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Things to do in Sigulda

Cross the Gauja valley by cable car, climb to Turaida Castle, stand in Gutmanis Cave and take the train on to the medieval streets of Cēsis.

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Museum

Cēsis Medieval Castle

Castle ruins at the heart of Cēsis, with a Western Tower whose 16th-century interiors and attic view you can visit.Entry: EUR[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Cēsis Old Town

Streets around St. John's Church and the Town Hall, with shops, artisan studios, courtyards and cafés.Entry: Pay as you go
Nature

Cīrulīši Nature Trails

Three easy trails of 2.7, 3.5 and 6.2 km along the Gauja, passing the Mirror Cliffs and an oxbow lake.Entry: Free to walkSearch tours on Tiqets
Nature

Gutmanis Cave

The largest cave-like grotto in the Baltics, 18.8 m long, with inscriptions from the 17th century.Entry: Open-air; parking is paidSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Nature

Līgatne Nature Trails

More than 5 km of trails where you can watch wild animals and birds native to Latvia, in about 2 hours.Entry: EUR[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Livonian Order Castle of Sigulda

Ruins of a castle begun in 1207, the oldest in the district, open to visitors since a 2011 reconstruction.Entry: Buy at the doorSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Sigulda Bobsleigh and Luge Track

A 1,200 m track built in 1986, one of 18 in the world, with views over the Gauja valley.Entry: EUR[fee] for ridesSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Sigulda Cable Car

A cable car 1,025 m across the Gauja valley, with views of three medieval castles and the bobsleigh track.Entry: Buy at the Sigulda or Krimulda ticket officeSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Market

Sigulda Market

A farmers' market where local growers and home producers sell produce, dairy, bread and cakes.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

Sigulda New Castle and Castle Quarter

A neo-Gothic castle from 1878 open to visitors, with craft workshops in the surrounding castle quarter.Entry: Buy at the doorSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

Turaida Museum Reserve

The most visited museum in Latvia, centered on Turaida's medieval castle, church and Folksong Hill.Entry: Buy at the ticket officeSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets