Āraiši Jurģukalns 8 6 14 e iezis krauja 3 Miglači Liepa Viesturi Skaļupes klintis R 4 u Struņķi Stūķi Vāverkrogs 1 End of April – 4 A3 k Lodes māla 1 Liepasmuiža e s Dravanti Mazincēni E264 5 Drabeši i 3 Kārļi a middle of September P20 n 4 k karjers Lejas Stagari Vēķis Ērgļu klintis 4 e Incēnu krauja e š t a r 2 2 Zvārtes iezis at t Lielā Vecapogas Amatciems Dukuļi m ā a Lode Lejas Cecīļi 9 BURKĀNCIEMS nes Gaujmaļi Melturi P31 Līgat A G Ellīte Kaktiņi 2 3 8 Rauna bas Līgatne Bille ~ 45 km Jāņmuiža da Atvari Liepa Dravnieki Silmaļi Amatas Pieškalni 8 Šautuves Ģīmes upīte Biržakas Garkalne VALMIERA takas Ķempji Ieriķi Amata Liepas k. Kumada Ieriķi Amata 6 Bille Vecleči PērļupeMelturi Dukuri 7 Vienkoču 8 115 m Skaļupe 3 P28 Baižu E77 Vaitiņi For hikers – 2 days (Day 1 Cēsis – 7 parks Spāre 10 Baižas A2 Jaunrauna Vildoga A2 iezis Čiekurkalni Spāre Magonītes Priekuļi E77 5 Rencēni Pīlādži Sīļi Kaļķu Ceplis 1 Ieriķi Sietiņiezis Cliff ~ 25 km; 9 Kunči Sīmaņa Saulītes Vaisuļkalns 5 Spāres muiža Cēsis 4 3 P20 Ellītes Mežrozes Day 2 Sietiņiezis Cliff – Valmiera ~ P30 10 bazn. Augšlīgatne 8 Jaunliepas 154 m Rāvkalni Dziršukalns Aparnieki Ģūģeri JĀŅPARKS P32 Ģikši Silenieki Mazā Ellīte Stākas Aparnieku k. 20 km), for cyclists – 1 day (Līgatne) Sinepes Zviedri Līvi Veselava A2 PĀRGAUJA Gauja ru Liepasmuiža 215 m L d s Kocēnu ī Ū a Šopas g k Vairogi kapi S a teBirztalas Kauļi 9 u t at d n Jaunšķēpeles a e Dzirnavas Kumada Amatas s p ( e u Li p r g žu v at E skola s e)

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SIGULDA CYCLING ROUTES Dzirnieki Grīvas Draņķi3 Līņi Saliņas Zūlas Āriņi Jaunkatrīnas Smilgas Inciems Iņķi PĀRGAUJASĶieģeļceplis NOVADS Skaļupes Jaunsaliņas Palejas A3 Sauleskalns Ķeši StraupesGūdas pag. Bīriņi Vasariņas Launaga 4 Daudas 110 m Jaunteiči Tarupe E264 Brasla iezis Gūdu Spriņģu Bīriņu sk. 9 7 klintis 3 Bīriņu Strēlnieki Mežmuižnieki Bramaņi iezis Skaļupe 1 3 Būlas Ģīmji Līgatnes Sigulda Route No. 1 Sigulda Route No. 3 5 Sigulda Route No. 5 ez. Klucīši 6 Gančauskas Muižnieki Vildoga dabas takas 3 7 Tīrumšautes P8 3 Elpju Tītmaņu Fischer ski centre – Pedestrian bridge Bīriņu Turaidas Skrāpji iezis Fischer ski centre – Adventure Complex Sigulda TIC – Gančauskas – Līgatne Cūkaiņi iezis Avoti 4 Vīķi 1 pils 3 Putnusalas skola Staltbrieži near Devil`s Cliffs – Hunter`s lodge – “Kaķītis” – The bridge across the P9 Eikaži Kaļķuceplis Lejasbeitiņi nature trails – Līgatne – Ratnieki – Ķīši Spieķi Puntuži r. Jaunbigas 2 u st Spainieki Kažociņi Grūdeņi LĪGATNE Krimulda – Serpentine road – Gūtmanis Gauja – Inciems – Leisure complex Pēterupe Dreimaņi 2 tņ Cēsnieki Ratnieki Dravanti Sigulda TIC go Silvēveri ī Ķempji Cave – The bridge across the Gauja – Alkšņi 6 L Ozoliņi Vēveri 3

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www.entergauja.com 1810 |I 11 Kalna Kalnmuiža Siliņi Svīkas 2 5 Strīķi Cēļi 1 Bundes Ķirši P14 Kūdums Vaibēni Lejas Amerikas CĒSIS CYCLING ROUTES A3 5 Mežciemi Krīpēni Sili Kļavkalni Šķībusti avoti 4 E264 Priedes DzirnupīteKūdumsalas Lejas Līčupīte Ķeņģi Ērgļu Ramātu Leukādijas Stalbe 4 Ķienes Grantskalni klintis klintis Kazu iezis 3 Mežrozes P14 Ungurmuiža Lenčupe Ķerkas 102 107 108 P20 Dzelzceļa To Spring Rūcamavots and Away from Rush to the Loveliness of Cēsis Area Baukalns Ķingas 4 Ungurmuiža Driškins Pieškalni Rāmnieki JāņmuižaPaeglīši Ureles Pielekši tilts pār Raunu Cēsis TIC – Forest cemetery (Meža Mazaiskrogs Pušklaipi 6 Red Rocks Peaceful Kvēpene Milmēni pilsk. Raiskuma pag. Lejas Celpi Ramātu k. Podiņi Camping “Apaļkalns”– Lake Raiskums – Camping “Apaļkalns” – Raiskums – kapi) – Eagle Rocks – “Lenči” – Work- Straupes lut. bazn. Milmēnu Auziņas Lazdkalni 6 6 107 m Priekuļu pag. Jāņamuiža Ģibolas PRIEKUĻU NOVADS Vīņaudas s 4 Mežvidi shop “Siļķes” – Cēsis TIC dīķis Vārnēni r Romula Strautmaļi Podragi Garkalne Spring “Rūcamavots” and Red Cliffs – Raiskums cemetery – Kvēpene forest – Kalniņi u Ezermalas Auciems Vītiņkalns Bušugrava Ģibolu k. g Jaunbenči Tavern “Raiskumkrogs” – Raiskums – Kvēpene oak and hill fort – Raiskums – Ārgaļi n Bērziņi 102 113 m Vanderes 3 Graviņas Klāmaņi U Āpšas 4 Camping “Apaļkalns” camping “Apaļkalns” 16 km 1-2 h 4 108 Kazugrava Pūrica Auciema ez. Sarkanās Dukuri Inkuļi Vaives Gaiļi Ķeči Kalna Mežciemi Lielandžas Sveķupīte klintis 1 Jaunkalni P28 dzirnavas 15 km 1-2 h 13.5 km 1-2 h Ceplīši Pulles Mīļumi 4 103 Sveķi Brenguļi Ķingas P20 Moderate Gundegas Gaižēni CĒSIS 2 Pūricu ez. Dreimaņu P14 Brūnīši Lielais Grotes Raiskuma 3 Moderate Moderate purvs ez. Dimdas Pušpūri Ungura Cēsis P30 Cēsis TIC Raiskums Zeltkalni 4 P30 Gaujas purvs Raiskuma Vīņaudi Priekuļi Paegļi Skasters 5 3 Camping “Apaļkalns” Camping “Apaļkalns” muiža 4 Graviņas Forest roads, gravel, nacionālais Pīlādži 115 m 2 Biekas 3 128 Ģūģeri asphalt Apinīši parks Rožkalni Veismaņi Vecliberti Forest roads, gravel, Forest roads, gravel, Ķirži Grīvas Veismaņu Purgaiļi muiža Lejas asphalt asphalt Road signs with number 108 Ropaži Bērzi Tīrumnieki Klētnieki Tavaiņi Briedīši Meijermuiža 5 Vīnkalns Ziemeļi Augškalns Ķūķupīte Upmaļi 112 m 107 Katrīnkalns Road signs with number 102 Road signs with number 107 Priedes Jātnieki Jaunteņņi 132 m 3 Vecbumburi Kvēpenes VaiveEicēni Edernieku iezis pilsk. 128 Landscapes of Vaive 11 Lejas 9 Līvi 6 KrīvupīteLejas Ķiberi 104 Vīboņi Rakši Kalauzu Smilšu square Cēsis – Veismaņi Manor Klucīši Gauja P20 103 Mežsētas Kurši Briedīši Krīvi Dzirnavas Popi Small Circle around Lake Large and Multi- Muižnieki Ķūķu klintis Lielkājas Rakšu Ķāķi complex – Tavern Kaķukrogs – Trail of pe Pērles Kalauzas Lūciņi Mežciemi Zīpari Kalna Dāvida Raiskums shaped Circle on Both senses “Juši trail” – Livs family monu- Līņi Simtēni 128 dzirnavu Jaunkatrīnas 7 Dzērdupe Vītegas 4 Kalna Ģevēkas avoti Camping “Apaļkalns”– Raiskums village ment – Rucka Manor complex Draņķi Veclauči 5 Dzērves Vaive Lejas Side of the river Gauja: 3 Spriņģu Krustkalni Lejas Astītes VecbetesĀraiši Ķauķi with manor – Raiskums cemetery – Amata Āraišu ez. Krogzemji Kaķupīte Raiskums–Līgatne–Raiskums Gūdu iezis Skaļupes 104 Rāceņi Ķauķupīte Lake Raiskums – 25 km 2 -3 h klintis Upītes Pūces Lieljoķi

Camping “Apaļkalns” – Līgatne ferry 4 Drabešu pag. Ezerpils 6 A2 River Sveķupīte – camping “Apaļkalns” 3 Skaļupe 4 Drabešu muiža Slaņķi crossing – Līgatne – Skaļupes – Ķūķi Maztītmaņi Ainavu Kārļi E77Jurģukalns Moderate Līgatnes LĪGATNE Zvārtes iezis 4 Mūrnieki Rocks – Veclauči Bridge across the dabas takas Viļņi krauja Drabeši 211 m 6 km 0.5-1 h Vīķi 1 Eglaines Āraiši Lejas Buļas Amata – Zvārte Rock – Zoo and recre- Tītmaņu Avoti Stūķi Saulgozes Vāverkrogs 1 Vīnardi Apneri Lielaiskrogs Incēnu krauja Lejas gr. Mazums Smilšu square, Cēsis iezis Dravanti Lejas Ķaubi 3 Dambja iezis 1 Kalna ation centre “Rakši” recreation park Līgatne (Ligate) Rāmuļu Dumpuri Easy Jaunbigas Mazincēni Dzilnas Amatas Vēķis Kažociņi Grūdeņi Skaļupe KumadaLīči 2 Dolomītu muiža “Ozolkalns”– Cīrulīši nature trails – 3 Vecruki iezis nov. dome Forest roads, gravel, asphalt, Slavēkas Vecapogas krauja 2 2 Kalna bridge across the Gauja– Raiskums – Vēveri Ķempji Lejas Cecīļi Kalnasmīžu 3 P31 Amatciems SarkaņiĶēsas forest trail, meadow Kaktiņi Melturi 0 1.75 km Camping “Apaļkalns” camping “Apaļkalns Ķauzeri Dravnieki Silmaļi avots Kliņģi Raganiņa Blue arrows on trees, blue cycling Zanderi Veckārbes Bille Biržakas Amata 77.km Amatas road signs with number 128 at the Forest roads, gravel, 45 km 4-5 h Ķopas asphalt crossings Grūbas Camping BICYCLE RENTAL Road signs with number 103 Moderate “Apaļkalns” Campsite “Žagarkalns” Hotel “Katrīna” “Active tourism centre Eži” Campsite “Apaļkalns” Forest roads, gravel, Mūrlejas iela 2, Cēsis, Mazā Katrīnas iela 8, Pils laukums 1, Cēsis, Raiskums, asphalt ph. +371 26170074, Cēsis, ph. +371 26573132, Pārgauja Parish,

Road signs with number 104 www.zagarkalns.lv ph. +371 20008870 www.ezi.lv ph. +371 29448188 GPS: 57.3075, 25.2208 GPS: 57.3116, 25.2682 GPS: 57.3140, 25.2728 www.apalkalns.lv GPS: 57.3174, 25.1479

www.entergauja.com 1812 |I 13 9 Sēļi 4 Saules Rūja VALMIERA CYCLING ROUTES Salaca Vagaļi Banči O Vecbebri 2 Sipi ļa 12 9 Oleri Kauliņi P17 Valmieras pag. Jaunate Vecdaudži Jaunzilāpi “Valmiera Boys” Along the narrow 127 Grodupes Kannenieki 125 Valmiera – Brenguļi arc Jaunbenči Kalnzvirgzdi Valmiera Old town – Jāņa Daliņa Veczilāpi 2 Pekas hillfort – Mūrmuiža Manor and gauge railway line: Košķele Seda 13 Vecbenči Baloži 1 Cīruļi stadium – Gauja River Steep banks- 7 Vecate Rami Vecmelnvērši Mellupes the fortified tower – Beverīna wooden Valmiera – Zilaiskalns Rietekļa Narrow-Gauge Railway Bridge – Bach- P16 (Baložu) paeglis sculpture park and mazes -Brenguļi Valmiera Railway Station – Narrow- Kalnpulekši Rūpnieki A3 elors` park E264 brewery – Abuls River – Active leisure Gauge Railway Bridge – Jāņparks– 10 4 Lielauši centre “Baiļi” Kocēni – Tilgaļi – Mujāni – Zilaiskalns – 10 Mazruģēni Ziedonis 11.5 km 1-1.5 h Braslava Murēni Ruģēni Daubītes Pūpoli Zābaki Vējiņi Sprīdītis Valmiermuiža – Valmiera Railway Burtnieks 42 km 3-6 h Jeri Zemgaļi Brenguļi Station 6 Moderate Vilzēni Burtnieku lut. Rencēni Saulītes Valmiermuiža Pilāti Ķelderi Moderate with some bazn. Krāsnieki Abuls 125 Priedkalni difficult parts ~40 km 1 day 9 Pučurgas 3 Annasmuiža Valmiera TIC Pankas P16 Viesturi P15 Burtnieki Burtnieku novads Jaunarāji 10 3 Valmiera TIC 3 2 Moderate / difficult Matīši Enerģētiķis Akmentiņi Krodziņi Brenguļi Asphalt, sand, gravel tracks Lizdēni Ķeņģi 127 3 9 Gobas k. BEVERĪNAS NOV. Asphalt, sand, gravel, Baiļi Mētras 58 m Palejas Valmiera Railway Station or 6 Kalvītes forest tracks Sauļi 4 Zarupi Šmikones None on site centre of town Valmiera Briedupes 6 Bajāri Valmiera Ķenči Road signs with number 125 Asphalt, gravel roads, forest roads 124 6 11 3 VALMIERA and farm tracks, paths Viltums 6 4 Pidriķis Kaugurmuiža Rūgumi Brenguļu pag. “Stories Valmiera Secular Ozolmuiža 9 Brandeļi Mičkēni Jumāra Cēļi Mežītes Siecnieki None on site nburtnieku Buka P17 P18 127 Jau Vākšēni Grīšļi Trees” Burtnieks Lake arc skola Dumbrāji 2 Jaunāmuiža 6 Briede 17 4 6 Valmiera TIC – Oak trees – Gauja River Budenbroka 8 P16 Aizpurvi Cempi Dambji secular oak – Sandstone 4 2 Lizbetes P18 Steep Banks – Great pine – Suspension Paipalas P20 2 outcrops – Burtnieki Evangelic Lutheran 7 Gauja Konstances bridge- Narrow-Gauge Railway Bridge – 124 Valmiera – Zilaiskalns arc Adzele Church – Dūre Lake – Burtnieki Lake – ļu Bērzaine 124 Skāmas Cempmuiža Bērzkalni Dikļi Dik Kūļi Kauguri pe Great lime – Valmiera TIC Valmiera – Zilaiskalns – Dikļi – 4 žu Silzemnieki birdwatching tower – Kanči pils rū 11 Tožas 6 Ķeiši 5 KauguruG pag. Burtnieki – Valmiermuiža Craft Brewery 6 stone (Rencēni stone) – Oleri Manor 10 Valmiermuiža Upītes Rūnīši Romas 3 Stirniņas Ķiguļi Dārziņi 16 km 1.5-2 h 10 Kalneniņi complex – “Meža kaķis” – The colony of Zilaiskalns 3 Vīnkalni Norveļi 8 Pekas k. Briškas Zvārģi MūrmuižaDaudzieši white storks – Grieži stone – Jēkabkalns April - Zilaiskalns E264 Straupnieki ~70 km 127 m Mūrmuiža Moderate October Liepas Beites Sapas Miegupīte hill – St.Matthew`s Evangelic Lutheran Dūķeri Rieviņas Mežuļi Pavāri

