Discover Sigulda 2026

The medieval Order castle, rebuilt from red brick, towers high above the Gauja valley and houses a museum on regional history, while the climb up the castle tower offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views over what is known as the Switzerland of the Baltics.

The largest cave in the Baltics is covered with historic inscriptions spanning several centuries and is famous for the tragic legend of the Rose of Turaida, a young woman who lost her life here in the 17th century defending her honor.

Built in 1986, the bob and luge track has hosted international championships and offers visitors the chance to race through the curves in a specially secured summer bobsled at speeds of up to 80 km/h, an adrenaline-charged experience for the bold.

Latvia's largest national park surrounds Sigulda with dense forests, sandstone cliffs and the meandering Gauja River, offering numerous hiking and cycling trails as well as the chance to cross the valley by cable car while bungee jumpers plunge below.

Sigulda lies about 50 kilometers northeast of Riga and is reachable directly by train in about an hour or by car via the highway in about 45 minutes, making it a popular day-trip destination from the capital.

The medieval Order castle, rebuilt from red brick, towers high above the Gauja valley and houses a museum on regional history, while the climb up the castle tower offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views over what is known as the Switzerland of the Baltics.

The largest cave in the Baltics is covered with historic inscriptions spanning several centuries and is famous for the tragic legend of the Rose of Turaida, a young woman who lost her life here in the 17th century defending her honor.

Built in 1986, the bob and luge track has hosted international championships and offers visitors the chance to race through the curves in a specially secured summer bobsled at speeds of up to 80 km/h, an adrenaline-charged experience for the bold.