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Krimulda Castle, Gauja National Park

#2 among attractions in Gauja National Park

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Krimulda Castle, Gauja National Park

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Local name: Krimuldas viduslaiku pils Built: XIV centuryDemolished: 1601Coordinates: 57°10'15"N, 24°49'56"E
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Gauja National Park Latvia

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Krimulda Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Turaida Castle, Sigulda Castle, Sigulda Medieval Castle, Gutmanis Cave.

  • turaida castle gauja national park1 miNE
    Museum park with sculpture and castle

    Turaida Castle, Gauja National Park

    27 min walk • Turaida Castle is a recently reconstructed medieval castle in Turaida, in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, on the opposite bank of the Gauja River from Kurzeme.

  • sigulda castle0.8 miSE
    Forts and castles, Manor house

    Sigulda Castle, Sigulda

    20 min walk • Sigulda Castle also known as Sigulda New Castle. Built in 1878 in the Neo-Gothic style as the living house for the owners of the manor, the Kropotkin family. The building has changed its owners and functions several times. Since 1993, the Sigulda Region Council has been located in the castle.

  • sigulda medieval castle0.7 miSE
    Forts and castles

    Sigulda Medieval Castle, Sigulda

    19 min walk • Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins are located on the edge of the Gauja valley in Latvia. The original castle was built in 1207 as a castellum type fortress, later rebuilt into a convent type building. The residence of the Land Marshal of the Livonian Order since 1432.

  • gutmanis cave gauja national park0.6 miSE
    Small cave with historical inscriptions

    Gutmanis Cave, Gauja National Park

    17 min walk • Gutman's Cave is the widest and highest cave in the Baltic countries, located on the Gauja River in the National Park of Sigulda, Latvia. It started forming more than 10 000 years ago when meltwater eroded the sandstone rock after the Ice Age. It is the oldest tourist attraction in Latvia.

  • sigulda adventure park tarzan gauja national park0.8 miS
    57°9'35"N • 24°50'20"E

    Sigulda Adventure Park Tarzan, Gauja National Park

    21 min walk • Outdoor activities, Theme park, Trail

  • koncertzale baltais fligelis sigulda1.3 miS
    57°9'12"N • 24°50'41"E

    Koncertzāle "Baltais Flīģelis", Sigulda

    34 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

  • turaida sigulda1.2 miNE
    57°11'10"N • 24°50'45"E

    Turaida, Sigulda

    30 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Krimulda Castle?

Nearby attractions include Gutmanis Cave, Gauja National Park (17 min walk), Sigulda Medieval Castle, Sigulda (19 min walk), Sigulda Castle, Sigulda (20 min walk), Sigulda Adventure Park Tarzan, Gauja National Park (21 min walk).

How to get to Krimulda Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Krimulda Castle:

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  • Krimulda • Lines: 3112 (6 min walk)
  • Turaida • Lines: 3112 (31 min walk)

Where to next? Visit riga Riga region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Latvia.

Latvia ▪ Kurzeme ▪ Latgale ▪ Riga ▪ Vidzeme ▪ Zemgale