National park
Gauja National Park
Sigulda, Latvia
Latvia's oldest and largest national park, with sandstone cliffs, caves, castles and forest trails along a win...
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Sigulda
A small town in the Gauja valley, known for castles, caves and a cable car over the river.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Sigulda matters
Sigulda is the base for exploring the Gauja valley, an easy day trip from Riga. The town has a ruined medieval castle, a cable car across the river and trails to sandstone caves and viewpoints. Across the valley stands Turaida Castle with its tall red tower. It is a pleasant place in any season, and an adventure hub in winter when people come to bobsleigh and ski.
Talking points
- A cable car crosses the Gauja valley.
- Sigulda has a bobsleigh and luge track used in winter and summer.
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What to see in Sigulda
Castle
Turaida Museum Reserve
Sigulda, Latvia
A red-brick medieval castle on a hill above the Gauja valley, with a sculpture park and a wooden church.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.