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.

Pirts (Latvian nature spa and sauna tradition) for us, northern countries, is very special. It is not only swishing of brooms, made from local plants.

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.