LOCAL GOODS FOR GOURMETS HOTELS HOLIDAY HOUSES

1 | Valmiermuiža beer brewery Hotel "Dikļu pils" Holiday house "Mednieku namiņš" www.celotajs.lv/ The brewery offers both excursions and beer tastings, sells live Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža Dikļi, Kocēni municipality ph. 64207480 www.diklupils.lv GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 Mednieku, ph. 26553922 medniekunamins GPS: 57.1618, 24.8255 beer, bath-house accessories and souvenirs. There is also a little phone: 20264269 Hotel "Aparjods" Holiday house "Pilskalni" “Pilskalni”, pub where you can enjoy beer foods and organize celebrations. www.valmiermuiza.lv Ventas iela 1a, Sigulda ph. 67972230 www.aparjods.lv GPS: 57.1414, 24.8446 Kocēni parish, Kocēni municipality ph. 29299268 www.pilskalni.lv GPS: 57.4615, 25.2684 Visitors are welcome to ride a horse or a pony and see the park of GPS: 57.5559, 25.4311 Hotel "Kārļamuiža" Holiday house "Ezerklabi" Valmiermuiža, or to get acquainted with the surroundings of “Kārļamuiža”, Kārļi, ph. 26165298 www.karlamuiza.lv GPS: 57.2406, 25.2121 “Jaun-Klabi”, Amata parish, Amata municipality ph. 29266445 www.ezerklabi.lv GPS: 57.1784, 25.2449 Valmiermuiža on horseback. SPA hotel "Ezeri" Holiday house "Jaunbrenguļi" “Ezeri”, ph. 67973009 www.hotelezeri.lv GPS: 57.1319, 24.8542 “Jaunbrenguļi”, Raiskums parish, "Jonathan Spa Estate" Pārgauja municipality ph. 26330479 www.jaunbrenguli.lv GPS: 57.3183, 25.1964 “Vējiņi”, 1 3 2 | Zilver house wines Amatciems, Amata municipality ph. 29222011 www.jonathanspahotel.com GPS: 57.2254, 25.3034 Holiday house "Vējiņi" The winery offers you to purchase Zilver house wines which have “Pīlādži”, Sigulda municipality Hotel "Sigulda" Straupe parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29289796 www.pazemesezeri.lv GPS: 57.3449, 24.9185 been made after old recipes and from berries and fruit grown and phone: 26320208 Pils iela 6, Sigulda ph. 67972263 www.hotelsigulda.lv GPS: 57.1555, 24.8524 Holiday house "Meža rozes" “Meža rozes”, www.celotajs.lv/ harvested on the spot. Group tastings have to be previously www.zilver.lv Hotel "Santa" Amata parish, Amatas municipality ph. 29143244 mezarozes GPS: 57.1899, 25.2069 arranged. GPS: 57.1322, 24.8530 “Kalnjāņi”, Sigulda municipality ph. 67705271 www.hotelsanta.lv GPS: 57.1307, 24.8456 Holiday house "Upeslejas" www.celotajs.lv/ Hotel "Bīriņu pils" “Upeslejas”, Straupe, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29441970 upeslejas GPS: 57.3635, 24.9589 EN Bīriņi, Limbaži municipality ph. 64024033 www.birinupils.lv GPS: 57.2438, 24.6595 Holiday house "Ezersēta" “Gaižēni”, 3 | Household farm “Vīnkalni” Hotel "Mālpils muiža" Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29262455 www.ezerseta.lv GPS: 57.3247, 25.1382 “Vīnkalni” is a biological farm and an open-air pizzeria at the same “Vīnkalni”, Kauguri parish Pils iela 6, Mālpils, Mālpils municipality ph. 26666600 www.malpilsmuiza.lv GPS: 57.0064, 24.9494 Holiday house "Miltkalni" “Miltkalni”, Lēdurga parish, Krimulda municipality ph. 29156130 www.miltkalni.lv GPS: 57.2472, 24.7209 time. Here you can enjoy Italian food in nature, cook pizza on an open Beverīna municipality Hotel "Melturi" fire, purchase grape vines, go on a hike along the Miegupe track with phone: 29491187 “Melturi”, Amata municipality ph. 29267224 www.melturi.viss.lv GPS: 57.2188, 25.2314 Holiday house "Kužas" “Kužas”, Vaidava parish, Kocēni municipality ph. 29472671 www.atputagimenei.lv GPS: 57.6344, 25.1932 a guide as well as enjoy a special programme for the newly-weds. GPS: 57.4769, 25.4452 Hotel "Hotel Segevold" Mālpils iela 4b, Sigulda ph. 67974848 www.hotelsegevold.lv GPS: 57.1436, 24.8571 Leisure complex "Avoti" “Avoti”, Hotel "Naktsmājas" parish, ph. 29499342 www.avoti.com GPS: 57.5581, 25.4408 4 | Krimulda manor wines Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda Vaidavas iela 15, Valmiera ph. 64201200 www.naktsmajas.lv GPS: 57.5274, 25.3902 At the winery you will be introduced to the economic activity at the phone: 29111619 Hotel "Wolmar" Tērbatas iela 16a, Valmiera ph. 64207305 www.wolmar.lv GPS: 57.5435, 25.4307 Krimulda manor and the manor’s historical centre as well as www.krimuldaspils.lv offered various wines for tasting and purchasing. GPS: 57.1677, 24.8298 "Kolonna Hotel Cēsis" Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis ph. 64120122 www.hotelkolonna.com GPS: 57.3140, 25.2746 HOSTELS Hotel "Pils" Pils 4b, Sigulda ph. 67709625 www.hotelpils.lv GPS: 57.1544, 24.8532 5 | Līgatne winery Hostel "KABA" Enjoy wine made from berries and fruit harvested in Līgatne and Phone: 26521467 Hotel "Katrīna" Puķu iela 2, Sigulda ph. 26613131 www.hostelkaba.lv GPS: 57.1403, 24.8177 Mazā Katrīnas iela 8, Cēsis ph. 20008870 www.hotelkatrina.com GPS: 57.3116, 25.2680 cheese made in Līgatne while sitting in the cellar cave of Lustūža www.spoonfactory.lv Hostel/hotel "Krimuldas pils" cliff. Please arrange group visits prior. GPS: 57.2330, 25.0421 Hotel "Atpūta" Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda ph. 29111619 www.krimuldaspils.lv GPS: 57.1677, 24.8298 Rīgas iela 49, Cēsis ph. 64127811 www.hotelatputa.lv GPS: 57.3037, 25.2418 Hostel "Putniņkrogs" Hotel "Kaķis" Saules iela 23, Cēsis ph. 64120290 GPS: 57.3087, 25.2946 Pils iela 8, Sigulda ph. 29150104 www.cathouse.lv GPS: 57.1563, 24.8517 Sports centre "Kocēni" MAP & Hotel "Annas Hotel" “Annasmuiža”, Alejas iela 4, Kocēni, Kocēni municipality ph. 64220647 GPS: 57.5221, 25.3350 Zaube parish, Amata municipality ph. 64180700 www.annashotel.com GPS: 57.0343, 25.3633 Hostel "Priekuļi" J. Daliņš Stadium hotel Dārza iela 12, Priekuļi ph. 64130015 www.hostelispriekuli.lv GPS: 57.3077, 25.3616 TOURIST GUIDE J. Daliņa iela 2, Valmiera ph. 64224184 www.voc.lv GPS: 57.5408, 25.4393 Hostel "Mēnesnīca" Hotel "" Vadu iela 3, Valmiera ph. 29388898 GPS: 57.5276, 25.4457 Ausekļa iela 31, Valmiera ph. 64229606 www.viesnicavidzeme.lv GPS: 57.5289, 25.3950 NATIONAL PARK CAMPSITES GUEST HOUSES Campsite "Apaļkalns" “Apaļkalns”, SIGULDA, LĪGATNE Raiskums, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29448188 www.apalkalns.lv GPS: 57.3174, 25.1479 CĒSIS, VALMIERA Campsite "Siguldas pludmale" PĀRGAUJA, AMATA Guest house "Livonija" Peldu iela 2, Sigulda ph. 29244948 www.makars.lv GPS: 57.1575, 24.8367 Pulkveža Brieža iela 55, Sigulda ph. 67973066 www.livonija.viss.lv GPS: 57.1495, 24.8594 Campsite "Makars" KRIMULDA Guest house "Brūveri" Gaujas iela 36, Līgatne ph. 29244948 www.makars.lv GPS: 57.2545, 25.0457 KOCĒNI, PRIEKUĻI “Brūveri”, Sigulda municipality ph. 26092153 www.hotelbruveri.lv GPS: 57.1554, 24.8198 Ozolkalns campsite “Ozolkalns”, RESTAURANTS Guest house "Reinis" Drabeši parish, Amata municipality ph. 26400200 www.ozolkalns.lv GPS: 57.2999, 25.2172 “Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda municipality ph. 29272255 www.reinatrase.lv GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 Campsite "Zuši" "Dikļu pils" Dikļi, Kocēni municipality ph. 64207480 www.diklupils.lv GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 Guest house "Mauriņi" “Zuši”, Krustiņi, Inčukalns municipality ph. 28327110 www.zusi.lv GPS: 57.1296, 24.6293 “Mauriņi”, Allaži parish, Sigulda municipality ph. 29208640 www.maurini.viss.lv GPS: 57.0569, 24.8323 "Aparjods" Ventas iela 1a, Sigulda ph. 67974414 www.aparjods.lv GPS: 57.1414, 24.8446 Campsite "Jaunarāji" “Jaunarāji” Hotel "Kaupo" "Gadalaiki" “Ezeri”, Sigulda municipality ph. 67973009 www.hotelezeri.lv GPS: 57.1319, 24.8542 Brenguļi parish, Beverīna municipality ph. 29121702 www.jaunaraji.lv GPS: 57.5470, 25.4899 “Jaunbeites”, Sigulda municipality ph. 29607356 www.hotelkaupo.lv GPS: 57.1410, 24.8410 "Kropotkins" Pils iela 6, Sigulda ph. 67972263 www.hotelsigulda.lv GPS: 57.1555, 24.8524 Campsite "Rāceņi" Rāceņi-3 Guest house "Parks" Vaidava parish, Kocēni municipality ph. 29232478 GPS: 57.4447, 25.2689 2014 "Timiāns" “Kalnjāņi”, Sigulda municipality ph. 67705271 www.hotelsanta.lv GPS: 57.1307, 24.8456 Atbrīvotāju iela 1, Sigulda ph. 29407215 www.parks-inn.lv GPS: 57.1555, 24.8587 "Kungu Rija" 1st km of the –Ragana Campsite "Paegļi" “Paegļi”, Guest house "Lantus" “Lantus", Straupe parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29819364 www.pazemesezeri.lv GPS: 57,4272, 24,8051 road, Krimulda municipality ph. 67971473 www.kungurija.lv GPS: 57.1842, 24.8315 Bērzaine parish, Kocēni municipality ph. 26519319 www.laukumaja.lv GPS: 57.6317, 25.2430 "Garšas Frekvence" Campsite "Unguri" “Unguri”, Guest house "Rakši" Raiskums parish, Pārgaujas municipality ph. 29120992 GPS: 57.3530, 25.0874 Mālpils iela 4b, Sigulda ph. 67974883 www.hotelsegevold.lv GPS: 57.1436, 24.8571 “Rakši”, Drabeši parish, Amata municipality ph. 29263798 www.kamieli.lv GPS: 57.2756, 25.1979 “Briedīši”, "Mālpils muiža" Campsite "Briedīši" Guest house "Nītaures dzirnavas" Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 26466916 www.briedisi-ak.lv GPS: 57.2946, 25.1253 Pils iela 6, Mālpils, Mālpils municipality ph. 27843843 www.malpilsmuiza.lv GPS: 57.0064, 24.9494 “Dzirnavas”, Nītaure, Amata municipality ph. 26665040 www.nitauresdzirnavas.lv GPS: 57.0730, 25.1858 Campsite "Zemturi" “Zemturi”, "Bīriņu pils" Bīriņi, Limbaži municipality ph. 64024033 www.birinupils.lv GPS: 57.2438, 24.6595 Guest house "Kalniņi" “Jaunkalniņi”, Līgatne parish, Līgatne municipality ph. 29482791 www.ligatneszemturi.lv GPS: 57.1690, 25.0408 Drabeši parish, Amata municipality ph. 26022248 www.kalnini.lv GPS: 57.2367, 25.2601 "KANNAS" “Annas muiža”, Amata municipality ph. 64180700 www.annashotel.com GPS: 57.0343, 25.3633 Campsite "Žagarkalns" "Rāmkalni" “Vītiņkalni”, Guest house "Bērzi" Mūrlejas iela 12, Cēsis ph. 26266266 www.zagarkalns.lv GPS: 57.3114, 25.2245 “Bērzi”, Plācis, Pārgauja municipality ph. 26117306 www.atputa-berzi.lv GPS: 57.3625, 24.9769 Inčukalns municipality ph. 29100280 www.ramkalni.lv GPS: 57.1248, 24.6585 Guest house "Villa Alberta" "Kaķis" Pils iela 8, Sigulda ph. 29150104 www.cathouse.lv GPS: 57.1563, 24.8517 Līvkalna iela 10a, Sigulda ph. 27770203 www.villaalberta.lv GPS: 57.1660, 24.8626 "Agnese" Tērbatas iela 16a, Valmiera ph. 64207301 www.hotelwolmar.lv GPS: 57.5435, 25.4307 Guest house "Līvkalns" "Alexis" Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis ph. 64120122 www.hotelkolonna.lv GPS: 57.3140, 25.2746 Pēteralas iela b/n, Līvkalni 3, Sigulda ph. 67895183 www.livkalns.lv GPS: 57.1699, 24.8734 BICYCLES "Raganas Ligzda" Guest house "Pie Žorža" Vārpu iela 1, Ragana, Krimulda municipality ph. 26470500 GPS: 57.1800, 24.7124 “Krasti”, Drabeši parish, Amata municipality ph. 29251206 GPS: 57.2322, 25.2010 Tridens Raiņa iela 1, Sigulda ph. 29644800 GPS: 57.1612, 24.8470 "Rātes Vārti" Lāčplēša iela 1, Valmiera ph. 64281942 www.ratesvarti.lv GPS: 57.5396, 25.4253 “Denderi”, Guest house "Denderi" Veloriba Ausekļa iela 7, Sigulda ph. 26488507 www.jdtehnika.lv GPS: 57.1537, 24.8514 "Parks" Rīgas iela 19, Valmiera ph. 26117444 www.restoransparks.lv GPS: 57.5384, 25.4174 Vaidava parish, Kocēni municipality ph. 29242644 GPS: 57.4416, 25.2682 Reiņa trase "Lāču miga" Gaujas iela 22, Līgatne ph. 64153481 www.lacumiga.lv GPS: 57.2453, 25.0459 Guest house "Meldri" Inciems, Krimulda municipality ph. 29272255 www.reinatrase.lv GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 “Meldri”, Kocēni parish, Kocēni municipality ph. 26323724 GPS: 57.4341, 25.2700 Latroze Guest house "Luca" “Jaunbeites”, Sigulda municipality ph. 26666728 www.peldam.lv GPS: 57.1410, 24.8410 Lucas iela 2, Valmiera ph. 29456899 www.atputasbazes.lv/luca GPS: 57.5398, 25.4312 Rāmkalni Guest house "Province" “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalns municipality ph. 29100280 www.ramkalni.lv GPS: 57.1248, 24.6585 PUBS Niniera iela 6, Cēsis ph. 29463284 www.province.lv GPS: 57.3160, 25.2747 Active tourism centre “Eži” 30 Guest house "Laso" Pils laukums 1, Cēsis ph. 26573132 GPS: 57.3140, 25.2728 "Kaķītis" Senču iela 1, Sigulda ph. 67976886 www.kakiskalns.lv GPS: 57.1431, 24.8291 “Alkšņi”, Priekuļi municipality ph. 29463284 www.laso.lv GPS: 57.3265, 25.2834 Rīgas iela 43, Valmiera ph. 64226223 GPS: 57.5367, 25.4097 "Valmiermuižas virtuve" Guest house "Augstrozes" “Ezernieki”, Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža ph. 29135438 www.ezi.lv GPS: 57.5559, 25.4311 Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža ph. 29135438 www.valmiermuiza.lv GPS: 57.5559,25.4311 Raiskums, Pārgauja municipality ph. 26699996 www.augstrozes.com GPS: 57.3130, 25.1570 Žagarkalns Mūrlejas iela 2, Cēsis ph. 26266266 www.zagarkalns.lv GPS: 57.3075, 25.2208 "Braslas krogs" "Braslas krasti", Guest house "Lāču miga" Locus Mazā Katrīnas iela 8, Cēsis ph. 20008870 GPS: 57.3116, 25.2682 Straupe parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29426705 www.braslaskrogs.lv GPS: 57.2964, 24.9237 Gaujas iela 22, Līgatne ph. 64153481 www.lacumiga.lv GPS: 57.2453, 25.0459 Gandrs Rīgas iela 27, Valmiera ph. 64222352 GPS: 57.3116, 25.2682 "Bucefāls" "Ceļmalas", Sigulda municipality ph. 29747000 www.bucefals.lv GPS: 57.1538, 24.8999 Guest house "Rožkalns" “Rožkalni”, "Raganas Ķēķis" Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29118831 www.rozkalns.net GPS: 57.3045, 25.1394 Ragana, Krimulda municipality ph. 67972266 www.raganaskekis.lv GPS: 57.1793, 24.7136 Guest house "Lejasbisenieki" "Mazais Ansis" “Lejasbisenieki”, Turaida, Krimulda municipality ph. 29256782 www.lejasbisenieki.lv GPS: 57.2070, 24.8388 "Ansīši", Rubene, Kocēni municipality ph. 64230352 www.mazais-ansis.lv GPS: 57.4649, 25.2559 Guest house "Lejassilvēveri" "Glendeloka" A. Kronvalda iela 2b, Cēsis ph. 64161016 www.glendeloka.lv GPS: 57.3220, 25.2984 “Lejas Silavēveri”, Krimulda municipality ph. 27111776 www.lejassilveveri.viss.lv GPS: 57.2249, 24.8369 BOATS "Vilhelmīnes dzirnavas" Guest house "Mošķu pirts" Spriņģu iela 1, Līgatne ph. 27551311 http://vilhelmine.lv GPS: 57.2337, 25.0402 “Grotiņi”, Turaida, Krimulda municipality ph. 29840005 www.moskupirts.viss.lv GPS: 57.2022, 24.8775 Makars "Pie Jančuka" Spriņģu iela 4, Līgatne ph. 29149596 GPS: 57.2325, 25.0429 Guest house "Pie Pētera" Peldu iela 2, Sigulda ph. 29244948 GPS: 57.1577, 24.8371 “Vaguļi”, Priekuļi municipality ph. 28348909 www.piepetera.lv GPS: 57.3246, 25.2830 Gaujas iela 36, Līgatne ph. 29244948 www.makars.lv GPS: 57.2545, 25.0457 28 Guest house "Ezergribieši" karlsonalaivas.lv Upeņu iela 8, Sigulda ph. 26524203 www.karlsonalaivas.lv GPS: 57.1581, 24.8775 “Gribieši”, Kocēni municipality ph. 29485859 www.ezergribiesi.lv GPS: 57.4370, 25.2753 Mučas “Imantas”, Sigulda municipality ph. 29211634 www.laivunoma.com GPS: 57.1541, 24.9269 Guest house "Vakarvēji" “Vakarvēji”, GS laivas Vālodzes iela 8, Sigulda ph. 26529812 www.gslaivas.lv GPS: 57.1485, 24.8541 CAFÉS, BISTROS Kocēni parish, Kocēni municipality ph. 29213204 www.vakarveji.lv GPS: 57.5147, 25.2600 Active tourism centre "Eži" Guest house "Eglaines" Daliņu pludmale, Valmiera ph. 27852852 www.ezi.lv GPS: 57.5424, 25.4533 “Eglaines”, Kārļi, Amata municipality ph. 29172332 www.eglaines.lv GPS: 57.2381, 25.1921 "Kaķu Māja" Pils iela 8, Sigulda ph. 29150104 www.cathouse.lv GPS: 57.1563, 24.8517 Active leisure centre "Baiļi" Guest house "Ungurmuiža" "Ritters" Pils 4b, Sigulda ph. 67709625 www.hotelpils.lv GPS: 57.1544, 24.8532 “Baiļi”, Kauguri parish, Beverīna municipality ph. 29284119 www.baili.lv GPS: 57.5356, 25.4685 “Ungurmuiža”, Raiskums parish, Latroze "Kaupo Cafe" Pārgauja municipality ph. 22007332 www.ungurmuiza.lv GPS: 57.3625, 25.0887 “Jaunbeites”, Sigulda municipality ph. 29607356 www.hotelkaupo.lv GPS: 57.1410, 24.8410 “Jaunbeites”, Sigulda municipality ph. 26666728 www.peldam.lv GPS: 57.1410, 24.8410 Guest house "Burtakas" “Burtakas”, Rāmkalni "Reiņa Cafe" “Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda municipality ph. 29272255 www.reinatrase.lv GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 Straupe parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29451234 www.burtakas.lv GPS: 57.3479, 24.9339 “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalns municipality ph. 29100280 www.ramkalni.lv GPS: 57.1248, 24.6585 "Cafe Popular" Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis ph. 64120122 www.hotelkolonna.lv GPS: 57.3140, 25.2746 Guest house "Ungurmalas" Žagarkalns Mūrlejas iela 2, Cēsis ph. 26266266 www.zagarkalns.lv GPS: 57.3075, 25.2208 "Bērzi" Plācis, Pārgauja municipality ph. 64132229 www.atputa-berzi.lv GPS: 57.3625, 24.9769 “Ezermalas”, Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 26433390 www.ungurmalas.lv GPS: 57.3503, 25.1007 Gaujaskrasts “Jaunstilbi” "Hesburger" šoseja 4, Sigulda ph. 26427752 www.hesburger.lv GPS: 57.1417, 24.8436 Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29423270 www.gaujaskrasts.lv GPS: 57.3416, 25.1519 Public transport schedules www.1188.lv, information phone number 1188 Country house "Piekalnes" "Hesburger" Rīgas iela 4, Valmiera Official Latvian tourism portal www..travel (shopping centre “Valleta”) ph. 26420417 www.hesburger.lv GPS: 57.5386, 25.4234 Bērzu iela 3, Inciems, Krimulda municipality ph. 26550173 www.siguldaspirts.lv GPS: 57.2519, 24.8750 Official Travel Guide portal www.liveriga.com "Hesburger" Rīgas iela 63, Valmiera ph. 20240274 www.hesburger.lv GPS: 57.5336, 25.4000 Guest house "Unce" Cēsu iela 20, Valmiera ph. 29426161 www.macibucentrs.lv GPS: 57.5317, 25.4225 "Milly" Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda ph. 67972232 www.krimuldaspils.lv GPS: 57.1672, 24.8288 Guest house "Līgotāji" “Līgotāji”, "Eklērs" Pils iela 1, Sigulda ph. 29168113 GPS: 57.1537, 24.8528 Lēdurga parish, Krimulda municipality ph. 26525408 www.ligotaji.lv GPS: 57.3138, 24.7371 "KafēRīga" Rīgas iela 27, Cēsis ph. 26334789 GPS: 57.3113, 25.2706 Guest house "Laimes ligzda" WELL-RESTED AND HEALTHY "Cafe2Locals" Rīgas iela 24a, Cēsis ph. 28377783 GPS: 57.3114, 25.2705 “Lejas Astītes”, Amata municipality ph. 29424941 www.laimesligzda.lv GPS: 57.2569, 25.2540 "Pie Raunas vārtiem" Guest house "Sillakas" Rīga regional hospital Rīgas iela 3, Cēsis ph. 64127172 GPS: 57.3127, 25.2746 “Sillakas”, Liepa parish, Priekuļi municipality ph. 29188367 www.sillakas.lv GPS: 57.3573, 25.4496 The hospital has both a medical infrastructure which conforms to the Lakstīgalas iela 13, Sigulda EVENT CALENDAR Phone: 67973973 "SOLO" J.Poruka iela 21a, Cēsis ph. 26670033 GPS: 57.3144, 25.2932 Guest house "Skangaļi" “Skangaļi”, latest requirements and high profile specialists. Bariatric surgeries, 01.-31.01. Art and participation festival 23.-27.07. International Hot-Air Balloon Festival Rehabilitation centre “Līgatne” Liepa parish, Priekuļi municipality ph. 26175981 www.skangali.lv GPS: 57.3990, 25.4943 rehabilitation, sports medicine and midwifery are all available at the www.siguldasslimnica.lv NATURE/URBAN/FUTURE in Sigulda Valmiera Cup 2014, “Skaļupes”, Līgatnes municipality ph. 64161915 www.rehcentrsligatne.lv GPS: 57.2560, 25.0709 hospital. GPS: 57.1571, 24.8442 Guest house "Kunči" “Gala Kunči”, www.viesunamiem.lv/ www.natureurbanfuture.org www.valmiera.lv "Trīs kūkas" "Ramatas", Augšlīgatne ph. 29829121 GPS: 57.2338, 25.0380 Priekuļi parish, Priekuļi municipality ph. 26414789 kunci GPS: 57.3092, 25.4148 26.07. V Blues Festival in Sigulda J.Daliņa iela 2, Valmiera 25.-26.01. Viessmann Luge World Cup in "Šķesteri" Straupe, Pārgauja municipality ph. 29409182 GPS: 57.3535, 24.9553 Guest house "Lejas bites" www.viesunamiem.lv/ Vidzeme Olympic Centre Sports Rehabilitation Centre Sigulda www.bluesfest.lv Phone: 64224184 "Bastions" “Lejasbites”, Priekuļi municipality ph. 29555517 lejasbites GPS: 57.3279, 25.3964 The centre offers SPA programmes, juice therapy, Valmiera mineral www.tourism.sigulda.lv 26.07. Āraiši Festival www.vocspa.lv Bastiona iela 24, Valmiera ph. 64225502 GPS: 57.5398, 25.4230 Guest house "Mežrozes" water programmes, detox procedures, ancient Latvian bath rituals, 01.-09.03. Sigulda Winter Festival www.amata.lv GPS: 57.5409, 25.4405 "Jaunā Saule" Liepa parish, Priekuļi municipality ph. 29426230 www.mezrozes.lv GPS: 57.3543, 25.4122 therapeutic exercises and underwater procedures. www.tourism.sigulda.lv 27.07. Day of Bread in Āraiši Rīgas ielā 10, Valmiera ph. 28688553 GPS: 57.5385, 25.4210 Guest house "Jāņkrasti" Krasta iela 3a, 27.04. SEB Mountain bicycle marathon www.amata.lv Stage Cēsis – Valmiera th "Province" Niniera iela 6, Cēsis ph. 26407008 www.province.lv GPS: 57.3160, 25.2747 Jāņmuiža, Priekuļi municipality ph. 29377732 www.celotajs.lv/jankrasti GPS: 57.3519, 25.3266 Dikļi 1.08. 800 anniversary of Turaida medieval Dikļi, Kocēni municipality www.velo.lv Castle Guest house "Spāriņu kalns" “Gala The castle which houses a 4-star hotel and a gourmet restaurant, also "Vendene" Raunas iela 17, Cēsis ph. 64161361 www.glendeloka.lv GPS: 57.3128, 25.2749 02.-03.05. Latvian plant parade in Sigulda www.turaida-muzejs.lv Spāriņi”, Priekuļi parish, Priekuļi municipality ph. 22006060 www.sparinukalns.lv GPS: 57.3346, 25.5295 offers SPA therapies, massages, peelings, body wrap procedures and Phone: 64207480 "Ņamma" Vidus iela 1, Sigulda www.staduparade.lv 01.-03.08. XXII Sigulda Opera Music Festival baths, as well as other procedures which make use of the local herb www.diklupils.lv (shopping centre “Elvi”) ph. 22022386 www.namma.lv GPS: 57.1531, 24.8479 Holiday house "Lejas Ozoli". 17.05. International Museum Night in Cēsis, www.tourism.sigulda.lv Liepa parish, Priekuļi municipality ph. 29432515 www.celotajs.lv/lejasozoli GPS: 57.4428, 25.4253 expert Z. Kaviere's herb mixtures. GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 Valmiera, Turaida "Ņamma" Vidzemes šoseja 16, Sigulda 01.-03.08. Music festival “Laba Daba” in Ratnieki www.muzeju-nakts.lv (shopping centre “Raibais suns”) ph. 25456333 www.namma.lv GPS: 57.1447, 24.8594 “Ezeri”, Sigulda municipality www.labadaba.lv SPA hotel "Ezeri" 08.06. 150th anniversary of Song festival 09.08. Nature concert-hall in Sigulda "Misters Biskvīts" Phone: 67973009 tradition in Dikļi The SPA complex offers hydro massage, pearl baths, baths, wrapping www.tourism.sigulda.lv Ausekļa iela 9, Sigulda ph. 67974452 GPS: 57.1537, 24.8528 www.hotelezeri.lv www.kocenunovads.lv in sea weeds, exercising and cosmetic procedures. 