The souvenir shop Suvenīri Cēsis is located at the heart of the Old Town of Cēsis – Rozu Square. The shop has the widest assortment of souvenirs in Cēsis – magnets, jewellery, ceramics, handicraft products, tasty souvenirs, local produce and wines. Suvenīri Cēsis also carries out wine tastings of the best Latvian wines to tourists and groups.Open object
In "Svētavots" (Holy spring) Nature Park each visitor is welcomed as a special guest who learns the story of history and the special values of water. Everyone will be offered a unique opportunity to listen to the legend wrapped in secrets and perform an ancient ritual - to receive strength from Svētavots, which will be unforgettable memories and feelings.Open object
Cēsis Medieval castle offers informative and entertaining adventure for families with children – exploring castle garden, towers, and dungeons with the activity backpack. That is made especially for families with children 5 to 10 years old.Open object
This is one of the highest outcrops in Latvia. A truly beautiful view unfolds from the top of this scarp, encompassing the view of the deep old valley of the Amata river. The Ainavu Scarp reveals the huge bank of the river which is more than 500 m long and is comprised of two 46m high outcrops.Open object
For his research and experimentation ancient jewellery master Daumants Kalniņš shares knowledge and experience in his experimental archelogy workshop “Ancient jewellery smithy.”Open object
Araisi Archaeological Park offers the insight into the daily life ofancient people, what they ate and what they wore, as well as helps to find out why the Lake Fortress sank and how it revived. Tours and excursions provided by the Archaeological Park offer a look into everyday life and celebrations of people of different centuries.Open object
First evidence about the establishment of the church is found in the period of 1202-1209 in the letter written by the Āraiši pastor E.J.A. Cornelia to the Rīga governmental authority.Open object
In the premises of the concert hall “Cēsis”, the Art gallery “INSIGNIA” is located, where the works of both Latvian and foreign artists are consistently exhibited. Visitors have an opportunity to purchase the exhibited works of art.Open object
A small bakery right in the middle of the old town of Cesis. They offer tasting of bread, a short story - basic principles of baking healthy bread. For groups of up to 12 people.Open object
Visit “Baltic sign garden” ("Baltu zīmju dārzs"), which is located in Līgatne!Open object
Soft serve ice cream shop in Cēsis, where icecream and delicious cones are made on the spot.Open object
Ieber.lv is a family shop, which is as close to the Zero Waste lifestyle as possible. It is an alternative to the usual and convenient supermarket system. The shop offers to fill up the containers taken by the Client or to buy nature-friendly packaging as well as long lasting products for everyday use. Open object
Camel Park "Rakši" is located 7 km from Cēsis and is home to more than 150 animals. Camel rides, llama walks, donkey cart rides, face-to-face lemur feeding and many other activities are available at "Rakši".Open object
Visiting the candle shop will allow you to see how candles are made from various kinds of wax as well as purchase them. Already since the very beginning these candles have been 100% hand-made.Open object
Cēsis Exhibition Hall is unique with its architectural design of the premises. An expressive architectural style, composed of impressive woodwork rooms provide an opportunity to organize various exhibitions, and excellent acoustics allows to organize concerts of academic music.Open object
With the map and candlelight taken from the tourist information centre of the castle, you can view the Western Tower and dungeon, visit gardener and ancient craftsmen, and try medieval games.Open object
New Castle is one of the few 18th-century Castle manor houses in Latvia, built into the medieval fortification system – instead of the tower and the gate protection building. Since 1949, the Cēsis History and Art Museum has been established in the building of the New Castle.Open object
During the Middle Ages, around the castle and church of Cēsis, close to each other compacted on all sides, were formed narrow, winding streets with craftsmen and traders' houses. Open object
Christ Transfiguration Orthodox Church is located in the North-East steep slope of the Castle Park. The Latvian congregation had thought of building a church in the14th century, when in the outskirts of the Cēsis castle, built by German knights.Open object
The Cīrulīši Nature Trails will introduce you to the evolution of the beautiful Gauja River valley from Ice age to nowadays! The Cīrulīši nature trails at Cēsis reveal the history of the Gauja River and its surrounding nature. Open object
Concert hall “Cēsis” was opened in the spring of 2014. The historical elements of the concert hall co-exist harmoniously with the contemporary ones. The architectural image of the concert hall was created by restoring the old Cēsis Community Building and adding some contemporary architectural forms to it.Open object
Pils Pagrabi is a cave complex where you can get lost in time because in these caves, that were used as cellars for storing food in the past, you can now enjoy Asian tea ceremony that will offer you a completely new experience of smell, taste, feeling, and beauty.Open object
There are 10 rooms in Leukadia, one of which is a memorial room, where some poet's manuscripts, photographs and memorabilia are available for viewing.Open object
Traditional products made in Latvia and craftsman goods, such as, linen products, clothes, knits, jewelry, cosmetics, ceramics, edible goods, house wines, candles etc., as well as souvenirs common to Cēsis. Open object
The mighty, majestic wall that rises straight out of the river Gauja is known as the Eagle Cliffs. It is the most impressive cliff in the valley of the Gauja river with characteristic features of a monolithic sandstone surface.Open object
Learn the harrowing resistance stories of the courageous individuals at the exhibition set up in an actual Soviet prison. Open object
Explore Cēsis and surroundings in guided tours! Visit Medieval castle and its' towers with candle lantern. Explore Cēsis History and Art museum and the story of Latvian flag and its cradle - Cēsis. Walk through Cēsis Old town streets - filled with legends and stories, - or visit picturesque surroundings of Cēsis! Open object
Masters of the Feeling Drums Ilze and Sergejs Bušujevi help people to become friends with the drums, create their own drums, opening up for the feelings, filling them with their energy and love. By creating the drums, you can create a special connection between yourself and the drums.Open object
You are welcome to visit the “Labas saknes” ("Good Roots") healthy snack workshop in Cēsis!Open object
Ancient stories tell that a blacksmith once lived in this cave. The Blacksmith’s Cave and the outcrop have been a protected geological and natural geomorphological monument since 1974, as well as a protected biotope of the European Union.Open object
Ķūķu Cliffs is the highest outcrop of the Devonian period in Latvia 43 metres high. The upper part (above the sandstones) is formed from clay layers that contain a lot of fossil remains of long dead organisms. Open object
The majority of the researchers that work with the history of certain area believes that Kvēpene hillfort is place where Satekles Castle where located, which was mentioned in the Indriķis Chronicles in the 12th century.Open object
The Līču-Laņģu sandstone cliffs is approximately one kilometre long and is located on the left side of the primeval valley of the River Gauja.Its maximum height is ~30 m. 6km long walking trail is built in the surrounding area. Around 20 springs are flowing out of Līču–Laņģu Cliffs, due to which caves of various length and hollows of various sizes have been shaped.Open object
Lielā Ellīte also known as Velna ceplis (Devil’s Oven) are the only natural sandstone with arches in Latvia. It consists of a 23m long cave, arcade and natural spring. It could be formed around 6,5-7 thousand years ago. The cave and the spring were once an important holy places.Open object
Manor for more than 340 years is made up on Linden Hill at Rauna river valley in 15 ha wide area with a beautiful natural landscape in a quiet location with an old park, 7 ponds, garden and art objects in nature.Open object
Welcome to the Liga Light Porcelain workshop and boutique! Here you can get inspiration, view and buy candle holders – translucent porcelain candle jars for an atmosphere full of cosiness, calmness, and warmth.Open object
The only weavers of birch - bark in Latvia – folk craftsmen. Oportunity to see unique collection of bark articles made from more than 100 years old bark products. The birch bark craftsmen will tell and demonstrate you, how to make more than 50 products.Open object
In the beginning of the 13th century, Līvu Square was the first marketplace in Cēsis. There was a church, cemetery and Rīgas gate in the stone wall of the city. At the end of the 13th century here was the beginning of the main street of the future city - Rīgas Street.Open object
Maija (May) park was created in the 19th century when romantic castle ruins had come into fashion in garden architecture.Since 2005 the park is a home to a couple of black swans from Lisbon.Open object
Workshop offers to get acquainted with the medieval clothing,possibility to rent costumes. Children is possibility make dolls,to participate in the dolls show-puppets tells tales. Workshop offers make candles.Open object
During the summer season, visit the play area built in the garden of the Castle to give children an opportunity to acquire a variety of children’s favourite medieval games and plays that exercise their skills, strength and mind under the guidance of the Castle games master.Open object
The memorial plaques include information about the people of the parishes of the historic Cēsis district who paid dearly for loving and cultivating their land – with their lives. During the Soviet occupation, as much as 5000 people of the historic Cēsis district suffered various forms of oppression.Open object
