Gauja National Park

National park Sigulda, Siguldas novads, Latvia

What to expect

The Gauja National Park is the largest and oldest national park in Latvia, characterized by great biological diversity, variety of landforms, natural springs, sandstone outcrops, picturesque views, and unique natural, cultural, and historical monuments. The park has over 500 cultural and historical monuments, including castle mounds, brick castles, churches, manor houses, watermills, and windmills. It is also a popular destination for family holidays, with attractions such as the Turaida Museum Reserve, Araisi Lake Castle, and Ligatne Paper Mill village. The park offers various activities, including hiking, cycling, canoeing, and adventure sports like bungee jumping and zip lining. Visitors can also enjoy the scenic views, explore the caves, and learn about the history and culture of the area

Plan your family visit to the Gauja National Park with these blog insights 👇

Sigulda and Gauja National Park with family

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a lovely hike through the park, seeing the Gutman cave, Krimulda Manor, and enjoying the natural beauty

Highlights: We loved the beautiful scenery and the easy trail that was perfect for our children ✨

Riga with children: Trip to the capital of Latvia

This family's experience:

Activities: We drove from our forest area to Riga, after staying at a self-catering accommodation in Gauja-Nationalpark near Sigulda

Highlights: We drove from our forest area to Riga, after staying at a self-catering accommodation in Gauja-Nationalpark near Sigulda ✨

4 days in Latvia as a family with airBaltic to Riga, Jurmala Beach and Gauja National Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Gauja National Park, the oldest and largest national park in Latvia. We took a ride with the cable car

Highlights: The scenery in the Gauja National Park was impressive ✨