09.08. Livland festival in Cēsis and Āraiši "GUSTAVbeķereja" GPS: 57.1319, 24.8542 21.06. Summer solstice at Turaida Museum Ventas iela 1, Sigulda ph. 67974452 www.gustavbekereja.lv GPS: 57.1421, 24.8447 Reserve www.cesis.lv www.turaida-muzejs.lv 10.08. Garden-party at the Dikļi Palace Café "Krimulda" “Brūveri”, Sigulda Sunīši, Krimulda municipality ph. 67978380 www.krimuldasilze.lv GPS: 57.1560, 24.7021 Velnala bath-house 28.06.-20.07. Art Festival “Cēsis`14” http://diklipalacehotel.com/ APARTMENT HOTELS This Latvian style herb bath-house, built from heavy logs and located Sigulda municipality 16.08. „Šubertiāde” in Ungurmuiža "Kafejnīca ēdnīcā" www.cesufestivals.lv at an ecologically rich place with a special energy, invites you to enjoy Phone: 26092153 www.ungurmuiza.lv Inciems, Krimulda municipality ph. 67512316 GPS: 57.2579, 24.8771 28.06. Little Opera music festival in Apartment hotel "Prieka Pietura" bath-house attendant services and tea ceremonies. www.hotelbruveri.lv Ungurmuiža 06.09. The cosmos festival in Cēsis "Vinetas un Allas kārumlāde" Stacijas iela 6, Sigulda ph: 29267957 www.priekapietura.lv GPS: 57.1508, 24.8449 GPS: 57.1554, 24.8198 www.ungurmuiza.lv www.cesis.lv Rīgas iela 12, Cēsis ph. 28375579 GPS: 57.3120, 25.2729 ARRIVING AND TRAVELLING PLANNING THE EXCURSION Apartamenti "Rewija” 03.-06.07. XI Festival Kremerata Baltica in Sigulda 07.09. ЗLatvian Cyclist Unity Ride "Birums" “Sprīdīši”, Kocēni municipality ph. 64207523 GPS: 57.5246, 25.3757 Raiņa iela 2c, Valmiera ph: 26567628 www.rozuromantika.lv GPS: 57.5411, 24.4249 Resort hotel "Līgatne" “Skaļupes”, Līgatne parish www.baltaisfligelis.lv www.velo.lv "Gatve" Alejas iela 7, Kocēni ph. 64229091 GPS: 57.5210, 25.3397 Līgatne municipality 06.07. SEB Mountain bicycle marathon UCI 14.09. Valmiera marathon This resort hotel offers medical rehabilitation, SPA procedures, Stage in Sigulda SEB Sigulda TIC "Dzirnakmeņi" Phone: 64161915 www.valmieras-maratons.lv Car accommodation and various activities for your free time. www.velo.lv Train Ausekļa iela 6, Sigulda ph. 67971335 www.tourism.sigulda.lv GPS: 57.1531, 24.8537 “Ieriķu dzirnavas”, Ieriķi, Amata municipality ph. 64170089 www.ierikudzirnavas.lv GPS: 57.2088, 25.1701 www.rehcentrsligatne.lv 20.09. Day of the Baltics at the Āraiši Lake Castl The railway line Rīga – /Valga goes through the Gauja NP ensuring a convenient and regular The Gauja NP is located between highways A2 and A3 and has a dense network of roads and parking lots. 06.,13.,20., Beethoven and Sigulda – a musical "Melturi" “Sarkanāboli”, Drabeši parish, GPS: 57.2560, 25.0709 www.amata.lv opportunity to travel between Rīga, Sigulda, Cēsis and Valmiera throughout the whole day. There are The majority of the tourism objects are easily accessible by car. Līgatne TIC ph. 64153169, www.visitligatne.lv GPS: 57.2335, 25.0396 27.07. breakfast in the garden of the Sigulda Amata municipality ph. 64107183 GPS: 57.2261, 25.2492 04.10. Fire Night at Vienkoči Park Spriņģu iela 2, Līgatne 29189707 New castle special bicycle racks on the trains for transporting bicycles. www.vienkoci.lv Distances between the cities (km) "Norass" www.tourism.sigulda.lv Augšlīgatne TIC ph. 64153169, www.visitligatne.lv GPS: 57.1840 25.0355 11.10 Historical Simjūdis market in Valmiera “Saulītes”, Straupe, Pārgauja municipality ph. 20398995 GPS: 57.3514, 24.9512 11.,18.,25.07. 2014. – evenings of live music in Bus Nītaures iela 5, Augšlīgatne 29189707 www.visit.valmiera.lv Sigulda Līgatne Cēsis and 01.08. Valmiermuiža All of the territory of the Gauja NP can be easily reached by buses which run from Rīga to Sigulda, Cēsis 25.10. Sigulda Mountain Marathon Riga 54 71 90 Ieriķi TIC www.valmiermuiza.lv and Valmiera approximately once an hour. Travelling by bus between populated places within the Gauja www.raid.lv NP has to be planned in accordance with the bus schedules. Valmiera 62 60 32 “Dzirnavas”, Ieriķi, Amata municipality ph. 28396804 www.amata.lv GPS: 57.2085, 25.1703 NATURE WATCH TOURS LOCAL GOODS 10.-13.07. Dikļi Palace Retro Rally Cēsis TIC http://diklipalacehotel.com/ HOW TO BEST EXPLORE THE GAUJA NP Bicycle Pils laukums 9, Cēsis ph. 64121815 www.tourism.cesis.lv GPS: 57.3132, 25.2714 Līgatne rock and cave trail Straupe country goods market Plācis, Pārgauja municipality PIZZERIAS From May to October the tour gives you an opportunity to get to The starting point of a picturesque bicycle ride can be the train station. There are countless bicycle Priekuļi TIC "Viesturi", ph. 64101198, www.priekuli.lv GPS: 57.2902, 25.4772 Līgatne TIC The market occurs every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Here you Phone: 29464946 1st leg Rīga – Valmiera by train. Alternatives: by bus or by car. routes within the Gauja NP which will allow you to explore the rich nature, history and culture of the know Līgatne sandstone rocks and caves, as well as investigate Phone: 64153169; 29189707 can buy traditional seasonal local foods: bread, smoked meat, www.straupe-hanza.lv 2nd leg Valmiera – Cēsis by bicycle. Alternatives: a two day hike with an overnight stay. In winter: a two Veselava parish, Priekuļi municipality 26100962 places which until now have been concealed. A long and a short trail www.visitligatne.lv region. We suggest you avoid the busy highways A2 and A3 and take backroads and forest roads instead. "La Pizza Veloce" Raiņa iela 2, Sigulda ph. 27787711 www.atrapica.lv GPS: 57.1543, 24.8547 house wines, etc. GPS: 57.3653, 24.9830 day skiing hike. Pārgauja TIC "Ezeriņi", "La Pizza Veloce" Rīgas iela 45, Valmiera ph. 20009119 www.atrapica.lv GPS: 57.5362, 25.4072 available. The number of people in a group 10-15. GPS: 57.2335, 25.0396 3rd leg Cēsis – Līgatne (18 km) by boat on the Gauja River. Alternatives: a bicycle ride or a hike. Stalbe parish, Pārgauja municipality ph. 26620422 www.pargaujasnovads.lv GPS: 57.3757, 25.0391 Boat 4th leg Līgatne – Sigulda on horseback along the Gauja River. Alternatives: a bicycle ride or a hike. "Čili Pica" Strēlnieku iela 1, Sigulda Fish spawn trail Markets of the Tasty Valmiermuiža Valmiera TIC Whenever Gauja is ice free, many tourists take the opportunity to go boating in it in inflatable boats, 5th leg in Sigulda – historical hike “Military expedition to the ”. (shopping centre “Šokolāde”) ph. 67973955 www.e-pica.lv GPS: 57.1430, 24.8443 A walk along the fish spawn trail will give you an opportunity to Līgatne TIC (Ar gardu muti Valmiermuižā) canoes or on rafts. Amata and Brasla are also suitable for boating. Alternatives: an excursion on an electromobile. Rīgas iela 10, Valmiera ph. 64207177 www.visit.valmiera.lv GPS: 57.5385, 25.4210 "Liepziedi un Rozmarīns" watch how salmon and trout spawn. This usually takes place in Phone: 64153169; 29189707 What other better way to get to know a place than by tasting it? Dzirnavu Street 2 6th leg Sigulda – “Rāmkalni” (17 km) by boat on the Gauja River. Alternatives – a bicycle ride or a hike. Gauja NP TIC next to Gūtmaņala (Gūtmaņa Cave) Bruņinieku iela 4, Valmiera ph. 29491187 www.vinkalniesi.lv GPS: 57.5394, 25.4286 October and November when the water temperature in rapid and www.visitligatne.lv Valmiermuiža Suggested routes in the Gauja River: Along with making beer, the brewery of Valmiermuiža cooperates Turaidas iela 2a, Sigulda ph. 26657661 www.gnp.lv GPS: 57.1762, 24.8468 "Čili Pica" G. Apiņa iela 10a, Valmiera pebbly rivers reaches 2-6°C. GPS: 57.2335, 25.0396 with other hospitable establishments and welcomes travellers from Phone: 20264269 (shopping centre “Maxima”) ph. 64228558 www.e-pica.lv GPS: 57.5426, 25.4171 Duration River section Route distance Duration River section Route distance Gauja NP TIC at Līgatne nature trails ph. 26657661 www.gnp.lv GPS: 57.2484, 25.0154 Adventure rides on horseback near and far to get acquainted with the treasures, traditions and www.gardumuti.lv "Zaļumnieku piestātne" delicacies of Vidzeme! In 2014, Latvian annual fairs in Valmiermuiža GPS: 57.5559, 25.4311 1 day Cēsis – Līgatne 18 km 2 days Cēsis – Sigulda 38 km Gauja NP TIC The offers its visitors to take several hours’ "AdventureRide" 1 day Līgatne – Sigulda 21 km 2 days Valmiera – Cēsis 44 km Pils iela 8, Sigulda ph. 67973721 www.cathouse.lv GPS: 57.1572, 24.8508 will take place on 8 February, 22 March, 10 May, 21 June, 9 August, next to Zvārtes iezis (Zvārte Rock) ph. 26657661 www.gnp.lv GPS: 57.2459, 25.1476 long rides in hilly pine woods or practice on the training grounds Phone: 29269559 1 day Sigulda – Murjāņi 17 km 3 days Valmiera – Sigulda 82 km "StudioPizza" 20 September, 8 November, and 20 December. with instructors. www.adventureride.eu 4 days Valmiera – Murjāņi 101 km Rīgas iela 20 Cēsis ph. 20606000 www.studiopizza.lv GPS: 57.3117, 25.2720 17 1 7 8 54 30 43 29 45 31

8 I Līgatne cellar caves and cliffs paths. Long ago on the nights of New Year's Eve, 20 I Gūdu iezis (Gūdu rock) there is a 2 km long section with 12 sandstone 33 I Ungurmuiža 37 I Krimulda church 48 I Lēdurga Evangelical 50 I St. Radoņežas Sergijs’ Many of these artificial caves (more than 300) Pentacost and Midsummer Day witches and The 250 m long and 18 m high sandstone cliff is outcrops which are all protected geological Baron fon Kampenhauzen’s family house, built This church, which is one of the oldest churches Lutheran church Orthodox church GET TO KNOW THE TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WORTH SEEING were built already in the 18th century. People devils used to throw big rackets around the rock. often admired because of its resemblance to a objects. This route is not marked. in 1732 and surrounded by giant oaks, is the only in Latvia, was established in 1205 after the The church’s construction works began at the The church was designed in 19th century by used to store food in them, but during the Tsar The Zvārtes iezis visitor centre offers you to go stem of a huge ship. There is a story about the Pārgauja municipality. GPS: 57.2887, 24.9381 wooden baroque castle in Latvia which surprises Livonian chieftain and king Kaupo returned time when the congregation pastor was Daniels Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis who was the first on a walk in the Witch Meadow where secrets of (recommended parking place) times the Līgatne Paper Mill used them to store rock: in the nearby Gūdu houses once lived a with an abundance of ancient paintings. Today home from visiting Pope Innocent III in Rome. Merķelis – the father of the Baltic German academically trained architect in Latvia. The Railway bridge across Rauna wise women, ancient spells and herbs used in 60 I Amber workshop 64 I Līgatne spoon factory paper. The secret of these caves is the very miserly man who had promised his soul to the visitors are welcome in the manor to look at Next to the church is the Kubesele castle hill writer and publicist Garlībs Merķelis. The church was built from grey rubble stone, but its In the amber workshop a third-generation The factory invites you to learn how timber of Built in 1889, the stone bridge, which even used to have its Liepa parish them will be revealed to you. 25 I Avotbirzs and Svētavots temperature which remains the same both in the devil. The devil had dragged the man along the interior paintings and enjoy the special and at the foot of it – a little mound which is church was