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Gauja National Park, Vidzeme Region

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With almost half of its territory covered in dense forest, Gauja National Park features a landscape dominated by the Gauja River and a range of historical monuments. Spread over 91,745 hectares (226,707 acres), the park was established to protect the environment and provide a nature retreat. You can encounter almost 900 plant and 200 animal species at the site, as well as over 500 monuments and a plethora of nature trails. Look for forts, castles, and windmills related to folk tales and legends hidden among the wilderness away from hotels and busy streets. See https://www.entergauja.com/lv/ for more. Put Gauja National Park and other Vidzeme Region attractions into our Vidzeme Region trip itinerary maker site , and watch your holiday take shape.

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Gauja National Park Reviews

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• By MadanGopalM

  We walked through the refreshing greenery surrounding Sigulda area leisurely. The Tourist Centre at the Railway station provide all the requisite information about hiking, cycling and other activities...  more »

• By JumeirahJenny

  I visited Gaujas Nacionalais Park as part of a group tour. Though we were only able to spend a few hours in the park, it was a fun time exploring. The walking paths are marked well and feature steps a...  more »

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• By Elina Kuznetsova

  So peaceful, green and quiet place with wild blueberry and amazing caves! We came here with our two kids and it was interesting for all of us!

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• By Yevgeniia Aliluienko

  Great place to have a long walk - there are several routes are available (difference is in complicity). Nature here is just awesome - trees, bushes, flowers, ponds and whilst you are walking, birds are singing for and with you 😃 loved this place

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