A3 3 Church – Stud-farm Burtnieki – Burt- Easy for two days Dauguļi Kalnbādiņi Sūbri 125 Vecantēni 5 Gauja Auškas Jaunantēni nieki Manor Park – Vīsrags trail – The Kocēnu Dukuļi Līči Valmiera TIC P11 Kocēni 4 Bāle Purmaļi Valmiera train station or 3 Iemetēji garden of Zenta Skrastiņa 0 3,5 km 7 Pūces Pidriķi 0 2 km Valmiera town 13 novads4 VALMIERA krejotava Mieturi Asphalt and forest tracks 71 km 1-2 days Asphalt, sand and gravel roads

None on site BICYCLE RENTAL Moderate/difficult Road signs with number 124

Burtnieki Village “Gandrs” “Active tourism centre EŽI” Bicycle rental at Rīgas iela 27, Valmiera, Rīgas iela 43, Valmiera, Valmiermuiža Craft Brewery ph. +371 64226223, www.ezi.lv Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža, Asphalt, gravel, forest tracks ph. +371 64222352, www.gandrs.lv GPS: 57.3116, 25.2682 GPS: 57.5367, 25.4097 ph. +371 20264269, www.valmiermuiza.lv, www.ezi.lv Road signs with number 127 GPS: 57.5559, 25.4314

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WATER ROUTES ENTER NATURE

Gauja River Brasla River Amata River 5 I Gūtmaņala have been a meeting place for witches, both in the summer and in the winter. Gauja is the most popular water Although the river is classified as One of the most beautiful valleys of (Gūtmanis Cave) there¬fore people come here to foretell Caves are recommended be visited tourism river in Latvia. The main “small”, this section of the river does small rivers in Latvia with a large num- The walls of the biggest cave and the the future and sacrifice. together with a guide. tourist magnets are the beautiful river not have the typical obstacles the small ber of sandstone and dolomite rock oldest tourism object in the Baltics Kocēni County. GPS: 57.5485, 24.6915 Līgatne, ph. +371 641536169, banks rich in sandstone outcrops, easy rivers have — trees fallen over the outcrops. Most precious landscapes have witnessed many events and bear 29189707, www.visitligatne.lv accessibility of the river, dense network river, stacks of trees and branches in towards/from Ainavu Cliff, Ķaubju inscriptions from the 17th century. A 9 I Sietiņiezis (Strainer Rock) GPS: 57.2335, 25.0396 of accommodation sites for water the river, and traces of beavers. Faster Rock and Zvārte Rock, as well as in the man called “gut mann” by the local The largest white sandstone outcrop in tourists, the nature of the river (suita- rapids are experienced in the section section of the River Amata from Zvārte people used the water for healing, thus Latvia has many artistic niches, cavities 13 I Cecīļi nature trail ble for various paddlers), long water downstream of the water power plant Rock to Veclauči Bridge. the cave was named after him. This is and caves. It is believed that the rock Natural objects along the Kumada tourism traditions, and the status of a till its mouth with the River Gauja. 1) )Railway bridge – Veclauči bridge; also the place of origin of the beautiful has gotten its name from the bee caves River, Dančupīte River and Amata River national park. In this section, the river When the water level is higher, the 2) Melturi – Veclauči bridge; story about Rose of Turaida who used which look like little holes in its surface, side. Here you can see the Cecīļi Rock, flows through its primeval valley which shallow places, stones, and islets are 3) Zvārte Rock – Veclauči bridge to secretly meet up with her beloved thus, resembling a strainer. However, its Dančupīte River canyon, Dančupīte is among the most impressive Baltic below the water; however, in case of Viktors here. largest protrusion Velna papēdis (The River cave and other nature creations. terrain forms. lower water level at some places these Early spring Sigulda, ph. +371 61303030 Devil’s Heel) carries the name of the The trail is unique because of its varied 1) Valmiera – Cēsis; 2) Cēsis – Līgatne may hinder the paddlers and one shall GPS: 57.1761, 24.8426 devil himself. objects and changing relief. The trail 3) Līgatne – Sigulda; be ready to step out and push the ca- All types of boats, for beginners – Kocēni County. GPS: 57.4305, 25.3829 can be visited at any time of the year 4) Sigulda – Murjāņi inflatable boats noe. The trip on Brasla is enriched with I and there are various different routes 1); 2) 14,6 km; 6 Līgatne nature trails April – All types the many sandstone outcrops. 10 I Ģīme nature trail available. 3) 2,7 km The nature trails will take you within a October of boats 1) Plācis – A3 bridge; 2) A3 bridge – few meters of various forest animals A nature trail, where you can see the Ieriķi, Drabešu Parish, Amatas County, 1) 2) half day; 1) 44 km; 2) 18 km; 3) 21 km; Brasla River estuary in Gauja River and birds which live in enclosures in characteristic live nature diversity of ph. +371 29477700, +371 26457649 3) 1–2 h GPS: 57.2091, 25.1705 4) 17 km; Spring, All types their natural habitat. These animals meadows, swamps and moving and still 1) 2 days; Moderate – have been brought here from all over water bodies. Discover and experience Easy autumn of boats 2,3,4) 1 day difficult the rich relaxing and environment edu- 14 I Zvārtes iezis (Zvārte Rock) 1) 19,4 km; 1, 1–2 days; Latvia and most of them were either 1) Valmiera, Daliņi Beach; 2) 8,2 km; 2) 1 day injured or domesticated baby animals cating potential this place hides! The sandstone rock and the slope with 2) Camping “Žagarkalns” which would not have been able to sur- Valmiera an observation deck is one of the most

or Leisure Park “Ozolkalns; Easy GPS: 57.5306998,25.4077443 beautiful places in Latvia. Long ago on vive or find food without people’s care. 3) Līgatne ferry crossing”; Līgatne, ph. +371 64153169, 29189707, the nights of New Year’s Eve, Pentacost 4) bridge over the Gauja river 1) Plācis, bridge near Straupe dairy; www.visitligatne.lv I and Midsummer Day witches and in Sigulda 2) A3 bridge 11 Ķūķu klintis (Ķūķu Cliffs) GPS: 57.2484, 25.0154 The biggest sandstone outcrop of the devils used to throw big rackets around 1) “Žagarkalns” or “Ozolkalns”; 1) A3 bridge; 2) Brasla River Get detailed information and route Devonian period in Latvia. There are the rock. Near the Zvārtes iezis you 2) Līgatne ferry crossing; estuary in Gauja River, water tourist maps in Tourist information centres rapids at the beginning of the cliffs with can go on a walk in the Witch meadow 3) Sigulda bridge; camp “Brasla” 7 I Kvēpenes dižozols 4) “Rāmkalni” and www.entergauja.com the relative decline of 0.5 m/km. Right where secrets of wise women, ancient (Kvēpene Noble Oak) spells and herbs used in them will be The biggest tree in the Gauja NP beyond the rapids, opposite the highest revealed to you. and the tree with one of the densest point of the cliffs is the deepest whirl- BOAT RENTAL Amata County. foliages in Latvia. This tree has a pool of the Gauja (about 7 m). The cliffs GPS: 57.2474, 25.1423 circumference of 6 meters and a height also have their own story: they got their Makars GS laivas ph. +371 29217749 Gaujaskrasts of 20 meters. It grows on the right bank name from the nearby houses “Ķūķi”, Vālodzes iela 8, Sigulda, www.gaujas-laivas.lv “Jaunstilbi”, Raiskums Peldu iela 2, Sigulda,Gaujas of the Gauja River. but “ķūķu porridge” or “ķūķis” was a 15 I Vējiņi underground lakes ph. +371 26529812, Parish, Pārgauja County, iela 36, Līgatne, Latroze Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County. traditional Latvian winter solstice meal. A unique cave system with an www.laivojam.lv ph. +371 29423270, ph. +371 29244948, “Jaunbeites”, Sigulda GPS: 57.2769, 25.1813 Might be observed only from opposite underground stream and two www.makars.lv www.gaujaskrasts.lv side of the river. GPS: 57.2741, 25.1066 underground lakes. These are the only VaidavEži County, ph. +371 26666728, www.peldam.lv known underground lakes in the Baltics. karlsonalaivas.lv Vaidava lake, Vaidava, Kocēni “Jeņču laivas” 8 I Zilaiskalns To protect the large underground Upeņu iela 8, Sigulda, County, ph. +371 22062489, Gaujas iela 83, Cēsis 12 I Līgatne cellar caves Rāmkalni (Blue Mountain) cavities sandstone and Quaternary ph. +371 26524203, www.ezi.lv ph. +371 20607509 and cliffs “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalna It is an ancient sacred place, a medieval period sediment layer, the lakes can www.karlsonalaivas.lv www.jenculaivas.lv Many of these artificial caves (more Campsite “Apaļkalns” County, ph. +371 29100280, burial ground and a protected area. be visited in the accompaniment of a www.ramkalni.lv People tell a certain story of the special than 300) were built already in the 18th Mučas Raiskums, Pārgauja County, “Cēsu plosti” guide only. properties of Zilaiskalns: when the century. People used to store food in “Imantas” Sigulda County, ph. +371 29448188 Žagarkalns Pārgaujas iela 2, Cēsis. “Vējiņi”, Straupe Parish, spring with healing properties for eye them, but during the Tsar times the ph. +371 29211634, www.apalkalns.lv Mūrlejas iela 12, Cēsis, ph. +371 26576205 Pārgauja County, ph. +371 29354189, illnesses on top of Zilaiskalns dried Līgatne Paper Mill used them to store www.laivunoma.com ph. +371 26266266, www.cesuplosti.lv www.pazemesezeri.lv “Gaujas laivas” out, people started using the sand for paper. The secret of these caves is the www.zagarkalns.lv GPS: 57.3398, 24.9071 Raiskums, Pārgauja County, healing instead. Zilaiskalns is thought to temperature which remains the same →

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Latvia offers a marvelous view to the the to view marvelous a offers Latvia

57.5400,25.4437 GPS One of the highest rock outcrops in in outcrops rock highest the of One

winter, after the sun goes down, Park of Park down, goes sun the after winter,

Sigulda. GPS: 57.1427, 24.8241 24.8241 57.1427, GPS: Sigulda.

GPS: 57.36019, 25.2609 57.36019, GPS:

2, iela Daliņa Jāņa

(Landscape Slope) Slope) (Landscape

GPS: 57.3200, 25.2205 57.3200, GPS:

wedding ceremonies. In autumn and and autumn In ceremonies. wedding

chair) can be found nearby. nearby. found be can chair)

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Valmiera, by the Jānis Daliņš Stadium, Stadium, Daliņš Jānis the by Valmiera,

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walls. Great place for photoshoots and and photoshoots for place Great walls. view). Ķeizarkrēsls (The Emperor’s Emperor’s (The Ķeizarkrēsls view).

your eyes. your

Banks also the Park of Senses is located. located. is Senses of Park the also Banks

is present). present). is

sculptures, wheel of the mill and stone stone and mill the of wheel sculptures,

was named Ķeizarskats (The Emperor’s Emperor’s (The Ķeizarskats named was

of the Gauja River valley unfold before before unfold valley River Gauja the of

the territory of the Gauja River Steep Steep River Gauja the of territory the

a slightly unusual taste (the taste of iron iron of taste (the taste unusual slightly a

Waterfalls of Meldrupite river, floristic floristic river, Meldrupite of Waterfalls GPS: 57.3795, 25.2629 57.3795, GPS:

the marvellous landscape and the place place the and landscape marvellous the

decks, and watch the beautiful scenery scenery beautiful the watch and decks,

Gauja River and its other bank. Within Within bank. other its and River Gauja

people draw water from. The water has has water The from. water draw people Ieriķi watermill trail watermill Ieriķi 29

Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County, County, Pārgauja Parish, Raiskums built. The sovereign was delighted by by delighted was sovereign The built. the walking trails, visit the observation observation the visit trails, walking the

observe the ever changing and majestic majestic and changing ever the observe

popular Rūcamavots where many many where Rūcamavots popular

in the cave. cave. the in of the ancient Gauja River valley were were valley River Gauja ancient the of Ērģeļu klintis (Organ Cliffs). Follow Follow Cliffs). (Organ klintis Ērģeļu 10 to 15 m high, from which one can can one which from high, m 15 to 10

flow from the rock, including the very very the including rock, the from flow

there was a blacksmith who used to live live to used who blacksmith a was there guest, an observation deck on the edge edge the on deck observation an guest, GPS: 57.0791, 25.0572 25.0572 57.0791, GPS: River Steep Banks are 80 m wide and and wide m 80 are Banks Steep River therefore these cliffs used to be called called be to used cliffs these therefore

(Raiskuma Rock). Multiple springs springs Multiple Rock). (Raiskuma

time by time. Legend says – years ago ago years says – Legend time. by time Sigulda. While waiting for the noble noble the for waiting While Sigulda. esque places in Valmiera. The Gauja Gauja The Valmiera. in places esque www.safariparks.lv echoing off this cliff sound like organ, organ, like sound cliff this off echoing

River, are also called Raiskuma iezis iezis Raiskuma called also are River,

stone rock and its entrance collapses collapses entrance its and rock stone the Russian tsar Alexander II visited visited II Alexander tsar Russian the - pictur and beautiful most the of One

ph. +371 29444662, County, the Baltics. It is said that the sounds sounds the that said is It Baltics. the

200 m long distance along the Gauja Gauja the along distance long m 200

Gauja River Steep Banks Steep River Gauja 32 a lot. The cave is formed in soft sand- soft in formed is cave The lot. a I “Saulstari”, More Parish, Sigulda Sigulda Parish, More “Saulstari”, The place names originated when when originated names place The

most monolithic sandstone wall in in wall sandstone monolithic most

cliffs, which uncover themselves in a a in themselves uncover which cliffs,

and the Emperor’s view) view) Emperor’s the and private deer garden in Latvia. Latvia. in garden deer private previous record-owner has changed changed has record-owner previous The 700 m long sandstone cliff is the the is cliff sandstone long m 700 The

The approximately 10 m high sandstone sandstone high m 10 approximately The

clean environment. This is also the first first the also is This environment. clean cave in Latvia. Time has passed and and passed has Time Latvia. in cave 35 Ērgļu klintis (Eagle Cliffs) (Eagle klintis Ērgļu I Chair Emperor’s (The

GPS: 57.4335, 25.2836 57.4335, GPS:

(Red Cliffs) Cliffs) (Red

from the city hustle in a pleasant and and pleasant a in hustle city the from Some 20 years ago it was the longest longest the was it ago years 20 Some

County Kocēni Vaidava,

Ķeizarskats

great place for those who want to rest rest to want who those for place great

klintis Sarkanās 25 Cave)

local Vaidava village store “Jancis”. store village Vaidava local

GPS: 57.3836, 25.4275 57.3836, GPS:

Ķeizarkrēsls and and Ķeizarkrēsls 18

and white elks living in it. It will be a a be will It it. in living elks white and

Kalējala (Blacksmith`s (Blacksmith`s Kalējala 21 I fishing licence which you can buy in the the in buy can you which licence fishing

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170 ha has about 300 elks, fallow deer deer fallow elks, 300 about has ha 170

for fishing. Fishing is only allowed with a a with allowed only is Fishing fishing. for

(recommended parking place) place) parking (recommended

healthy. healthy.