unusually luxurious for a rural cornices, corners and ledges were made from expert will introduce you to amber processing more than 17 Latvian tree species is turned own postmark, is the only railway construction of this kind in Priekuļi municipality Amata municipality. GPS: 57.2474, 25.1423 (Spring Grove and Sacred Spring) the summer and in the winter. Some of the with his bag of money into the deep whirlpool atmosphere while drinking tea in the tea house. believed to be Kaupo's grave. congregation and today it is one of the most locally manufactured red bricks. and will let you try it yourself. into spoons and other objects. You can also try the Baltics. It is best viewed from the right side of the GPS: 57.3601, 25.3737 Here the Brasla River has gnawed its bed in caves are still in use today, but as certain nature opposite the Gūdu cliffs. When passing this Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality Krimulda municipality. GPS: 57.1636, 24.7684 prominent monuments to baroque style Rīgas iela 22, Valmiera. GPS: 57.5385, 25.4164 Vēju iela 1, Sigulda, phone: 26185257 making them yourself. Cēsis-Valmiera highway. sandstone rock and created up to 25 m high Placoderms – the Witnesses of protection and safety rules must be observed, 11 I Lielā Ellīte (Big Hell) whirlpool, the raftsmen always offered up silver phone: 22007332, www.ungurmuiza.et.lv architecture in Vidzeme. GPS: 57.1497, 24.8505 “Vanagi”, Augšlīgatne, phone: 26521467 they can only be visited together with a guide. coins to safely pass this complicated curve. In bluffs. At the top of the high cliffs you can find GPS: 57.3625, 25.0887 38 I Sigulda Evangelical the Past The cave (also known as Liepa Hell, Hell, Devil’s Lēdurga, Krimulda municipality 51 I Rubene Evangelical www.spoonfactory.lv. GPS: 57.1908, 25.0365 Sigulda tour in Electromobiles Līgatne, phone: 641536169, 29189707 case one of them drowned, the others had to Svētavots, and in the Avotbirzs – the rare phone: 26536094, GPS: 57.3224, 24.7420 During the Devonian period (400 million years Kiln, Devil’s Cave, Devil’s Oven, Liepa Cave, and Lutheran church Lutheran church 61 I Vienkoči park Excursions in electromobiles with a guide will let you see the Sigulda, phone: 26022919 www.visitligatne.lv. GPS: 57.2335, 25.0396 lower a piece of bread with a burning candle in it Canadian hemlock. First mentioned in writing in the 15th century as ago) a warm and shallow sea spread across Devil’s Chamber) along with the spring has been 34 I Veslava manor and park The altar of this church has preserved from the This is the place where “green ideas” are born 65 I National Fishing most beautiful places of Sigulda in an attractive and www.impresso.lv in the Gauja. Where the candle died out, there “Avoti”, Lēdurga parish, Krimulda municipality St. Bērtulis’ church, this building takes pride in th the current territory of the Gauja NP and at the a popular and significant sacrificial place since The manor master's house has been built on a 49 I Valmiera St. Sīmanis’ church 13 century but the building itself has been and where you can see objects made from Trade Museum environment-friendly way. the drowned man was to be found. GPS: 57.3287, 24.9015 the altar piece “Christ in the Garden of This year marks 40 years since the largest bottom of it dolomite and sandstone were 9 I Svētavots (Sacred Spring) ancient times. The cliffs of Lielā Ellīte have kind of a large, oval island enclosed from all sides The church, built in 1283, has almost reconstructed several times. The Rubene natural materials: dugout boats, sculptures, a In this museum the exhibits still smell of Pārgauja municipality. GPS: 57.2494, 25.0047 Ghetsemane” created by Roberts Tilbergs in national park in the Baltics — Gauja National forming. The sea was home to the placoderms The Sacred Spring does not freeze even in formed from light sandstone and they attract by a water-filled ditch. Two stone-wall bridges completely preserved its medieval appearance. congregation was established in 1208 by the sandbag house, as well as models of historical seaweeds and the fishnets are still wet. Here Gauja tram 26 I Sarkanās klintis (Red Cliffs) 1930, the cast iron bell installed in 2001 and the Park — was created. The park protects the and a multitude of fossils have preserved until winters and according to stories it also has interest with their unusual form – protuberances, with semi-circular arches lead to the parade In the church you can find gravestones of chronicler Letu Heinrihs (Latvian Indriķis), who houses. you will learn how our ancestors fished and The only tram on the Gauja in Latvia offers rides and Valmiera, phone: 28685894 The approximately 10 m high sandstone cliffs, th th rich nature of the ancient Gauja River valley healing properties. A strolling park, in which you niches, cavities and an arcade which is unique in 21 I Katrīnas iezis (Katrīna Rock) grounds. The park, where you can find Mīlestības button mosaics created by Valdis Attāls. prominent 15 -16 century citizens, an organ for a long time was also the priest and led the “Vienkoči”, Līgatne parish, Līgatne excursions on the water. The tram has offers for both www.ezi.lv today. There are still places in the park today which uncover themselves in a 200 m long how it is done today. You can also test your and its surrounding areas as well as the vast can arrange an excursion with a guide, has been Latvia. But the water from the nearby sacred This beautiful sandstone rock is found in a swift avotiņš (Love spring) and fir trees which have a Baznīcas iela 2, Sigulda. GPS: 57.1624, 24.8523 (1886), pulpit and organ loft paintings (1730), as first congregation which consisted of leti newly-weds and students, as well as an opportunity to GPS: 57.539, 25.4286 where intact placoderm bodies can be found in distance along the Gauja River, are also called municipality phone: 29329065 own fishing skills. diversity of plant, bird and insect species built around the spring. Wise people say that a spring is thought to be particularly healthy. river bend near Līgatne nature trails. The rock special energy, is 1 km away from the manor. well as enjoy Valmiera’s panorama from the (inhabitants of Latgale) members only. Please the Devonian period strata. Raiskuma iezis (Raiskuma Rock). Multiple www.vienkoci.lv. GPS: 57.1933, 25.0455 Gaujas iela 38, Līgatne, phone: 29232837 organize birthday parties. The Gauja tram is open to visitors person who bathes in the water of the sacred Lielā Ellīte is a national archaeological site and lends its name from a girl named Katrīna which “Viesturi”, Veselava parish, Priekuļi municipality 39 I Turaida church church tower observation deck. notify us of your visit over the phone. found here. springs flow from the rock, including the very GPS: 57.2548, 25.0447 in summertime only. since 1974 also a protected geological object, a had decided to kill herself because of an phone: 26100962, GPS: 57.2899, 25.4776 This church, built in 1750, is one of the oldest Bruņinieku iela 2, Valmiera Rubene, Kocēni municipality The origins of the ancient Gauja River valley go Nature enthusiasts can observe spring, brings water to the rest of the household popular Rūcamavots where many people draw 62 I Amata House of Crafts geomorphological natural site and a cultural and unhappy love by jumping in the Gauja. wooden churches in Latvia and it is located on GPS: 57.5384, 25.4263 phone: 64230432, 22307210 back more than 350 million years, but its members, takes it back again, and manages all water from. The water has a slightly unusual The Amata House of Crafts is a local crafts 66 I Creative workshop “Ezeriņi” Saules parks (Sun Park) one of these rare species historical object. It is believed that the cave is the Church Hill (which is also an ancient burial current ravine-ridden terrain was moulded by at the Gauja NP: of that before sunrise on Māra's day, will be free Pārgauja municipality. GPS: 57.2530, 25.0154 taste (the taste of iron is present). 35 I Skangaļi manor GPS: 57.4681, 25.2660 centre where you can learn the old crafts, visit “Ezeriņi” invites you to look at clever stone and The park and the sun clock in it symbolize gravitation towards Priekuļi municipality the glacier meltwater at the end of the Ice Age. of all illnesses. Furthermore, the spring is said approximately 7000 years old, although in ground) inside the territory of the Turaida light, warmth, growth and well-being. The eternal course of GPS: 57.3119, 25.3538 Tree lungwort Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality There are seven buildings in the manor centre – the library of crafts and on weekends visit fairs metal works, visit the little shop, as well as The Gauja, which is the longest river in Latvia to have a violet aura thanks to which is has been scriptures it first appears in 1971. 22 I Ainavu krauja (Landscape Slope) museum reserve. The Turaidas Roze (Rose of time puts events in a consecutive sequence thus determining Lobaria pulmonaria GPS: 57.3200, 25.2205 here you can find a guest house, a spiritual and workshops. watch the craftsman grind the stone. (452 km), winds through the national park. The awarded six stars. Priekuļi municipality. GPS: 57.3836, 25.4275 One of the highest rock outcrops in Latvia offers Turaida) memorial site can be found next to their longevity and significance. This is the place to go if you Luminescent moss development centre and the Olof Palme museum. Drabeši manor, Amata municipality Stalbe parish, Pārgauja municipality river once served as a trading route, and the Cēsis municipality, phone: 26385633 a marvellous view to the ancient Amata River the church. wish to cleanse your mind and soul. Schistostega pennata 27 I Gauja River Steep Banks and Palme was the prime minister of who phone: 29199870. GPS: 57.2428, 25.2790 phone: 26371928, www.ezerini.lv built their settlements on its banks. www.svetavots.lv. GPS: 57.3045, 25.2338 valley. In the winters large ice falls form here. Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda, phone: 67972376 Northern bat 12 I Mazā Ellīte (Little Hell) Barefoot Trail used to spend his childhood summers at Skangaļi. GPS: 57.3757, 25.0391 Strong stone , which were enclosed by Amata municipality. GPS: 57.2383, 25.1979 www.turaida-muzejs.lv. GPS: 57.1868, 24.8478 Līgatne crossing Eptesicus nilsonii The cave is a triangle-shaped crevice which has (Gaujas Stāvo krastu Sajūtu taka) Today the manor's guest house invites you to 63 I Antique jewellery forge steep slopes and deep valleys, were built in formed in white sandstone. It is believed that enjoy Latvian meals from the Swedish buffet. The crossing, which is operated by the power of the stream, is Phone: 26351501 Common kingfisher 10 I Zvārtes iezis (Zvārte Rock) Along the steep banks of the river Gauja, near 40 I Allaži church At the forge you can watch the 67 I “Medus kāre” (Honey crave) the 13th century. The cities and the social and The sandstone rock and the slope with an Mazā Ellīte was once an ancient cult place and 23 I Cīrulīši nature trails the stadium of Jānis Daliņš, all nature lovers “Skangaļi”, Liepa parish, Priekuļi municipality jewellery-maker in action and see the a monument of technology history in Latvia and it is also the www.gnp.lv Alcedo atthis This Lutheran church, built in 1926, is a national Here you can listen to stories about bees, cultural life grew around these castles. observation deck is one of the most beautiful that it has even been the home of the devil Modern, marked walking and cycling trails of can take a walk on a path which is 2.7 km long phone: 26175981, www.skangali.lv instruments and antique jewellery from only Gauja crossing. The crossing was built after World War II GPS: 57.2549, 25.0444 Perennial honesty architectural site, but it has been used both as a watch them in hives in the bee garden, Today, the park is a place where legends of places in Latvia. Starting at the rock and winding himself after he was banished from Lielā Ellīte. various length along the banks of the Gauja will and consists of various nature elements. The GPS: 57.3990, 25.4943 Latgale. Furthermore, the craftsman will during which the bridge across the Gauja was demolished. Lunaria redivia canteen and as a warehouse. The church, which discover the secrets of their life and honey the past live alongside modern and cosy guest along the Amata River are several walking Priekuļi municipality. GPS: 57.3738, 25.4443 teach you about the geological processes and Path of Sensations awakens all five senses: share his knowledge on the meaning of the has been decorated with the local travertine, has harvesting through movies as well as taste houses, restaurants and leisure spots. Here changes which have occurred here since the Ice hearing, vision, touch, smell, and taste. During 36 I Inciems manor and park 32 33 jewellery and symbols, as well as on the Safari park “More” been fully restored. honey made from various flowers and you can enjoy the aura of antiquity in old Age. These trails will introduce you to many the walk you can enjoy one of the most The manor was built at the beginning of the 17th jewellery wearing traditions. The wildlife park with a territory of 170 ha has about 300 elks, “Saulstari”, More parish Stīveri, Sigulda municipality participate in wax candle making. Picnic spots castles, receive a burst of energy at one of the interesting objects, such as Spoguļu klintis picturesque views along the banks of the river century. After the agrarian reform at the Pils laukums 9, Cēsis, phone: 29158436 and campgrounds are also available. fallow deer and white elks living in it. It will be a great place Sigulda municipality Gauja. Here you will also see the fast Kazu GPS: 57.1019, 24.8226 ancient sacred places or experience the (Mirror Cliffs) or Vilka aiza (Wolf's Gorge). It is a beginning of the 20th century the manor went www.kalve.cesis.lv. GPS: 57.3133, 25.2710 “Zvirgzdi”, Vaidava parish for those who want to rest from the city hustle in a pleasant phone:29444662 Rapids that were initially made to control the healing properties of the springs. You can 350 million years old cliff which is washed by the into the ownership of poet Viktors Eglītis. The Kocēni municipality phone: 28341533 and clean environment. This is also the first private deer www.safariparks.lv powerful stream of the river Gauja. The Park of 41 I Cēsis St. John’s church also touch trees planted by kings, hear your waters of the Gauja at its base. poet’s son Anšlavs Eglītis has described the GPS: 57.4632, 25.2452 garden in Latvia. GPS: 57.0791, 25.0572 voice echoing off sandstone rocks, or let the Cēsis municipality. GPS: 57.3069, 25.2215 Sensations is also a great bird watching site. exciting moments and the bright memories from The church, consecrated in 1284, is one of the nature trails carry you off into rich forests. All Valmiera, J.Daliņa Street 2 the summers spent at Inciems in his 1962 book oldest and largest cult buildings in Latvia. Inside Exotic bird and animal farm of this should be enjoyed slowly, letting the 24 I Rocks of the lower reaches phone: 64224184 “Pansija pilī” (Board and Lodging in a Castle). In the church you can find an altar piece made by J. In the farm you can see African ostriches, fallow deer, "Jaunklētnieki", Straupe parish taste, smell and colours introduce you to the of Brasla www.sajutuparks.lv 2006 a monument dedicated to A. Eglītis was Kēleris and one of the biggest gravestone miniature sheep, peacocks and pheasants. In summertime Pārgauja municipality collections in Latvia, as well as enjoy excellent rhythm of the local life. This is best done by At the lower reaches of the Pārgauja and GPS: 57.5409, 25.4405 unveiled in the manor park and in 2010 a tourism, you can also buy ostrich eggs or try an ostrich egg omelette. phone: 26399959 organ music and watch the Cēsis panorama hiking, riding a bicycle or a horse, or even Krimulda municipality borderline river Brasla education and culture centre was opened. GPS: 57.3548, 24.9349 taking a boat down the gentle stream of the Inciems, Krimulda municipality, phone: 26060474 from the church tower. 3 86 3 Gauja River. www.inciems.lv, GPS: 57.2303, 24.8036 Lielā Skolas iela 8, Cēsis. GPS: 57.3122, 25.2718

CASTLES AND CHURCHES RICH IN LEGENDS Science centre “Z(in)oo” 52 I Cane park was named “Leukādijas” (Leucadia – an island Interactive expositions and educating games, which will help you Poruka iela 8, Cēsis Opened in 2007, the park is an homage to in the Ionian Sea) for its beautiful gain an understanding about the human body, nature sciences phone: 25400228, www.zinoo.lv ADVENTURES IN NATURE 28 I Turaida museum reserve help you enjoy the atmosphere of the olden Sigulda’s most popular souvenir – the cane. surroundings. Initially E. Treimanis-Zvārgulis and technologies, await the visitors of the science centre. GPS: 57.3146, 25.2885 The most frequently visited museum in Latvia times. The Cēsis new castle delights the Canes were mentioned already in the 19th spent his summers here but in 1919 he moved where you can explore archaeology, visitors with a luxurious 18th-19th century century travel guides where it is said that “a here permanently. It was the poet’s wish to be SIA “Ziemeļvidzemes atkritumu apsaimniekošanas organizācija” (North Vidzeme Waste Management 1 I Gūtmaņala (Gūtmanis Cave) sacred place, a medieval burial ground and a architecture, history and art history expositions interior exposition as well as interactively cane, which can be purchased from a certain buried here, in the garden among the green fir th introduces to events which have affected the trees. Organisation) The walls of the biggest cave and also the protected area. The ancient Upurakmens that tell of stories dating back as far as the 11 boy, will be very useful when walking around course of the European history. Priekuļi municipality. GPS: 57.3639, 25.3647 The excursion will educate you on modern waste Landfill at Daibe oldest tourism object in the Baltics have (Sacrificial Stone) with an artificially formed century. This place holds many stories about the Sigulda.” Although there is no practical need Pils laukums 9, Cēsis, phone: 64121815, management and introduce you to EKO areas, the Daibe Pārgauja municipality witnessed many events and bear inscriptions bowl-shaped hollow can be found on medieval castle and the church, about the for it anymore, the Sigulda cane is still popular www.muzejs.cesis.lv 58 I Valmiera museum and the landfill and the paper package recycling company. You are phone: 64281250, www.zaao.lv from the 17th century. People say that the Zilaiskalns. People tell a certain story of the Livonians of the Gauja, about the old manor as a souvenir. also invited to participate in educating games. GPS: 57.3132, 25.2714 GPS: 57.4530, 25.1130 cave has formed from the tears of Livonian special properties of Zilaiskalns: when the centre and the Dainu kalns (Folk Song Hill). Sigulda. GPS: 57.1617,24.8494 Livonian Order castle ruins The remains of the Order castle ruins and the chieftain Rindaugs' wife who was buried in spring with healing properties for eye illnesses Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda, phone: 67972376 Ceramic factory “Rebeka” city fortifications, which were ruined during the 68 I Concert hall “Baltais Flīģelis” 72 I Cēsis Exhibition Hall the shores of the Gauja as punishment for her on top of Zilaiskalns dried out, people started www.turaida-muzejs.lv. GPS: 57.1868, 24.8478 31 I Krimulda manor. 53 I More battles memorial sites Ceramic factory “Rebeka” offers an excursion which will Ezera iela 2, Vaidava Great Northern War, preserve memories of the (White Grand Piano) The former castle stables – the 19th century adultery. The purling of the spring still using the sand for healing instead. But when Krimulda medieval castle The More battles memorial stone, unveiled in introduce you to the everyday work routine in the factory Kocēni municipality Valmiera city centre from the 13thcentury until This building with the interesting appearance coach-house – features a new exhibition of reminds of her sadness. Some people say Charles XII of Sweden wanted to use the 29 I Sigulda castle complex The Līveni prince’s dwelling house was built 1992 and created by sculptor H. Spričs, the which produces crockery for everyday use and special phone: 64284101, www.rebeka.lv nowadays. The Valmiera museum, which is a which resembles a grand piano is one of the contemporary art every month; however, on that the spring water has healing properties. mountain for military purposes, not only the The Livonian Order Sigulda castle was built in around 1822 in classicism style. The manor restored trench fragments and the bunker, the occasions. Ceramic products are also available for purchase. GPS: 57.4309, 25.2878 complex consists of the landlord’s house, the recognized national archaeological site, is most popular concert halls in Latvia where world weekends you can come here to watch concerts A man called “gut mann” by the local people local people but also the nature itself showed 1207 as a fortress but was later rebuilt into a memorial wall with the names of the or movies. coach-house, the Swiss house, and other housed in eight buildings within the castle ruin class musicians perform on a regular basis. Gunta Rukšāne’s plant nursery used the water for healing, thus the cave was opposition to this idea – an incessant convent type building. Nowadays, people who legionnaires killed in the battles and the More Pils laukums 3, Cēsis, phone: 64123557 “Jaunrūjas”, Raiskums parish buildings. Currently the manor houses a territory. The museum offers a journey in the Šveices iela 19, Sigulda, phone: 67974787 The nursery will introduce the visitors to the largest collection named after him. This is also the place of downpour began, denying the soldiers access long for a medieval atmosphere can climb the battles museum opened in 2002 remind of the www.muzejs.cesis.lv. GPS: 57.3136, 25.2722 Pārgauja municipality 20 history of Valmiera, as well as separate GPS: 57.1531,24.8448 of hostas in Latvia (150 species) and in the flowering time will origin of the beautiful story about Turaidas to the mountain. Zilaiskalns is thought to have northern and the main gate towers, as well as rehabilitation institution which also offers ruthless Second World War battles of 1944. phone: 29488877 exhibitions in the exhibition halls, and wedding surprise with 300 daffodil, 400 lily and 80 waterlily species. Roze (Rose of Turaida) who used to secretly been a meeting place for witches, therefore roam the castle itself. The neo-gothic Sigulda accommodation. “Kalna Kaņēni” 73 I Valmiera Drama theatre GPS: 57.3489, 25.1134 Mednieku iela 3, Sigulda, phone: 29111619 programmes. 