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Gauja National Park

Best Places to Visit Near Gauja National Park

Visit some of the best attractions in the vicinity of Gauja National Park with hundreds to choose from to make your perfect day out or weekend break away. Browse the below list featuring some of the best destinations (such as Riga, Sigulda, Cēsis) or select map view to search geographically.

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Cities and Localities Near Gauja National Park

Where to go for a weekend trip near Gauja National Park? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Gauja National Park within a 50 mile radius.

45 milesSW

City, Unesco

riga
Riga
14 milesSW

Town

sigulda
Sigulda
5.2 miE

Town

cesis
Cēsis
20 milesNE

City

valmiera
Valmiera
43 milesSW

Town

salaspils
Salaspils
49 milesNW

Town

ainazi north vidzeme biosphere reserve
Ainaži
41 milesSE

National park

vestiena protected landscape
Vestiena Protected Landscape
43 milesNW

Locality

salacgriva north vidzeme biosphere reserve
Salacgrīva
22 milesNW

Town

limbazi north vidzeme biosphere reserve
Limbaži
38 milesSW

Town

ogre
Ogre
19 milesNW

National park

north vidzeme biosphere reserve
North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve
40 milesNE

National park

ziemelgauja
Ziemeļgauja
47 milesNE

Locality

valka north vidzeme biosphere reserve
Valka
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Attractions
Best Day Trips from Gauja National Park