The wildlife park with a territory of of territory a with park wildlife The GPS: 57.1496, 24.8118 24.8118 57.1496, GPS:

as deep as 9 metres, so it is good place place good is it so metres, 9 as deep as

24.9381 57.2887, GPS: County. Pārgauja side of the river. GPS: 57.2494, 25.0047 57.2494, GPS: river. the of side

spring is thought to be particularly particularly be to thought is spring

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Sigulda

Vaidava stretches four kilometres and is is and kilometres four stretches Vaidava

route is not marked. marked. not is route Might be observed only from opposite opposite from only observed be Might

But the water from the nearby sacred sacred nearby the from water the But

occasional careless visitor. visitor. careless occasional

takes place around Lake Vaidava. Lake Lake Vaidava. Lake around place takes

all protected geological objects. This This objects. geological protected all safely pass this complicated curve complicated this pass safely

and an arcade which is unique in Latvia. Latvia. in unique is which arcade an and

where he still sits today and drags in the the in drags and today sits still he where

organised sporting run (held since 1982) 1982) since (held run sporting organised GPS: 57.1221, 24.6555 57.1221, GPS:

with 12 sandstone outcrops which are are which outcrops sandstone 12 with men always offered up silver coins to to coins silver up offered always men

form – protuberances, niches, cavities cavities niches, protuberances, form –

Village. Every July the oldest nationally nationally oldest the July Every Village. ran straight into the Gauja whirlpool whirlpool Gauja the into straight ran

ph. +371 29299220, www.bonsai.lv www.bonsai.lv ph. +371 29299220,

river Brasla there is a 2 km long section section long km 2 a is there Brasla river - rafts the whirlpool, this passing When

they attract interest with their unusual unusual their with interest attract they

facilitated swimming place in Vaidava Vaidava in place swimming facilitated escaped through the top of the cave and and cave the of top the through escaped

“Sprīdīši”, Krustiņi, Inčukalns County, County, Inčukalns Krustiņi, “Sprīdīši”,

and Krimulda municipality borderline borderline municipality Krimulda and whirlpool opposite the Gūdas cliffs. cliffs. Gūdas the opposite whirlpool

have formed from light sandstone and and sandstone light from formed have

sporting events. It has a public and and public a has It events. sporting with his breath. The next evening he he evening next The breath. his with

Japan. from items design and souvenirs

At the lower reaches of the Pārgauja Pārgauja the of reaches lower the At with his bag of money into the deep deep the into money of bag his with

ancient times. The cliffs of Liela Ellite Ellite Liela of cliffs The times. ancient

a popular place for recreation and and recreation for place popular a devil completely blackened its walls walls its blackened completely devil

tea-house of the park, as well as buying buying as well as park, the of tea-house

reaches of Brasla Brasla of reaches The devil had dragged the man along along man the dragged had devil The

lar and significant sacrificial place since since place sacrificial significant and lar

The surroundings of Lake Vaidava are are Vaidava Lake of surroundings The

and slowly sipping Japanese tea in the the in tea Japanese sipping slowly and once, while sleeping in the cave, the the cave, the in sleeping while once,

who had promised his soul to the devil. devil. the to soul his promised had who

Rocks of the lower lower the of Rocks 24 I - popu a been has spring the with along

Lake Vaidava Lake 31

Bonsai trees, Koi carp fish, a spring, spring, a fish, carp Koi trees, Bonsai know this place well will tell you that that you tell will well place this know

houses once lived a very miserly man man miserly very a lived once houses

The cave (also known as Liepa Hell) Hell) Liepa as known (also cave The

feeling a breath of Japan when watching watching when Japan of breath a feeling

8 m above the water level. People who who People level. water the above m 8

ship. Story says: in the nearby Gūdas Gūdas nearby the in says: Story ship.

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Cēsis County. 57.3069, 25.2215 25.2215 57.3069, County. Cēsis

park offers enjoying peace and harmony, harmony, and peace enjoying offers park GPS: 57.3489, 25.1134 25.1134 57.3489, GPS: cult place and has formed in the cliff cliff the in formed has and place cult

its resemblance to a stem of a huge huge a of stem a to resemblance its

Vilka aiza (Wolf’s Gorge). Gorge). (Wolf’s aiza Vilka The only park of its kind in Latvia. The The Latvia. in kind its of park only The ph. +371 29488877 County, Pārgauja

Velna ala (Devil’s Cave) is an ancient ancient an is Cave) (Devil’s ala Velna

stone cliff is often admired because of of because admired often is cliff stone

Baltic Bonsai Park Park Bonsai Baltic 27 I such as Spoguļu klintis (Mirror Cliffs) or or Cliffs) (Mirror klintis Spoguļu as such GPS: 57.3926, 25.3922 57.3926, GPS:

“Jaunrūjas”, Raiskums Parish, Parish, Raiskums “Jaunrūjas”, (Devil’s Cave) (Devil’s

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48 I Park of Senses of the 52 I BMX track Cēsu prospekts 46a, Priekuļi, ENTER ACTION Gauja River Steep Banks and Track prototype for the Olympic Games Priekuļi County, ph. +371 64130474, the Tree Path is where the best Latvian BMX riders https://rifs.lv train. On Saturdays and Sundays dur- GPS: 57.3143, 25.3625 36 I Aerodium 40 I Flights in a hot air balloon 44 I Adventure Park 2 km long walking trail with natural and balance elements to activate ing the summer season you can rent a The vertical wind tunnel flight is a Those who like surprises and adven- 57 I Equestrian club “Supervāvere” senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste and BMX bike and test your skills. unique entertainment that allows ture will enjoy the opportunity to see “Hobby Ride” The adventure park has not only a trail in touch. Tree Path at 5 to 8 m height with Rubene, Kocēni County, everyone to fulfil humanity’s age-old the earth from a bird’s eye-view. Moped riding as large, it is small with the woods with more than 65 challenges “floating” chairs, different tools, sauna ph. +371 29144300 dream of flying. The wind flow is so Traveller club “Altius”, and without grounding. There are of various difficulty, picnic spots, boat and buckets and other items. In conclu- GPS: 57.4670, 25.2556 strong that it is possible to lie down in ph. +371 29288448, picnic areas, as well as the possible raft rental. camping places by Gauja river. sion - four breathtaking descents by it and fly without wings. www.altius.lv transfer to/ from Cesis. “Saulkrasti”, Drabeši Parish, rope across the Gauja river (650m). 53 I Sports Centre of Young The 47th km of Rīga–Sigulda highway, Amata County, ph. +371 26400200, “Lejas Jukāni“ Vaive Parish, Cēsis J.Daliņa iela 2, Valmiera, County, ph. +371 28687367, ph. +371 28384400, www.aerodium.lv 41 I Adventure park www.ozolkalns.lv Riders’ School ph. +371 27879242, Pony and horse rides. Individual horse- www.hobbyride.lv GPS: 57.1333, 24.7861 GPS: 57.2943, 25.2220 “Mežakaķis” www.sajutuparks.lv riding training for beginners under the GPS 57.2822, 25.4586 The park offers obstacle courses, wire GPS: 57.5402, 25.4389 37 I Cable car across the guidance of an experienced trainer. ropes, bridges of different construction, 45 I Recreation complex 58 I Active recreation center Gauja River valley Riding fields of the world’s level for swings, logs, ropes and ladders, wire “Rakši” 49 I Vidzeme Olympic Centre individual training. Competitions and “Karjers” A ride in a car on the only aerial cable- rope rides, a skiing track, volleyball fields, Animal lovers will enjoy the opportu- Right place for all skating, hockey and entertainment events in the summer Old Cēsis dolomite quarry has become way of its kind in the Baltics provides a an Alpine style guest house, a bath-house nity to see animals in nature and pet basketball lovers. The Vidzeme Olympic season. a water sports center. They offer view to the swiftly changing scenery of complex, a pub, and seminar premises. camels, llamas, alpacas and guanacos Centre invites you on an excursion in “Zustrenes”, Inčukalns County, wakeboarding track 258 m in lenght, the Gauja River valley. Those who are Senču iela 1, Sigulda, as well as go for a walk with them. the Olympic centre, offers accommoda- ph. +371 20370991, www.latvianhorses.lv swimming place, stand-up paddles looking for extreme sensations can try ph. +371 67976886, “Rakši”, Amata County, tion and rest in a sports bar. GPS: 57.0881, 24.7324 (SUP) and other water sports equip- bungee jumping off the cable car. www.kakiskalns.lv ph. +371 20009098, 20009097 Rīgas iela 91, Valmiera, ment rental, responsive instructors, J. Poruka iela 14, Sigulda, places for picnics. GPS: 57.1431, 24.8291 www.kamieli.lv GPS: 57.2756, 25.1979 ph. +371 64220660, www.voc.lv ph. +371 28020088, www.cablecar.lv 54 I Wake park “Rančo parks” Priekuļu iela 60, Cēsis (entrance from GPS: 57.5280, 25.3880 GPS: 57.1645, 24.8458 A place for hiding from daily concerns highway P20), ph. +371 20444141, 42 I Leisure complex 46 I Hunting school and and enjoying captivating water pleas- “Reiņa trase” 50 I Sports and active leisure www.cesukarjers.lv 38 I Adventure park “Tarzāns” leisure centre “Mārkulīči” ure. An opportunity to test one’s skills GPS 57.3173, 25.3176 Leisure for fans of both quiet and Open-air shooting ranges and sports complex “Avoti” and courage in wakeboarding, master The biggest open-air adventure park extreme activities – a golf course, a fields, boat rental and campgrounds. The leisure complex has tennis courts, skills of wakeboarding (in a wake skat- 59 I Sigulda football-golf Park in the Baltics will keep the whole training field with distance markings, Those who would like to practice shoot- 9 hole golfcourse and miniature golf ing school), water skiing, tubing, Football-golf is an outdoor game. The family entertained – a toboggan track, volleyball and miniature football fields. ing should apply for a lesson prior. courses, a golf school, a BMX track, or stand-up paddling. general aim of the play is to kick the obstacle courses in the trees, a chair “Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda County, “Āvaidi”, Straupe Parish, Pārgauja a BMX ABC, a nature labyrinth “Koka Rubene, Kocēni County, ball into the hole. There are 18 holes lift, a catapult and a bungee jumping ph. +371 29272255, County, ph. +371 29464946, skola” (Wood school), a trampoline and ph. +371 26666046, www.ranchoparks.lv available for play with different obsta- trampoline for children. www.reinatrase.lv www.markulici.lv GPS: 57.3005, 24.9087 a catapult. Vacationers can also stay in GPS: 57.4651, 25.2539 cles and hazards. Peldu iela 1, Sigulda, GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 one of the cosy holiday houses. Ph. +371 26022919, ph. +371 27001187, www.tarzans.lv Valmiermuiža, Burtnieki County, www.siguldasfutbolgolfaparks.lv GPS: 57.1596, 24.8386 47 I “Gaujaskrasts” 55 I Adventure rides GPS: 57.1927 24.8720 43 I Leisure Park “Rāmkalni” Offers a variety of boating routes and ph. +371 29499342, www.avoti.com, on horseback One of the longest toboggan tracks in GPS: 57.5562, 25.4440 39 I Lāzertags Poligons 1 provide canoes. Bike rental is offered The Gauja National Park offers its visi- 60 I Sigulda Sport centre the Baltics, attractions, boat and bicycle and, by prior arrangement, the oppor- It is a military tactical game base, I tors to take several hours’ long rides A Multi-functional sports centre with routes and rental, a bistro and a pub tunity to walk through the swamp trails 51 “Stud-farm Kocēni” where laser tag battles take place in Offers horseback rides in the vicinity in hilly pine woods or practice on the modern equipment for volleyball, welcome both the young and the old. or go for horse ride. In winter - ski several arenas of the former military of the Kocēni village, rides in carts, as training grounds with instructors. basketball, indoor football, badminton, “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalns County, rental, tracks in the woods, as well as grounds — barrack, hangar, bunker, well as excursions in the manège and “AdventureRide”, ph. +371 29269559, etc. A modern gym for heavy athletics ph. +371 29100280, riding in a sleigh. car fleet and other objects, where the stories about horse breeding and sport. www.adventureride.eu and training, 100 metres long running www.ramkalni.lv “Jaunstilbi”, Raiskums Parish, track, a big and a small pool, and water team game with laser gun will turn into There are also leisure premises and a GPS: 57.1248, 24.6585 Pārgauja County, ph. +371 29423270 I park with various saunas. vivid, fascinating and, above all — safe picnic spot. 56 Swimming pool RIFS GPS: 57.3416, 25.1519 Place, where to spend time actively A. Kronvalda iela 7A, Sigulda, battle.. Both for children and adults. “Astras”, Kocēni, Kocēni County, in the large swimming pool, gym, ph. +371 67973111, Miera iela 15, Sigulda, ph. +371 26405147, aerobic’s halls or relax in sauna and www.siguldassports.lv ph. +371 20207293, www.poligon-1.lv www.zirgaudzetavakoceni.lv the small hydropool. GPS: 57.1592, 24.8599 GPS: 57.1692, 24.8589 GPS: 57.5193, 25.3303

