For already 200 years the name of Ligatne has been related to the Paper Mill. Its historical centre together with historical buildings of the Mill and wooden living houses of the Mill’s workers is included in the list of cultural monuments of national importance.

This exciting Cīrulīši Nature Trail will introduce you to the evolution of the beautiful Gauja River valley from ice age to nowadays!

The ancient stone and brick building of Karlamuiza Country Hotel near Cesis is decorated with climbing vine branches and surrounded by a wide apple orchard.