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Throughout the weekends of April, it is possible to watch a musical light show in the mood of spring on the facade of St. John’s Church in Cēsis. The musical show of light was first shown on Easter weekend. The audiovisual performance is designed as a triumph of light over darkness, celebrating the brightest and most beautiful event of spring.

Cesis is the candidate for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2027. The team of Cēsis has created the website of candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture. Take a look, find out more and be a part of the Cēsis 2027 star road!

Enter Gauja office will be promoting the Gauja National Park municipalities, tourism entrepreneurs and Enter Gauja members, as well as the versatile tourism offers of the Gauja National Park.

Probably the most beautiful skating rink is located in Cēsis, in the picturesque Cēsis Castle Park. The silhouette of a medieval castle, the sculpture of a park pond fountain, Nut Hill, the park’s mighty trees and gazebos make a great place to relax. Persistent frost has ensured that the park’s ponds are covered with a thick layer of ice, so that Cesis residents and city guests can skate safely.

Several singers from Cēsis and the surrounding area have recorded a special New Year’s greeting for Cēsis – the song “Saucam kopā Cēsis” (Let’s call together CĒsis) – which in a few days reached 89,000 views on Cēsis Facebook. Taking into account the response of the audience, the creative team of the song has decided to call Cēsis and Cēsis together for a new challenge – Dance at home!

Have you visited the charming town of Cesis? This Sunday (10.01.) together with Cesisinside we invite you to join us for an unforgettable walk through the old town of Cesis. Cesis is one of the most beautiful cities in Latvia and its miraculous atmosphere and a rich history of more than 800 years can also be felt through an online virtual tour.

Want to travel and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Gauja National Park, get to know the local culture and explore a new places? If yes, live virtual guided tours are the perfect option for you! The village of Līgatne was built around the paper mill, still extant, on the River Līgatne in the 19th century. Ligatne is one of the most beautiful nature corners in the Gauja National Park.

In order to more purposefully limit Covid-19 and fight against the threat posed by the virus to the health and life of the Latvian population, several security measures have been introduced in the territory of the country. The emergency situation in Latvia has been determined until 11 January 2020.    

The quiet time to wait for Christmas has begun – Advent, when we are gradually starting to prepare and get in the mood for the holiday. Starting with the first Sunday of Advent, Cesis will fill with the Christmas mood.

Starting from Saturday, December 5, the working hours of Cēsis Tourism Information Center will be changed. From now on, it will be open every working day from 10:00 to 17:00, while the tourist information center will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays.