Nature & outdoors
Cycling through the Gauja valley
Compare four cycling routes around Cēsis, with distances, surfaces, official maps, bike rental and train information for Gauja National Park.
Read the guide CĒSIS, LATVIA · YOUR NEXT SMALL ADVENTURE
Some places
make you
slow down.
Medieval streets. Forest trails. A castle around the corner. Get to know Cēsis, one good day at a time.
In the heart of Latvia’s Gauja region
TAKE A LOOK AROUND
Start with a little curiosity.
Food & local life
A little piece of Cēsis to take home
Find souvenirs in Cēsis with five shops and workshops, verified addresses, local gifts, pottery, textiles and practical booking information.
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History & culture
The black swans of Maija Park
Plan a visit to the black swans of Cēsis: Maija Park directions, the story of Katrīna and Grāfs, seasonal information and advice on watching with…
Read the guideA DAY TRIP. A WEEKEND. A LITTLE LONGER.
Less searching.
More being here.
Start with the journey, choose a few things you’d love to see, and leave room for a coffee along the way.
Put your visit together- 01
Find your way here
Check transport and your return journey.
- 02
Pick your starting point
Castle, old town or a walk in the green.
- 03
Leave a little room
For lunch, a detour or another night.
KEEP EXPLORING
A guide for your kind of visit.
From the first train search
to the last wander through town.
01
History & culture
Castle towers, old streets and stories worth a detour.
02Nature & outdoors
Forest paths, river valleys and time in the open air.
03Food & local life
Cafés, crafts and a little something to take home.
04Places to stay
Find a base for a longer visit.
05Trip planning
Transport, seasons and ideas for your time here.
SOMETHING IN MIND?