Most Popular Active and Cultural Tourism Activities in Vidzeme

Active Tourism

• Gauja National Park trails — Sarkanās Cliffs, Līgatne Nature Trails, Zvārtes Rock.
• Winter sports and ski slopes — Žagarkalns, Ozolkalns, Baili.
• Cycling routes — Green Railways routes, coastal bike paths.
• Boating — rivers Gauja, Brasla, and Salaca offer routes for all difficulty levels.
• Birdwatching — Northern Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve, Burtnieki area, coastal dunes.
• Fishing & fish tasting — coastal fishermen’s yards and Burtnieki Lake offer traditional fish experiences.

Cultural Tourism

• Medieval castles and manors — Cēsis Castle, Sigulda Castle Complex, Stāmeriena and Alūksne Manors.
• Crafts and workshops — woodcarving, pottery, weaving, local beer breweries.
• Festivals and markets — Straupe Farmers’ Market, Cēsis Art Festival, birdwatching events in Mazsalaca, and summer Home Café Days.

Museums — Valmiera Museum, Saulkrasti Bicycle Museum, Līgatne Paper Mill heritage site, ZINOO science centre in Cēsis.