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ENTER WINTER Sigulda City Kaķīškalns Reinis track Žagarkalns Ozolkalns Rāmkalni track track 61 I Leisure park “Rāmkalni” the ski lifts, rent equipment and receive 68 I Skiing Park “Ozolkalns” Length of 350 m 320 m 150 m 420 m 500 m 200 m This park has two 200 m long descents. advice from instructors. There is also The “Ozolkalns” skiing and snowboard descent One of them is quick and athletic, the a special children’s/beginners’ park as tracks offer the longest descents in other – fit for families. There is also well as a café. Latvia as well as an equipment rent Height 90 m 80 m 35 m 70 m 80 m 30 m one big and several smaller ramps, as Peldu iela 1, Sigulda, and welcomes you to visit the café. difference ph. +371 25448860, well as an opportunity to rent equip- “Saulkrasti”, Drabeši Parish, Ski lifts T-bar, double 1 tablet type 2 tablet type ski 5 tablet type ski double chair, Anchor type www.siguldassports.lv ment and relax in a pub. Both tracks Amata County, ph. +371 26400200 chair, tablet and 1 rope tow lifts lifts, 2 multilifts, tablet type ski lift GPS: 57.1596 24.8386 are equipped with anchor lifts. www.ozolkalns.lv type and ski lift 2 children lifts ski lift and GPS: 57.2943, 25.2220 “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalns County, beginner ski lift beginner ski lift ph. +371 29100280, www.ramkalni.lv 65 I Kaķīškalns track Kaķīškalns invites you to enjoy a 320 m Beginner / Beginner/ Beginner/ Beginner hill Beginners slope Children’s hill GPS: 57.1430, 24.8443 69 I Cēsis Olympic center long descent on skis, use the platter Center offers an active holiday all year children’s children’s hill children’s hill (200 m) with Kids Park with with an anchor lift, test your skills in the main track or round. Cross-country skiers are wel- hill with a ski lift with rope tow tablet type ski multilifts and lift 62 I Bobsleigh and luge track on the beginners’/ children’s slope as come to use trails of different difficulty ski lift and lift; rope ski lifts. “Sigulda” well as rent equipment, receive lessons levels and equipment rental during snow park for Children’s Ski school. The Sigulda bobsleigh and luge track from an instructor or rest in the pub. winter. In summer the track is available children park (100 m) offers the city guests an opportunity to Senču iela 1, Sigulda, for running and roller skiing. All year with SunKid enjoy a 1420 m long ride with 16 curves ph. +371 67976886, www.kakiskalns.lv round everyone can do Nordic walking conveyour lift and a 200 m long braking dis¬tance, GPS: 57.1431, 24.8291 or play disc-golf. and children’s which is normally available to profes- Vaive Parish, Cēsis County, skiing carousel sional sportsmen only. 66 I Leisure complex www.occesis.lv Šveices iela 13, Sigulda, “Reiņa trase” GPS 57.3055, 25.3822 Catering Café Café Café Café Café Café, restaurant ph. +371 29185351, www.bobtrase.lv One of the oldest skiing centres in Latvia GPS: 57.1508, 24.8408 Equipment Equipment Equipment Equipment Equipment rent Equipment Equipment rent has two tracks: the main track and the 70 I A walk on snow shoes rent rent, service rent and rent, shop and and service rent and beginners’ track, as well as a snowboard at Vienkoči Park and shop service service service 63I Fischer ski centre park, a specially created and marked Those who like spending their time 1.25 km long and illuminated cross children’s track, a tube sliding track doing interesting things will enjoy a walk Instructors Skiing and Skiing and Skiing and Skiing and Skiing and Skiing and country ski track is the only one of a and a lit cross-country skiing track. The through the Vienkoči Park in snow shoes. snowboard snowboard snowboard snowboard snowboard snowboard kind cooled ski track in Eastern Eu- complex also offers equipment rent and “Vienkoči”, Līgatne County, instructors are instructors are instructors are instructors instructors are instructors are rope. The refrigerating system, which instructors and has a café. ph. +371 29329065, www.vienkoci.lv available; available; available; are available, available; available is built under the surface of the track, “Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda County, GPS: 57.1933, 25.0455 Children’s Adult and Children’s children‘s skiing Children’s allows for maintaining snow cover as ph. +371 29272255, www.reinatrase.lv skiing school children’s skiing school and snowboard skiing and well as keeps its non-stop functioning GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 in changing weather conditions. Ser- 71I Active leisure and skiing skiing schools school. snowboard centre “Baiļi” vice house provides inventory rental, 67 I Active leisure centre for all levels of school ski service, and instructor’s services. Active leisure and ski centre “Baiļi” experience Dressing room, shower, and sauna are “Žagarkalns” offers an opportunity to ski and also provided. Twelve skiing tracks of various snowboard, as well as organise active Additional Freestyle Open air Snow-tubing Snowboards park; Challets Puķu iela 4, Sigulda, ph. +371 67970262, difficulty, snowtubing, instructors, leisure and sports events, rent tourism opportuni- trampolines ice rink and track, tube rent; Cross-country and sauna; +371 29118847, www.siguldassports.lv cafes, a shop, a bath-house, picnic equipment, and stay overnight in a ties ice-skate rent; Cross – country skiing track and Ski bus GPS: 57.1403, 24.8177 places, as well as an opportunity to camping area. Guest house skiing track and equipment rent; rent equipment – all of this awaits “Baiļi”, Kauguri Parish, and small equipment rent; Apartments, skiers at “Žagarkalns”. Beverīna County, ph. +371 29284119, SPA center; Guest house holiday house and 64 I Sigulda city track “Žagarkalns”, Cēsis, The skiers can choose the most suit- www.baili.lv Seminar hall and bathhouse; bathhouse; Ski ph. +371 26266266, www.zagarkalns.lv able track for their skills – 350 m, GPS: 57.5342, 25.4688 Seminar hall bus; snowtubing GPS: 57.2981, 25.2268 200 m or 70 m, as well as use one of

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Lend your ear to birdsong and you will hear exhilarating tales of history, land and the I 72 TURAIDA MUSEUM people that shaped them. Peer out of the castle tower to be stunned by the primeval RESERVE carpet unfurling in the forested river valley. Air pulsating with love will persuade of the nobility and courage of Rose of Turaida. Bask in the sublime harmony of beauty wrought by human hands and the poetry of nature.

Turaidas iela 10, Turaida, Sigulda Coun- A TREASURE TROVE OF TESTIMONIES TO HISTORY ty, ph. +371 67972376, History Museum • Ensemble of Manor Buildings • Medieval Castle • Viewing Tower • Wooden Church • Sculpture Garden www.turaida-muzejs.lv GPS: 57.1868, 24.8478

Babbling in the tranquil air of the Castle Garden will be the playful ripples of the Old I 73 CĒSIS CASTLE Town’s fountains, as they refresh the gentle Vidzeme winds. Accompanying them will be the leisurely chimes of church bells, punctuated by craftsmen’s tools calmly This is your opportunity to savour We invite you to discover Latvia, During your journey, you will be sculpting exquisite ancient jewellery. While somewhere deep among the groves of trees the jewels that noblemen have travelling through time and welcomed at the most important Pils laukums 9, Cēsis, Cēsis County, planted by the lords of the men, lovers will kiss. ph. +371 26576111, safeguarded in the cusp of the enjoying the tranquillity of the manor houses, castles and pal- THE CENTRE OF LIFE IN AN ANCIENT TOWN www.cesiscastle.lv forest for time eternal. Venture historic residences of the aris- aces in the Gauja region, offering History and Art Museum • Viewing Tower over the Old Town of Cēsis • Events and Concerts • GPS: 57.3132, 25.2714 Ancient Jewellery Forge • Castle Park • Medieval Workshops forth, rapt in contemplation, tocracy fanned by centuries of fine dining and accommodation essaying your brush back and impressive history. The authentic options, and an eclectic offering The air around will rustle amidst the tranquillity of the ancient Gauja river valley. Thus, 74 I forth over the canvas, listening to hospitality of the nobility awaits of additional services, rang- SIGULDA CASTLE you will feel like a castle guard on the edge of civilization, knowing that the security of the paint plotting its way into the you, along with the opportunity to ing from tours recreating the the castle depends on you keeping your ears open to any danger emanating from the scenic panorama around you. And as you shoot your arrows straight and true, you’ll canvas, and sipping tea in the step into the world of Latvia’s no- epochs of the nobility through to Pils iela 16, Sigulda, hear them sour into the sky with the grace on the birds on high. manor garden, where you will bility and to encounter its broad scenic horse carriage excursions Sigulda County, ph. +371 67971335, AN EPICENTER OF HISTORICAL EVENTS hear the tick tuck of the venera- heritage, as well as to embark through the Latvian countryside. www.tourism.sigulda.lv A Grand Duke’s Neo-Gothic Style Castle • Livonian Order Castle Ruins • Concerts, Cultural ble lord’s clock. on a stately journey amid im- GPS: 57.1656, 24.8506 Events • Creative Quarter • Medieval Testimonies • Stunning Views of the Gauja River Valley pressive settings nestling among In the authentic interior of the manor, as you step across the softly creaking floor, painterly landscapes. I 75 DIKĻI PALACE you’ll hear the echoing footsteps of the affable lord of the manor. The unruffled babbling of the water in the estate pond will fill you with the peace wrought by an idyllic landscape, accompanied by the gentle music of nature, to be enjoyed at any hour of Dikļi, Dikļi Parish, Kocēni County, the day or night. And the rustle of the park’s mature trees will remind you of the old ph. +371 64207480, +371 26515445 days when it seemed that even the birds sang more beautifully. www.diklupils.lv AN IDYLL FOR CONNOISSEURS OF HISTORY GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 Accommodation in Design Rooms • Gourmet Restaurant • Eco SPA • Hunting • Collection of Listen in noble silence! Fireplaces and Paintings • Horse Carriage and Sleigh Rides →

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The lightest of breezes will cast the rustling leaves in the park aloft. The flutter of wings The rattle of horses’ hooves will carry you back in time to an age when the life at the I I 76 BĪRIŅI CASTLE will announce the return of the stork to its home in the manor house tower. And don’t be 80 VALMIERMUIŽA manor was tranquil and unhurried. And your thirst will be quenched by the mere surprised to hear the ducks calling to one another as they play hide and seek among the MANOR sound of live beer caressing the landlord’s glasses, while the peaceful rustle of trees water lilies. The bathhouse will resound to the sound of flailing birch besoms, while the will gently cradle your leisurely and relaxed mood. Bīriņi, Limbaži County, paintbrush caresses the canvas as it strives to render this scene immortal. ph. +371 64024033, AN OASIS OF HOSPITALITY AT THE CROSSROADS OF HISTORY ROMANCE AND PEACE Renowned Brewery • Brewery Tours • Finest Latvian Cuisine • Local Goods Market • Horse www.birinupils.lv Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža, Accommodation in Design Rooms • Restaurant • Manor Parks and Arbours • Bathing- Burtnieki County, ph. +371 20264269, Riding GPS: 57.2441, 24.6591 places • Park Library • Stable, Sleigh Rides www.valmiermuiza.lv GPS: 57.5559, 25.4314 A fountain will ripple peacefully in the courtyard where birds pause to quench their I 77 MĀLPILS MANOR thirst. In the manor’s entrance hall, an ancient harpsichord will toy with its notes, occa- sionally complemented by the barely audible whispers of candle flames. As the manor’s The rustle of the forest will be complemented by the sound boats wending their way I ghost does his nocturnal rounds, won’t be perturbed by the creak of painting frames. 81 KRIMULDA through the gently flowing water of the Gauja river valley. The cable car will whine Pils iela 6, Mālpils, Mālpils County, REFINED MOMENTS OF CAREFREE LEISURE MANOR temperamentally, while pegs are banged into barrel holes in the wine cellar. Up above, ph. +371 26666600, www.malpilsmuiza. Accommodation in Design Rooms • Gourmets’ Restaurant • Culinary Masterclasses • Art the birds will be all of a flutter as their flight carries them within range of the delica- lv GPS: 57.0064, 24.9494 Collection • Antique Bicycles • Hot Air Balloon Flights cies in the manor greenhouse. A RESIDENCE OFFERING BEAUTIFUL VIEWS Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda, Panoramic Views of the Ancient River Valley • Winery, Tastings • Cable Car Rides • Walking Under the spell of this charming baroque pearl, you will encounter a rhythmic idyll – as 78 I ph. +371 67972232, +371 29111619, Trails • Health Treatments • Hostel UNGURMUIŽA you admire wall paintings in the most peaceful of surroundings, your imagination will www.krimuldaspils.lv MANOR vividly conjure up images of tranquil and carefree days at the wooden manor. GPS: 57.1677, 24.8298 A UNIQUE WOODEN BAROQUE MANOR HOUSE Unique Wooden Manor House • Accommodation in a Rural Manor House • Historic Wall Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County, Paintings • Ancient Recipe Restaurant • Tea Drinking Ritual Sounds from the ancient craftsmen’s workshop will introduce you to the banging of a 82I ph. +371 22007332, www.ungurmuiza.lv VIENKOČI PARK handmade hammer and a plane handled by a true master. Meanwhile, in the shadows GPS: 57.3625, 25.0887 of the forest, masterfully handcrafted sculptures will whisper long forgotten legends to one another of the wonders wrought by past lords of the manor. Vienkoči, Augšlīgatne, Līgatne County, As the waters of the Amata River babble busily, a corn crake will scythe down a lesser 79 I KĀRĻAMUIŽA ph. +371 29329065, www.vienkoci.lv THE MANOR CARPENTER’S MASTERPIECES butterfly-orchard in the meadow, while a stork will rattle loudly as he calls his love Wooden Crafts Museum • Miniature Copies of Historic Manors • Wooden Sculpture Park GPS: 57.1933, 25.0455 MANOR home. Apples will hit the ground bouncing to the rhythm in the century-old orchard. And in the bathhouse, the ripple of water will bring the steam out of stones, while a hammock gently will be oscillating in the breeze. AT THE NATURAL EPICENTER OF THE MANOR Kārļi, Drabeši Parish, Amata County, Rooms of Historical Personalities • Landscaped Nature Park • Walking Trails • Home ph. +371 26165298, www.karlamuiza.lv Restaurant • Historic Orchard • Traditional Bathhouse GPS: 57.2406, 25.2121

