Great
Rating
Sigulda at a glance
10,400
Population
2-3 nights
Recommended
Average (3 of 5)
Level of costs
Around Sigulda
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Airports:
Riga International Airport (RIX)
About Sigulda
At Sigulda live 10,422 people. Riga (visit Riga itineraries) is the nearest big city. It provides a lot of culture. Sigulda is in the center of Latvia (visit Latvia itineraries).
Things to do
One of the key highlights of any trip to Sigulda is visiting its medieval castle which was built in 1207 by the Livonian Order, a military order of monks. Today the old castle lies in ruin although several efforts to reconstruct it to its former grandeur have been attempted. Top Tip: One of the highlights of visiting ...
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24 Hours in Sigulda, the ‘Switzerland of Latvia’
Attention, attention please! Calling all thrill-seekers, sporty types, adrenaline junkies and other adventure lovers: we’re leaving immediately for Sigulda. Culture vultures and nature enthusiasts: come along, you’ll find something there for you too! When I said ‘adventure’, maybe you thought I was taking you to New ...
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20 thoughts on “Sigulda, Europe’s Undiscovered Adventure Playground”
Eat & drink
Eating options in Sigulda are somewhat limited – particularly in the evening, as many cafes close at night and restaurants generally stop serving early. However, here are three places we really enjoyed for lunch and dinner: ...
One of the key highlights of any trip to Sigulda is visiting its medieval castle which was built in 1207 by the Livonian Order, a military order of monks. Today the old castle lies in ruin although several efforts to reconstruct it to its former grandeur have been attempted. In 2011 the European Union helped to fund ...
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3. Museum Reserve and Medieval Castle of Turaida