Gauja Valley, Gauja National Park

Name: Gauja Valley
Address: Gauja National Park, Latvia

#6 among attractions in Gauja National Park

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Gauja Valley is a valley of the Gauja river in Latvia, which is 1 to 2.5 km wide, and the maximum depth near Sigulda is 85 m. The valley is the main constituent of the Gauja National Park founded in 1973. ()

Coordinates: 57°11'0"N, 24°52'60"E

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Gauja Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sigulda bobsleigh, Turaida Castle, Sigulda Castle, Sigulda Medieval Castle.

2.7 miSW
Outdoor activities, Classes and workshops, Sport venue
Sigulda bobsleigh, Sigulda
70 min walk • The Sigulda bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track is a premier sport venue nestled in the picturesque town of Sigulda, Latvia. This facility is renowned for its thrilling high-speed runs and has become a staple for winter sports enthusiasts and professional athletes...
1.2 miW
Museum park with sculpture and castle
Turaida Castle, Gauja National Park
32 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.
1.8 miSW
Forts and castles, Manor house
Sigulda Castle, Sigulda
45 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.
1.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Sigulda Medieval Castle, Sigulda
44 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.
2.1 miSW
Museum, Forts and castles, Trail
Krimulda Castle, Gauja National Park
54 min walk • The Krimulda Castle is located just outside Sigulda, Sigulda Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia and is a tourist attraction. The castle dates from the 14th century and was destroyed in a war in 1601. Prince Liven’s living house was built in the classic style.
1.9 miSW
Small cave with historical inscriptions
Gutmanis Cave, Gauja National Park
48 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.
2.3 miSW
57°9'35"N • 24°50'20"E
Sigulda Adventure Park Tarzan, Gauja National Park
60 min walk • Outdoor activities, Theme park, Trail
2.5 miSW
57°9'12"N • 24°50'41"E
Koncertzāle "Baltais Flīģelis", Sigulda
65 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
1.4 miW
57°11'10"N • 24°50'45"E
Turaida, Sigulda
37 min walk • Museum