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ENTER HISTORY you to the lifestyle of Līgatne people in medieval castle ruins as well as Meitu fortress. There are stories related to the different centuries. sala (Daughter Island) with reconstruct- manor about the baron and his beautiful Spriņģu iela 2, Līgatne, ed Stone and Bronze Age houses. daughter Kausuļu Rasa who refused to 83 I Sigulda Evangelical music and watch the Cēsis panorama 90I Dikļi Evangelical Lutheran ph. +371 64153169, 29189707, Āraiši, Amata County, ph. +371 obey her father‘s instructions. Lutheran church from the church tower. church www.visitligatne.lv 25669935, www.araisi.com “Viesturi“, Veselava, Priekuļi County, First mentioned in writing in the 15th Lielā Skolas iela 8, Cēsis Current building was built around 1848. GPS: 57.2371, 25.0419 GPS: 57.2499, 25.2800 ph. +371 26100962 century as St. Bērtulis’ church, this GPS: 57.3122, 25.2718 In the church you can see some of the GPS: 57.2901, 25.4773 building takes pride in the altar piece most unique artworks in Vidzeme – 94 I Secret Soviet bunker in 97 I Āraiši windmill “Christ in the Garden of Ghetsemane”, 87 I Valmiera St.Simon`s the pulpit (1699) and the altar (1698) Līgatne Construction year — 1852. Four floors of 101 I Straupe Horse Mail the cast iron bell installed in 2001 and church decorated with mannerism style wood Built in the 80s, the bunker, which is the mill provide views of machinery that Straupe Horse Mail building complex is the button mosaics created by V. Attāls. The church, built in 1283, has almost carvings. located 9 m under the rehabilitation mills grains into flour. When booking a the only horse post station, in Latvia and Baznīcas iela 2, Sigulda, completely preserved its medieval Dikļi, Kocēni County, centre “Līgatne” and takes up more group visit in advance, it is possible to it dates back to the 18th century, when ph +371 67973228 appearance. In the church you can ph. +371 29124453 than 2000 m2, is a unique place where enjoy the dinner of a miller. Bread Day is Straupe was located on the internation- GPS: 57.1624, 24.8523 find gravestones of prominent 15th-16th GPS: 57.5966, 25.0743 the nuclear war shelter and authentic organised each year at the end of July. ally important Tērbata-Rīga horse post century citizens, an organ (1886), pulpit exhibits of the age have been preserved. Āraiši, Amata County, route. Straupe Farmer`s market takes 84 I Turaida Evangelical and organ loft paintings (1730), as well 91 I Vangaži Evangelical You can embrace the atmosphere of ph. +371 29238208, place here every 1st and 3rd Sunday. www.amata.lv Vecpasts, Straupe Parish, Lutheran church as enjoy Valmiera’s panorama from the Lutheran Church that age by enjoying a 80s style meal church tower observation deck. GPS: 57.2527, 25.2682 Pargauja County, This church, built in 1750, is one of the In the 17th century, there was a small and participating in a reality game as a Bruņinieku iela 2, Valmiera, ph.+371 29170247, oldest wooden churches in Latvia and log church building without a tower in detective. ph. +371 64200333, www.zirgupasts.lv it is located on the Church Hill (which Vangaži. A brick church was built in “Skaļupes”, Līgatne Parish, 98 I Kokmuiža manor www.visit.valmiera.lv GPS: 57.3237, 24.9221 is also an ancient burial ground) inside 1789 next to the road, during the World Līgatne County, At the manor, where once a brewery GPS: 57.5384, 25.4263 the territory of the Turaida museum War I, it was destroyed. The church was ph. +371 64161915, was accommodated, offers excursions reserve. Rose of Turaida memorial site reconstructed in 1935 and destroyed www.bunkurs.lv around the manor buildings and park. 102 I Cēsis History and Art can be found next to the church. 88 I Valmiera museum and again in the war. In 1992, along with GPS: 57.2560, 25.0709 Spherical sundial is located next to the Museum Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda, the Livonian Order castle Latvian National Awakening the church manor building. 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Phone WEB GPS Vidzeme Concert hall “Cēsis” 4 50, 80, 110, X X +371 6411 9921 www.cesukoncertzale.lv 57.3132, 25.2763 Raunas iela 12, Cēsis 800 Valmiera Culture Centre 5 50-696 X +371 26582825 www.visit.valmiera.lv 57.5386, 25.4207 Rīgas iela 10, Valmiera Sigulda Sport centre 2 50, 400 X X +371 67973111 www.siguldassports.lv 57.1592, 24.8599 A. Kronvalda iela 7A, Sigulda Concert hall “Valmiera” 3 20, 60, 300 X X +371 26111773 www.koncertzalevalmiera.lv 57.5362,25.4179 L. Paegles iela 10, Valmiera Kocēni Culture Centre Alejas 2 120, 250 x x +371 22005508 www.kocenunovads.lv 57.5225, 25,3360 iela 3, Kocēni, Kocēni County Vaidava Culture and Craft 3 100, 150, 250 x x +371 26051032 www.kocenunovads.lv 57.4299, 25.2845 Centre Skolas iela 1a, Vaidava, 122 Kocēni County Rehabilitation centre 5 15, 30, 45, X X X +371 64161915 www.rehcentrsligatne.lv 57.2560, 25.0709 “Līgatne” 180, 250 ENTER ECO-WELNESS & HEALTH “Skaļupes”, Līgatne County Vidzeme Univerity of 9 15-225 X X X +371 64207230 www.va.lv 57.5350, 25.4242 Applied Science 122 I The hotel “Jonathan SPA 125 I Velnala bath-house 129 I Swimming pool complex Dikļi Castle 5 40, 40, 60, X X X +371 64207480 www.diklupils.lv 57.5978, 25.1025 Estate” This Latvian style herb bath-house, in Valmiera Dikļu pils, Dikļi, Kocēni County 100, 150 The atmosphere of the hotel and its built from heavy logs and located at an The complex offers various swimming Bīriņi Palace 4 15, 15, 50, X X X +371 64024033 www.birinupils.lv 57.2438, 24.6595 surroundings is permeated by a rec- ecologically rich place with a special pools in different sizes. There are swim- Bīriņu pils, Bīriņi, Limbaži County 140 reation philosophy based on harmony energy, invites you to enjoy bath-house ming lessons, water fitness classes, with nature in its entirety. The “Jonathan attendant services and tea ceremonies. special water classes for pregnant Mālpils Manor 9 6, 10, 15, 18, +371 26666600 www.malpilsmuiza.lv 57.0064, 24.9494 SPA Estate” provides genuinely heartfelt “Brūveri”, Sigulda County, women and seniors, children mornings, Pils iela 6, Mālpils, Mālpils County 20, 20, 40, 70, 120 hospitality to the highest standards, ph. +371 26092153, www.hotelbruveri. SPA area with four types of saunas, environmentally friendly and high-qual- lv GPS: 57.1554, 24.8198 whirpool-stream swimming pools and Cēsis Castle complex 5 40, 50, 60, X X +371 27878549 www.cesupils.lv 57.3133, 25.2714 ity materials, as well as unforgettably other activities available. Pils laukums 9, Cēsis, Cēsu novads 100 Rīgas iela 91, Valmiera. delicious cuisine. 126 I Guest House “Lantus” Enjoy Latvian traditional sauna rituals www.valmieraspeldbaseins.lv Guest house “Lantus” 2 30, 120 X X X +371 26519319 www.laukumaja.lv 57.6317, 25.2430 “Ezerputni”, Amatciems, Amata and special rural SPA treatments – GPS:57.5280691,25.3880431 “Lantus”, Bērzaine Parish, County, ph. +371 25606066, swatting with bath besoms, hot honey Kocēni County www.jonathanspahotel.com massage and many more. You can take 1 120 +371 29247403 www.veselava.lv 57,2901, 25,4773 GPS: 57.2254, 25.3034 130 I Medical Rehabilitation Veselava Manor Veselava, a dip in the pool or – if you prefer to be Centre “Līgatne“ Veselava Parish, Priekuļi County close to nature – in a backyard pond. 123I Dikļi castle The rehabilitation centre offers medical Hotel “Santa” 1 30 X X X +371 67705271 www.hotelsanta.lv 57.1307, 24.8456 “Lantus”, Bērzaine Parish, Kocēni rehabilitation, SPA procedures, accom- The castle which houses a 4-star hotel “Kalnajāņi”, Sigulda County County, ph. +371 29214406, 28648679, modation and various activities for your and a gourmet restaurant, also offers 12, 25, 25, X X X +371 67972263 www.hotelsigulda.lv 57.1555, 24.8524 www. Laukumaja.lv free time. Hotel Sigulda SPA therapies, massages, peelings, Pils iela 6, Sigulda 60, 100 GPS: 57.6317, 25.2430 “Skaļupes”, Līgatne parish, body wrap procedures and baths, as Līgatne County, ph. +371 64161915, Hotel “Wolmar” 2 40, 100 X X X +371 64207301 www.hotelwolmar.lv 57.5434, 25.4306 well as other procedures which make I 127 “Mazais Ansis” rural www.rehcentrsligatne.lv Tērbatas iela 16a, Valmiera use of the local herb expert Z. Kaviere’s steam baths GPS: 57.2560, 25.0709 herb mixtures. Enjoy a rural steam bath. You can use Dikļi Culture Centre 2 35, 100 x x +371 26486115 www.kocenunovads.lv 57.5975, 25.0650 Dikļi, Kocēni County, the aromatic birch-tree whisk in the "Straumes", Dikļi Parish, ph. +371 64207480, +371 26515445, steam bath featuring a small room for 131 I Rehabilitation Centre Kocēni County www.diklupils.lv up to 15 persons, a swimming-pool, Krimulda SPA Hotel Ezeri 4 15, 25, 40, 60 X X X +371 67973009 www.hotelezeri.lv 57.1319, 24.8542 GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 shower, and dressing-room. Rehabilitation centre offers various “Ezeri”, Sigulda County “Ansīši”, Rubene, Kocēni County, water procedures such as the Charko Recreation complex 2 20, 80 X X X +371 29272255 www.reinatrase.lv 57.1796, 24.8175 ph. +371 64230352, www.mazais- douche, underwater massage, pearl, 124 I SPA hotel “Ezeri” “Reiņa trase” The SPA complex offers different sau- ansis.lv GPS: 57,4649, 25.2559 fir-needle, turpentine, and aromatic “Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda County nas and pools, therapeutic and relaxing baths. Procedures with local mud are Valmiermuiža Craft Brewery 2 50, 50 X X +371 20264269 www.valmiermuiza.lv 57.5559, 25.4314 massages, treatments for body and 128 I Pirate Sauna also available — bath and applications Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža face and traditional Latvian countryside The Pirate Sauna looks like a real stimulate blood circulation, metabolism, sauna rituals with bathhouse attendant. ship. You can take a steam-bath in the and immune system. Physiotherapist Hotel “Aparjods” 2 30, 50 X X X +371 67972230 www.aparjods.lv 57.1414, 24.8446 Pirate Sauna situated in the territory of “Ezeri”, Sigulda County, exercises individually and in groups. Ventas iela 1a, Sigulda the guest house “Madara”, as well as Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda, ph. +371 67973009, www.hotelezeri.lv Krimulda Manor 2 30, 60 X X X +371 29111619 www.krimuldaspils.lv 57.1677, 24.8298 to order sauna transportation to your ph. +371 67972232, 29111619, GPS: 57.1319, 24.8542 Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda chosen location. www.krimuldaspils.lv “Madaras”, Vaidava Parish, Kocēni GPS: 57.1677, 24.8298 County, ph. +371 29268692, www.muca.lv GPS: 57.4309, 25.2020 Number of different Capacity Equipment (projector, Catering Accomodation halls or rooms per rooms screen etc.)

www.entergauja.com 1834 |I 35 WILD AT PALATE gastronomy. remember – the penny buns you pick SUMMER yourself – taste the best! Latvian summers are short but none- AUTUMN In 2017 the Rīga-Gauja region offer salads, grilled meat or apple cake. SPRING theless full of gastronomic goodies that The beautiful and scrumptious penny- WINTER earned the honour of being European The syrup contains 95 % of birch The year starts in spring with birch sap can be savoured in the right place, at bun mushrooms, just waiting to be Cold and damp weather in Latvia re- Region of Gastronomy. Latvian cui- syrup and 5 % of sugar. It does not and maple syrup, whose just-tapped the right time. Nothing provides more picked, and sauteed in a cream sauce sults in fare that is rich and filling, with sine and gastronomy traditions have contain preservatives. freshness lasts but a brief moment. pleasure than tending a garden, ven- with the new crops of potatoes. Or how character. Simple but sturdy foods from one thing in common – almost every- The fermentation will result in a turing deep into a forest for wild straw- about the abundant quince [The quince garden vegetables and grains. Potatoes thing that was on our table, could be Fruit tea “Taste of ancient sweetly sour, sparkling libation to your berries or chanterelle mushrooms, or is the sole member of the genus Cydo- and barley, rye products – through the seen out of the window. Birch water Gauja Valley” liking. Just about everyone – not only choosing a spot lake or riverside for nia in the family Rosaceae], that yellow centuries are a reminder of home fires in spring allowed to wash away the Fruit tea will let Gauja Region guests gourmets – following winter hibernation, fishing. This is how we can explain why fruit perfect for syrups or candied peel burning. But what about the rowan winter tiredness and waste from the feel the generosity of our nature and the crave the first greens that sprout up – all our desserts have cherries on top, (succade), in the teapot, on a plate with berries? Beautiful and mildly tart – for a bones, the meadow herbs were used ability to give people the dearest - health aromatic, succulent, crisp and chock full why the kitchen table has jars of jams game meat. The Latvian hunter – eager real taste of life. as spices or in teas to keep in the and joy of living. The tea contains healing of vitamins. The season’s first sorrel, and jellies all in a a row, why on our and enthusiastic, to say the least. Deer home medicine chest. The forests herbs that have been gathered from Gauja leaf lettuce, rhubarb simply reek of the grills and in our smokehouses – ready and moose on the loose are merely Rye bread Ancient Valley and are full of the strength gifted us with meat, mushrooms reawakening land’s strength and vital- to prepare, are the fish we have caught. ‘value added’ to the cherished moments It goes without saying: nowhere on and berries, but rivers, lakes and the from the earth and the energy from the ity – an opportunity not to be missed! spent in the wood and brush, the invigo- planet Earth the rye bread is more de- sea – with fish. At the same time, it sun. The taste and the smell is made of rating air. And – a post-hunt feast tastes licious than in Latvia, and it’s taste is a chamomile blossoms, forest raspberry Catfish agrees with the Latvian chefs’ mani- Rhubarb The largest fish in Latvia, it can reach up even more delicious. result of our history, memories, dreams, fest of modern Latvian cuisine, which leaves, willowherb tops, peppermint leaves, hazel tree leaves and thyme tops. Every Latvian household has a shrub to 250 kilos in weight. To make catfish and philosophy on the order of things. invites us to “create new recipes, of rhubarb, not only for its useful traits, more delicate, one should leave a whole Cydonia It’s not surprising that rye bread is what The hard, golden fruit named quince or where up-to-date local products are Candied rhubarb, cranberry but also for its looks. It is used in vari- gutted catfish for two to three days in every Latvian living abroad craves for. used” and “diversify the diet by using cydonia is known as Latvia’s lemon. It and quince ous gastronomical gluttonies – rhubarb cold in order to serve a pinkish fish of seasonal products”. In honour of the pie, rhubarb jelly, rhubarb ice-cream, light consistency. The fishbone can be is referred to as one of modern Latvian Rowan Rhubarb is a sour and juicy vegeta- title “European Region of Gastron- rhubarb chutney, rhubarb jam, rhubarb used for making a strong bouillon. cuisine’s trademarks. It is utilized in Dried and powdered, the red-orange omy 2017” three official Rīga-Gauja ble, which contains very little calo- salad and a few dozen other delicacies. marinade when cooking lamb, a tangy rowan berry is a subtle spice for various souvenirs were chosen by creating a ries. Rhubarb is a source of mineral Sour cherries additive in homemade sweet wines, and sauces and marinades. In jellies and substances, vitamins and antioxi- for jams, served with select cheeses. competition. They can be purchased Sorrels The sour cherries are excellent for one’s marmalade it is an ideal accent for in tourism information centres. Also, dants. Candied large-berry cranber- The first sorrels unmistakably indicate meat dishes or mild cheese. And as a health, as, besides vitamins and min- Venison by continuing a tradition, restaurant ries and quince is a great alternative that the spring has truly arrived. Sorrels erals, the sweet-sour berries contain a liquid additive for your cocktail, it is the Deer parks in Latvia are abundant weeks take place in the region twice for sweets - they are tasty and very are used in many ways – in salad to- lot of melatonin, which helps the human best that a berry can offer alcohol. and impeccably managed. Venison a year – in spring and in autumn. healthy. Cranberries contain vitamin gether with chives or rustic goosefoots, body to fight aging and insomnia. is perfect for a seasonal stew, or in C and B1, which improve immunity nettles, and dandelion, with cottage Devoted housekeepers insist that a jam Turnip select restaurants as tartare or steak. A Birch syrup and speeds up metabolism. Quince cheese, as pie filling, in lavish stews, or wine should be made just from the Making our noble contribution to the venison roast – is there anything more Birch syrup is a unique product is a source of mineral substances. and, of course, in soup. sour ones. current renaissance in long forgotten appropriate for a holiday meal? Perfect with an extraordinary taste and it As the taste of these candied foods herbs and veggies – we give you: the is a great garnish for both sweet for Independence Day on November 18! is so distinctive we add only sugar to Birch and maple sap Cloudberries turnip, stupendous in stews! Or simply and salty foods. You will taste a themand there is no need for taste The colder the winter, the sweeter Cloudberries hide in deep and far Penny bun baked in the oven, but better yet – in bittersweet and a little sour caramel the sap. It is used as a wine, sorbet, a salad with smoked fish and nuts. enhancers, preservatives or dyestuff. marshes. However, if you are lucky to Latvia is a mushroom-picking nation, flavour, which is a great addition to ice flakes, salad dressing, beauty The turnip – just doing what comes find them, they can be used in making and the penny bun is considered the compresses, and for detoxication – no naturally! of a honeyed jam which perfectly ultimate prize for those venturing into reason to skimp on. You could also complements dessert cheeses or fruit the woods. You can simply sautee it ferment it with a pinch of sugar, some salad. Despite everything, cloudberry with butter, braise in cream with young raisins, and black currant twig, for your is the queen of contemporary forest potatoes, sun-dry, and so on. Just www.rigagauja.lv own champagne!

