Boaters along the Gauja will see the Velnala cliffs, which are the last mighty wall along the banks of the Gauja River valley – approximately 15 m high. From the opposite shore of the river, where there are leisure facilities, once can spot the Krimulda Devil’s cave, which is in the centre of the cliff, is some 19 m deep, and is 4.7 m high. There were once wooden structures which allowed people to visit the cave, but that stopped in 1980 for safety reasons. If you head toward Turaida along the lower part of the basic Gauja River shoreline from the Velnala cliffs, then, particularly when the trees are bare, you will see the mighty sandstone Piķene cliff. At its foot is the Piķene beaver trail, which is approximately 1 km long. On quiet evenings, you may well spot a beaver at work. Along the path you will see the Small Devil’s cave (5 m deep) with the Wisdom Stream that flows out of it. The Aunapiere cave is almost as deep. Between the cliff and the Gauja are several small rivulets which are of enormous importance in preserving the diversity of the surrounding environment.

Auf einer hohen vom Wald bedeckten Düne, wo sich in 14 – 15 Jh. ein heidnisches Heiligtum und eine Sternwarte befand, wurde 1869 eine Kapelle und Skulptur erbaut. Eine Geschichte über Priesterin Birute, die das Großfürsten Kestutis geheiratet und den Sohn Vitautas geboren hat.

This nature park is one of the richest and most unusual nature parks in Latvia in terms of its natural resources, the surrounding environment, the landscapes, the biological diversity of the area, and the cultural monuments which are found there. The main treasure there is the little-changed Daugava River valley, where there are eight major curves in the river at a length of four to eight kilometres. There are also the gullies of river tributaries. Outstanding views can be found on the steep shores of the Daugava River valley, particularly the Slutiški and Ververi cliffs and the Elerne gravel hill. There are some 20 archaeological monuments on the shores of the valley -- ancient castle hills at Najene, Markova, Vecračina, etc., countless churches -- the Juzefova, Sprukti, Borovka, Elerne, Sīķele, Kaplava and other churches, the Rozališki, Lielborne and other baronia estates, and the unique village of Slutiški, which is home to the Old Believers. There are interesting nature trails and bicycling trails in the area. Horseback riding is available, and there is a viewing tower along with other elements for tourists. Boating down the Daugava River is an interesting way to spend time.

This tour features the best trails and attractions within the Gauja National Park. The walks are organised so that travellers are constantly on the move. The main “artery” of the park is the ancient Gauja River valley with many tributaries and deep ravines with massive sandstone cliffs from the Devonian period. The walk starts from one of the oldest churches in Latvia and follows the river which finishes at Sigulda bobsled track. Scenic views of the river, cliffs and nature trails await in the next section. The Amata river trail winds through untouched forest and inlcudes an icon of the Latvian landscape - Zvartes rock. At Cēsis explore the little streets, climb the tower of St John's Church and visit medieval castle ruins before heading to Cirulisi nature trail to explore the area's geological history. Ungurmuiza Manor is the only remaining wooden baroque manor house in the Baltics. A short trail weaves through ancient oak trees.

The park also features several sites of cultural importance: Turaida Museum Reserve, Krimulda Manor and Ligatne historic centre.

Reta galda vīnogu kolekcija un degustācija, ainaviska dārza apskate un stāstījums par ķirbjaugu, čilli un tomātu šķirņu kolekciju. Kolekcijā ir 120 šķirņu tomātu, 20 šķirņu paprikas un aso piparu, 140 šķirņu ķirbjaugu. Degustācijas galds - sukādes, čilli, interesanti ievārījumi un pašu fermentētas tējas.

Directly by the sea, only 20 minutes’ drive from Pärnu, is the Captain's House (Kapteni talu), where the captain's freshly caught fish is turned into delicious fish dishes that can be bought or tasted in the Captain's Summer Café.

Это один из 6 маршрутов путешествий в серии «Насладитесь деревней!», который приглашает посетить «Дары села» – хозяйства и предприятия всевозможных видов и отраслей, которые открыты для посетителей и предлагают экскурсии, попробовать, осмотреть и приобрести свои изделия. Там можно увидеть домашних животных, современные сельские хозяйства, мастерские ремесленников, приобрести сельскохозяйственные продукты – хлеб, мед, домашнее вино и пиво, сыр, ягоды, фрукты, рыбу, мясо, овощи, чаи и другие, выращенные в деревне дары. По дороге можно отобедать в сельских корчмах. 

Примерное время прохождения маршрута: три - четыре дней, в зависимости от количества выбранных достопримечательностей и времени, отведенного для их осмотра.

In the workshop you can see how wool becomes yarn using old techniques and how knitted and woven items are made today. You can try your hand at carding wool, spinning yarn and weaving a rag rug on looms.
The shop has a wide range of items for all members of family. Workshop visits for larger groups can be arranged too.

A bit less than one kilometre from the Aizkraukle castle hill, the church can be seen from the Rīga-Daugavpils highway (A6).  The church was built in 1688 on the steep banks of the Daugava River Valley, and old Daugavpils road can still be spotted.  Between 1896 and 1899 the church was rebuilt in Neo-Gothic forms.  Inside is an important altar painting by Augusts Annuss, “Lord Help Us, We are Sinking.” There are memorials to local people such as Col Jorģis Zemitāns and Archbishop Arnolds Lūsis.  A legend says that the steeple of the church is crooked because it was hit by a German military plane during World War II.