69 I Sand house – meet up with her beloved Viktors by the cave. people come here to foretell the future and 13 I Vējiņi underground lakes started forming more than 300 million years ago. new castle was built in 1878 as the dwelling More parish, Sigulda municipality The only professional theatre in Vidzeme invites Collector and breeder Mārtiņš Erminass’ flower garden sacrifice. Zilaiskalns is also associated with The current shape of the river valley was formed www.krimuldaspils.lv. GPS: 57.1677, 24.8298 Bruņinieku iela 3, Valmiera sand dream cellars Sigulda municipality. GPS: 57.1761, 24.8426 A unique cave system with an underground house for the manor owners Kropotkini and now 30 phone: 29446115, www.moresmuzejs.lv you on an excursion behind the scenes. Tulip and lily collector and breeder Mārtiņš Erminass Parka iela 7, Rubene some famous people, for example, the stream and two underground lakes. These are by melting glaciers 12-13 thousand years ago. it houses the Sigulda Municipality Council. GPS: 57.0796, 25.0617 phone: 64223620, www.muzejs.valmiera.lv In this gallery you can see a unique collection of Lāčplēša iela 4, Valmiera, phone: 64207335 welcomes visitors to his garden in May when tulips blossom Kocēni municipality The place names originated when the Russian 32 I Dikļi castle GPS: 57.5395, 25.4289 sand from all continents of the world, as well as 2 I Ērgļu klintis (Eagle Cliffs) legendary healer Zilākalna Marta (Marta of the the only known underground lakes in the Baltics. Pils iela 16/18, Sigulda, phone: 67971335 www.vdt.lv. GPS: 57.5394, 25.4254 and in July when lilies blossom. Here you can see more than phone: 29499869 Blue Mountain) or Marta Rancāne, as well as The area of the big lake is 30 m², the length 14 m, tsar Alexander II visited Sigulda. While waiting for The castle was built in 1896 during the time of artist's original work – colourful, spatial, a thousand tulip and several hundred lily species in the whole The 700 m long sandstone cliff is the most www.tourism.sigulda.lv. GPS: 57.1656, 24.8506 42 I Dikļi Evangelical Lutheran church 45 I Līgatne Paper Mill and the 54 I Āraiši windmills www.parkatänav.lv the noble guest, a serpentine road in the vicinity baron Pauls fon Volfs and was an impressive th 59 I Vaidava castle hill hardened sand paintings made from Sigulda’s the Livonian hero Imanta who, according to a and the depth 2 m. The area of the small lake is In historical writing the church is mentioned The 19 century Dutch type windmills invite 74 I Gallery “Laipa” spectrum of colours. GPS: 57.4654, 25.2577 monolithic sandstone wall in the Baltics. It is of Sigulda and Krimulda, a temporary wooden neo-baroque building. The wood decoration historical buildings of the Paper The castle hill is enclosed by three banks and sand using a special technique. legend, was buried in the Zilaiskalns 15 m², the length 6 m, and the depth approx. 5 m. 30 I Cēsis castle complex already in the first half of the 17th century but the you to explore the restored windmill Gallery “Laipa” offers visual art exhibitions, an said that the sounds echoing off this cliff bridge across the Gauja and an observation deck elements and the collection of ancient ovens Mill village three ditches, and the local history Pils iela 16, Sigulda, phone: 29991642 Lēdurga dendropark Upurkalniņš (Sacrificial Mound). Above the large underground cavities is only a 6 th th current building was built around 1848. In the mechanism and learn how grains are turned opportunity to purchase artwork, rent sound like organ, therefore these cliffs used From 13 to 16 century the Cēsis medieval The only still functioning paper mill in the Baltic www.vanels.si. GPS: 57.1658, 24.8515 Thanks to the variety of plants, the dendropark is one of the Ozolu iela 13, Lēdurga Kocēni municipality. GPS: 57.5485, 24.6915 m thin fragile sandstone and Quaternary period on the edge of the ancient Gauja River valley and fireplaces have been preserved during the church, whose pastor for the second half of the into flour. researchers think that this is one of the places expositions, and attend fashion shows, lectures, to be called Ērģeļu klintis (Organ Cliffs). castle was the residence of the Livonian Order States was established back in 1815 and today it richest parks in Latvia. In an approximately 10 ha large Krimulda municipality sediment layer, therefore the lakes can be visited were built. The sovereign was delighted by the restoration. Currently the castle is home to a 19th century was writer and teacher J. Neikens, Āraiši, Amata municipality where the Beverīna castle might have been musical evenings, etc. Follow the walking trails, visit the observation master. Its western tower offers a great view to is one of the oldest and richest in traditions territory there are about 1000 different plant species. There phone: 29432663 in the accompaniment of a guide only. marvellous landscape and the place was named 4-star hotel, a restaurant and a spa complex. you can see some of the most unique artworks phone: 29238208, www.tourism.cesis.lv located. Next to the hill is a sacred spring the 70 I Culture and art space Rīgas iela 25c, Valmiera, phone: 26169449 decks, and watch the beautiful scenery of the 6 I Sietiņiezis (Strainer Rock) the Cēsis panorama, but those who climb down paper production enterprises in Europe. The are magnificent magnolias, mock-oranges, smoke trees, GPS: 57.3141, 24.7597 “Vējiņi”, Straupe parish, Pārgauja municipality Ķeizarskats (The King's view). Ķeizarkrēsls (The Dikļi, Kocēni municipality in Vidzeme – the pulpit (1699) and the altar GPS: 57.2527, 25.2682 water of which is very popular among the “Siguldas Tornis” (Sigulda Tower) www.galerijalaipa.lv. GPS: 57.5378, 25.4153 Gauja River valley unfold before your eyes. The largest white sandstone outcrop in Latvia to the basement of the southern tower will see a village of the Paper Mill is an authentic 19th walnuts, various maple species and many other decorative phone: 29354189, www.pazemesezeri.lv King's chair) can be found nearby. phone: 64207480, www.diklupils.lv (1698) have both been decorated with people. The tower was once used to store water for cooling Cēsis municipality. GPS: 57.3595, 25.2582 has many artistic niches, cavities and caves. A real medieval prison. Medieval games in the trees and bushes. The big Mudurga noble stone can also be Sigulda. GPS: 57.1427,24.8241 GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 century industrial and wood building ensemble Wise people say that in the olden times there off steam locomotives, but now it houses a modern maintained nature trail winds along the rock. GPS: 57.3398, 24.9071 castle garden as well as walks with a guide will mannerism style wood carvings. 55 I Sculpture “Gadsimtiem ejot” 75 I Art salon “Zaiga” which will introduce you to the lifestyle of were people who had wanted to build Cēsis on found in the park’s territory. It is believed that the rock has gotten its name Dikļi, Kocēni municipality, phone: 29124453 (As centuries pass by) gallery where you can see various exhibitions, visit The salon offers both crafts and jewellery as 3 I Līgatne nature trails Līgatne people in different centuries. the Vaidava castle hill, but the devil who lived from the bee caves which look like little holes 14 I Gleznotāju (Paradīzes) kalns 17 I Amata trail GPS: 57.5966, 25.0743 The bronze night guard created by M. Jansons fairs and participate in other activities. well as souvenirs. Rīgas iela 31, Valmiera Latvian sculptor sculpture park “Raganu parks” (Witch Park) “Ziemelis”, Krimulda parish The nature trails will take you within a few Pilsoņu iela 1, Līgatne there had threatened to demolish the city if Krimuldas municipality in its surface, thus, resembling a strainer. (Painters' (Paradise) mountain) The 15 km long trail invites you to explore the is passing through the centuries with a cane in Ausekļa iela 6, Sigulda, phone: 29218240 phone: 64225746, GPS: 57.5378, 25.414 The park has a collection of sculptures gathered by sculptor meters of various forest animals and birds phone: 64153169, 29189707 they did not pay him to leave. The builders had phone: 26336617 However, its largest protrusion Velna papēdis A very scenic place with a view to the ancient Amata River and go on a walk along the ancient 43 I Āraiši archaeological one and a lantern in the other hand, GPS: 57.1536 24.8560 Juris Švalbe. Over a period of five years 14 sculptors have which live in enclosures in their natural www.visitligatne.lv. GPS: 57.2371, 25.0419 not given money to the devil so overnight he www.raganuparks.wordpress.com (The Devil's Heel) carries the name of the devil Gauja River valley. It has inspired such great river valley with steep, up to 45 m high museum park symbolizing the victory over darkness, and is 113 I Vidzeme Concert Hall Cēsis created 17 landscape sculptures in rural environment. habitat. These animals have been brought demolished everything they had built during GPS: 57.1914, 24.6673 himself who has kicked off from it while artists as J. Feders, J. Rozentāls and V. Purvītis, sandstone and dolomite banks. The park will give you an insight into the also called “Laika vecis” (The time man) or 71 I Laima clock The largest professional concert hall in Vidzeme. here from all over Latvia and most of them everyday life of the ancient inhabitants of 46 I Serpentine road the day. The city could not been built here, so CINEMA “LORA” running across Gauja towards Liepa, the cave and that is also where the mountain gets its The Zvārtes iezis parking lot “Gaismas nesējs” (The light bringer). The The Laima clock was created especially for Since the May of 2004, various concerts of were either injured or domesticated baby Latgale. Here you will see their 9th-10th century The only serpentine road in the Baltics is a the people decided to build Cēsis elsewhere. Cinema “LORA” will ensure you have a pleasant moviegoing of Lielā Ellīte (Big Hell). Others have even more name from. A great view to the Amata municipality. www.gnp.lv lantern attracts the largest amount of Sigulda and the city received it as a prize in the professional and well-known artists from Strēlnieku iela 2, Sigulda animals which would not have been able to fortified dwelling place and its reconstruction – popular place for romantic walks. It was built in Vaidava parish, Kocēni municipality experience – there are big and comfortable leather chairs, the to tell of the devil: about how he built a bridge opens from the mountain. GPS: 57.2495, 25.1476 attention and has become the official symbol chocolate factory “Laima” competition along Europe, exhibitions, drama theatre plays, and phone: 67973972, www.kinolora.lv survive or find food without people’s care. the Lake castle, 14th-17th century medieval 1862 along with the first wooden bridge across www.kocenunovads.lv number of viewers is limited, and there is an opportunity to near Sietiņiezis while trying to escape from the Sigulda municipality. GPS: 57.1748, 24.8658 of Cēsis. It is said that by rubbing it, one can with the title “The City of Love”. It symbolizes the cinema take place in this concert hall. The GPS: 57.1430, 24.8443 Līgatne, phone: 64153313, 28328800 Hotel “Kārļamuiža”. GPS: 57.2406, 25.2121 castle ruins (national archaeological site), as the Gauja in honour of the Russian tsar GPS: 57.4580, 25.2690 order tasty snacks and drinks during the movie. cave of Lielā Ellīte and about how he collected see his or her future and the light will guide same values as the Laima clock in Rīga and is a concert hall is the highest building in the www.gnp.lv GPS: 57.2484, 25.0154 well as Meitu sala (Daughter Island) with Alexander II's visit in Sigulda. love-filled meeting place. from the top of which a panorama of the old rocks in his hat as if they were potatoes. 