Discover Cesis 2026

The ruin of what was once the mightiest castle of the Livonian Order can be explored candle in hand through dark spiral staircases and cellar vaults, while the preserved west tower offers a sweeping view over the charming old town and surrounding castle park.

The small, well-preserved old town, with its Gothic St. John's Church and cobblestone lanes, is considered one of the most beautiful and authentic in Latvia, its historic townhouses offering a genuine picture of medieval life in the Baltics.

Founded in 1878, the brewery ranks among the oldest and best-known in Latvia and can be visited on a tour including tasting, a firm part of the local craft tradition closely tied to the town's history.

The sprawling, English-style castle park around the ruin invites a leisurely stroll with ponds, old tree stands and walking paths, forming, together with the gentle hills of the surrounding area, one of the most beautiful natural settings in the Vidzeme region.

Cesis lies about 90 kilometers northeast of Riga and is reachable by train in about 1.5 hours or by car via the highway in about an hour, often combined with a stop in nearby Sigulda.

The ruin of what was once the mightiest castle of the Livonian Order can be explored candle in hand through dark spiral staircases and cellar vaults, while the preserved west tower offers a sweeping view over the charming old town and surrounding castle park.

The small, well-preserved old town, with its Gothic St. John's Church and cobblestone lanes, is considered one of the most beautiful and authentic in Latvia, its historic townhouses offering a genuine picture of medieval life in the Baltics.

Founded in 1878, the brewery ranks among the oldest and best-known in Latvia and can be visited on a tour including tasting, a firm part of the local craft tradition closely tied to the town's history.