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ENTER LOCAL GOODS & MARKETS only farmers and small producers mar- Cēsis region by local farmers and small OTHER MARKETS AND ket in the Baltic States included in the scale producers. By prior arrangement ACTIVITIES: International Earth Market Alliance. The Ķimene offers special degustation of home place of the market is Straupe local products. Green Market Līgatne taste the variety of flavors at “Veselības 132 I Valmiermuiža Craft 138 I Krimulda manor wines Horse Post complex with its charm and Rīgas iela 18 (entrance from Lielā When: Easter Sunday Brewery laboratorija”. At the winery you will be introduced cozy atmosphere and its original 19th Skolas iela), Cēsis, ph. +371 27014156 Brewery invites for excursion with beer Līvi, Drabeši Parish, Amata County, to the Krimulda manor and the century cobble stone pavement. GPS 57.3119, 25.2718 Kocēni Spring Market tasting, as well as Valmiermuiža beer ph. +371 26300072, manor’s historical centre as well as Vecpasts, Straupe Parish, www.veselibaslaboratorija.lv When: Easter Sunday outlet to purchase live beer, treats and offered various wines for tasting and Pargauja County, ph. +371 29464946, 145| Bakery “Cēsu maize” GPS: 57.2822, 25.2540 other Latvian masterspieces of wood. It purchasing. These wines have been www.straupestirdzins.lv Here the bread is baked from Latvian Plant parade in Sigulda goes on to Beer kitchen, which is lauded GPS: 57.3237, 24.9221 135 I Matilde winery produced right here with the brand organic whole grain wheat and spelt When: May in the story of a nature-based and crea- name “Cremon” wheat whole grain flour. Made with “Matilde” is the only winery in Latvia tivity cherished Latvian land taste. The Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda, 142| Markets of the Tasty natural leaven (sourdough), without guests invited to go for ride with horse that produces full-bodied, saturated Summer Solstice Market in ph. +371 29111619, the addition of bread yeast. They offer or pony in Valmiermuiža castle park or wines, and offers home-made vermouth Valmiermuiža Valmiermuiža www.krimuldaspils.lv tasting of bread, a short story about the the near surroundings or an excursion featuring a blend of herbs such as yar- Every time alongside market, where visit- When: Weekend before Midsummer GPS: 57.1677, 24.8298 healthy composition of bread, about the to Valmiermuiža stable. row, mint, and wormwood. ing a wide range of home compounders, process of natural fermentation. Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža, “Bilderi”, Kocēni Parish, farmers and craftsmen troop from near Cēsis Town Festival market Rīgas iela 18 (entrance from Lielā ph. +371 20264269, valmiermuiza.lv Kocēni County,ph. +371 26457057 139 I Līgatne winery and distant places, there is a celebration When: 4th Saturday of July Skolas iela), Cēsis, ph. +371 26412803. GPS: 57.5559, 25.4314 GPS: 57.4851, 25.3633 Enjoy wine made from berries and fruit in honor of the Latvian anniversaries. harvested in Līgatne and cheese made Guests can explore the festive traditions, GPS 57.3119; 25.2718 Valmiera City Festival market 133 I Brewery “Raiskumietis” 136 I Steak Club in Līgatne while sitting in the cellar cave enjoy concerts, participate in various When: July | Raiskumietis is a brewery of ben- Steak Club offers classes to introduce of Lustūža cliff. Please arrange group workshops and activities, feast on deli- 146 Plant Parade in Sigulda efits which is rich in traditions and in any enthusiast to maturing and cooking visits prior. cious food, as well as to go horse riding. Festivity Square Bread day in Āraiši windmill which according to the best ancestral Latvian-grown beef, according to the “Vanagi”, Augšlīgatne, Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža, ph. An exhibition and fair of plants grown in When: end of July, beginning of August techniques and the highest qual- best Wild West barbecue traditions. ph. +371 26521467, +371 20264269, www.gardumuti.lv Latvia, meeting with the plant growing ity standards, with love, beer is being “Mazdzērvītes”, Kocēni Parish, www.spoonfactory.lv GPS: 57.5559, 25.4314 and garden layout specialists. Majority Miķeļdiena Market brewed, bread is baked in the wood oven Kocēni County, GPS: 57.2330, 25.0421 of Latvian plant growers participate in When: September 29 or weekend and delicious local meat products are ph. +371 20009022, 143| Trout farm “Sillakas” this event (including more than 100 Lat- before that in Cēsis, last weekend of smoked. Raiskuma labumu darītava www.steikuklubs.lv 140 I Zilver house wines Sillakas offer fishing, an opportunity to via’s plant nurseries) and it is the most September in Sigulda can be viewed with a guide, who will GPS: 57.4925, 25.3185 The winery offers you to purchase Zilver buy and taste the fish, organise a party, attended annual event in this sector. When: April, May present all the production processes house wines which have been made stay overnight at the guest house and Simjūda Market 137 I Homestead “Silkalni” More info: www.staduparade.lv and methods. All the benefits can be after old recipes and from berries and take a steam bath. Visitors are welcome When: 2nd Saturday of October About 100 various medicinal herbs tasted on the spot. fruit grown and harvested on the spoph. to stay at the cosy and comfortable are grown on fields or meadows or 147| Trimpus “Rūķi 1”, Raiskums, Pārgauja County, Group tastings have to be previously guest house with six excellently fur- Christmas Markets in Cēsis gathered in the wilderness – the forest. A small brewery where you can drink ph. +371 20370370 arranged. nished rooms. When: 3rd and 4th weekend of Advent GPS: 57.3122, 25.1569 On a guided tour, visitors discover plants cold craft beer with a beautiful view on “Pīlādži”, Sigulda County, “Sillakas”, Liepa Parish, and secrets of growing, gathering, and the St. John’s church. Easyer to find ph. +371 26320208, www.zilver.lv Priekuļi County, ph. +371 29188367, Valmiera Christmas market 134 I “Veselības laboratorija” drying herbs, as well as preparation them thanks to the beer barrel on the When: December GPS: 57.1322, 24.8530 www.sillakas.lv (Health laboratory) secrets of tea blends, syrups, and ex- GPS: 57.3573, 25.4508 wall of the building. Beer tasings are “Veselības laboratorija” produces dress- tracts; they also get a taste of medicinal offered by prior arrangement. More information about events: ings and brandies from herbs, berries, herbal teas. 141| Straupe Farmers‘ market 144 | Local goods shop Skolas iela 6, Cēsis www.entergauja.com and fruits grown in Latvian gardens, “Silkalni”, Vaidava Parish, “Ķimene” (Caraway) ph: +371 25448810, https://trimpus.lv Kocēni County, On every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each forests, and meadows. During the tour, Shop offers big variety of Latvian local GPS: 57.3112 25.2725 ph. +371 29432176 month, every healthy and delicious food you can track the gathering of raw food, homemade wine, souvenirs, natu- materials and pretreatment processes, GPS: 57.4391, 25.2432 lover can leisurely shop and enjoy a delicious meal in the first and currently the ral cosmetics and bio organic products. witness high-grade alcohol burning, and A big part of products are made in

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“Kaķu Māja” Pils iela 8, Sigulda ph. +371 29150104 www.cathouse.lv GPS: 57.1563, 24.8517 “Ritters” Pils iela 4b, Sigulda ph. +371 67709625 www.hotelpils.lv GPS: 57.1544, 24.8532 “Kaupo Cafe” “Jaunbeites”, Sigulda County ph. +371 29216831 www.hotelkaupo.lv GPS: 57.1410, 24.8410 “Reiņa Cafe”“Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda County ph. +371 29689953 www.reinatrase.lv GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 “Pagrabiņš” Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis ph. +371 64120125 GPS: 57.3140, 25.2746 “DOMA” L. Paegles iela 15a, Sigulda ph. +371 26451614 facebook.com/domasigulda GPS: 57.1598, 24.8462 “Eklērs” Pils iela 1, Sigulda ph. +371 29168113 www.eklers.lv GPS: 57.1537, 24.8528 “Jāņoga” Valmieras iela 21a ph. +371 28309298 GPS: 57.3181, 25.2842 “Cafe2Locals” Rīgas iela 24a, Cēsis ph. +371 28377783 www.cafe2locals.lv GPS: 57.3114, 25.2705 “SOLO” J.Poruka iela 21a, Cēsis ph. +371 26670033 GPS: 57.3144, 25.2932 Rehabilitation centre “Līgatne” “Skaļupes”, Līgatne County ph. +371 64161915 www.rehcentrsligatne.lv GPS: 57.2560, 25.0709 “Trīs kūkas” “Ramatas”, Augšlīgatne ph. +371 29829121 GPS: 57.2338, 25.0380 GAUJA EAT & DRINK “Šķesteri” Straupe, Pārgauja County ph. +371 29409182 GPS: 57.3535, 24.9553 “Bastions“ Bastiona iela 24, Valmiera ph. +371 64225502 GPS: 57.5394, 25.4226 Restaurants “Jauna Saule“ Rīgas iela 10, Valmiera ph. +371 28330657 www.jaunasaule.lv GPS: 57.5386, 25.4206 “Province” Niniera iela 6, Cēsis ph. +371 26407008 www.province.lv GPS: 57.3160, 25.2747 “Dikļu pils” Dikļi, Kocēni County ph. +371 64207480 www.diklupils.lv GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 “Vendene” Raunas iela 17, Cēsis ph. +371 64161361 www.glendeloka.lv GPS: 57.3128, 25.2749 “Aparjods” Ventas iela 1a, Sigulda ph. +371 67974414 www.aparjods.lv GPS: 57.1414, 24.8446 “Ņamma” Vidzemes šoseja 16, Sigulda (shopping centre “Raibais suns”) ph. +371 25456333 www.namma.lv GPS: 57.1447, 24.8594 “Gadalaiki” “Ezeri”, Sigulda County ph. +371 67973009 www.hotelezeri.lv GPS: 57.1319, 24.8542 Hotel “Sigulda“ restaurant Pils iela 6, Sigulda ph. +371 67972263 www.hotelsigulda.lv GPS: 57.1555, 24.8524 “Mr. Biskvīts” Ausekļa iela 9, Sigulda ph. +371 67976611 www.mbiskvits.lv GPS: 57.1537, 24.8528 Hotel “Santa” restaurant “Kalnjāņi”, Sigulda County ph. +371 67705271 www.hotelsanta.lv GPS: 57.1307, 24.8456 “GUSTAVbeķereja” Ventas iela 1, Strēlnieku iela 2, Sigulda ph. +371 25490021 www.gustavbekereja.lv GPS: 57.1421, 24.8447 “Kungu Rija” 1st km of the Turaida–Ragana road, Krimulda County ph. +371 67971473 www.kungurija.lv GPS: 57.1842, 24.8315 “Vinetas un Allas kārumlāde” Rīgas iela 12, Cēsis ph. +371 28375579 GPS: 57.3120, 25.2729 “Garšas Frekvence” Mālpils iela 4b, Sigulda ph. +371 67974889 www.hotelsegevold.lv GPS: 57.1436, 24.8571 “Birums” “Sprīdīši”, Kocēni County ph. +371 64207523 GPS: 57.5246, 25.3757 “Mālpils muižas restorāns”Pils iela 6, Mālpils, Mālpils County ph. +371 67102555 www.malpilsmuiza.lv GPS: 57.0064, 24.9494 “Dzirnakmeņi” “Ieriķu dzirnavas”, Ieriķi, Amata County ph. +371 64170089 www.ierikudzirnavas.lv GPS: 57.2088, 25.1701 “Bīriņu pils restorāns”Bīriņi, Limbaži County ph. +371 26521733 www.birinupils.lv GPS: 57.2438, 24.6595 “Melturi” “Sarkanāboli”, Drabeši Parish, Amata County ph. +371 68301272 GPS: 57.2261, 25.2492 “KANNAS”“Annas muiža”, Amata County ph. +371 64180700 www.annashotel.com GPS: 57.0343, 25.3633 “Rāmkalni” “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalns County ph. +371 67511280 www.ramkalni.lv GPS: 57.1248, 24.6585 "Runčuks" Nītaure, Nītaure Parish, Amata County ph. +371 28341539 GPS: 57.0717, 25.1940 “Agnese” Tērbatas iela 16a, Valmiera ph. +371 64207301 www.hotelwolmar.lv GPS: 57.5434, 25.4306 “Cafe 7 Bar” Rīgas iela 7, Cēsis ph. +371 20208749 GPS: 57.3119, 25.2740 Hotel “Cēsis” restaurant Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis ph. +371 64120122 GPS: 57.3140, 25.2746 "Zaķīši" Raiskums, Pārgauja County Ph.+371 26645599 www.hotelzakisi.lv GPS: 57.3150, 25.1548 “Rātes Vārti” Lāčplēša iela 1, Valmiera ph. +371 64281942 www.ratesvarti.lv GPS: 57.5390, 25.4252 "Retro" Raunas iela 10, entrance from Izstādes iela ph. +371 26595654 GPS: 57.3133, 25.2775 “Vecpuisis” Leona Paegles iela 10, Valmiera ph. +371 26110026 www.koncertzalevalmiera.lv GPS: 57.5362, 25.4179 Bistro "CATA" J.Poruka iela 8, Cēsis ph. +371 29113954 www.garsigi.com GPS: 57.3148, 25.2884 “Fazenda Bazārs” Vidzemes šoseja 14, Sigulda ph. +371 66900669 www.fazenda.lv GPS: 57.1454, 24.8590 "Aroma" Lenču iela 4, Cēsis ph. +371 29102277 GPS: 57.3133, 25.2745 “Jonathan Spa Estate” Amatciems, Amata County ph. +371 25606066 www.jonathanspahotel.com GPS: 57.2254, 25.3034 ph. +371 26175841 GPS: 57.3119, 25.2715 “Priede” Rīgas iela 27, Cēsis ph. +371 27212727 GPS: 57.3113, 25.2706 "Melnais gulbis" Rīgas iela 20, Cēsis “Teātra Vīna Bārs”Lāčplēša iela 4, Valmiera ph. +371 29401499 www.teatravinabars.lv GPS: 57.5394, 25.4261 "Bērzkrogs" "Krustlejas", Veselava Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 27722557 GPS: 57.2798, 25.4955 “Valmiermuižas alus virtuve” Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža ph. +371 28664424 www.valmiermuiza.lv GPS: 57.5559,25.4314 “Kebab Sigulda” Dārza iela 29, Sigulda facebook.com/siguldaskebabs GPS: 57.1566, 24.8656 “Ungurmuižas restorāns” Ungurmuiža, Pārgauja County ph. +371 25652388 www.ungurmuiza.lv GPS: 57.3625, 25.0887 “Zulū” Pulkveža Brieža iela 113, Sigulda facebook.com/zulusigulda GPS: 57.1544, 24.8847 “Villa Santa restaurant” Gaujas iela 88, Cēsis ph. +371 64177177 www.villasanta.lv GPS: 57.3104, 25.2291 “Pancake house” Piebalgas iela 1, Cēsis ph. +371 22333872 GPS: 57.3114, 25.2742 “Kārļamuižas restorāns” “Kārļamuiža”, Kārļi, Amata County ph. +371 26165298 www.karlaimuiza.lv GPS: 57.2406, 25.2121 “H.E. Vanadziņš Ziemeļu restorāns” Rīgas iela 15, Cēsis ph.+371 24771771 GPS: 57.3118 25.2728 “Subway Inčukalns” Rīga-Veclaicene highway 37 km, Inčukalns ph. +371 28611054 GPS 57.1136, 24.6277 Pubs Vecpilsētas kebabs Lielā Skolas iela 6, Cēsis ph. +371 20237139 GPS: 57.3119 25.2715 Bekko Rīgas iela 17-1, Cēsis ph.+371 22454240 GPS:57.3116 25.2723 “Kaķītis” Senču iela 1, Sigulda ph. +371 67976886 www.kakiskalns.lv GPS: 57.1431, 24.8291 “Bucefāls” “Ceļmalas”, Sigulda County ph. +371 29747000 www.bucefals.lv GPS: 57.1538, 24.8999 Pizzerias “Ansīši”, Rubene, Kocēni County ph. +371 64230352 www.mazais-ansis.lv GPS: 57.4649, 25.2559 “Mazais Ansis” “La Pizza Veloce”Raiņa iela 2, Sigulda ph. +371 27787711 www.atrapica.lv GPS: 57.1543, 24.8547 “Glendeloka” A. Kronvalda iela 2b, Cēsis ph. +371 64161016 www.glendeloka.lv GPS: 57.3220, 25.2984 “La Pizza Veloce”Rīgas iela 45, Valmiera ph. +371 20009119 www.atrapica.lv GPS: 56.8796, 24.6031 “Vilhelmīnes dzirnavas”Spriņģu iela 1, Līgatne ph. +371 27551311 http://vilhelmine.lv GPS: 57.2337, 25.0402 “Čili Pica” Strēlnieku iela 2, Sigulda (shopping centre “Šokolāde”) ph. +371 67973955 www.e-pica.lv GPS: 57.1430, 24.8443 “Pie Jančuka”Spriņģu iela 4, Līgatne ph. +371 29149596 GPS: 57.2325, 25.0429 “Čili Pica” G. Apiņa iela 10a, Valmiera (shopping centre “Maxima”) ph. +371 64228558 www.e-pica.lv GPS: 57.5426, 25.4171 “Sorbas” Kilometre 37 of motor road Rigas-Sigulda ph. +371 28445544 www.sorbas.lv GPS: 57.1139, 24.6260 ph. +371 29150104 www.cathouse.lv GPS: 57.1572, 24.8508 “Pie Brāļa”“Valteri”, Vangaži, Inčukalns County ph. +371 29414000 www.krogspiebrala.lv GPS: 57.0898, 24.5575 “Zaļumnieku piestātne” Pils iela 9, Sigulda “Pils ķēķis” Bruņinieku iela 4, Valmiera ph + 371 29160457 GPS: 57.5390, 25.4285 StudioPizza Rīgas iela 20, Cēsis ph. +371 20606000 www.studiopizza.lv GPS: 57.3117, 25.2720 “Pie Raunas vārtiem” Rīgas iela 3, Cēsis ph. +371 64127172 GPS: 57.3127, 25.2746