15 I Cave of Velnala and cliffs 18 I Vaive mill lake and rocks of reconstructed Stone and Bronze Age houses. the good thoughts and deeds. Viks’ fairytale park Sigulda. GPS: 57.1699, 24.8305 Ausekļa iela 6, Sigulda. GPS: 57.1536, 24.8539 town of Cēsis can be enjoyed. Kocēni municipality. GPS: 57.4305, 25.3829 This monumental cliff wall of the ancient Gauja Āraiši, Amata municipality, phone: 64107080 Torņa iela, Cēsis. GPS: 57.3124, 25.2717 The park invites you to take a walk on its fairytale trails and meet Dikļi, Kocēni municipality 4 I Kvēpenes dižozols the lower reaches of Vaive Raunas Street 12, Cēsis, www.cesukoncertzale.lv River valley is a protected geological object. Velna Nowadays the sluice, overfall, and sinkhole www.history-museum.lv. GPS: 57.2499, 25.2800 characters from the writer Viks’ fairytales rendered in wood. The phone: 64231933, 26447061 47 I Secret Soviet bunker phone: 25623345, GPS: 57.3132; 25.27683 (Kvēpene Noble Oak) 7 I Ķūķu klintis (Ķūķu Cliffs) ala (Devil's Cave), which is an ancient cult place complex is what remains from the 19th century in Līgatne 56 I E. Veidenbaums memorial park is the home to Ness and Nesija, Rūņu Dūķītis and other GPS: 57.5971, 25.0991 The biggest tree in the Gauja NP and the tree and has formed in the cliff 8 m above the water characters. You can also arrange an excursion with the writer The biggest sandstone outcrop of the Devonian mills. The most scenic rock outcrops of the lower 44 I Dikļi – the cradle of the Built in the 80s, the bunker, which is located 9 m museum “Kalāči” with one of the densest foliages in Latvia. It is level, is also protected. People who know this himself as well as use the picnic spot and children’s playground. period in Latvia, 500 m in length and 43 m in reaches of the river begin near the mill water Song Festival under the rehabilitation centre “Līgatne” and The museum’s exposition is devoted to the often compared to the magnificent tree place well will tell you that once, while sleeping in height. There are rapids at the beginning of the reservoir. The biggest of these is a 40 m long and In 1864 one of the most beautiful Latvian takes up more than 2000 m2, is a unique place poet and exhibits his memorial objects – the depicted on the 5 lats banknote, and with the cave, the devil completely blackened its walls th th cliffs with the relative decline of 0.5 m/km. 18 m high, almost vertical red sandstone wall. traditions – the Song Festival – was born in Dikļi. where the nuclear war shelter and authentic 19 and 20 century furniture and household good reason. This tree has a circumference of with his breath. The next evening he escaped Right beyond the rapids, opposite the highest Priekuļi municipality. GPS: 57.3308, 25.3926 Writer, pastor and teacher J. Neikens organised exhibits of the age have been preserved. You can objects: bed, bookshelf, mangle, etc. The 6 meters and a height of 20 meters. It grows through the top of the cave and ran straight into the Festival on Neikenkalniņš, at the foot of point of the cliffs is the deepest whirlpool of embrace the atmosphere of that age by enjoying poet’s monument can be found in the garden. on the right bank of the Gauja River. the Gauja whirlpool where he still sits today and which now stands a beautiful open-air stage. the Gauja (about 7 m). 19 I Ezernieki karst sinkholes an 80s style meal and participating in a reality “Kalāči”, Liepa parish Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality drags in the occasional careless visitor. The Dikļi Song Festival exposition compiles The cliffs also have their own story: they got This unique geological object is the result of karst game as a detective. Priekuļi municipality, phone: 64195309 GPS: 57.2769, 25.1813 Sigulda municipality. GPS: 57.1496, 24.8118 information about all of the Latvian culture and GPS: 57.3957, 25.4783 their name from the nearby houses “Ķūķi”, but processes when chemical weathering of the th Individual excursions on holidays at 12:00, 14:00 “ķūķu porridge” or “ķūķis” was a traditional education events in the 19 century as well as of rocks led to formation of ravines, funnel-shaped the origins of choir starting from the first and 16:00. Please arrange group visits prior. Latvian winter solstice meal. 16 I Ķeizarkrēsls and Ķeizarskats 57 I E. Treimanis-Zvārgulis 5 I Zilaiskalns (Blue Mountain) sinkholes and two lakes, one of which tends to regional Song Festival. “Skaļupes”, Līgatne parish, Līgatne municipality The highest mountaintop in north-western Raiskums parish, Pārgauja municipality (The King's Chair and the King's view) disappear under the ground from time to time. Exposition “Grāvelsiņi”, Dikļi, Kocēni municipality phone: 64161915, www.bunkurs.lv memorial house “Leukādijas” The high Beite steep opens up a view to the Built in 1900 near Rauna estuary in Gauja, the Vidzeme (127 m AMSL) is also an ancient GPS: 57.2741,25.1066 Allaži parish, Sigulda municipality phone: 26649685, www.kocenunovads.lv GPS: 57.2560, 25.0709 landscape of the ancient Gauja River valley which 28 house of the poet Eduards Treimanis-Zvārgulis GPS: 57.0850, 24.8111 GPS: 57.5973, 25.0943 63 60 61

enthusiasts in the wintertime when 2.6 km of the 85 I Leisure complex “Reiņa trase” track is lit. During the summer, the track is open Leisure for fans of both quiet and extreme to everyone who wants to try rollerskiing. The activities – a golf course with nine holes, a FOR GROUPS AND COMPANIES complex also has a shooting range. training field with distance markings, volleyball Priekuļi municipality, phone: 29110053 and miniature football fields, obstacle course distribution and arming as well as a march in “Meža Reinis”, as well as rides on summer skis, 107 I Object X www.olimpiskaiscentrs.cesis.lv the ancient Gauja River valley. You can also test mountainboards and downhill skates (GateSkate). A reality game for active people. The participants GPS: 57.3058, 25.3788 your skills in archery, arbalest shooting, knife “Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda municipality will play secret agents who have a special mission and hatchet throwing, javelin-throwing and 82 I Priekuļi health trails phone: 29272255, www.reinatrase.lv to save the homeland from a catastrophe. “Skaļupes”, Līgatne parish participate in practical sword-fighting lessons The trails built around the skiing/biathlon GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 Līgatne municipality, phone: 26161915 and watch demonstrations. In addition to all complex “Priekuļi” – the 2.3 km long Vanag- 47 78 www.bunkurs.lv. GPS: 57.2560, 25.0709 that, the participants can enjoy a feast in the kalns – Mežotava trail and the 3.8 km long 86 I Leisure park “Rāmkalni” One of the longest toboggan tracks in the castle tower with authentic meals prepared Saules kalns trail – will ensure that anyone who Baltics, attractions, boat and bicycle routes and after recipes from 14th century cook books. enjoys Nordic walking, running or cyclo-cross 108 I Excursions to “Cēsu ala” rental, a bistro and a pub welcome both the (Cēsis cave) Pils iela 18, Sigulda, phone: 67971335 CATCH THE BIG FISH finds something to do here. Furthermore, these young and the old. www.tourism.sigulda.lv. GPS: 57.1664, 24.8496 trails wind along the slopes of the Vaive River The excursion gives you an opportunity to find “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalns municipality 97 83 valley which are characterised by a changing out how the famous Cēsis beer brewery Gauja Trout farm “Sillakas” phone: 29100280, www.ramkalni.lv developed and operates on a daily basis as well 111 I Theatrical programmes in The Gauja River has a sandy bottom, swift The farm has eleven ponds and five of them terrain and a diverse biotope. GPS: 57.1248, 24.6585 the Cēsis castle Priekuļi municipality. GPS: 57.3058, 25.3788 as what the process of beer brewing is like. curves and sliding banks. There are sandbanks with fish like trout, carp, catfish, sturgeons, and The Cēsis castle organizes various theatrical 87 I Adventure park “Supervāvere” Afterwards you will be invited to participate in in the river and many old river branches in the char are open for fishing. If you wish, you can beer tasting. events where the main characters are the floodplain. In the Gauja you can catch perch, go on an excursion. There is also a small place 83 I Flights in a hot air balloon The adventure park has not only a trail in the 89 I “Cēsu aeroklubs” 93 I “Gaujaskrasts” Aldaru laukums 1, Cēsis, phone: 64122423 inhabitants of the medieval Cēsis castle. These ides, grayling, pike, bream, roach, dace, asp, for celebrations on the farm. 76 Those who like surprises and adventure will woods with more than 65 challenges of various (Cēsis aero club) This nature trail will take you on a walk along a www.cesualus.lv. GPS: 57.3182, 25.3059 events include medieval games, a feast, and vimba, burbot and other fish. “Sillakas”, Liepa parish, Priekuļi municipality enjoy the opportunity to see the earth from a difficulty but also an archery trail with natural “Cēsu aeroklubs” invites you to see Cēsis from a marsh where you will see beaver houses. It also dancing and music. In order to protect the salmonid fish, from phone: 29188367, www.sillakas.lv bird’s eye-view. size animals, as well as picnic spots and a boat little aeroplane or perform aerobatic flights with invites you to go horseback or pony riding, rent a Pils laukums 9, Cēsis, phone: 26339342 1 October to 31 December a fishing prohibition GPS: 57.3573, 25.4496 Traveller club “Altius”, phone: 67611614 and raft rental. an instructor. canoe, a raft or a tent. 109 I Medieval run in Cēsis 79 www.tourism.cesis.lv. GPS: 57.3132, 25.2714 has been imposed in the Gauja and its basin ACTIVE LEISURE www.altius.lv “”, Drabeši parish, Amata municipality “Lidlauks”, Priekuļi municipality “Jaunstilbi”, Raiskums parish Taking 3 to 6 different routes all beginning in phone: 26400200, www.ozolkalns.lv phone: 26318586. GPS: 57.3278, 25.3109 Pārgauja municipality, phone: 29423270 the city centre and finishing at the History and rivers: Amata, Kumada, Brasla, Lencupe, Loja, Lake Aijažu 112 I “Meža skola” (Forest school) 84 I Adventure park “Mežakaķis” GPS: 57.2943, 25.2220 GPS: 57.3416, 25.1519 Art Museum you will get to know the most Līgatne, and Rauna. A rounded, 2.4 km long lake with gently sloping, important historical objects in Cēsis. The tasks A training program for teams in which the marshy banks and a muddy bottom. Sapropel This is a place to visit together with your family, 90 I Swimming pool “Rifs” 97 I BMX track offer the longest descents in Latvia as well as an 103 I Kaķīškalns track 106 I A walk in snow shoes at 88 I Zoo and leisure centre “Rakši” are available in Latvian and Russian. You will participants are isolated from their usual Brasla deposits can be found in the lake. Pike, rudds, 76 I Aerodium But those who are looking for more extreme friends or colleagues – the park offers obstacle This place is perfect for all water lovers and offers 94 I Vidzeme Olympic Centre This BMX track prototype for the London 2012 Alpine luge track and equipment rent and Kaķīškalns invites you to enjoy a 320 m long Vienkoči park Animal lovers will enjoy the opportunity to see get points for every correct answer and in the environment, communication devices, office The Brasla River is a 70 km long right-bank perch, carp, crucian carp, tench and other fish A flight in the vertical wind tunnel will let you sensations can try bungee jumping off the cable courses, wire ropes, bridges of different activities in both the big and the small swimming This is the right place for all skating, hockey and Olympic Games is where the best Latvian BMX welcomes you to visit the café. descent on skis, use the platter lift, test your animals in nature and pet camels, llamas, Those who like spending their time doing premises and everyday duties. In an tributary of the Gauja with steep banks and car. Aga need, kes soovivad rohkem põnevust, pool where cascades and massage fountains await basketball lovers. The Vidzeme Olympic Centre riders train. On Saturdays and Sundays during “Saulkrasti”, Drabeši parish skills in the main track or on the end all participants will receive a diploma. live in this lake. fulfil the man's age-long dream to fly. construction, swings, logs, ropes and ladders, alpacas and guanacos as well as go for a walk interesting things will enjoy a walk through the unaccustomed environment – in meadows, beautiful sandstone outcrops. There are many võivad proovida benjihüppeid vagunist. you. Fitness and aerobics halls, bath-houses, a invites you on an excursion in the city centre, the summer season you can rent a BMX bike Amata municipality, phone: 26400200 beginners’/children’s slope as well as rent Phone: 26400296, www.saliedet.lv GPS: 57.3829, 24.7360 The 47th km of Rīgas–Sigulda highway, wire rope rides, a skiing track, volleyball fields, with them. There are also multiple guest Vienkoči park in snow shoes. forests, marshes – where many unpredictable rapids and overfalls in the river and grayling, Poruka iela 14, Sigulda, phone: 67972531 juice bar and a solarium are also available. offers accommodation and rest in a sports bar. and test your skills in the small track. www.ozolkalns.lv. GPS: 57.2943, 25.2220 equipment, receive lessons from an instructor phone: 28384400, www.aerodium.lv an Alpine style guest house, a bath-house houses, bath-houses, as well as a raft rental for “Vienkoči”, Līgatne parish, Līgatne municipality things can happen, people usually act more pike, perch, bream and roach live in it. 1000 m www.bungee.lv. GPS: 57.1645, 24.8458 Cēsu prospekts 46a, Priekuļi Rīgas iela 91, Valmiera, phone: 64220660 110 I A journey in the everyday life Lake Aģes GPS: 57.1333, 24.7861 complex, a pub, and seminar premises. a ride in the Gauja. Rubene, Kocēni municipality, phone: 29144300 or rest in the pub. phone: 29329065, www.vienkoci.lv Priekuļi municipality, phone: 29227544 www.voc.lv. GPS: 57.5289, 25.3917 of the Livonian brothers naturally and therefore can discover their downwards from the Brasla hydroelectric dam The lake has gotten its name from the little Senču iela 1, Sigulda, phone: 67976886 “Rakši”, Amata municipality, phone: 29468635 GPS: 57.4670, 25.2556 101 I Leisure complex Senču 1, Sigulda, phone: 67976886 GPS: 57.1933, 25.0455 GPS: 57.3139, 25.3648 An opportunity to repeat the historical Satesele strong and weak suites. fishing is prohibited all year round. stream Aģe that flows from it. The mean depth 77 I Bobsleigh and luge 79 I Adventure park “Tarzāns” www.kakiskalns.lv. GPS: 57.1431, 24.8291 www.kamieli.lv. GPS: 57.2756, 25.1979 “Reiņa trase” www.kakiskalns.lv. GPS: 57.1431, 24.8291 95 I Sports and active leisure military expedition complete with equipment Phone: 64207263, www.ezi.lv of the lake is 1.5 m but in some places it is even track “Sigulda” The biggest open-air adventure park in the 98 I Active leisure One of the oldest skiing centres in Latvia has two Lake Vaidava Baltics will keep the whole family entertained – 91 I Krimulda secondary school complex “Avoti” 4 meters deep. Pike, tench, carp, bream, perch, The Sigulda bobsleigh and luge track offers the centre “Žagarkalns” tracks: the main track and the beginners’ track, 104 I Sports and active leisure The 4 km long and up to 9 m deep lake is home here you can find a toboggan track, obstacle swimming pool The leisure complex has tennis courts, golf and and rudds live in the lake but a license must city guests an opportunity to enjoy a 1420 m 77 100 Nine skiing tracks of various difficulty, as well as a snowboard park, a specially created centre “Sigulda” to pike, perch, roach, bream, crucian carp, courses in the trees for adults and children The complex has a big pool, a small pool and a miniature golf courses, a golf school, a BMX purchase to fish them! long ride with 16 curves and a 200 m long instructors, cafés, a children's room, a shop, a and marked children’s track, a tube sliding track The first artificial open-air cross-country skiing tench, and pike-perch. Fishing allowed with a alike, a chair lift, a catapult and a bungee cascade. There is also a bath-house, a fitness track, a BMX ABC, a nature labyrinth “Koka Lēdurga parish, Krimulda municipality braking distance which is normally available to bath-house, picnic places, as well as an and a lit cross-country skiing track. The complex track (1.1 km) in the Baltics is open for all sports license only. jumping trampoline for children. hall, as well as an opportunity to enjoy skola” (Wood school), a trampoline and a GPS: 57.2988, 24.8191. professional sportsmen onlyThe Sigulda opportunity to rent equipment – all of this awaits also offers equipment rent and instructors and enthusiasts since autumn 2013. When the frost A license can be purchased in the shop “Jancis” Peldu iela 1, Sigulda, phone: 27001187 underwater massages. catapult. Vacationers can also stay in one of the bobsleigh and luge track offers the city guests skiers at “Žagarkalns”. has a café. begins, the skiing tracks will be extended and Skolas iela 2, Vaidava, Kocēni municipality Purchase a license here: “Jauntenisas” www.tarzans.lv. GPS: 57.1596, 24.8386 Skolas iela 11, Ragana, Krimulda municipality cosy holiday houses. an opportunity to enjoy a 1420 m long ride with “Žagarkalns”, Cēsis, phone: 26266266 “Kalnzaķi”, Krimulda municipality routes of various lengths and difficulty will be phone: 64284060. GPS: 57.4295, 25.2861 Lēdurga parish, Krimulda municipality Burtnieki municipality, phone: 29499342 16 curves and a 200 m long braking distance phone: 26161322, www.krimuldasskola.lv www.zagarkalns.lv. GPS: 57.2981, 25.2268 phone: 29272255, www.reinatrase.lv available. phone: 29496181. GPS: 57.2941, 24.8246 which is normally available to professional 80 I The high rope park “Ežu tornis” GPS: 57.1826, 24.6973 www.avoti.com. GPS: 57.5581, 25.4408 GPS: 57.1796, 24.8175 “Laurenči”, Sigulda municipality Lake Ungurs sportsmen only. The highest wooden tower in Eastern Europe, 99 I Sigulda city track www.tourism.sigulda.lv. GPS: 57.1403, 24.8177 The biggest lake in the Gauja NP (3.94 km²) has Farm “Kociņi” which resembles a 25 m high sandglass, offers Šveices iela 13, Sigulda, phone: 29185351 92 I Hunting school and leisure 96 I Stud-farm “Kocēni” The skiers can choose the most suitable track for 102 I Leisure park “Rāmkalni” steep banks, a sandy bottom and lots of At “Kociņi” you can fish in the ponds, stay the more than 20 different challenging activities, as The stud-farm offers horseback rides in the www.bobtrase.lv. GPS: 57.1508, 24.8408 centre “Mārkulīči” their skills – 350 m, 200 m or 70 m, as well as use This park has two 200 m long descents. One of 105 I Active leisure and skiing pebbles and stones along its shores. Perch, night in the campgrounds or bathe in the well gigantic swings with a free fall of 7 meters. vicinity of the Kocēni village, rides in carts, as “Mārkulīči” offers open-air shooting ranges and one of the ski lifts, rent equipment and receive them is quick and athletic, the other – fit for centre “Baiļi” crucian carp, pike, tench, bream, ruffes, rudds, bath-house. “Laurenči”, Sigulda municipality well as excursions in the manège and stories 78 I Aerial cableway across the sports fields, as well as boat rental and advice from instructors. There is also a special families. There is also one big and several At “Baiļi” you can ski, snowboard, slide on a and carp live in this lake. Bērzaine parish, Kocēni municipality phone: 28685890, www.ezi.lv about horse breeding and sport. There are also Gauja River campgrounds. Those who would like to practice children’s/beginners’ park as well as a café. smaller ramps, as well as an opportunity to rent tube, as well as organize active leisure and phone: 29486465. GPS: 57.6416, 25.2019 GPS: 57.1403, 24.8177 leisure premises and a picnic spot. A ride in a car on the only aerial cableway of its shooting should apply for a lesson prior. Peldu iela 1, Sigulda, phone: 29447713 equipment and relax in a pub. Both tracks are sports events, rent tourism equipment and stay Farm “Ūdensrozes” “Astras”, Kocēni, Kocēni municipality kind in the Baltics provides a view to the swiftly “Āvaidi”, Straupe parish, Pārgauja municipality www.ocs.lv. GPS: 57.1596 24.8386 equipped with anchor lifts. the night at the campsite. Ponds rich in fish and a clean, scenic phone: 26405147, www.zirgaudzetavakoceni.lv changing scenery of the Gauja River valley, 81 I Skiing/biathlon phone: 29464946, www.markulici.lv “Vītiņkalni”, Inčukalns municipality “Baiļi”, Kauguri parish, Beverīna municipality environment will ensure a pleasant leisure for GPS: 57.5193, 25.3303 Turaida castle, the bridge across Gauja, complex “Priekuļi” GPS: 57.3005 24.9087 100 I Skiing park “Ozolkalns” phone: 29100280, www.ramkalni.lv phone: 29284119, www.baili.lv all fishermen. Krimulda manor and Sigulda bobsleigh track. The track with the total length of 10 km is The “Ozolkalns” skiing and snowboard tracks GPS: 57.1248, 24.6585 GPS: 57.5356, 25.4685 78 “Ūdensrozes”, Stalbe, Pārgauja municipality actively used by cross-country skiing phone: 26521077. GPS: 57.3714, 25.0341