St. Peter's Church45 milesSWSt. Peter's Church
Riga, Latvia
Medieval church with a high steeple
ChurchGothic architecture
Riga Castle45 milesSWRiga Castle
Riga, Latvia
Forts and castles
Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum38 milesSWLatvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum
Riga, Latvia
Outdoor museum with houses and interiors
MuseumHistory museum
Riga Central Market45 milesSWRiga Central Market
Riga, Latvia
Sprawling bazaar with local food vendors
ShoppingFlea market
Sigulda bobsleigh15 milesSWSigulda bobsleigh
Sigulda, Latvia
Outdoor activitiesClasses and workshops
Riga Motor Museum41 milesSWRiga Motor Museum
Riga, Latvia
Museum with antique cars and a cafe
MuseumSpecialty museum
Riga Zoo42 milesSWRiga Zoo
Riga, Latvia
Zoo with a variety of wildlife and cafes
ZooOutdoor activities
Bastejkalns Park45 milesSWBastejkalns Park
Riga, Latvia
Park
Vanšu Bridge46 milesSWVanšu Bridge
Riga, Latvia
Bridge
Freedom Monument45 milesSWFreedom Monument
Riga, Latvia
Latvian War of Independence memorial
MemorialMonuments and statues
Triangula Bastion45 milesSWTriangula Bastion
Riga, Latvia
Modernist architecture
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation45 milesSWMuseum of the History of Riga and Navigation
Riga, Latvia
MuseumHistory museum
Riga Radio and TV Tower45 milesSWRiga Radio and TV Tower
Riga, Latvia
TowerObservation decks and towers
Skonto Stadium45 milesSWSkonto Stadium
Riga, Latvia
Sport venueSport
Nativity Cathedral45 milesSWNativity Cathedral
Riga, Latvia
Orthodox cathedral with golden domes
Church
Riga Cathedral pipe organ45 milesSWRiga Cathedral pipe organ
Riga, Latvia
Square
Cēsis Castle5.1 miECēsis Castle
Cēsis, Latvia
ParkForts and castles
Cesvaine Palace49 milesSECesvaine Palace
Latvia
Palace
St. Francis Church45 milesSWSt. Francis Church
Riga, Latvia
ChurchSacred and religious sites
Riga Cathedral45 milesSWRiga Cathedral
Riga, Latvia
Lutheran church dating from 13th century
ChurchGothic architecture
Daugavgrīvas fortress45 milesSWDaugavgrīvas fortress
Riga, Latvia
Forts and castles
Latvian National Museum of Art45 milesSWLatvian National Museum of Art
Riga, Latvia
Permanent and temporary art exhibitions
MuseumArt museum
Cat House45 milesSWCat House
Riga, Latvia
Art Nouveau architecture
St. Joseph's Church46 milesSWSt. Joseph's Church
Riga, Latvia
Church
House of the Blackheads45 milesSWHouse of the Blackheads
Riga, Latvia
Landmark building and official residence
ArchitectureVernacular architecture
Powder Tower45 milesSWPowder Tower
Riga, Latvia
Gothic architectureForts and castles
St. John's Church45 milesSWSt. John's Church
Riga, Latvia
13th-century church in the Gothic style
ChurchGothic architecture
Mežaparks42 milesSWMežaparks
Riga, Latvia
Park
Three Brothers45 milesSWThree Brothers
Riga, Latvia
Gothic architectureSpecialty museum
Latvian National Theatre45 milesSWLatvian National Theatre
Riga, Latvia
Concerts and showsTheater
Koknese Castle46 milesSKoknese Castle
Latvia
View pointForts and castles
Akmens tilts46 milesSWAkmens tilts
Riga, Latvia
Bridge
St. James's Cathedral45 milesSWSt. James's Cathedral
Riga, Latvia
ChurchGothic architecture
Jews in Latvia Museum45 milesSWJews in Latvia Museum
Riga, Latvia
MuseumSpecialty museum
Vērmanes Garden45 milesSWVērmanes Garden
Riga, Latvia
Park with gardens and walking paths
Park
Latvian War Museum45 milesSWLatvian War Museum
Riga, Latvia
Military museum in a medieval tower
MuseumHistory museum
Žanis Lipke Memorial46 milesSWŽanis Lipke Memorial
Riga, Latvia
MemorialHistory museum
Gaujiena Palace49 milesEGaujiena Palace
Ziemeļgauja, Latvia
Palace
Latvian Railway History Museum46 milesSWLatvian Railway History Museum
Riga, Latvia
MuseumHistory museum
Brothers' Cemetery43 milesSWBrothers' Cemetery
Riga, Latvia
Cemetery
Rauna Castle18 milesERauna Castle
Latvia
Forts and castlesCity hall
St. Saviour's Church45 milesSWSt. Saviour's Church
Riga, Latvia
ChurchSacred and religious sites
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia45 milesSWMuseum of the Occupation of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
MuseumHistory museum
Latvian National Opera45 milesSWLatvian National Opera
Riga, Latvia
Grand, colonnaded 19th-century theater
Concerts and showsTheater
Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders46 milesSWMonument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders
Riga, Latvia
Memorial
Daugavgrīva Lighthouse45 milesWDaugavgrīva Lighthouse
Riga, Latvia
Lighthouse
National Library of Latvia46 milesSWNational Library of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
Event spaceLibrary
Island Bridge45 milesSWIsland Bridge
Riga, Latvia
Bridge
Vestiena Manor40 milesSEVestiena Manor
Vestiena Protected Landscape, Latvia
Manor house
St. Martin's Church46 milesSWSt. Martin's Church
Riga, Latvia
Church
Sigulda Castle14 milesSWSigulda Castle
Sigulda, Latvia
Forts and castlesManor house
Mezaparka pludmale41 milesSWMezaparka pludmale
Riga, Latvia
Beach
Church of Luther47 milesSWChurch of Luther
Riga, Latvia
ChurchLibrary
St. Gertrude New Church44 milesSWSt. Gertrude New Church
Riga, Latvia
Church
Sigulda Medieval Castle14 milesSWSigulda Medieval Castle
Sigulda, Latvia
Forts and castles
Great Cemetery43 milesSWGreat Cemetery
Riga, Latvia
CemeteryPark
Southern Bridge45 milesSWSouthern Bridge
Riga, Latvia
Bridge
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church46 milesSWHoly Trinity Orthodox Church
Riga, Latvia
Church
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