www.entergauja.com 1840 |I 41 GAUJA RELAX “Villa Alberta” Līvkalna iela 10a, Sigulda ph. +371 27770203 www.villaalberta.lv GPS: 57.1660, 24.8626 Hotels “Denderi” “Denderi”, Vaidava Parish, Kocēni County ph. +371 29242644 GPS: 57.4416, 25.2682 “Dikļu pils” Dikļi, Kocēni County ph. +371 64207480 www.diklupils.lv GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 “Mazais Ansis” “Ansīši”, Rubene, Kocēni County ph. +371 64230352 www.mazais-ansis.lv GPS: 57.4649, 25.2559 “Aparjods” Ventas iela 1a, Sigulda ph. +371 67972230 www.aparjods.lv GPS: 57.1414, 24.8446 “Meldri” “Meldri”, Kocēni Parish, Kocēni County ph. +371 26483015 GPS: 57.4341, 25.2700 “Kārļamuiža” “Kārļamuiža”, Kārļi, Amata County ph. +371 26165298 www.karlamuiza.lv GPS: 57.2406, 25.2121 “Luca” Lucas iela 2, Valmiera ph. +371 29456899 www.atputasbazes.lv/luca GPS: 57.5398, 25.4312 SPA Hotel “Ezeri” Ezeri”, Sigulda County ph. +371 67973009 www.hotelezeri.lv GPS: 57.1319, 24.8542 “Province” Niniera iela 6, Cēsis ph. +371 26407008 www.province.lv GPS: 57.3160, 25.2747 SPA Hotel “Jonathan SPA Estate” Amatciems, Amata County ph. +371 25606066 www.jonathanspahotel.com GPS: 57.2254, 25.3034 “Augstrozes” “Ezernieki”, Raiskums, Pārgauja County ph. +371 26699996 www.augstrozes.com GPS: 57.3126, 25.1573 “Sigulda” Pils iela 6, Sigulda ph. +371 67972263 www.hotelsigulda.lv GPS: 57.1555, 24.8524 “Rožkalns” “Rožkalni”, Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County ph. +371 29118831 www.rozkalns.net GPS: 57.3045, 25.1394 “Santa” “Kalnjāņi”, Sigulda County ph. +371 67705271 www.hotelsanta.lv GPS: 57.1307, 24.8456 “Ezergribieši” “Gribieši”, Kocēni County ph. +371 29485859 www.ezergribiesi.lv GPS: 57.4370, 25.2753 “Bīriņu pils” Bīriņi, Limbaži County ph. +371 64024033 www.birinupils.lv GPS: 57.2438, 24.6595 “Vakarvēji” “Vakarvēji”, Kocēni Parish, Kocēni County ph. +371 29213204 www.vakarveji.lv GPS: 57.5147, 25.2600 “Mālpils muiža” Pils iela 6, Mālpils, Mālpils County ph. +371 26666600 www.malpilsmuiza.lv GPS: 57.0064, 24.9494 “Eglaines” “Eglaines”, Kārļi, Amata County ph. +371 29172332 www.hoteleglaines.lv GPS: 57.2381, 25.1921 “Melturi” “Melturi”, Amata County ph. +371 29267224 www.melturi.viss.lv GPS: 57.2188, 25.2314 “Ungurmuiža” Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County ph. +371 22007332 www.ungurmuiza.lv GPS: 57.3625, 25.0887 “Good Stay Segevold” Mālpils iela 4b, Sigulda ph. +371 67974848 www.hotelsegevold.lv GPS: 57.1436, 24.8571 “Burtakas” “Burtakas”, Straupe Parish, Pārgauja County ph. +371 29451234 www.burtakas.lv GPS: 57.3479, 24.9339 “Naktsmājas” Vaidavas iela 15, Valmiera ph. +371 64201200 www.naktsmajas.lv GPS: 57.5274, 25.3902 “Ungurmalas” “Ezermalas”, Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County ph. +371 26433390 www.ungurmalas.lv GPS: 57.3503, 25.1007 “Wolmar” Tērbatas iela 16a, Valmiera ph. +371 64207301 www.hotelwolmar.lv GPS: 57.5434, 25.4306 “Unce” Cēsu iela 20, Valmiera ph. +371 29426161 www.macibucentrs.lv GPS: 57.5316, 25.4236 ph. +371 64120122 GPS: 57.3140, 25.2746 “Hotel Cēsis” Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis “Laimes ligzda” “Lejas Astītes”, Amata County ph. +371 29158821 www.laimesligzda.lv GPS: 57.2569, 25.2540 ph. +371 67976886 www.kakiskalns.lv GPS: 57.1431, 24.8291 “Kaķītis” Senču iela 1, Sigulda “Kārumnieki” "Kalnabeites", Sigulda Parish, Sigulda County ph. +371 29338444 www.karumnieki.com GPS: 57.1276, 24.8535 “Pils” Pils iela 4b, Sigulda ph. +371 67709625 www.hotelpils.lv GPS: 57.1544, 24.8532 www.viesunamiem.lv/ “Inčukalna strops” Cīruļu iela 4b, Inčukalns ph. +371 29467037 GPS: 57.0990, 24.6883 “Katrīna”Mazā Katrīnas iela 8, Cēsis ph. +371 20008870 GPS: 57.3116, 25.2680 incukalna-strops “Atpūta”Cīrulīšu iela 49, Cēsis ph. +371 22844646 www.hotelatputa.lv GPS: 57.3037, 25.2418 Motel “Sorbas” Kilometre 37 of motor road Rigas-Sigulda ph. +371 28445544 www.sorbas.lv GPS: 57.1139, 24.6260 “Kaķis” Pils iela 8, Sigulda ph. +371 26616997 www.cathouse.lv GPS: 57.1563, 24.8517 “Aivari” Inčukalns County ph. +371 29221519 www.viesunamiem.lv/aivari GPS: 57.1245, 24.6434 “Annas Hotel” “Annasmuiža”, Zaube Parish, Amata County ph. +371 64180700 www.annashotel.com GPS: 57.0343, 25.3633 “Madaras” Vaidava Parish, Kocēni County ph. +371 29268692 www.muca.lv GPS: 57.4323, 25.2017 Park of senses leisure complex J. Daliņa iela 2, Valmiera ph. +371 27879242 www.voc.lv GPS: 57.5410, 25.4405 “Kunči” “Gala kunči”, Priekuļi Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 26414789 www.kunci.viss.lv GPS: 57.3094, 25.4144 “Vidzeme”Ausekļa iela 31, Valmiera ph. +371 64229606 www.viesnicavidzeme.lv GPS: 57.5280, 25.3975 “Laso” “Alkšņi”, Priekuļi Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 29463284 www.laso.lv GPS: 57.3261, 25.2805 “Gustavs”Lielā Katrīnas iela 28, Cēsis ph. +371 26017771 GPS: 57.3120, 25.2665 “Sillakas” “Sillakas”, Liepa Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 29188367 www.sillakas.lv GPS: 57.3573, 25.4508 "Zaķīši" Raiskums, Pārgauja County ph. +371 26645599 www.hotelzakisi.lv GPS: 57.3150, 25.1548 “Spāriņu Kalns” “Gala Spāriņi”, Priekuļi Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 22006060 www.sparinukalns.lv GPS: 57.3345, 25.5295 “Vanadziņa māja” Rīgas iela 15, Cēsis ph. +371 26491493 GPS: 57.3118, 25.2724 "Skangaļi Manor" “Skangaļi”, Liepa Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 26175981 www.skangali.lv GPS: 57.3990, 25.4942 “Hotel Līgatne” “Skaļupes”, Līgatne Parish, Līgatne County ph. +371 64161915 www.rehcentrsligatne.lv GPS: 57.2560, 25.0709 “Pie Pētera” “Vaguļi”, Priekuļi Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 28348909 GPS: 57.3245, 25.2830 “Villa Santa” Gaujas iela 88, Cēsis ph. +371 64177177 www.villasanta.lv GPS: 57.3106, 25.2302 “Vējaines” “Vējaines”, Veselava Parish, Priekuļi County ph. + 371 26528188 www.vejaines.lv GPS: 57.2756, 25.5082 “Hotel Tigra” E. Veidenbauma iela 2, Priekuļi ph. +371 64174040 www.hoteltigra.lv GPS: 57.3124, 25.3596 “Jāņkrasti” Krasta iela 3a, Jāņmuiža, Priekuļi County ph. + 371 29377732 www.ezerklabi.lv GPS: 57.3511, 25.3265 Guest houses “Agave” ”Vecžīguri”, Līgatne Parish, Līgatne County ph. + 371 26407514 GPS: 57.1422, 25.1040 “Ilzītes” ”Ilzītes”, Līgatne Parish, Līgatne County ph. + 371 29127134 GPS: 57.1942, 25.0303 “Livonija” Pulkveža Brieža iela 55, Sigulda ph. +371 67973066 www.livonija.viss.lv GPS: 57.1495, 24.8594 “Ezernieki” ”Ezernieki”, Līgatne Parish, Līgatne County ph. + 371 26592550 www.ezernieki.lv GPS: 57.1996, 25.0083 “Brūveri” “Brūveri”, Sigulda County ph. +371 26092153 www.hotelbruveri.lv GPS: 57.1554, 24.8198 “Ratnieki” ”Ratnieki”, Līgatne Parish, Līgatne County ph. + 371 26445211 www.ratnieki.lv GPS: 57.2237, 24.9615 “Reinis” “Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda County ph. +371 29272255 www.reinatrase.lv GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 “Bēršas” ”Bēršas”, Krimulda Parish, Krimulda County “Mauriņi” “Mauriņi”, Allaži Parish, Sigulda County ph. +371 29208640 www.maurini.viss.lv GPS: 57.0569, 24.8323 “Jaunlīdumnieki” ”Līdumnieki”, Mālpils County ph. + 371 25429962 www.jaunlidumnieki.lv GPS: 57.0292, 24.9362 “Kaupo” “Jaunbeites”, Sigulda ph. +371 29607356 www.hotelkaupo.lv GPS: 57.1410, 24.8410 “Rendas” Ausekļa iela 14, Cēsis ph. + 371 26249818 www.rendas.mozello.lv GPS: 57.3163, 25.2959 “Parks” Atbrīvotāju iela 1, Sigulda ph. +371 29407215 www.parks-inn.lv GPS: 57.1555, 24.8587 “Laba oma” Meža iela 2, Cēsis ph. + 371 29727244 GPS: 57.2993, 25.2857 “Lantus” “Lantus", Bērzaine Parish, Kocēni County ph. +371 26519319 www.laukumaja.lv GPS: 57.6317, 25.2430 Art-estate Lindenhoff Liepa Parish, Priekuļu county ph. +371 28490600 http://lindenhoff.lv GPS: 57.3693, 25.4379 “Nītaures dzirnavas” “Dzirnavas”, Nītaure, Amata County ph. +371 29176967 www.nitauresdzirnavas.lv GPS: 57.0730, 25.1858 "Villa Vanilla", Lāčplēša iela 14, Sigulda ph. +371 26383994 www.villa-vanilla.mozello.com GPS: 57.1605, 24.8491 “Kalniņi” “Jaunkalniņi”, Drabeši Parish, Amata County ph. +371 26022248 www.kalnini.lv GPS: 57.2367, 25.2601 "More" More, Sigulda County ph. +371 29664014 www.safariparks.lv GPS: 57.0792, 25.0585 “Bērzi” “Bērzi”, Plācis, Pārgauja County ph. +371 29738677 GPS: 57.3625, 24.9769

