Gaujas Nacionalais parks - Sigulda, Latvia - National Parks of the World on Waymarking.com

Gauja National Park is the oldest and largest national park in Latvia. The National park was established in 1973 with a total area of 91,745 ha. The most varied area is the Gauda valley, which has a great variety in nature, cultural and historic monuments.

There are different types of landscape. Sandstone outcrops, caves, springs, lakes, the Gauda river and mountains with many stairs and hiking trails. 47 percent of the national park consists of forest, mostly spruce and pine forest, although including some deciduous growth. Of the countless lakes in the national park, Ungurssøen is the largest.

There are also over 500 cultural and historical monuments in the territory of the Gauja National Park, castles, water mills, windmills, churches and prehistoric sites. In the nature center there is a lot of information about the national park.

There are many activities and experiences in the park for both children and adults. And visiting nature is free.


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Park Name: Gaujas Nacionālais parks Historic/Cultural Park: yes Natural Park: yes Recreation Area: yes Park Website: [Web Link] Type of Listing: Visitor Center Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2023 To: 01/01/2004 Hiking: yes Camping: yes Bicycling: yes Horseback Riding: yes Off-Roading: yes Swimming: yes Boating: yes Rock Climbing: yes Fishing: yes Other Activities: Bungee Jump Wildlife Refuge: Not Listed Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed Other Type Detail: Not listed Hours available: Not listed Snorkling/Scuba: Not Listed

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