Līgatnes PilskalnsGauja National ParkTuraida CastleStraupes BaznīcaGaujas Senlejas Skatu VietasChurch of Saint John
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Līgatne

Līgatne is a town in Cēsu novads district, Latvia of about 1,433 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 57 caves and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Līgatnes Pilskalns, Gauja National Park and Turaida Castle.

57.2343° N, 25.0406° EPop. 1,433

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Within 30 km118 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see140
Notable128
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Līgatnes Pilskalns, viewpoint near Līgatne
Must-see

Līgatnes Pilskalns

Viewpoint · 2 km

Gauja National Park, national park near Līgatne
Must-see

Gauja National Park

National park · 9 km

Turaida Castle, museum near Līgatne
Must-see

Turaida Castle

Museum · 16 km · Siguldas novads

Places near Līgatne by type

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One day from Līgatne

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

93 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Līgatne
  2. Gaujas Senlejas Skatu Vietasnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Turaida Castlemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Straupes Baznīcachurch · 30 min
  5. Gauja National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Church of Saint Johnchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Līgatne
Today’s loopLīgatneStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Līgatne?

Līgatnes Pilskalns (viewpoint, about 2 km), Gauja National Park (national park, about 9 km), Turaida Castle (museum, about 16 km), Gütmanis (Gutmann) Cave (cave, about 17 km), Straupes Baznīca (church, about 17 km), Lielstraupes Pils (heritage site, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Līgatne?

153 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 57 caves, 18 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Līgatne?

Ķiržu Ezers, about 8 km by road; Ratnieku Ezers (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Līgatne?

Spoku Ala, about 1 km by road; Caves Near the Centre (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Līgatne?

Start in Līgatne, visit Gaujas Senlejas Skatu Vietas, then Turaida Castle, then Straupes Baznīca, then Gauja National Park, then Church of Saint John, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.