The monument represents the place where the Students took the road to the front line of the famous Battles for the freedom of Latvia on 6th June 1919.Open object
The Nordic Museum of Natural Medicine is an educational exhibition with interactive elements, designed to remind us of the natural wonders around us by giving us the opportunity to look at them from a medical perspective.Open object
The Cēsis History and Art Museum is the first museum of Latvia which, functioning in conjunction with the creative industries, has created a separate educational lecture space, combined with the museum open holdings.Open object
Pils (Castle) Park is the most beautiful park and a favourite resting place all year long. The locals and the guests of the town have the opportunity to see the couple of white swans and to feed the ducks.Open object
Raiskumietis is a brewery of benefits which is rich in traditions and in which according to the best ancestral techniques and the highest quality standards, with love, beer is being brewed, bread is baked in the wood oven and delicious local meat products are smoked. Open object
The Rauna Gate was situated at the beginning of the current Rīgas Street in the 14th to 15th centuries. Nowadays the reconstruction of the foundations and the overground fragments of the gate of the city wall create a conception of the medieval stone wall, the size of the gate and its profoundness.Open object
Near the open air stage of Castle Park, the ancient settlement of Wends – Riekstu (Nut) Hill is located. There were the wooden castle and around which the town of Cēsis later developed starting from the 11th-13th century.Open object
The ancient marketplace has become the most important and active part of Cēsis' Old town. It’s also the location of the city's Christmas tree which is lit up on the first day of Advent. In summer the fountain is a place for resting with your family.Open object
The Sarkanās (Red) Cliffs are situated on the massif of the right bank of Gauja river, approximately 0.5km from the old Lieplejas, or Raiskuma inn up to the Gauja river. The cliffs stretch for several hundred metres and have a reddish colour which led to naming them “Red” Cliffs.Open object
Cēsis Brewery that was built in 1878 is a national cultural monument, representing a unique industrial heritage of the 18th, 19th and 20th century. It will be the platform for scientists, artists, chefs and other specialists to collaborate and address environmental issues.Open object
This sculpture is a graduation work of the outstanding Latvian sculptor Kārlis Jansons (1896-1969); in 1925 he graduated from the Academy of Fine arts.In time, this sculpture has become one of the most impressive symbols of the town.Open object
The sculpture "Senās (Ancient) Cēsis" is the depiction of the town plan in bronze which is created based on the first available town plans from the Middle Ages.Open object
Matthias Janson sculpture "Through the centuries", popularly known as Old Time man) was opened in July 2005. It depicts a man with a lamp - symbol of the town of Cēsis. The sculpture is located near St.John's church, on Torņu streetOpen object
Here, where once there were the dormitories of a vocational school, now is a family-owned company that is engaged in the production of leather footwear and accessories. We prefer a sustainable product. To be shoes, bags or accessories, a careful work of several hours is applied to each.Open object
Shop "Pie Karlīnes" is located in the old town of Cēsis, in the premises of former hotel "Baltischer Hof". The store name is given to honor the hotel's caressing owner Karlīne. Open object
Latvian organic grain products, seeds, natural sourdough starter and more.Open object
Sa.adi is a family-owned workshop and store. Our slogan is "Individual approach to each customer". We offer a wide range of knitted articles for children and adults. Every item is produced on the spot, in a homely workshop. Open object
The ancient country manor, toned down from the daily rush, is located between two towns – Cēsis and Valmiera. Currently a guest house has been established in the restored manor complex.Open object
In the territory of Līgatne Rehabilitation Centre 9 meters under the ground a facilitated bunker is located at the total space of 2000 m2, built in the 1980s for the needs of the political and state government elite to run the country in the event of nuclear war.Open object
Space education center is a one-of-a-kind destination that offers enriching experiences for families and shool groups.Open object
St. John’s Church is the second most notable architectural feature in Cēsis (along with the Cēsis castle complex), one of the oldest medieval monuments and one of the oldest cult buildings in the country. The church was built at the beginning of the 13th century as Christianity advanced into the Baltic.Open object
Tili studio is a children’s clothing brand as well as an open studio located in the Old Town of Cēsis, which produces clothing and accessories for children between the ages of 1–12. The brand is active in the demi-couture segment and each collection is created by using high-quality materials from the best manufacturers in Europe. Open object