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Paegles iela 2d-49, Cēsis ph. +371 29364219 www.rozuromantika.lv GPS: 57.1618, 24.8255 Holiday complex “Mežrozes” Liepa Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 29426230 www.mezrozes.lv GPS: 57.3602, 25.3891 "Glūdas grava" Glūdas iela 6a, Cēsis ph. +371 27036862 www.gludasgrava.lv GPS: 57.3129, 25.2590 “Kārkliņi” “Kārkliņi“, Vaive Parish, Priekuļi County ph. +371 29856585 www.karklini.com GPS: 57.2196, 25.3579 "Cēsu namiņš" Lielā Skolas iela 7, Cēsis ph. +371 26608166 GPS: 57.3121; 25.2724 “Bellas namiņš” Meža iela 2, Cēsis ph. +37129727244 GPS: 57.2993, 25.2857 “Gaujas ielas apartamenti” Gaujas iela 11-32, Valmiera ph. +371 29451234 GPS: 57.5349, 25.4194 “Tālavas kalns” Tālavas iela 3, Cēsis ph. +37129128655 GPS: 57.3183, 25.2565 “Rīgas ielas apartamenti” Rīgas iela 28-35, Valmiera ph. +371 29487711 www.apartaments.lv GPS: 57.5380, 25.4141 "Mazais Līvkalns" Līvkalna iela 6, Sigulda ph. +371 26517416 www.mazaislivkalns.lv GPS: 57.1631, 24.8586 “Apinis” Rīgas iela 20-19, Valmiera ph. +371 29487711 GPS: 57.5381, 25.4173 “Celmi”. “Celmi”, Vaive Parish, Cēsis County ph. +371 26543840 GPS: 57.2085, 25.4231 “Līvu apartamenti” Zvārtas iela 5, Līvi ph. +371 26608166 GPS: 57.2793, 25.2409 “Līgatnes papīrfabrikas vēsturiskā ciemata ph. +371 26608166 GPS: 57.2341, 25.0400 apartamenti” Brīvības iela 5, Līgatne Hostels Brīvības iela 5, Līgatne ph. +371 27551311 GPS: 57.2339, 25.0404 “Vilhelmīnes apartamenti” Hostel / Hotel “Krimuldas muiža” Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda ph. +371 29111619 www.krimuldaspils.lv GPS: 57.1677, 24.8298 “Rīgas kalna apartamenti” Rīgas iela 5, Līgatne ph. +371 29142242 GPS: 57.2305, 25.0397 Sports centre “Kocēni” Alejas iela 4, Kocēni, Kocēni County ph. +371 64220647 GPS: 57.5221, 25.3350 “Lāču miga” Gaujas iela 22, Līgatne ph. +371 29133713 GPS: 57.2453, 25.0459 Hostel “Buts” Bērzaines iela 15, Cēsis ph. +371 27898049 GPS: 57.3119, 25.2594 “Stacijas apartaments” Stacijas iela 41-5, Valmiera ph. +371 28635857 GPS: 57.5249, 25.4381 Hostel “Priekuļi” Dārza iela 12, Priekuļi ph. +371 64130015 www.hostelispriekuli.lv GPS: 57.3078, 25.3618 “Hannas rezidence” Sporta iela 28, Valmiera ph. +371 29111809 GPS: 57.5356, 25.3921 “Stadium hostel” Jāņa Daliņa iela 2, Valmiera ph. +371 26173457 GPS: 57.5410, 25.4405 “Parka apartamenti” Lucas iela 8, Valmiera ph. +371 29428432 GPS: 57.5430, 25.4279 "Kaba" A. Pumpura iela 19/1, Sigulda ph. +371 26613131 www.hostelkaba.lv GPS: 57.1512, 24.8510 “Jasmīne” Rubenes iela 40, Valmiera ph. +371 29220853 GPS: 57.5467, 25.4213 “Sigulda Homestay” Jēkaba Dubura iela 3, Sigulda ph. +371 29426464 www.tourism.sigulda.lv GPS: 57.1574, 24.8594 Campsites “Cēsis Oldy City apartamenti” Rīgas iela 18, Cēsis ph. +371 29330399 GPS: 57.3119, 25.2722 “Vitenberg apartamenti” Rīgas iela 9, Cēsis ph. +371 22081626 www.apartmentsvitenberg.com GPS: 57.3119, 25.2734 “Apaļkalns” “Apaļkalns”, Raiskums, Pārgauja County ph. +371 29448188 www.apalkalns.lv GPS: 57.3174, 25.1479 “Domus Boutique apartment” Diakonāta iela 4-7, Valmiera ph.+371 26437073 GPS:57.5373, 25.4211 “Siguldas pludmale” Peldu iela 2, Sigulda ph. +371 29244948 www.makars.lv GPS: 57.1575, 24.8367 ph. +371 29244948 www.makars.lv GPS: 57.2545, 25.0457 “Kaktuss” Stacijas iela 45, Valmiera ph.+371 26420883 GPS: 57.5242,25.4386 Canoe Camping Gaujas iela 36, Līgatne Ozolkalns campsite “Saulkrasti”, Drabeši Parish, Amata County ph. +371 26400200 www.ozolkalns.lv GPS: 57.2999, 25.2172 Holiday houses “Zuši” “Zuši”, Krustiņi, Inčukalns County ph. +371 28327110 www.zusi.lv GPS: 57.1296, 24.6293 ph. +371 29121702 www.jaunaraji.lv GPS: 57.5470, 25.4899 www.celotajs.lv/ “Jaunarāji” “Jaunarāji”, Brenguļi Parish, Beverīna County “Mednieku namiņš” Mednieku māja, Sigulda ph. +371 26553922 GPS: 57.1618, 24.8255 medniekunamins “Paegļi” “Paegļi”, Limbaži Parish, Limbaži County ph. +371 29819364 www.pazemesezeri.lv GPS: 57,4272, 24,8051 “Pilskalni” “Pilskalni”, Kocēni Parish, Kocēni County ph. +371 29299268 www.pilskalni.lv GPS: 57.4615, 25.2684 “Unguri” “Unguri”, Raiskums Parish, Pārgaujas County ph. +371 29120992 www.kempingi.lv/unguri GPS: 57.3530, 25.0874 “Ezerklabi” “Jaun-Klabi”, Amata Parish, Amata County ph. +371 29266445 www.ezerklabi.lv GPS: 57.1784, 25.2449 “Briedīši” “Briedīši”, Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County ph. +371 26466916 www.briedisi-ak.lv GPS: 57.2946, 25.1253 “Jaunbrenguļi” “Jaunbrenguļi”, Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County ph. +371 26330479 www.jaunbrenguli.lv GPS: 57.3183, 25.1964 “Zemturi” “Zemturi”, Līgatne Parish, Līgatne County ph. +371 29482791 www.ligatneszemturi.lv GPS: 57.1690, 25.0408 “Vējiņi” “Vējiņi”, Straupe Parish, Pārgauja County ph. +371 29354189 www.pazemesezeri.lv GPS: 57.3449, 24.9185 “Žagarkalns” adrese navigācijai: Mūrlejas iela 12, Cēsis ph. +371 26266266 www.zagarkalns.lv GPS: 57.3114, 25.2245 “Meža rozes” “Meža rozes”, Amata Parish, Amata County ph. +371 29143244 www.mezarozes.lv GPS: 57.1899, 25.2069 “Rāceņi” Rāceņi- 3, Vaidava Parish, Kocēni County ph. +371 29232478 GPS: 57.4447, 25.2689 "Murmuļmuiža" Amata Parish, Amata County ph. +371 29407904 www.amata.lv GPS: 57.1894, 25.3539 “Baiļi” “Baiļi” Kauguri Parish, Beverīna County ph. +371 29284119 www.baili.lv GPS: 57.5356, 25.4685 “Upeslejas” “Upeslejas”, Straupe, Pārgauja County ph. +371 29441970 www.celotajs.lv/upeslejas GPS: 57.3635, 24.9589 “Pie Tēva Tuka” “Pingvīni”, Drabeši Parish, Amata County ph. +371 29186772 www.amata.lv GPS: 57.2586, 25.2656 “Ezersēta” “Gaižēni”, Raiskums Parish, Pārgauja County ph. +371 29262455 www.ezerseta.lv GPS: 57.3247, 25.1382 “Ezerkrasts” “Pļivkas”, Kalnabeites, Sigulda County ph. +371 27152155 www.lakeside.lv GPS: 57.1309, 24.8644 www.facebook.com/ “Kužas” “Kužas”, Vaidava Parish, Kocēni County ph. +371 29472671 www.atputagimenei.lv GPS: 57.6344, 25.1932 “Dainas” Turaidas iela 8, Sigulda ph. +371 29234706 GPS: 57.1785, 24.8510 camping.dainas Leisure complex “Avoti” Valmiera Parish, Burtnieki County ph. +371 29499342 www.avoti.com GPS: 57.5562, 25.4440

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INTERNATIONAL WINTER MUSIC SUMMER SOLSTICE CĒSIS CITY FESTIVAL CĒSIS ART FESTIVAL BOBSLEIGH AND LUGE TRACK CĒSIS ECO TRAIL FESTIVAL IN VALMIERA CELEBRATION IN TURAIDA ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL During the festival you can visit several “SIGULDA“ One of the most challenging run in Beloved annual event for more than 25 On the shortest night of the year enjoy “FONO CĒSIS” tens of visual art, music, theater, film Luge World Cup as well as Junior Luge Latvia. Three distances are available as years. It gathers talented pupils and ancient celebration rituals, traditions, Celebration of taste and sense! Musical and dance events. The festival has and Skeleton World Championship well as children and family races. This students and professional musicians folk songs and dances in Turaida! programs, attractions for families become an important sign of Latvian takes place here every year. The most run is qualification race for Ultra Trail from Latvia and abroad. It is well From 19:00 till sunrise experience the with children, events for young people, culture and is known in Europe as well. professional athletes from more than 20 Du Mont Blanc. known for its great programme of solstice night feast, follow the old tra- art and photo exhibitions, improvised When: July/August countries participate in the competition When: first weekend of August baroque music and classical Viennese ditions, participate in events and enjoy scenes, creative workshops. More info: www.cesufestivals.lv and the event is very exciting for the More info: www.cet.lv compositions. the magic of nature! When: July visitors. When: January When: June More info: www.visit.cesis.lv MUSIC FESTIVAL “LABA DABA” When: January, February WORLD ORIENTEERING More info: www.visit.valmiera.lv More info: www.bobtrase.lv More info: www.turaida-muzejs.lv Festival hosts alternative music bands, CHAMPIONSHIPS ZAUBE WILD FOOD FESTIVAL creative and sports activities, and the The World Orienteering Championship ART MONTH IN VALMIERA Culinary Festival is held with thematic tenting area is established under the SEB LATVIA MTB SMALL OPERA FESTIVAL will occur in Latvia for the first time. Each year the Art Month is dedicated to tastings and wild flavour cooking twigs of apple-trees. Bands from Latvia MARATHON SERIES AT UNGURMUIZA MANOR Competitors from about 40 countries a specific theme.Exhibitions, creative demonstrations. There are various and abroad represent reggae, ethno- The oldest and the most popular moun- Beloved classical music event gather- will take part in this event. workshops, master classes and creative workshops, games, and enter- folk, rock, electric music and other tain bike marathon race serial in Latvia ing famous Latvian opera stars. Classi- When: August, 2018 lectures are being held. Together with tainment for both adults and children. music styles. which gathers more than 2000 partic- cal music concert may be enjoyed while More info: www.woc2018.lv entrepreneurs creative partnership sitting beneath the oaks in the park. When: July When: August ipants for every race. Three distances projects are being carried out and en- More info: www.wildfoodfest.lv are available. Each year two of races When: June More info: www.labadaba.lv vironmental objects are being created take place in Gauja National Park. LATVIAN CYCLISTS More info: www.ungurmuiza.lv and set up. DIKĻI CASTLE MUSIC FESTIVAL PAPER FESTIVAL IN LĪGATNE When: May, April UNITY RIDE When: April Once a year the festival brings together More info: www.velo.lv MUSICAL BREAKFAST AT Once there was a running paper mill in Meet more than 6000 cyclists in one More info: www.visit.valmiera.lv the best Latvian musicians that fill the SIGULDA CASTLE Līgatne and the local people still love race! The tradition of this race started in park with melodious songs and charm- ROEBUCK RUN The visitors are invited to enjoy the 1930-ties, when the president of Latvia SIGULDA FESTIVAL ing atmosphere. paper to this day. The Paper Festival Trail run is held in the most picturesque concerts of professional musicians, feel invites people to take part in various invited cyclists to be part of this event. On this festival everyone is invited to When: July place. Asphalt covers only 5-10% of Nowadays tradition is still alive and is participate in events that have already the historical aura and enjoy self-made More info: www.diklupils.lv paper-related workshops and enjoy the distance – all the rest is forest breakfast from the picnic baskets or thematic tours through the paper mill biggest cycling mass-sport event in developed into a tradition. It takes place trails, small roads and off-roads. Five Latvia. during the festive procession with the breakfast at the restaurants nearby. village. distances – Dormouse, Squirrel, Rabbit, VALMIERA CITY FESTIVAL When: First Sunday of September cultural program as well as live enter- When: July Concerts, creative workshops, markets, When: August Roebuck and Lynx – are available. More info: www.velo.lv tainment and musical performances for More info: www.tourism.sigulda.lv excursions and competitions, which are More info: www.visitligatne.lv When: September families with children. integral elements of the rich in variety More info: www.stirnubuks.lv SPORTLAT VALMIERA When: May SIGULDA programme. FIRE NIGHT IN VIENKOCI PARK More info: www.tourism.sigulda.lv OPERA MUSIC FESTIVAL When: July The event starts by lighting the light VAIDAVA TRIATHLON MARATHON The Festival gathers world-famous More info: www.visit.valmiera.lv forest. There are various things to see: Olympic triathlon competition every year Latvian championships in marathon MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION IN opera music stars, who perform on the craftsmen workshops, torch-lit march, is held in Vaidava. Swimming distance takes place every year in Valmiera. CĒSIS open-air stage in the medieval castle MUSIC FESTIVAL “ČELLO CĒSIS” fire show and fire ritual as well as other takes place in Vaidava Lake, but running Classical marathon distance as well as Explore the old holiday traditions, as ruins, offering a view over the scenic Cello Cēsis aims to help the listeners activities. and cycling in the near surroundings. half-marathon and 5 and 10 km races well as capture the sparkling festive primeval valley of the River Gauja. The discover the inimitable voice and When: October Distances for amateurs, enthusiasts are available. mood at the height of summer. The Festival is among the top classical diverse sound of the cello through More info: www.vienkoci.lv and children are also available. When: September heart of celebration s is the magnificent music events in Latvia. performances of both world-renowned When: July More info: Cēsis Castle Park and green areas. When: July cello players and young musicians. More info: www.sportlat.lv www.valmieras-maratons.lv When: June More info: www.tourism.sigulda.lv When: September More info: www.tourism.cesis.lv More info: www.visit.cesis.lv

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