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Sigulda

Sigulda is a town in Siguldas novads district, Latvia of about 10,422 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 forts & heritage and 42 caves. The must-see places are Sigulda Castle, Gaujas Senlejas Skatu Vietas and Krimuldas Castle.

57.1538° N, 24.8595° EPop. 10,422

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Within 30 km87 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see141
Notable123
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Sigulda

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:39 pm

66 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 Sigulda
  2. Roķēnu ūdenskrātuvelake · 45 min
  3. Kalnabeitu ūdenskritumswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Jērkules Ezerslake · 45 min
  5. Līgatnes Pilskalnsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Turaida Castlemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sigulda
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sigulda?

Sigulda Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Gaujas Senlejas Skatu Vietas (nature spot, about 2 km), Krimuldas Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Gütmanis (Gutmann) Cave (cave, about 3 km), Turaida Castle (museum, about 4 km), Jērkules Ezers (lake, about 11 km).

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

151 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 forts & heritage, 42 caves, 8 churches, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Sigulda?

Matiņu Ezers, about 3 km by road; Ancīšu Dīķi (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sigulda?

Sigulda Castle, about 2 km by road; Krimuldas Castle (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sigulda?

Start in Sigulda, visit Roķēnu ūdenskrātuve, then Kalnabeitu ūdenskritums, then Jērkules Ezers, then Līgatnes Pilskalns, then Turaida Castle, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.