The windmill of Āraiši was built as the Drabeši estate mill in the middle of the 19th century. During the reconstruction in the wall of the windmill a stone with an inscription ANNO 1852 was found.Open object
MOTTAND offers the service of transferring drawings or photos chosen by the customer onto various articles like clothing, mugs or tableware, which can then be used as personalised gifts for loved ones. The shop offers knitted articles, painted silk, handicraft jewellery made from various materials, linen gift bags and paintings made by artists from Cēsis.Open object
Unique art exhibitions can be seen in two exhibition halls. The Global Center for Latvian Art collects and exhibits works of art created by Latvians who lived abroad as a result of the Second World War and of the new generation living abroad.Open object
Maizes māja (Bakery) is the place to participate in real procedures of baking the farmhouse bread, to make dough and bake pies, to study the grain, grain products, Latvian strength marks and explore the bread-related traditions. Open object
The ferry over the Gauja river is the only crossing of this type in the Baltic States. The ferry is made of 2 boats fastened together, on which there is a plank layer. A steel cable stretched across the river does not allow the ferry to tide downstream, and it moves from one bank to the other by the force of stream. Once there were 3 bridges over the Gauja. After the Second World War, when bridges were destroyed, Līgatne Paper Mill created Līgatne ferry crossing to let workers of the Paper Mill to come to work from Pārgauja.Open object
Līgatne winery is a family enterprise making wine since 2010. The winery produces approximately 30 various wines from Latvia’s fruits and berries picked in the territory of Gauja National park. The offer includes raspberry dessert wine, blackcurrant semi-dry, cloudberry semi-sweet wine and others.Open object
A famous Latvian poet grew up here, studied and worked from the age of five. As a museum, “Kalāči” has existed since 1958.Open object
We offer you the chance to experience the Middle Ages with various power and dexterity games, travel in time and take part in a medieval feast at Cēsis Castle together with the governor of the castle – Brother Dietrich. hear the stories and prepare for the battle in Cēsis Castle! Open object
Ungurmuiža manor house ensemble with the Baroque style manor house is the only architectural monument of the 18th century wooden baroque buildings preserved in Latvia.Open object
Vējiņi underground lakes are the only underground lakes in Latvia. That place surprise with beautiful caves and icy water! Underground springs on the banks of the beautiful Brasla River have carved large cavities and caves. Open object
The Manor was built in the 19 century and it has remained almost in its entirety. Manor house reminds the letter U and is located on the plot which is surrounded by a ditch from all sides, so imitating the medieval fortified castles.Open object
In the exhibition not only the traditional farms of Piebalga can be seen, but also different tools of farmers and craftsmen, household items, that are extraordinary to a modern person.Open object
"Vidzemes Radošie stropi" store-gallery started operating in the middle of July 2021 and the guests of Cēsis and the region are delighted with the creations and master classes of Vidzeme masters.Open object
Vienības (Unity) Square is the newest square in Cēsis, which because of its spaciousness and many surrounding streets has become a significant part of the city.Open object
A chance to get to know nature, history and green thinking. Walk und relax in the recreation park in Līgatne near the River Līgatne.Open object
In the weaving workshop "Vēverīšas", the textile artist Dagnija Kupče works. Together with other textile artists, she takes care of the intangible cultural heritage – the authentic Latvian national costumes.Open object
“Zaļumnīca” is family owned company in Ligatne region growing vast variety of annual and perennial plants and flowers as well as fresh and tasty vegetables, greens and fruits.Open object
This is one of the most picturesque and the most popular outcrops of red sandstone of the Devonian period, which is situated on both banks of the Amata river and is surrounded by woods and meadows.Open object
A taste journey – at the “Latvijas Ķiploks” factory! The new home of Latvijas Ķiploks is in Muciņas, Livu village, which is located only a few kilometers from Cēsis (approximately 4 km). With us, pleasant smells vibrate in the air every day, which leads to pamper yourself with delicious and healthy goodies. Take a journey of tastes and surprises to get the answer to the question “How does garlic taste?”!Open object
Cesis Tourism Information Center
Address: Baznīcas laukums 1, Cēsis
Latvija, LV-4101
Tel. +371 28318318
info@cesis.lv
Working hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10.00-17.00
Monday, Sunday CLOSED
